Muskego High School

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Muskego High School
Address
W183S8750 Racine Ave
Muskego, Wisconsin, Waukesha, 53150, United States
Coordinates 42°53′07″N 88°08′40″W / 42.885218°N 88.144508°W / 42.885218; -88.144508Coordinates: 42°53′07″N 88°08′40″W / 42.885218°N 88.144508°W / 42.885218; -88.144508
Information
Opened 1956
School district Muskego-Norway School District
Superintendent Kelly Thompson
Principal Ryan Oertel
Teaching staff 94[1]
Grades 9-12
Grade 9 454[1]
Grade 10 408[1]
Grade 11 424[1]
Grade 12 419[1]
Average class size 18[1]
Hours in school day 7:25AM to 2:25PM
Campus size 130 acres (0.53 km2)
Campus type Suburban
Athletics Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, gymnastics, rugby, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, wrestling
Athletics conference Classic 8 Conference
Team name Muskego Warriors
Accreditation(s) North Central Accreditation[2]
Website www.mhs.muskegonorway.org/pages/mhs

Muskego High School is a comprehensive secondary school located in Muskego, Wisconsin. The school, administered by the Muskego-Norway School District, lies in southeast Waukesha County. The district stretches through the city of Muskego and nearby Norway in Racine County.

History

Muskego High School was constructed in 1956 at the corner of Woods Road and Racine Ave. Its first elected administrator, Arnold Wicklund, oversaw the school's construction.[3] Prior to the school's construction, many Muskego children attended school in the Milwaukee School District. Much of the history of Muskego High School can be found in a letter sent from Mr. Wicklund's daughter to the current administration.[4]

In September 2003 the high school was completely remodeled, with 155,000 square feet (14,400 m2) added to the building. Facilities that were added include several wings and a performing arts center. A controversial portion of the remodel was the addition of eight 42" flat screen TVs for the cafeteria, and the incorrect placement of the supporting wall of the South Gym, which prevents the bleachers from being able to be pulled out entirely during sporting events. The campus also expanded, with approximately 40 acres (160,000 m2) of new athletic fields and green space. Students as well as athletic teams now use the approximately 130 acres (0.53 km2).

Academics

Transcribed credit courses are offered, which allow students to take classes at the high school while receiving credit at Waukesha County Technical College. Students may participate in the School-To-Work program, which gives students an opportunity to earn classroom credit, gain work experience and get paid at the same time. Muskego also allows students to take Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Students can earn college credit if they pass the AP College Board exam near the end of the school year.[5] Muskego currently has AP courses in many different subject areas, including:

  • United States History
  • European History
  • English Language and Composition
  • English Literature and Composition
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language and Culture
  • French Language and Culture
  • German Language and Culture
  • Music Theory

Co-curricular activities

The Co-curricular Activity Program consists of clubs, activities and athletic teams, the primary purpose of which is to assist students in growing and maturing into responsible members of their school and community. Muskego High School offers:

  • 23 sports with over 90 teams
    • Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, downhill ski racing, football, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, wrestling. There have been several team and individual WIAA Classic 8 Champions and WIAA state championship performers.
  • 23 clubs and activities
  • 5 choirs (men's choir, women's choir, Sorelle Cantanti, Chorale, and chamber choir)
  • 9 bands (marching band, pep band, 4 concert bands, and 3 jazz bands)
  • FBLA and DECA
  • Forensics
  • Debate
  • Math Club
  • Astronomy Club
  • Science Club
  • Spanish National Honor Society
  • Tri-M Music Honor Society
  • Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society
  • National Honor Society
  • German National Honor Society
  • French National Honor Society
  • French Club

External links

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 iNest school report
  2. ↑ Institution Summary, AdvancED, Retrieved 2012-07-08
  3. ↑ Muskego-Norway Schools Website - MHS History Home
  4. ↑ A letter from the Daughter of Arnold Wicklund
  5. ↑ "AP Scholar Awards". Muskego-Norway School District. Retrieved Feb 2, 2012. 
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