History of Nichols Hills Elementary

October 27, 2001

Nichols Hills Elementary School was selected as a 2001 Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education. The Blue Ribbon School of Excellence Award, one of the most prestigious education awards in the country, distinguishes Nichols Hills Elementary for its excellence in leadership, teaching, curriculum, student achievement, parental involvement, and community support.

February 18, 2001

Nichols Hills Elementary is being considered a finalist for the prestigious Blue Ribbon Schools Program award.

September 5, 2000

Thanks to community grants we were able to construct "The Nichols Hills Community Garden" in the central courtyard.  Complete with amphitheater and decorative stone benches, it is now ready to be enjoyed by all.

Through the months to come, more and more sections will be developed into butterfly-attracting flower beds.  Our thanks to Penny Harper and her committee for bringing the delightful spot to life.

Financial Grants provided by:
The Margaret Annis Boys Trust Fund
The Kirkpatrick Family Fund

April 1, 2000
PTA raised enough money (greatly due to the auction) to purchase Computers, TV, and VCR for every First, Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth grade class! 

Also, as a result of the PTA fund-raises, we were able to install a sprinkler system in the front yard of our school.

August 7, 1995
Authorization was given to construct a circle driveway on the south side of NHES. The cost of the driveway in the amount of $30,000.00 will be paid by private donations to the Nichols Hills PTA and will cause no expense to the district.

January 17, 1995
Board approves award of construction contract of J.W. Skaggs Construction Company, Inc.

August, 1994
In other School Board action, Ms. Carol Berry was appointed Principal and the School was designated as a Specialty School for International Studies and Fine Arts and reopened it doors in August 1994 at the temporary location of Burbank Elementary School.

June 29, 1994
Upon the request of Mrs. Beth Croll, President of the Nichols Hills Elementary Community PTA, the board approved the resolution reassigning the Nichols Hills students to use the Burbank School site until renovation of NHES is completed.

June 13, 1994 
Resolution passed regarding approval of use of student uniforms at the Nichols Hills Elementary School. The uniform policy was requested by the PTA.

December 6, 1993
Resolution passed: approving of boundaries for Nichols Hills Elementary School.

August 9, 1993
Board approved authorizing Bond Election for District in the amount of $91,435,000.00 and including renovations of existing building at 1301 West Wilshire Blvd. At estimated cost of $1,585,000.00

August 2, 1993
Wilshire Hills Developers talked about the aspects for potential development of a planned unit development of the Nichols Hills Elementary site.

1982
The building was closed due to declining enrollment.

June 22, 1938
Board accepted a letter from the Nichols Hills School Committee inquiring about the completion date of the school on behalf of the committee, the Mothers’ Club and the Nichols Hills Civic Club and requesting the Board to take action to procure P.W.A. participation in the completion of the school by September.

June 24, 1937 
It was moved and seconded that the contract for the new school building be awarded to Harmon Construction. All members present voted “Aye”.

December 2, 1935
Committee of patrons requested that a modern school building be erected to replace the two room frame building presently in use.

June 5, 1933 
The Teachers Committee and the Superintendent recommended that the Nichols Hills School be open for summer school.

January 11, 1932 
Nichols Hills option accepted and lots purchased.

September 14, 1931 
A petition was presented by patrons of Nichols Hill School District, asking that Mrs. Bonnie Norton be named a principal and teacher in the higher grades in the Nichols Hills School. The petition was received and referred to the Superintendent. 

March 2, 1931 
Mr. H.L. Danner came before the Board and requested that a location be selected at this time for a school in Nichols Hills. It was moved by Mr. McGee and seconded by Mr. Aubrey that a committee be appointed to look into this matter and report back to the board.

January 26, 1930 
Mr. H.L. Danner, representing G.A. Nichols, came before the Board with the request that the Board refrain from bringing suit to compel (sic) the County Assessor to place Nichols on the tax rolls of the Oklahoma City School District. After discussion, the board approved by unanimous vote not to push the matter of mandamusing the County Assessor to place Nichols Hills on the School District’s tax rolls.