History of Weaver Elementary School

History of

Weaver Elementary School

School colors:   Green and Gold
School mascot:   Wildcats
Site acreage:   1.9 acres
Grades:   K-5
School hours:   8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.

Weaver Elementary School, located in northwest Springfield, was constructed in 1887. The school was named after Joseph Weaver, Mayor of Springfield. The following is a history of the school's development.

1887
Originally known as the 6th Ward school.

1888
Taken over from North Springfield.

1901
First addition.

1931
Building abandoned for use as a school but later used primarily as a warehouse. Replaced by new building on Douglas and Division. New building had 9 rooms and a multipurpose room totaling 28,115 sq. ft.

1988
First addition of a learning resource center including a library and a computer lab totaling 5,017 sq. ft.

1990
Demolition of old Weaver School building.

2005
Weaver and Fairbanks are combined.

Map to Weaver Elementary

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1887	Originally known as the 6th Ward school.
1888	Taken over from North Springfield.
1901	First addition.
1931	Building abandoned for use as a school but later used primarily as a warehouse. Replaced by new building on Douglas and Division. New building had 9 rooms and a multipurpose room totaling 28,115 sq. ft.
1988	First addition of a learning resource center including a library and a computer lab totaling 5,017 sq. ft.
1990	Demolition of old Weaver School building.
2005	Weaver and Fairbanks are combined.