Gard Hall, dedicated to the memory of Charles Gard by his wife, both having been staunch supporters of the School in its first decade, is the most imposing building on the Campus. The cornerstone date is 1920, but the building was under construction in 1919 when the original Palmyra, the Pattersons' gracious plantation home, burned to the ground as the result of a kitchen fire. The Students and Staff of that time built Gard Hall, even making some of the bricks used for its construction in the former brickyard across Hwy. 268, adjacent to the soccer field.

Located on the "front row" of Campus, Gard Hall is four stories and is the most eastern situated building of the three 1920s edifices. At the time of its construction, Gard housed every aspect of the School life, except the agricultural needs. The basement contained the chemistry and biology labs, and at some time in its history, contained the student lounge/canteen and a wood-working shop. The main floor, now completely occupied by the Library and Computer Lab, served many purposes in its beginning: Kitchen, dining room, chapel, and library. The second and third floors contained the dormitory, classrooms, and Faculty apartments. Presently, these floors are only used for storage. The two still existing apartments on the second floor were last occupied in the late 80s or early 90s by Administrators. Gard Hall and the entirety of the Campus are part of the Happy Valley Historic District and recognized by the National Historic Registry.

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