About Druid Hill Elementary

  • Druid Hill School is located at 4020 North 30 Street in Omaha. This elementary school serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. A core curriculum offers children cultural activities that focus on African Centered Concepts. Students have opportunities to explore a rich cultural heritage and apply concepts learned to everyday life situations. Besides the regular curriculum, children have the opportunity to participate in reading clubs, intramural basketball, and both instrumental and vocal music. A wide range of programs supports the regular classroom instruction. Supplemental assistance is given to students in the gifted and talented program, special education, Title I reading and math and English as a Second Language. The involvement of parents and community members provides additional resources to Druid Hill Elementary. Staff members of Druid Hill Elementary provide an educational environment where all children can learn and achieve to their highest potential.

     

     

     

History

  • Druid Hill is located at 4020 North 30th Street.  The original building was constructed in 1917 as a neighborhood elementary school.  In 1976, it became a Primary Grade Level Center under the Omaha Public Schools desegregation plan.  In the fall of 1984, the science emphasis was moved to another magnet.  In the fall of 1996, Druid Hill relocated to a brand new Skinner Magnet Center with the K-6 curriculum.  The Omaha Public School District housed Monroe Middle School 7th grade in Druid Hill until the renovation of Monroe was finished.  The Druid Hill students and staff moved into their new building in August of 2002.

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