Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Be Held for Opening of Matt Schoolhouse Community Building

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 12, to celebrate the opening of the historic Matt Schoolhouse Community Building (5710 Namon Wallace Road) in northwest Forsyth County following a large-scale renovation project.

Once open, the community building will provide:

• Parks & Recreation with a programming center for the Therapeutic Recreation division
• Offices for the Department of Recycling & Solid Waste staff
• A voting precinct for future elections
• Community meeting/event space

"Matt Schoolhouse has long been a recognizable landmark in the Matt community," said District 4 Commissioner Mendy Moore. "It will now serve as a gathering place for Parks & Recreation programming, voting, meetings and other community activities, ensuring the historic structure remains an active part of the Matt area for generations to come."

Built in the 1940s, Matt Schoolhouse once served 75 local students. Forsyth County purchased the 8,100-square-foot building in 2021 and made safety improvements including asbestos and mold abatement. In 2025, the County began renovating the building to its current state.

Other renovations made to the facility include:

• Updated community spaces available for voting, community meetings and parties
• New roof
• New modern bathrooms
• New kitchen
• New office space

"In addition to providing historic significance, the renovated Matt Schoolhouse fills a great need for a voting precinct and community center in this area," said Forsyth County Manager David McKee. "It will also provide daily value with County staff working out of offices there."

The ceremony will feature remarks from elected officials, Forsyth County staff, community leaders and more.

Funding for the project was provided by Capital Outlay. The total cost of the renovation project was approximately $2.6 million.

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