About Nimitz Middle School

In the late fifties the Tulsa School Board made a decision to build a new junior high school. The Tulsa Area Navy League took notice that no Tulsa school was named for anyone in the Navy. The Navy League petitioned the School Board to name the new school after a Navy figure. After much discussion the name they settled on was Admiral Chester W. Nimitz. Nimitz Junior High opened its doors in the fall of 1961. Nimitz was officially dedicated on Navy Day October 27, 1961. Admiral Nimitz was in attendance at the dedication and shared these words with the students: "The future safety and well-being of our beloved Country will be in the hands of the young people who are now passing through the Nation's schools like Nimitz Junior High."

"The rest is up to you!"

Nimitz Junior High officially became Nimitz Middle School in 1986 when Tulsa Public Schools adopted the middle school concepts. These concepts include a team approach to educating the students.

Today Nimitz is a culturally diverse group of 375 to 425 students in sixth to eighth grade. The class schedule is divided into a seven periods: four core classes, two exploratory classes, and Reading. The reading class is part of former superintendent, Dr. David Sawyer's, Tulsa Reads initiative.

This site is designed to provide an overview of the programs at Nimitz. We encourage any one who is interested to come by and tour our school. Tours can be arranged by contacting the School office.

Some of the features on this site are only available to students and teachers.