Subjects that were taught included English, math, reading, writing, spelling, geography, and history.

The property was acquired by Forest Grove School Preservation, who are working to restore the building to its 1920 appearance.

The contributing objects include two swing sets, one on either side of the building, and a pole from the Giant Stride, a popular early 20th-century playground feature.

By the end of 2015 a new concrete block foundation was constructed, wood siding was either replaced or maintained and painted.

Eight replica replacement windows were put in place, and a new front door created by Carver Custom Millworks of Milan, Illinois, was installed.

A new chimney, while not functional, was built on the north side with salvaged bricks to enhance the building's 1920s appearance.

[7][8] On September 6, 2016 a replica bell tower, made by LeClaire, Iowa carpenter Ben Taylor, was put in place.

[10] The project was also the subject of the 2023 Mid-America Emmy Awards winning Documentary Resurrecting Forest Grove.