| Southern Huntingdon County Middle/High School | |
|---|---|
 Photo of school from PA 994 | |
| Address | |
| 10339 Pogue Road Three Springs, Pennsylvania 17264 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Established | September 1, 1961 (1961-09-01) |
| School district | Southern Huntingdon County School District |
| Superintendent | Dwayne Northcraft |
| Principal | Clint Heath |
| Staff | 27 |
| Faculty | 45 |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 695 |
| • Grade 6 | 104 |
| • Grade 7 | 88 |
| • Grade 8 | 93 |
| • Grade 9 | 100 |
| • Grade 10 | 98 |
| • Grade 11 | 101 |
| • Grade 12 | 104 |
| Color(s) | Blue, White and Gold |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District VI |
| Mascot | Rockets |
| Nickname | Southern Huntingdon County HS/MS |
| Rival | Mt. Union |
| Newspaper | The Flash |
| Feeder schools | Rockhill, Spring Farms, and Shade Gap Elementary Schools |
| Website | |
Southern Huntingdon County High School\Middle School is a public middle & high school, located in Cromwell Township in southeastern Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania that houses about 700 students in grades 6-12 that reside in the twelve municipalities that make up the Southern Huntingdon County School District.
School History
The school's construction began on July 11, 1960 with first commencement exercises were conducted on June 1, 1962, combining seniors of Orbisonia and Saltillo High Schools. Occupancy of the school campus began on September 1, 1962 with dedication ceremonies held on November 4 of that same year. The building was renovated in 2004, adding a middle school to the building, after which the school was named its current name.
Principals
High School Principals
| Principal Name | Years Served |
|---|---|
| John O. Yetter | 1962–1971 |
| Robert S. McCoy | 1971–1981 |
| Dr. Edwin Hasson | 1982–1987 |
| John Hodge* | 1987–1988 |
| Dr. Edwin Hasson | 1988–1993 |
| Robert A. Alcaro | 1993–1997 |
| M. Catherine Brouse | 1997–2006 |
| Fred E. Foster | 2006–2007 |
| David R Fassett | 2007–2009 |
| Janet D. Kaltreider | 2009–2013 |
| Michael Adamek | 2013–2017 |
| Clint Heath | 2017–present |
* Denotes an acting position
Middle School Principals
| Principal Name | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Fred E. Foster | 2004–2006 |
| Timothy J. Miller | 2006–2011 |
| Michael Adamek | 2013–Present |
Athletics
Southern Huntingdon is in PIAA District 6
| Sport | Boys (Class) | Girls (Class) |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Class A | |
| Basketball | Class AA | Class AA |
| Field Hockey | Class AA | |
| Football | Class A | |
| Softball | Class AA | |
| Track and Field | Class AA | Class AA |
| Wrestling | Class AA |
Sports for the middle school level (Grades 7 and 8) include:
Boys: Basketball, Football, Wrestling
Girls: Basketball. Softball
Vocational opportunities
Students in grades 10–12 have the opportunity to attend the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center in Mill Creek.
References
- NCES School Search
- Southern Huntingdon County High School Student Handbook (Retrieved 18-DEC-2011
- SHC PIAA School Page - Retrieved 18-DEC-2011
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