Baker Elementary School

Baker Elementary School is named in memory of Beryl Baker, a native of the Vienna community, who was an educator for many years in the district. Currie Elementary School was named to honor former music teacher, Daisy Orr Currie (FG).

After the school was built, an open house for Baker Elementary School was held on Sunday, October 8, 1967. An excerpt from the open house program reads:

To the Citizens of the Community:

It is a distinct pleasure to present to you these two new elementary school buildings. The hopes and efforts of many dedicated people are reflected in these beautiful structures. The new inspirational atmosphere certainly is an educational advantage toward children. The additional space will serve us well, yet the buildings are designed so as to allow for additional rooms with anticipated enrollment increases. Not having participated in the planning, but having the privilege of working toward the completion of our building program, I wish to acknowledge the appreciation to my predecessor, W. M. Hammack, past and present local board members, and many others who have unselfishly given of their time and efforts in initiating such an ambitious program. A special note of thanks goes to the taxpayers of the school district who made this possible; to architect Robert Buchanan and his associates, and the contractors who, through their combine efforts and dedication, made these facilities a reality at economical costs.

Andrew Cvercko
Local Superintendent

As of 2020, Baker Elementary School had 15 classrooms and a multipurpose room that serves as a gym and cafeteria.

Other structures on the Baker Elementary School property include:

• Booster Field

• Dan Kennedy Field, formerly known as the Mathews High School Baseball Field