History of Castle Heights Elementary

Castle Heights Elementary School has a proud and meaningful history of serving the children and families of Lebanon through the Lebanon Special School District. Castle Heights first opened its doors in 1997 as an upper elementary school serving students in grades 4, 5, and 6. Over time, the school transitioned to serve students in kindergarten through fifth grade, continuing its commitment to meeting the needs of the community and providing a strong educational foundation for every child.

The name Castle Heights was chosen as an homage to Lebanon’s former Castle Heights Military Academy, honoring the traditions, legacy, and history of a school that held a special place in the community and was known for developing students of character, self-discipline, and leadership. That legacy lives on through the accomplishments of notable alumni such as Duane Allman and Gregg Allman, co-founders of The Allman Brothers Band; Pete Rademacher, Olympic gold medalist in boxing; Danny Evins, founder of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store; General Wesley Clark, retired U.S. Army General and former Supreme Allied Commander Europe; and Bill Dudley, champion swimmer on the 1948 Olympic team.

Through the years, Castle Heights has remained a special place where children learn, grow, and lead. Generations of students have walked through its doors, building important academic skills while also learning the values of kindness, responsibility, respect, and safety. The school’s history reflects a commitment to caring for children, supporting families, and helping every student feel known, valued, and encouraged.

Today, Castle Heights Elementary is proud to be home of the Noble Knights. With the Knight as our mascot and school colors of gold and navy blue, accented by black, silver, and white, our school is filled with pride, tradition, and community spirit. At Castle Heights, we are more than a school; we are a family. As Noble Knights, we work together each day to help our students grow into confident learners, caring friends, and future leaders.