South Kitsap High School

South Kitsap High School
A ROTC session at South Kitsap High School
"The strength of the pack is the wolf and the strength of the wolf is the pack."
Location
425 Mitchell Ave
Port Orchard, WA 98366 USA

Information
Type Public
Established 1921
Principal Jerry Holsten
Enrollment 2,538 (2005-2006)
Information (360) 874-5600
Mascot
Colors
Wolves
Maroon, White, and accents of Gold
              
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South Kitsap High School is a public high school in the South Kitsap School District and is located at 425 Mitchell Ave Port Orchard, Washington.

More than 2,500 students are enrolled across three grades (10th-12th) with 125 teachers. [1]

South Kitsap High School is a three-year comprehensive public school. The South Kitsap school year is divided into three trimesters of 60 days each. Each student has the possibility of earning two credits per trimester (1/3 credit per course), or a total of six credits each year. South Kitsap is on an extended three-period schedule. Students select six classes per trimester. Classes meet for approximately one hour and forty minutes every other day.[2]

In 2008 the school's chamber choir famously performed a visual form of Handel's "Hallelujah" chorus. The video went viral, culminating in over 5 million views.

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History and facilities

It was originally built in 1921. An addition was made in 1962 followed by two addition and modernization projects in 1978 and 1980. The 337,392 square foot (31,300 m²) building is located on a 51.46 acre (20.8 hectares) site.

Notable alumni

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