By Kevin Williams
Gloria's 17-year-old sister, Mary Grace shelves some books at the school.
Amish teacher in the 5th through 8th grade section works with a student
I had the joy of visiting the Amish school in Flat Rock, Illinois last week. The school is relatively small as Amish schools go. The building is divided into two halves, with first, second, third and fourth graders in one section, and five through eighth in another.
Gloria's mother, Dorcas, and 17-year-old sister Mary Grace were serving as substitute teachers for the younger children on the day I was visiting, so that was nice to see their familiar faces.
The school also has a basement where recess is held if the weather is too bad outside. And then there is one large room without a divider which is used for school programs or even church services. If you are a Flat Rock church member with a home not large enough to host the Sunday services during the winter, then they can be held in the school. During the summer, you're expected to host the services outside.
Salli
Thank you so much for the pictures! So neat to see. By the way, who is the little girl sitting in the teachers desk? So cute!
hmchelen
What a nice looking school. Loved the windows. It looks so bright in there.
Karen L. Dulin
We have a new Amish school being built just 3 miles from us. Plumbing in one weekend; floor poured the next weekend; all walls and roof up the next weekend. Can't wait to see what happens this weekend.
Kevin
Thanks, Karen, for the update, one of these days I'll make it to your neck of the woods!