Kelso C-7 School

Third grader Alex Kern, center, accepts guesses of what his charades action verb "packing" was Wednesday, December 2, 2009, during class at Kelso C-7 School. (Kit Doyle)

Dalton Bregantini, 6, drinnks from the newest of several water sources Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Kelso C-7 School in New Hamburg. The building was built in 1938 with several additions over the years, creating a less-than-typical layout. (Kit Doyle)

The four-level building built in 1938 leased by Kelso C-7 School presents a number of logistical problems, including that all bathrooms are on the second level, with most classrooms on the third and fourth. (Kit Doyle)

Lack of space means that many supplies are stored directly outside of the kindergarten classroom, which is in the basement of Kelso C-7 School. Superintendent Bill Rogers appreciates the rich history of the building in the community, but thinks that it doesn't allow the district to serve the students as best as possible. (Kit Doyle)

Kindergartener Macy Enderle, 6, glances up from nap time Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Kelso C-7 School in New Hamburg. (Kit Doyle)

Karen Burger uses a smart board to teach a fifth grade personal finance lesson Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Kelso C-7 School in New Hamburg. (Kit Doyle)

Kelso C-7 Superintendent Bill Rogers discusses bonding issues Wednesday, December 2, 2009, in New Hamburg. (Kit Doyle)

A student walks toward the fifth grade classroom, left, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, which must be walked through to reach the fourth grade, through the second door on the left, at Kelso C-7 School in New Hamburg. The first grade, right, must be walked through to reach the third grade classroom beyon it. (Kit Doyle)