Welcome to the home of the Hort Huskies!  For over 70 years, our school has been striving to provide our students with the best education and learning environment out there! We believe that each child can learn and achieve at high levels! We also believe that our students deserve the best! Hort Elementary opened in 1911 under the name Hawthorne Elementary.  In 1956 the school was renamed after Fred and Ovillah Hort, two long-time Bakersfield City School District employees who were dedicated to the District and its students.  Today Hort Elementary continues its rich heritage as staff continue the valiant efforts of Mr. and Mrs. Hort to provide excellence and innovative education for every student.