Horace Mann Middle School opened at its present site in April 1952 as Horace Mann Junior High School. It remained a junior high, serving 7 through 9 grades until September 1986, when it was converted to a middle school, serving grades 6 through 8.
Horace Mann
Horace Mann was born in 1796. He played an important role in starting the elementary system in the U.S.. Horace Mann graduated from Brown University, he went on to become a member of the Massachusetts State Legislature. He was a strong advocate of public education. Served as President of Antioch College from 1853 until his death in 1859.
