North Providence High School

North Providence High School
North Providence High School
Location
	1828 Mineral Spring Avenue; North Providence, Rhode Island 02904; United States
Information
Established	c.1940
School district	North Providence Public Schools
Principal	Joseph B. Goho
Faculty	116
Grades	9-12
Number of students	1300
Color(s)	Blue and Gold
Mascot	Cougar
Website	North Providence High School

North Providence High School (often abbreviated NPH or NPHS) is a public high school in North Providence, Rhode Island that serves grades 9-12. It is part of the North Providence School District and its sports teams compete in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. North Providence, whose school colors are blue and gold, is home to Cougars. The high school graduated its first class c.1940. In 1992, part of the school burned down while school was still in session. Trailers were placed in the parking lot and used as classrooms while a new wing was built. The school grounds include a football and baseball field. Within the building there are three gymnasiums, a fitness and training room, and a wood shop. The school is also equipped with tunnel access to the town’s Natatorium Complex. North Providence High employs 116 faculty and staff for the student body of approximately 1,300 students.

Athletics

Although most of North Providence’s sports teams complete in either Division II or III, many athletes compete at the state level. The sports offered at North Providence High School include:

Football
Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer
Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis
Dance Team
Cheerleading
Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming
Ice Hockey
Wrestling
Girls’ Lacrosse
Golf
Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track
Baseball
Fast Pitch Softball
Unified Basketball

Extracurricular

National Honor Society
Academic Decathlon
Drama Club
International Club
Italian Club
Math Club
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Student Government Day
Yearbook
Student Council
Mock Trial
Model Legislature
Broadcasters’ Club
Newspaper (Cougar Courier)
Science Olympiad
Concert Band
A Capella
Marching Band
Youth Commission
SADD-Students Against Drunk Driving
Jazz Band
Concert Choir
Gay Straight Allience
Angel Network
Nerd Herd

Student Council

Student Council is made up of six students filling six positions, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Committee Girl and Boy. All grade levels have a Student Council committee that works cooperatively with a Class Advisor to plan class events. These events include the ordering of class rings, Junior Prom, and during Senior Year, Spirit Week, Spirit Night, Homecoming, Winter Ball, Senior Prom, Senior Class trip, and Senior Night.

Notable alumni

Ernie DiGregorio, former NBA player
Cody Wild, Professional Hockey Player

References

External links

Official website

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