Jarrell community celebrates opening of new 1916 Building

Ribbon cutting looks back and forward

  • Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building
    Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building
  • Tony Ziegler examines the wall of graduation photos inside the new building. Mr. Ziegler’s wife, Nancy Turner Ziegler, graduated from the original 1916 Building in 1974
    Tony Ziegler examines the wall of graduation photos inside the new building. Mr. Ziegler’s wife, Nancy Turner Ziegler, graduated from the original 1916 Building in 1974
  • The new nameplate is a replica of the original
    The new nameplate is a replica of the original

    Literally rising from rubble, Jarrell ISD’s new 1916 Building opened with a celebratory ribbon cutting and community open house on August 21.

    “This building represents the history of our community and families,” JISD Board president Crystal Phalen said. “We are so excited to be bringing this building back to use.”

    The new building replaces JISD’s original school, vacant since 2007 and demolished in …