Noblesville Schools

Our mission

Knowledge is the foundation for success. All individuals shall be given an equal opportunity to acquire the skills needed for continuous learning.

Learning is a shared responsibility of everyone in the Noblesville Schools' community.

The pursuit of excellence in learning will be fostered in an environment of mutual respect, dignity, and trust.

History

The history of public education in Noblesville dates back to the mid-1800s when classes were held in log cabins and other small buildings.

The construction of the school buildings in Noblesville began in the 1870s and continued through the end of the 19th century.

Construction started with the Seminary, the city's first high school, which was built along Tenth Street between Hannibal and Division streets. The property became known as Seminary Square and is now the site of Seminary Park.

When the high school moved to a new location at 14th and Conner streets in 1900, the building became known as Second Ward School. It served as the city's junior high school with grades 7 and 8 and housed grade 1 for young students whose homes were located near the school.

First Ward School was opened in 1888 and Third Ward School in 1892, both as elementary schools. First Ward was located at Tenth and Harrison streets on the same property that is now the site of North Elementary School. Third Ward was on the northwest corner of Tenth and Christian streets, now the site of a drugstore, bank, and other businesses. These four schools served the city of Noblesville for over half a century.

In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the city and township schools consolidated to create Noblesville Consolidated Schools, and in the early 1960s, the district reorganized as Noblesville Schools.