Holcomb High School
| Holcomb High School | |
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| Address | |
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600 North Jones Avenue[1] , 67851 United States | |
| Coordinates | 37°59′35″N 100°59′32″W / 37.993123°N 100.992233°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, High School |
| School district | USD 363[2] |
| CEEB code | 171360[3] |
| Teaching staff | 21 (FTE)[4] |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Gender | coed |
| Enrollment | 266 (2017–18)[4] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.67[4] |
| Campus type | Rural |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Mascot | Longhorns |
| Rival | Lakin Broncs Scott City Beavers |
| Communities served | Holcomb |
| Website | School Website |
Holcomb High School (HHS) is a public high school in Holcomb, Kansas, United States operated by Holcomb USD 363, and serves students of grades 9 to 12. The school colors are black and orange; the enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year was approximately 269 students.
Holcomb High is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 4A Division II and are known as the "Longhorns". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.
Laptop Initiative
Holcomb High School has implemented the "1-to-1 laptop initiative" which provides every student with a laptop for the school year.[5] These laptops allow students to do assignments online as well as type papers, create videos, and accomplish other school-related tasks.
Extracurricular activities
The extracurricular activities offered at Holcomb High School are small and limited due to the school's relatively small size. The Longhorns are classified as a 4A Division II school, the fourth-largest classification in Kansas according to the Kansas State High School Activities Association. Throughout its history, Holcomb has won several state championships in various sports.[6] Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics.
State Championships
| State Championships[6] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 3 | 2001, 2008, 2009 |
| Fall | Football | 2 | 2015, 2017 |
| Fall | Golf, Girls | 1 | 2010 |
| Winter | Basketball, Boys | 4 | 1986, 1992, 2015, 2017 |
| Spring | Track and Field, Boys | 1 | 2007 |
| Spring | Baseball | 1 | 2017 |
| Total | 12 | ||
Holcomb High School offers the following sports:
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Notable alumni
- Nathan Nonhof, actor
References
- ^ GNIS for Holcolm High School; USGS; July 1, 1984.
- ^ USD 363
- ^ High School CEEB Code Search
- ^ a b c "Holcomb High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 6, 2020.
- ^ "Holcomb High School's FAQ about the 1:1 Laptop Initiative!" (English). Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ a b "State Records & State Champions". Archived from the original (English) on 2009-04-21. Retrieved 2010-02-08.
External links
- Official school website
- USD 363, school district
- Maps
- Kansas School District Boundary Map, KSDE
- Holcomb City Map, KDOT
- Finny County Map, KDOT