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- The first session of Omaha High School, now Central High School, was held on November 10, 1859, in Nebraska's territorial capitol on Ninth Street between Douglas and Farnam.
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In January, 1859, territorial legislature met at Omaha in new capitol building on the site of present-day Central High School. 1859. November, the school that later became Central first opened in the unused old territorial capitol building on Ninth Street. Howard Kennedy named Omaha public school system superintendent.
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On November 10, 1859, Omaha Central High School began as Omaha High School in the Nebraska Territory capitol building. In 1869, after the territorial government was removed from Omaha, the capitol building was donated to the City of Omaha by the Nebraska state government for educational use only.
Central traces its beginning to Omaha's first all-grade public school, opened in 1859 by the Superintendent of Education, Howard Kennedy. But it was another twelve years before the fledgling school district actually constructed a separate high school.
Central High, with roots dating back to Omaha's first all-grade public school in 1859, is a testament to the city's commitment to education. The journey continued with establishing a dedicated high school building in 1871, a building that would evolve and shape the educational landscape of Omaha.
The first session of Omaha High School, now Central High School, was held on November 10, 1859, in Nebraska's territorial capitol on Ninth Street between Douglas and Farnam.
On November 10, 1859, Omaha Central High School began as Omaha High School in the Nebraska Territory capitol building. In 1869, after the territorial government was removed from Omaha, the capitol building was donated to the City of Omaha by the Nebraska state government for educational use only.
Dec 21, 2016 · Senior Recognition Ceremony Honoring distinguished graduating Central High School seniors. Golf Fore Eagles Play a round of golf with alumni at the historic Field Club of Omaha. Hall of Fame Recognizing distinguished alumni, faculty, and community supporters.
