Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence: Join Us for the Ruth Hill Elementary Golden Anniversary

April 29, 2026

For half a century, Ruth Hill Elementary School has proudly committed to helping students and families soar in South Lincoln from the first bell in 1976 to the present day.

We invite students past and present, dedicated staff and the community to join us as we honor this historical moment with a special open house celebration on Sunday, May 3, 2026. 

Event Details

  • When: Sunday, May 3
  • Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
  • Where: Hill Elementary School, 5230 Tipperary Trail
  • Who: Current and past Hill Hawks 

A Special Anniversary Program

We will kick off our celebratory open house at 2 p.m. with a DJ, then a short program starting at 2:15 p.m. in our outdoor classroom, including: 

  • Roscoe Hill, son of our school’s namesake, Ruth Hill.
  • Marilyn Johnson Farr, Ph.D, Lincoln Board of Education member.
  • Emily Wiebeck, Hill Elementary School Principal.

Explore the Legacy: Community Open House

Following the presentation, stay and walk down memory lane in our building, where you can:

  • Reconnect with former teachers, classmates, and colleagues with some treats. 
  • Travel through decades of school memorabilia and vintage photos.
  • See how our classrooms have evolved to serve today’s scholars.

 
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Published: April 29, 2026, Updated: April 30, 2026

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Celebrate Ruth Hill Elementary School's 50th anniversary on Sunday, May 3, 2 - 4 p.m.