Why Now?
After more than a century of serving this community — and years of quiet waiting — the Number Nine Schoolhouse has a new chapter ahead.
In 2025, Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse purchased the historic 1903 building and earned 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Now the real work begins: restoring the schoolhouse as a living hub for arts, education, and community life in the Mad River Valley.
We have a goal of $50,000 this year. Every gift — large or small — moves us closer to ringing that bell again.
The Mission Statement
The Number Nine Schoolhouse is a place where community members can Serve, Learn, Honor, Celebrate, and Thrive. To that effort, the Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse, Inc. (FNNS), a Vermont non-profit, has been formed to purchase and manage the property and building. FNNS is partnering with the Preservation Trust of Vermont (PTV), which provided matching funds for a conditions assessment by a qualified historic preservation specialist.
Friends of the Number Nine Schoolhouse (FNNS) was formed in 2021 to begin the process of preserving the historic 1903 schoolhouse for the use and enjoyment of the community. In 2025, FNNS received 501(c)(3) status and is actively fundraising to support this mission.