The old Winterville High School sat vacant for sixty years. The last graduating class walked through its doors in 1956. As the ravages of time took a toll on the once-proud building, the roof began to leak, windows were broken. Mold and mildew covered the walls and no one seemed to care. Through the combined efforts of Winterville citizens and city leaders, a re-birth has taken place. The building
is proud once again. Come visit us and see the modern demonstration kitchen with a gas range, two dishwashers, a commercial ice maker, a refrigerator, a freezer, and counter space everywhere. Sit with sixty of your friends at round tables in the dining and activity room. Present a movie or a PowerPoint presentation shown through the ceiling projector. Take an art or a creative writing class in one of the brightly colored classrooms. Walk the soon-coming hallway art exhibit curated by the Winterville Arts Council. So what is the Winterville Community Center? We are a regional enrichment center that serves citizens of all ages. Daytime and evening activities and classes abound. We socialize, dance, and eat together. In this sense, we are a classic community center. Beginning in August 2021, we bring homeschooled children into our Center bringing much joy and laughter with them. Enjoy our facilities; share in Winterville’s pride. Are we bragging? Yes, because we have seen the old and the new. It’s a great day to be in Winterville!
