| Eagle Grove High School | |
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| Address | |
| 415 NW 2nd St. US Eagle Grove, Iowa, 50533 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1800's |
| School district | Eagle Grove Community School District |
| Superintendent | Jess Toliver |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | Approx. 1,000 (2011-2012) |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Purple & Gold |
| Athletics conference | North Central Conference |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Nickname | Eagles |
| Website | District Website |
Eagle Grove High School is a high school located in Eagle Grove, Iowa
There are approximately 1,000 students attending the school, located in this North Central Iowa community. The school district is the largest district in Wright county and draws students from the towns of Eagle Grove, Thor, Vincent, Woolstock, and surrounding areas in Iowa.
The mascot of Eagle Grove High School (EGHS) is the eagle, and school colors are purple and gold. Set to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March, the school rouser lyrics are as follows:
"Cheer, cheer for old Eagle High, Rouse out the spirits of days gone by, Send a rousing cheer on high - Hey! Shake down the thunder from the sky.
Though the odds be great or small, With courage strong, we'll win over all, Loyal sons of Eagle High go marching to victory."
Notable clubs at this school include Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Spanish Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), National Honor Society (NHS), and others.
EGHS competes in the North Central Conference, along with 9 other teams. EGHS has sports teams for volleyball, football, cross-country, track, wrestling, and basketball. One notable EGHS athlete, Mark Kist, won three state championships in wrestling in the 112 weight class.