The vision of Beveridge Middle is to be a student-centered learning community where staff members work cooperatively to assure the success of every student. Students have the opportunity to explore and expand their interests in the visual and performing arts and to increase their awareness and knowledge of the world around them. The strong tradition of high expectations for all students is strengthened at Beveridge Middle by ensuring students' achievement of both district content standards and of extra value standards unique to the theme areas of our magnet school.

Beveridge Middle School was named in honor of John Harrie Beveridge, who was the superintendent of the Omaha Public Schools from 1917 until his death in 1932. These were important years for the Omaha Public Schools. Much of our school district's strong academic tradition can be attributed to Superintendent Beveridge.

Mr. Beveridge was a hardworking man who was never afraid to stand up for what he thought was right. He was a man of kindness and concern for others. John H. Beveridge Junior-Senior High School opened its doors in the fall of 1963 with 946 students in grades 7 through 12.

As the first junior-senior high school in the Omaha Public Schools, Beveridge was built to accommodate students in a rapidly growing West Omaha community. Beveridge was built on a "pay-as-we-go" plan totaling $2.1 million with no bond money used in the construction.

Beveridge is located on a 17-acre site midway between Pacific and Center Streets and continues to be utilized today in much the same way as originally built 50 years ago. Beveridge Middle School was renamed as Beveridge Magnet Middle School of the Arts and Global Studies beginning in the school year 2001-2002. This magnet status has allowed us to offer educational opportunities that are unique to Beveridge. We are proud of our program, and we are excited about the possibilities for our students.