[2] A building was constructed on land donated by the Schenectady Realty Company as part of its planned community.

The area behind the school, an old quarry known affectionately as the "Dump", was the scene of Maypole dances, "Olympic Games", and ski lessons.

Each winter, the Dump was flooded and served as a skating pond for the exclusive use of Plot residents.

Only girls were allowed in the upper grades, known as Miss Brown's Seminary for Young Ladies.

Extracurricular activities included drama, glee club, bicycling, horseback riding, and skiing.

The girls competed in field hockey and basketball as either the Brown or Orange Team members.

In 1991, the upper grades (K-5) moved to a facility on Eleanor Street, with the advantage of being the sole tenant and manager of its own space.