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Helman School
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705 Helman Street
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“Helman School consists of 16 rooms in 4-room quads, with a central plant housing the administrative section, library, kitchen-cafeteria, gym with stage and a music room. The school is named after Abel D. Helman, early Ashland pioneer. Helman was born in Ashland, Ohio for which our city is named.
In 1854, Eber Emery and Abel D. Helman built and operated a flourmill located at the entrance of the present Lithia Park. Mr. Helman served as Ashland's first postmaster for 27 years. He was active in community affairs holding positions in the Masonic Lodge and serving as a member of the Board of Education in the Ashland Schools.
The school began operating on September 16, 1966 after a one-week delay to allow for classroom construction to be completed. On January 26, 1967, the school was officially dedicated with most facilities in operation.
Temporary offices, music, and other facilities were set up in a classroom. Lunches were eaten in the classrooms as no cafeteria was in operation at this time. Construction continued on the central facilities until the latter part of November. Lunches were served in the cafeteria on December 1. The library opened for use at about this time with workers still putting up the finishing touches.
In 1977, due to pressures of enrollment and expanded offerings, an additional 4-classroom unit was constructed and was placed in operation by the spring of 1978. This addition provided housing for needed classroom and support services.
This year we are fortunate to have Measure 52 funds to support a new playground for our children. The Ashland Parks and Recreation, Ashland School District and Helman PTA have worked together to create a safe and enjoyable area for children. - Barbara Fields, Principal”
All information from Helman Elementary School. |
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