BIG BURNING SCHOOL

Big Burning School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Colfax Township S/D #1F school district, located in BAD AXE, MI with about 21 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The Big Burning School, located at 1509 North Van Dyke Road in Bad Axe, Michigan, serves as a historic landmark and a living testament to the rural education heritage of Huron County. Originally established as a one-room schoolhouse, the site has been meticulously preserved to provide visitors with an authentic glimpse into the daily lives of students and teachers during the early 20th century. It stands as a focal point for local history, representing the essential role that small, community-centered schools played in the development of Michigan’s rural townships.

Today, the school operates primarily as an educational resource and historic site rather than a traditional classroom. Through the efforts of local historical preservationists, the building maintains much of its original character, offering programs, tours, and outreach that help current generations understand the challenges and values of rural schooling in decades past. By protecting this physical space, the Big Burning School ensures that the architectural and cultural legacy of Huron County’s rural educational system remains accessible to the public.

For more information, contact Big Burning School at (989) 269-8853 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.