Atlanta Grade School Friends

08/23/2026

Atlanta Grade School Friends thanks all our followers on Facebook! Likes, comments and shares are very welcome.

08/22/2026

We usually wait a bit to post our newsletter links. But not the August issue! We are so excited.

Our thanks go to Vasken Markarian of the Texas Historical Commission for his outstanding work on behalf of Atlanta-Miller Grade School. Also included is a fascinating tale about the old "first grade wing" by T. Danny Stanley.

Thanks, everyone!

In the August 2026 issue, we learn about the process of securing National Register status, and we hear from the person who handled our application from start to finish!

08/22/2026

Sign up to receive our e-newsletters directly by visiting our website: https://atlantagradeschoolfriends.org/e-newsletter-sign-up/. We'd love to have you join us. Questions? Email: [email protected].

08/15/2026

The original refurbished windows are being put back in. They look so good.

08/12/2026

With Atlanta Texas Public Library – we just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉 And we definitely are.

08/12/2026

Great things happening at the school!!

08/11/2026

A terrific company!

08/11/2026

September 8 Deadline

Wow! Perhaps for Atlanta Texas Public Library, Atlanta ISD and Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce to consider?

Atlanta Grade School Friends colleague Carolyn has been a TechSoup volunteer for many years. Happy to pow wow if desired ([email protected]).

It is true that once restoration of Atlanta-Miller Grade School is complete we hope to host educational programs along these lines.

A national initiative helping rural organizations in Georgia, Nebraska, and Texas build AI and data capacity. Managed by TechSoup with support from Google and the Nasdaq Foundation.

08/06/2026

From the Texas Historical Commission | September 9, 2026

"Atlanta is preparing for a nationally recognized moment! In January 2027, the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program will bring its celebrated traveling exhibition, Spark! Places of Innovation, to town.

This six-week showcase will attract visitors from across the region, offering a powerful opportunity to elevate Atlanta and nearby communities as destinations for heritage and creativity. The Texas Historical Commission’s Heritage Tourism team invites local partners including museums, cultural organizations, businesses, and community leaders to join us for an exclusive informational webinar. Learn how you can participate, collaborate on new visitor experiences, and maximize the visibility of your organization during this exciting event.

Webinar Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. CST
Hosted on Zoom

Be part of Atlanta's story as it shines on the Smithsonian stage. Let’s work together to inspire visitors and celebrate the innovation that defines our region."

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Shown is a composite photo scan from a 1939 Atlanta High School yearbook showing both schools! From the Cass County Genealogical Society at the Atlanta Texas Public Library.

08/06/2026

Moonlight Madness presented by State Bank is back on Sunday, September 6, 2026 from 7-10 PM in Downtown Atlanta, TX!

Join us the night before Labor Day for a fun-filled evening with downtown shops open late offering sales and giveaways, a karaoke party, vendors, and a lively food truck court. It’s the perfect way to close out the summer - don’t miss it!
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EDIT 8/19: We appreciate your interest in being a vendor, but we are now FULL and can accept no more vendors.

We are still accepting food trucks. If you are a food truck and would like to participate, please email [email protected]