Southern Huntingdon County Middle/High School
Southern Huntingdon County High School\Middle School is a public middle & high school, located in Cromwell Township in southeastern Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania that houses about 700 students in grades 6-12 that reside in the twelve municipalities that make up the Southern Huntingdon County School District.
| Southern Huntingdon County Middle/High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
10339 Pogue Road Three Springs , Pennsylvania 17264 United States | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public |
| Founded | 1956 |
| Opened | September 1, 1961 |
| School district | Southern Huntingdon County School District |
| Superintendent | Mr. Dwayne Northcraft |
| Principal | Mr. Clint Heath |
| Staff | 27 |
| Faculty | 45 |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 695[1] |
| • Grade 6 | 104 |
| • Grade 7 | 88 |
| • Grade 8 | 93 |
| • Grade 9 | 100 |
| • Grade 10 | 98 |
| • Grade 11 | 101 |
| • Grade 12 | 104 |
| Color(s) | Blue, White and Gold |
| Athletics conference | PIAA District VI |
| Mascot | Rockets |
| Nickname | Southern Huntingdon County HS/MS |
| Rival | Mt. Union |
| Newspaper | The Flash |
| Feeder schools | Rockhill, Spring Farms, and Shade Gap Elementary Schools |
| Website | |
School History
The school's construction began on July 11, 1960 with first commencement exercises[2] were conducted on June 1, 1962, combining seniors of Orbisonia and Saltillo High Schools. Occupancy of the school campus began on September 1, 1962 with dedication ceremonies held on November 4 of that same year. The building was renovated in 2004, adding a middle school to the building, after which the school was named its current name.
Principals
High School Principals
| Principal Name | Years Served |
|---|---|
| John O. Yetter | 1962–1971 |
| Robert S. McCoy | 1971–1981 |
| Dr. Edwin Hasson | 1982–1987 |
| John Hodge* | 1987–1988 |
| Dr. Edwin Hasson | 1988–1993 |
| Robert A. Alcaro | 1993–1997 |
| M. Catherine Brouse | 1997–2006 |
| Fred E. Foster | 2006–2007 |
| David R Fassett | 2007–2009 |
| Janet D. Kaltreider | 2009–2013 |
| Michael Adamek | 2013–2017 |
| Clint Heath | 2017-present |
* Denotes an acting position
Middle School Principals
| Principal Name | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Fred E. Foster | 2004–2006 |
| Timothy J. Miller | 2006–2011 |
| Michael Adamek | 2013–Present |
Athletics
Southern Huntingdon is in PIAA District 6[3]
| Sport | Boys (Class) | Girls (Class) |
|---|---|---|
| Baseball | Class A | |
| Basketball | Class AA | Class AA |
| Field Hockey | Class AA | |
| Football | Class A | |
| Softball | Class AA | |
| Track and Field | Class AA | Class AA |
| Wrestling | Class AA |
Sports for the middle school level (Grades 7 and 8) include:
Boys: Basketball, Football, Wrestling
Girls: Basketball. Softball
Vocational opportunities
Students in grades 10–12 have the opportunity to attend the Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center in Mill Creek.