Fort Osage High School
| Fort Osage High School | |
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| Location | |
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2101 N Twyman Rd Independence, MO 64058 | |
| Coordinates | 39°08′18″N 94°17′29″W / 39.1384°N 94.2914°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School |
| School district | Fort Osage R-1 School District |
| Principal | Mr. Scott Moore |
| Staff | 79.45 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 (2017–18)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.64[1] |
| Color(s) | Red and White |
| Mascot | Indian |
| Rivals | William Christman High Scool, Truman High School |
| Information | Phone: 816-650-7063 Fax: 816-650-7088 |
| Athletic Director | Ryan Shartz |
| Website | Fort Osage High School |
Fort Osage High School is a high school located at 2101 N. Twyman Rd. in unincorporated Jackson County, Missouri, in the Kansas City metropolitan area, adjacent to Independence.[2][3] It belongs to the Fort Osage R-1 School District and serves a section of northern Independence.[4]
It currently serves approximately 1,500 students from grades 9-12. It is named after the Fort Osage National Historic Landmark along the Missouri River in nearby Sibley, Missouri.
Fort Osage athletics
Fall athletics
- Football
- Cross Country
- Golf (Girls)
- Soccer (Boys)
- Softball
- Tennis (Girls)
- Volleyball
Winter athletics
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Wrestling
Spring athletics
- Baseball
- Golf (Boys)
- Soccer (Girls)
- Tennis (Boys)
- Track & Field
Spirit squads
- Cheerleading
- Indianettes (dance team)
Fort Osage activities
Fine Arts activities
Fort Osage Bands
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Ensemble
- Jazz Band
- Show Band
- Fort Osage Marching Band, The Red & White Brigade
Other fine arts
Clubs and other activities
- Math club
- Student Council
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- Scholar Bowl
- Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
- Debate
- Special Olympics
- Sports medicine
- Chess Club
Notable alumni
 | This article's list of alumni may not follow Wikipedia's verifiability policy. (December 2016) |
- Albert Pujols, MLB player for the Los Angeles Angels
- Betty Lennox, WNBA player for the Los Angeles Sparks
- Chad Troutwine, co-founder of Veritas Prep, movie producer
- E. J. Gaines, NFL player for the Buffalo Bills
- Bruce Van Dyke, NFL drafted by Philadelphia Eagles, 1966, also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1967-1973, and the Green Bay Packers, 1974-1976*
- Skylar Thompson, Big 12 Conference Trophy Winning quarter-back for Kansas State University, Manhattan,KS 2019-2020
References
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 | This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. (January 2017) |
- ^ a b c "FORT OSAGE HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 9, 2020.
- ^ "Contact." Fort Osage High School. Retrieved on January 5, 2017. "Address: 2101 N. Twyman Road, Independence, MO 64058"
- ^ "General Street Map." City of Independence. May 2013. Retrieved on January 5, 2017. The school is northeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 24 and Missouri State Route 7
- ^ "School Districts." City of Independence. Retrieved on January 5, 2017.
External links
- Fort Osage High School
- Fort Osage High School (old website)
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