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Education...
serves all people in a democracy. develops high democratic ideals. changes behavior. deals with all aspects of life. functions through many agencies. continues throughout life. aids with self direction. provides for intelligent adjustment to social change. Hibbard supports the following principles: 1. We believe that all children can learn given the proper school environment. 2. We support education of the whole child. 3. The principal, teachers, staff, parents, and community, working together cooperatively, can best decide how to help children learn. 4. The multiracial, multicultural, multilingual diversity at Hibbard is an asset and a resource for enriching the lives of all students. 5. We invite visitors to share comments, suggestions, and concerns. Scott Ahlman, Principal Hibbard Elementary School |
OUR LOCATION
Hibbard School is located in the Chicago Neighborhood of Albany Park,
between Lawrence (4800 north) and Foster (5200 north). Enter on Kedzie Ave. (3200 west) at Argyle St. The main entrance is on Sawyer Street.
3244 W Ainslie
Chicago IL 60625
Tel (773) 534-5191
Fax (773) 534-5208
Hibbard School is located in the Chicago Neighborhood of Albany Park,
between Lawrence (4800 north) and Foster (5200 north). Enter on Kedzie Ave. (3200 west) at Argyle St. The main entrance is on Sawyer Street.
3244 W Ainslie
Chicago IL 60625
Tel (773) 534-5191
Fax (773) 534-5208
School History
The William G. Hibbard Elementary School was named after William Gold Hibbard, one of the pioneers of commerce in the early days of Chicago. He earned his fortune in the hardware business and became one of the major philanthropists of his time.
The school, built in 1916, originally consisted of the main building and thirty portables, and housed both elementary and high school pupils. In 1927, the high school was moved to the new Roosevelt High School building. In 1930 the junior high school pupils were moved into the new Von Steuben Junior High School building and Hibbard was made a six-grade school. In 1933, Hibbard became an eight-grade school and in a later change (1959) the seventh and eighth grades were transferred to the Von Steuben Upper Grade Center. Hibbard has remained a sixth grade school ever since. In 1992, an off-site State Pre-kindergarten was established and Pre-K is now located within the newer addition to the school.
Ground breaking for a new addition took place on June 19, 1997. On August 20, 1998 an additional
68,000 sq.ft. housed 24 classrooms, a science lab, computer lab, library and a new lunchroom was
opened. We now have internet access in every classroom and a wireless environment in the school.
The William G. Hibbard Elementary School was named after William Gold Hibbard, one of the pioneers of commerce in the early days of Chicago. He earned his fortune in the hardware business and became one of the major philanthropists of his time.
The school, built in 1916, originally consisted of the main building and thirty portables, and housed both elementary and high school pupils. In 1927, the high school was moved to the new Roosevelt High School building. In 1930 the junior high school pupils were moved into the new Von Steuben Junior High School building and Hibbard was made a six-grade school. In 1933, Hibbard became an eight-grade school and in a later change (1959) the seventh and eighth grades were transferred to the Von Steuben Upper Grade Center. Hibbard has remained a sixth grade school ever since. In 1992, an off-site State Pre-kindergarten was established and Pre-K is now located within the newer addition to the school.
Ground breaking for a new addition took place on June 19, 1997. On August 20, 1998 an additional
68,000 sq.ft. housed 24 classrooms, a science lab, computer lab, library and a new lunchroom was
opened. We now have internet access in every classroom and a wireless environment in the school.