Indian Springs High School
| Indian Springs High School | |
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| Address | |
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650 North Del Rosa Drive , 92410 | |
| Coordinates | 34°6′41″N 117°15′12″W / 34.11139°N 117.25333°W |
| Information | |
| Established | 2012 |
| School district | San Bernardino City Unified School District |
| Principal | Alan Kay |
| Enrollment | 2700 |
| Mascot | Coyotes |
| Website | School website |
Indian Springs High School is the eighth comprehensive high school built in the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The school opened on August 1st 2012, the first day of the 2012-2013 school year at the former Curtis Middle School site in San Bernardino, California.[1]
History
Official groundbreaking of the $68 million project was March 5, 2010. The 56.4-acre (228,000 m2) site includes 102 classrooms, a gymnasium, performing arts building, multipurpose room, library, child care center, track and field, soccer and baseball fields, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, and a swimming pool. The school will hold about 2,700 students.[2]
The school was named for the region's natural springs once used by Native Americans who had occupied the area. San Manuel Tribal Chairman James Ramos was the principal dedication speaker at the groundbreaking ceremony. “Springs have always played a vital part in Indian culture,” Ramos said. “and Indian people have always played a vital part in California history.[2] ”
References
- ^ Santschi, Darrell R. "Groundbreaking for new San Bernardino high school planned"[dead link], Press Enterprise, 26 February 2010. Retrieved on 2010-3-17.
- ^ a b Roberts, Charles "Indian Springs High construction underway", Highland Community News, 11 March 2010. Retrieved on 2010-3-17.