Elyria High School

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Elyria High School
Washington Building during renovation in 2010.
Address
601 Middle Avenue
Elyria, Ohio
Elyria, Ohio, (Lorain County), 44035
United States
Coordinates 41°21′44″N 82°6′30″W / 41.36222°N 82.10833°W / 41.36222; -82.10833Coordinates: 41°21′44″N 82°6′30″W / 41.36222°N 82.10833°W / 41.36222; -82.10833
Information
Type Public, Coeducational high school
Established 1830
Status Open
School district Elyria City School District
Superintendent Paul Rigda[1]
Principal Dr. Thomas Jama [1][2]
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 2113 (approx.)
Color(s) Red, White, and Black [1]             
Slogan "Ensuring that each child reaches his or her full potential"
Fight song "Our Director"
Athletics conference Northeast Ohio Conference[1]
Sports Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Swimming, Track, Volleyball, and Wrestling.
Mascot Pioneer
Nickname EHS, E.High
Team name Pioneers[1]
Rival Elyria Catholic High School
Accreditation(s) North Central Association of Colleges and Schools[3]
Publication The Page
Newspaper The Herald
Yearbook The Elyrian
Athletic Director Heather Beck,[1]
Website www.elyriaschools.org
Washington Building
Location Elyria, Ohio
Built 1894
Governing body Public
NRHP Reference # 79002735
Added to NRHP August 13, 1979

Elyria High School is a high school in Elyria, Ohio. Founded in 1830, it is notable for being the first chartered high school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Elyria High School athletic teams compete in the newly formed Northeast Ohio Conference.[4]

Buildings

Elyria High School has been through several reconstructions and additions throughout its history. The oldest section, the Washington Building, built in 1894, is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Technology building was built in 1913 with additions constructed in the 1920s. The red-brick Lincoln Building was built in the 1950s on the former site of Lincoln School which was completed in 1924. It connects the Washington and Technology buildings. The vocational building stands separate from the rest of the school. The last addition, including the big gym and auditorium, was completed in 1956. In 1996, Elyria West High School, the city's former second high school, was closed down and the students were consolidated for the start of the 1996-1997 school year. Two separate facilities spread across the city are used for athletics, Pioneer Fields and Ely Stadium, which host soccer and football, baseball, track, and various other athletics and events respectively.

Reconstruction

Due to Elyria High School's age and extremely poor condition posing a safety hazard to staff and students, it is in the process of being reconstructed supported by an issue known as Issue 7. Issue 7 was passed on May 8, 2007 after three previous attempts. The new building is being constructed adjacent to the current high school and will connect with the historical Washington Building, which is to be renovated. It will be a nearly $70 million project spanning two city blocks and will be 300,000 square feet (28,000 m2). The new school will be built in phases, with phase 1 which includes the main academics center being scheduled for conclusion by the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year. Following phase 1, demolition of the current building and construction of the gymnasiums and cafeteria will begin on the grounds of the old building and will be connected to the new building and will conclude the entire construction project for the 2011-2012 school year. The building is set to be finished for the 2012-2013 school year.

Notable alumni

Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships

Further information: Ohio High School Athletic Association
*1992 baseball title won by Elyria West High School prior to consolidation.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association member directory". Retrieved 2010-04-02. 
  2. ↑ "Elyria City Schools". Elyria City School District. 
  3. ↑ NCA-CASI. "NCA-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Retrieved 2010-04-02. 
  4. ↑ "Member Schools". NOC. 2009. Retrieved 20 September 2009. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 OHSAA. "Ohio High School Athletic Association Web site". Retrieved 2006-12-31. 
  6. ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Wrestling". Retrieved 2007-02-12. 
  7. ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Baseball". Retrieved 2007-02-12. 
  8. ↑ Yappi. "Yappi Sports Softball". Retrieved 2007-02-12. 

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