Welcome to Cornell School
453 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio
453 S. Main Street, Johnstown, Ohio
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CAN CAN 5K Race Awards $1000 Donation to
Cornell School 
Cornell School hosts Open House July 5th, 2024
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Cornell School added to the National Schoolhouse Registry
On May 1, 2024 the Friends of Cornell School recently received notification that their one-room school is officially listed on the CSAA National Schoolhouse Registry. This registry is a listing of schools that are determined to be significant and contribute in some positive way to the appreciation and understanding of the country school experience and their unique architectural and historical heritage. Currently, Cornell School is the only Ohio one-room school listed on this registry.
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Observing 100+ years since the original closing of Cornell School.
This one-room school that was originally located in St. Albans Township, Licking County, Ohio completed its last year in 1922- 1923.
Dr. Robert Price was the last schoolmaster/teacher at this school. He is pictured with his class on the front steps of the one-room school. His students created the Cornell School Year Book 1923. They dedicated the yearbook to their parents. Many one-rooms closed around this time period due to the consolidation of school districts in Licking County.
Dr. Robert Price was the last schoolmaster/teacher at this school. He is pictured with his class on the front steps of the one-room school. His students created the Cornell School Year Book 1923. They dedicated the yearbook to their parents. Many one-rooms closed around this time period due to the consolidation of school districts in Licking County.
Our one-room schoolhouse is a classic example of how public education functioned in Rural America in the late 20th century. The Friends of Cornell School offer a living history program called "A Day in the Life of Cornell School".
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One-room schoolhouses were formed from the Ordinance of 1787 that said, "being necessary to good government, and the happiness of mankind, school and the means of educations shall forever be preserved". The settlers in Licking County took this ordinance to heart and developed a particularly strong concern for education by creating their one-room schools.
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All Schoolmarms and Interested Teachers are invited to check out our:
Teacher's Guide for Cornell School "A Day in the Life at Cornell School" 
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Our extensive teacher's guide was created to help our volunteer schoolmarms, as well as classroom teachers, prepare for "A Day in the Life at Cornell School". Feel free to copy any of the resources and also check out the digitized links for additional information.
Most field trip visits to Cornell School are conducted by retired area school teachers and others who are familiar with the one-room schoolhouse curriculum.
Classroom teachers that accompany their students to Cornell School are asked to participate as observers, but will be called upon to help with the passing out of materials, lunch time, bathroom breaks, answering questions, and disciplining students when necessary.
Classroom teachers can conduct their own self-guided program at the Cornell School. They are encouraged to use the Teacher's Guide for Cornell School.
Most field trip visits to Cornell School are conducted by retired area school teachers and others who are familiar with the one-room schoolhouse curriculum.
Classroom teachers that accompany their students to Cornell School are asked to participate as observers, but will be called upon to help with the passing out of materials, lunch time, bathroom breaks, answering questions, and disciplining students when necessary.
Classroom teachers can conduct their own self-guided program at the Cornell School. They are encouraged to use the Teacher's Guide for Cornell School.
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead
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Map for Cornell School
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Cornell School is located at 453 South Main Street in Johnstown, Ohio. This is also State Route 37.
Visitors should turn onto the street at Chambers Way that is near the one-room schoolhouse. Note: Cornell School is closed from November 1st through March 30th, except for special requests. |
