Fond du Lac High School
| Fond du Lac High School | |
|---|---|
 Fond du Lac High School entrance | |
| Address | |
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801 Campus Drive , , 54935 | |
| Coordinates | 43°47′42″N 88°25′00″W / 43.7950904°N 88.4166493°W |
| Information | |
| Opened | 2001 |
| School district | Fond du Lac School District |
| NCES District ID | 5504680 |
| Superintendent | James Sebert |
| CEEB code | 500668 |
| NCES School ID | 550468000498 |
| Principal | Matthew Steinbarth |
| Staff | 129.89 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,060[1] (2017–2018) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.86[1] |
| Color(s) | Maroon and White |
| Mascot | Cardinal |
| Nickname | Fondy High |
| Newspaper | Cardinal Columns |
| Yearbook | The Cardinal |
| Feeder schools | Sabish Middle School, Woodworth Middle School, Theisen Middle School, STEM Institute |
| WIAA Conference | Fox Valley Association |
| Website | School page |
Fond du Lac High School ("Fondy High") is a comprehensive public high school in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin administered by the Fond du Lac School District. Opened in 2001, the school replaced the former Goodrich High School, which was the city's high school from 1922 to 2001. Fond du Lac High School has an enrollment of approximately 2000 students. It is the largest high school in Wisconsin by area.[citation needed] Fond du Lac High School's athletic teams are known as the Cardinals.
Building layout
The educational wing of the school is shaped like an "H".[2] The bar in the letter "H" is the location of the library; the other parts of the "H" are known as pods. Each pod is color-coded violet, yellow, blue, and green respectively for English, Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies. The school also offers foreign language, located among the other pods. The technology education and art wings are located at the eastern end of the school. Business classes and home economics classes are located between English & Social Studies and Math & Science, respectively. The cafeteria is in a large space called the Commons. Music classes are in a wing located to the west of the Commons, also housing the Performing Arts Center. Physical education classes are located north of the Commons, with the centerpiece of the wing being Fond du Lac High School's Acuity Fieldhouse. The school is surrounded by retaining ponds, which are fitted with geothermal heat pumps that regulate the temperature of the school during the year. This is saving the school thousands each year in heating and cooling costs.[3]
Academics
Advanced placement (AP) classes offered at Fond du Lac High School include calculus, chemistry, physics, psychology, U.S. politics and government, biology, U.S History, statistics, computer science, music theory, language and composition, and literature and composition. A few CAPP (Cooperative Academic Partnership Programs) and other concurrent enrollment options are offered by the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.[4]
Athletics
The school competes in the Fox Valley Association conference in all sports except football, which is in the Valley Football Association. 24 sports are currently offered:[5]
| Fall | Winter | Spring |
|---|---|---|
| Girls' Swimming and Diving | Boys' Basketball | Baseball |
| Girls' Cross Country | Girls' Basketball | Softball |
| Boys' Cross Country | Girls' Hockey | Girls' Track |
| Boys' Volleyball | Boys' Hockey | Boys' Track |
| Girls' Volleyball | Wrestling | Girls' Soccer |
| Girls' Tennis | Boys' Swimming and Diving | Boys' Golf |
| Boys' Soccer | ||
| Girls' Golf | ||
| Football | ||
| Dance | ||
| Cheer |
The football team is notable for having ended two of the longest winning streaks in Wisconsin high school history. On October 31, 1987, the Cardinals ended the then-record 48-game winning streak of Manitowoc Lincoln Ships with a 27-15 victory at Fruth Field in Fond du Lac in the sectional final (quarterfinals) of the WIAA playoffs.[6] On August 17, 2018, the Cardinals again snapped a record winning streak, this one the 70-game winning streak of the Kimberly Papermakers, with a 31-28 victory in Kimberly.[7]
Controversy
In 2014, following publication of an article in the school newspaper about the rape culture in the school, the principal announced that all articles written for the school paper would require his approval before publication.[8][9] The change in the school's policy led to a petition to reverse the policy change,[10] a student sit-in, and national media attention.[11] The principal resigned at the end of the 2014 school year.[12]
Notable alumni
 | This section needs additional citations for verification. (February 2010) |
- Travis Diener, 2001, former professional basketball player
- Jim Dilling, national champion high jumper
- Bill Guilfoile, American professional baseball public relations executive
- Ann Klapperich, former professional basketball player
- Kate Everest Levi (1859–1939), social worker, first woman Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin
- Scott McCallum, 1969, 43rd governor of Wisconsin
- John Abner Race, U.S. Representative, 1965-1967
- Cory Raymer, former professional football player
- Eric Schafer, professional mixed martial arts fighter
- Robert Windsor, football player[13]
Images
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Performing Arts Center -
Sign -
Front side including clock tower
References
- ^ a b c "Fond du Lac High". School Directory Information. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 1, 2020.
- ^ "fond du lac high school - Google Maps".
- ^ "Project spotlight". Archived from the original on October 4, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2013.
- ^ "Cooperative Academic Partnership Program". UW Oshkosh. Retrieved October 25, 2017.
- ^ "MasterListofAthleticHeadCoaches" (PDF). www.fonddulac.k12.wi.us. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
- ^ https://www.fdlreporter.com/story/opinion/columnists/2017/11/01/column-fondy-football-looking-awful-lot-like-1987-headlining-streak-killing-team/820534001/
- ^ http://www.wbay.com/content/sports/Fond-du-Lac-ends-Papermakers-70-game-win-streak-491156731.html
- ^ Andrew Phillips. "Fond du Lac High School student's 'rape culture' article sparks free-speech debate".
- ^ "Wisconsin NOW". Wisconsin NOW.
- ^ "Petition · Reverse School Guidelines Determined by the Principal regarding Student Publications- FDLSD Board Policy 9.1052 · Change.org". Change.org.
- ^ "Fond du Lac High School censorship rule under fire". The Washington Times.
- ^ Rob Meiksins. "Follow-Up: Censorship of Student Journalists in Fond du Lac ends in Resignation of Principal".
- ^ Zhao, Lily (February 27, 2020). "Fond du Lac's Robert Windsor looking to make his NFL dream a reality". WFRV. Retrieved April 7, 2020.