Bellevue High School (Bellevue, Kentucky)

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Bellevue High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Bellevue, Kentucky. It is a part of the Bellevue Independent School District. The student body consists of students in grades 7-12. Enrollment is approximately 400 students. The current principal is Mr. Mike Wills and the assistant principal is Mr. Dave Eckstein. School Website

[edit] Facilities

The building that houses Bellevue High School is located at 201 Center Street in Bellevue, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was originally constructed in the early thirties as a New Deal public works project. An addition was added in the late sixties to house a new library, band room, and classrooms. Over the years, many renovations have been made including the addition of air conditioning, computer and telephone upgrades, and carpeting.

The school uses the Ben Flora Gymnasium Located on Tiger Lane for gym classes, athletics, and assemblies. The original gym, located in the basement of the High School is no longer used for gym classes or athletics. The school also uses district owned and operated Gilligan Stadium for most outdoor sports, notably football, soccer, and track. Gilligan Stadium is also located on Tiger Lane, as well as 5 tennis courts. The school's baseball team plays and practices on a field at the Bellevue Vets.

[edit] Extra Curricular Activities

Many students participate in multiple extracurricular activities. These activities range from varsity and junior varsity athletics to various clubs and organizations.

Athletics
Bellevue High School offers a multitude of athletic teams for students to join. Below are the varsity teams offered by the school. The schools mascot is the tiger. School colors are black and gold.

Football (formerly men's, recently coed as of 2006-2007 school year)
Cheerleading (coed, males rarely participate)
Golf (men's)
Academic Team (coed, and no varsity letter is available to varisty members)
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Baseball (men's)
Softball (women's)
Track (men's and women's teams)
Cross Country (men's and women's teams)
Soccer (women's)
Tennis (men's and women's teams)

Major Clubs
Marching Band (Competitive)
Concert Band (Competitive)
Student Council
Spanish Club
FBLA
Art Club
FCCLA
National Honor Society
Bowling Team (Competitive)