Prather School has taken many different forms since its inception.  Originally built as a junior high school, it later became the early childhood center for GCSD9.  Most recently, with the reorganization of the school district, Prather became a Pre K-6 elementary school.  As a result, the educational needs of the student population changed.  In particular, Prather needed a library.  GCAA, along with other groups, was happy to contribute to this cause.

In many ways, this was a perfect project for the alumni association.  The project was already in progress when GCAA was contacted.  The school district was improving the space's infrastructure. There was a plan in place.  But the Prather staff needed to make the space comfortable and exciting for the students.  The GCAA membership responded generously, as always. What was once a locker room has now become an inviting learning center. We were proud to help complete this project for the benefit of Granite City students.