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] |
| Principal | Jarrod Stoppel |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 269 |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Black and Orange |
| Mascot | Longhorns |
| Rival | Lakin Broncs Scott City Beavers |
| Website | School Website |
Holcomb High School is a fully accredited high school, serving students in grades 9-12, located in Holcomb, Kansas, USA. The current principal is Rob Schneeberger. Holcomb High School (HHS) is the only high school located within the city limits of Holcomb, KS. The school colors are black and orange and the enrollment for the 2009-2010 school year is 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 3A division 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.[4] 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 3A 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.[5] Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics.
State Championships
| State Championships[5] | |||
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| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Fall | Cross Country, Boys | 3 | 2001, 2008, 2009 |
| Fall | Football | 1 | 2015 |
| Winter | Basketball, Boys | 3 | 1986,1992,2015 |
| Spring | Track and Field | 1 | 2007 |
| Total | 6 | ||
Holcomb High School offers the following sports:
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References
- ^ GNIS for Holcolm High School; USGS; July 1, 1984.
- ^ USD 363
- ^ High School CEEB Code Search
- ^ "Holcomb High School's FAQ about the 1:1 Laptop Initiative!" (English). Retrieved 2010-02-08.
- ^ a b "State Records & State Champions" (English). 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