South Luther School is located at the corner of the Second Line of West Luther and East-West Luther town line. It was a union school which served the local community in both East and West Luther from 1882 until it was closed in 1964.
In 1964, the local community took the building over as the South Luther Community Centre and used it for a variety of recreational purposes such as family reunions, celebrations, and sporting events.
The interior of the building continues to resemble a one room schoolhouse, complete with hardwood floors and blackboards. In 2004, the building was closed by Wellington North because the building needed some repairs.
Friends of the South Luther School
Friends of the South Luther School became incorporated in 2006. We also became a charitable organization. We are a group of people who worked to restore the school building so it can be used again as a community centre and a place to share our heritage.
We were able to purchase South Luther, Union school #2, in 2008 from the Township of Wellington North. We joined the Ontario Historical Society in 2009.
Moving Forward…
We were fortunate in 2010 to receive a $50,000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation for renovations to the interior of the school building and toward the installation of a new septic system. Renovations took place throughout 2011. Our Grand Reopening was held in 2012.
South Luther School Today
Since 2012, we have had many events in our buildings: reunions, showers, weddings, meals and meetings. If you are interested in hosting an event here, please call 519-928-5605 or email southlutherschool@gmail.com for booking inquiries.