In the fall of 1994, four committees of parents, teachers, community members, and school administrators were formed to study the facility needs of Montgomery County throughout each one of the four strands.  Each of the committees was charged with the responsibility of analyzing how the current space in each building was being used and to present recommendations on how we could improve our facilities to better meet the needs of our community and children. 

After a great deal of research, each committee presented their findings, as well as, their recommendations to the Montgomery County School Board.  The recommendation of the Auburn Strand was to consolidate Riner and Bethel Elementary Schools into one school and use Riner Elementary School as a middle school.  The School Board approved the Auburn Strand plan and construction began on the new school in February of 1997. 

Construction continued on the new school for the next sixteen months.  The school officially opened in the fall of 1998.  Auburn Elementary School is located in the southwestern part of Montgomery County in Riner, Virginia.  The site for the school, which is located directly behind the football field of Auburn High School, was purchased from Ronald Salmon. 

When opened the school had 29 classrooms with approximately 590 students. Jeff Perry was the principal and Joanne Bolling was the assistant principal.  We now have 30 classrooms serving grades kindergarten through fifth with an enrollment of approximately 580 students.  Jeanette Warwick is now the principal and Kenny Moles is the assistant principal.