Second Schoolhouse in Simpson - 1915
Vernon Parish Louisiana
Submitted by Jane McManus
Date: March 12, 2006

As more and more students began to attend Simpson School, the old building was soon
filled to capacity. In 1915 a new two-story building with six classrooms was constructed.
Residents of the community felt this would be sufficient for many years to come.

During the first few years at Simpson, pupils walked to school. Later only those students
who lived within two miles walked, while those who lived farther away were allowed to
ride in the big wagon. It was long after automobiles had arrived on the scene when
motorized school buses were used in Simpson.