In August 2022, the Center School was placed on the NH State Register of Historic Places. Since then, the AHS has worked closely with the NH Preservation Alliance and a restoration specialist to determine what needs to be done to restore the building to its original intent. Current costs for both interior and exterior restoration is approximately $175,000=$200,000.
AHS is diligently working on multiple fundraising avenues directed to the Center School Restoration Fund. We have applied for an LChip Grant (matching grant), and the Moose Plate Grant. We have ten days scheduled in August and October 2023 at the Lucky Moose, River Casino, Nashua. We have plans to schedule dates for 2024. We are also selling AHS stickers and koozies.
As of April 2024 the AHS has raised over $75,000. for the restoration project. The inside of the Center School has been restored to the basic one room. The siding on the exterior of building has been removed. The orginal windows are being restored at this time. In June the restoration of the east side of the building will begin, FUnd raising is ongoing.