Churchill County and City of Fallon officials gathered May 1 to dedicate a commemorative plaque marking the completion of the Cottage Schools renovation—a project that expanded community youth programs and preserved a piece of Fallon’s educational history.
Thanks to the renovation, the county’s Community Activities/Parks and Recreation department has doubled the capacity of its after-school CARE program and SUMFUN summer day camp.
Originally donated by John and Nellie Oats in 1906 for educational use, the Cottage Schools property has served generations of Fallon youth. The city has long championed preservation of historical sites like this one as part of its commitment to protecting local heritage.
The Churchill County School District provided desks and child-sized furnishings for the newly updated spaces, while the county’s Facilities and Grounds crew handled the building’s rehabilitation. The Rotary Club of Fallon donated and installed a new shade structure, and the playground was enhanced with equipment funded by county Social Services grants.
The CARE program offers homework help, tutoring, and recreation in a structured, safe setting—with transportation from local schools provided. Once school is out, SUMFUN takes over, offering full-day camp activities throughout the summer.
Located at 255 E. Stillwater Ave., the Cottage Schools are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Originally built of Rattlesnake Hill stone in 1906 as a high school, the site has since served as an elementary school, kindergarten, training center, and now—once again—a hub for local learning and play.
For more information, call (775) 427-7777.
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