Old Main's four classrooms are big and airy, with hardwood floors. A breeze often blows on the hill, and teachers often hold class outdoors. Kids built a bird blind at the edge of campus where they study wildlife and write in their journals. There is a vegetable garden and a ramada that turns the front lawn into a classroom. Sometimes, community bonfires are held on the hill.
Kids love the place.
Teachers gush that its lofty, kid-friendly feel and rich tradition are ideal settings for learning. But there are notable shortcomings. Old Main itself has no bathrooms or smoke alarms. Its fire hoses don't work. Its wooden floors are nearly worn through.