Westport High School (Missouri)
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| Westport High School | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| 315 East 39th Street Kansas City, Missouri 64111 USA |
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| Information | |
| School district | KCMSD |
| Principal | Mr. Derald Davis Dr. Janet Baird - |
| Students | 600 |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Athletics | Football Basketball Volleyball Cross Country |
| Motto | "Where Education Is Our Priority" |
| Rival | Central High School |
| Mascot | Tigers |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Established | 1907 |
| Information | Telephone: (816) 418-6100 Fax: (816) 418-6185 |
| Schedule | Regular: 7:10 AM - 2:10 PM Half Day: 7:10 AM - 11:10 AM |
| Homepage | Official Website |
Westport High School is a comprehensive high school located at 315 East 39th Street in Kansas City, Missouri. It is part of the Kansas City, Missouri School District. Founded in 1908 Westport High School is over 100 years old. The principle is Mr. Davis.
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[edit] School Background
Westport High School is most likely named after Westport, a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA that was originally its own town. It was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. Today, it is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts. The high school is across the street from Westport Middle School and it opened in the fall of 1908. It was considered the finest school in Kansas City and among the finest in the county[citation needed], at a cost of nearly $500,000, and being built of stone and vitrified brick.
[edit] ALMA MATER (School Song)
High above a hill so noble,
Challenging the eye.
Stands a school above all others,
Stands Old Westport High.
Westport High, to thee we shall be ever loyal and true,
Striving always to do service, for the Gold and Blue.
When our high school days are over
And we're scattered wide,
We'll revere the name Westport:
Speak of her pride.
Westport High, to thee we shall be ever loyal and true,
Striving always to do service, for the Gold and Blue.
[edit] Schedule
The two schedules include two lunch shifts in Period 5.
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 7:10-8:00 | 8:05-8:55 | 9:00-9:50 | 9:55-10:45 | 10:50-12:20 | 12:25-1:15 | 1:20-2:10 |
| Period | 1 | 2 | 3/4 | 6/7 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time | 7:10-7:40 | 7:45-8:15 | 8:20-8:50 | 8:55-9:25 | 9:30-11:10 |
Note: Half Days when permitted by the district are on Wednesdays unless other wise.
[edit] School Newspaper
The school newspaper is called, "The Weekly Crier". The last issue was in April 2008.
[edit] Student Activities
- Student Council
- National Honor Society - (NHS)
- Academy of Finance - (AOF)
- JROTC
- Band
- Choir
- Robotics
- Debate
- Cheerleading
- Tutoring
- Kauffman Scholars
- YouthSpace
[edit] Schools-Helping-Schools/Partners in Community Service
Westport High School and Herndon Career Center are Partners in Community Service with SkillsUSA, FBLA, and FCCLA. April 28, 2007 marked the first community service project for Westport and Herndon Career Center from Raytown, Missouri. The theme was "Restoring Westport High". April 19, 2008 marked the second community service project for both schools. The theme was "Schools-Helping-Schools".
[edit] Theater Production
Westport High School has partnered with the City International Church to recreat its theater production. The church is helping with drama and other arts programs because it is currently something the school couldn't provide for years. Its first play was called, "READY: A Hostage Story" by Terry Godard that was performed on four occasions from November 16 to November 18, 2007, which, the money from the play went to help redevelop the school's theater production.
[edit] Building Uses
In 2005, the City International Church started its Sunday Services in the school auditorium. The service is from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.
