About Hayes

  • Hayes Elementary's Vision of Instruction is that we stay Cardinal RED. RESPONSIBLE, I am responsible for my education. ENGAGED, I am engaged in everyday learning. DETERMINED, I am determined to achieve my goals.

    School Hours: 8:20 am-3:10 pm

    Principal Mr. Eric Meador   Assistant Principal Ms. Jamie Gibbons

    Instructional Coaches Miss. Shelby Oltmanns

    Hayes' Purpose Statement

    The purpose of Rutherford B. Hayes Elementary School is to devote ourselves to equitable and innovative student learning. We have set high expectations for academics and character development and celebrate growth along our path to excellence. We will lift up our various cultures, talents, and experiences to create a collaborative community of educational transformation. We are a school of amazing students and educators that will be known for growing from good to great!

    Established in 1952

    Students We Serve
    Pre-Kindergarten through 4th Grade

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    Tops- red, gray, white, or black polo or t-shirt                                                                                                                                                 

    Bottoms- khaki or black shorts, pants, skirts, or skorts

    What's In a Name
    Rutherford Birchard Hayes was born in Delaware, Ohio on October 4, 1822. He attended Kenyon College and Harvard Law School and was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1845. In 1852, he married Lucy Ware Webb. He was an officer in the Union Army throughout the Civil War and returned home to enter politics. He served as a member of the House of Representatives from Ohio and was elected governor of that state three times. In l876, Hayes ran for President against Samuel Jones Tilden. Neither of the candidates gained enough electoral votes, so the election was referred to a special commission. They settled in favor of Hayes, who served as President from 1877- l881. During his presidency, President Hayes held the first annual White House Easter Egg Roll. This celebration is still held today.  After President Hayes retired, he dedicated his time to the welfare of Civil War veterans, to prison reform, and the cause of education for African Americans. Rutherford B. Hayes died on January 17, 1893.

    Other School Facts

    • Located in Board District 7
    • US Congressional District 5 
    • State Senate District 43
    • State House District 92 
    • County Commissioner District 2 
    • City-County Ward OKC 4