Wyoming Public Schools
Wyoming Public Schools is a school district located in Wyoming, Michigan. The district serves 5,542 students [1]
It has two high schools, two middle schools, seven elementary schools, and one preschool.
The two high schools compete athletically in the Ottawa-Kent Conference Green Division.
On March 12, 2012, the Wyoming Public Schools Board of Education voted in favor of 4-3 to restructure the district. This combines both high schools into a single high school held on the campus of Rogers High School, which will serve students in grades 10th - 12th. Wyoming Park High School will become Wyoming Junior High, serving students in grades 7th - 9th. This change is effective with the 2012-13 school year.
High schools
The two high schools in the district are Rogers High School and Wyoming Park High School. Though they are in the same district, they are considered rival schools. The both compete athletically in the Ottawa-Kent Conference Green Division.
Rogers High School
| Rogers High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
1350 Prairie Parkway SW Wyoming, Michigan, 49509 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school |
| Founded | 1966 |
| School district | Wyoming Public Schools |
| Principal | Bradley Perkins |
| Asst. Principal | TJ Restau |
| Staff | 81 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 946 [1] |
| Language | English |
| School color(s) | cardinal, gold |
| Athletics conference | Ottawa-Kent Conference, Green Division |
| Mascot | Golden hawk |
| Team name | Golden Hawks |
| Rival | Wyoming Park High School |
| Newspaper | The Talon |
| Website | Rogers High School |
Rogers High School was a class B high school in Wyoming, Michigan, USA. In the athletic field, they competed in the Ottawa-Kent Conference, Green Division, along with fellow district (and rival) school Wyoming Park.[2]
Clubs
- Gay-straight alliance
- Diversity Counsel
- National Honor Society
- Class Officers
- Drama Club
- Chess Club
- Spirit Club
- Key Club
- National Art Honor Society
- Robotics
- Science Olympiad
- Asian Club
Athletics
- Football 1-8(0-7) Their only win in 2010 was against Class C, OK Silver Godwin Heights.
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Swimming
- Cheerleading
- Basketball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track
Non Sports
Consolidation
In early 2012, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reeder proposed to the Wyoming Public Schools Board of Education that they vote to consolidate Wyoming Park High School and Rogers High School, with reasons based around the fact that the district could no longer financially support the operation of two high schools if it aimed to continually preserve academic and extracurricular offerings and avoid a severe layoff of staff. Through a series of public forums and a community survey, district administration and board members received input from the public on their opinions as to what should or should not happen.
On March 12, 2012, the board voted in favor of 4-3 to consolidate the district. It was determined that Wyoming Park High School would be renamed Wyoming Junior High School and would serve students in grades 7th - 9th. Rogers High School would become the district's only high school, renamed Wyoming High School, and serve students in grades 10th - 12th. Newhall Middle School would be the new home of additional district programs, but would no longer continue to function as an academic building.
Several accolades and trophies from the athletic and music programs were gathered by the district and are slated to become part of a new digital display honoring the history of the school and of Wyoming Park High School.
Wyoming Park High School
| Wyoming Park High School | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Together, We Can Achieve More!" |
| Established | 1942 |
| Type | Public High School |
| Principal | Bradley Perkins[3] |
| Asst. Principal | TJ Restau |
| Students | 837 [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location |
2125 Wrenwood Avenue, S.W., Wyoming, Michigan, United States |
| District | Wyoming Public Schools |
| Colors | Royal Blue and White |
| Mascot | The Vikings |
| Yearbook | 'The Orbit' |
| Website | Wyoming Park High School |
Wyoming Park High School (also referred to as 'The Park') was a comprehensive secondary public high school in the Wyoming Public Schools district in Wyoming, Michigan. It was one of two high schools in the Wyoming Public Schools district, with just over 824 students, and was known for providing a comprehensive curriculum, creating a very strong student body and a heavily diverse community of volunteers and support staff.
Academics
Wyoming Park High School participated in the Advanced Placement Program (AP), a College Board-approved program that offers college-level courses in the high school environment. The 2006–2007 school year saw a significant increase in scores from exiting seniors who have taken the Advanced Placement exams. The class of 2007 participants in the Advanced Placement program had the second highest Advanced Placement exit exam scores in Kent County, Wyoming Park's residing county, which includes all of Greater Grand Rapids.
Students who had a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) were invited to participate in the school's National Honor Society, or NHS. Members who are a part of the National Honor Society participate in volunteer activities, such as building homes for Habitat for Humanity and running the Michigan Community Blood Center's Biannual School Blood Drive.
Consolidation
In early 2012, Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reeder proposed to the Wyoming Public Schools Board of Education that they vote to consolidate Wyoming Park High School and Rogers High School, with reasons based around the fact that the district could no longer financially support the operation of two high schools if it aimed to continually preserve academic and extracurricular offerings and avoid a severe layoff of staff. Through a series of public forums and a community survey, district administration and board members received input from the public on their opinions as to what should or should not happen.
On March 12, 2012, the board voted in favor of 4-3 to consolidate the district. It was determined that Wyoming Park High School would be renamed Wyoming Junior High School and would serve students in grades 7th - 9th. Rogers High School would become the district's only high school, renamed Wyoming High School, and serve students in grades 10th - 12th.[4] Newhall Middle School would be the new home of additional district programs, but would no longer continue to function as an academic building.
Several accolades and trophies from the athletic and music programs were gathered by the district and are slated to become part of a new digital display honoring the history of the school and of Rogers High School.
Athletics
Conference
Wyoming Park competed within the Ottawa-Kent Conference GREEN Division The school won numerous championships, ranging from track, football, and basketball.
In the 2005–2006 school year, the varsity basketball team shared the O.K. Blue title championship with Cedar Springs High School.
Most recently, the boys varsity basketball team won the outright title of champion in the O.K. Blue conference in the 2007–2008 and the O.K. Green 2008-2009 Conference Champions .
Girls Basketball Program
The 2006–2007 school year saw a major advancement in Wyoming Park's girls basketball program (the "Lady Vikings"). The team lead the team to an undefeated rein in the O.K. Blue conference. Although they have remained undefeated in their conference, the girls basketball team lost in the first stage in the state district championships.
Football Program
The 2010 football season was a step in the right direction for the Vikings. They finished 5th in the OK Green conference with a record of 3-6. They ended the season big with 2 great wins against Hamilton and Holland Christian. With many of the 2010 starters being juniors the Vikings look like they can be a contender for the playoffs in 2011.
MHSAA State Championships
- 1947 Boys Tennis – Lower Peninsula Class C–D
- 1952 Boys Tennis – Lower Peninsula Class C–D
- 1961 Boys Cross Country – Lower Peninsula Class B
- 1976 Boys Baseball – Class B
- 1984 Boys Football – Class B
- 1996 Girls Softball – Class B
MHSAA State Runners-up
- 1945 Boys Tennis – Lower Peninsula Class C–D
- 1951 Boys Tennis – Lower Peninsula Class C–D
- 1975 Boys Track and Field – Lower Peninsula Class B
- 1984 Boys Baseball – Class B
- 1985 Boys Football – Class B
- 1989 Girls Track and Field – Lower Peninsula Class B
- 1992 Boys Baseball – Class B
- 1995 Boys Golf – Lower Peninsula Class B
- 2001 Boys Baseball – Division 2
Notable alumni
- Drew Neitzel, Michigan State University men's basketball player and 2004's "Mr. Basketball"
- Linda Tran, Indiana University Women's Tennis 2000-2004: ITA All-American, Big Ten Champions, Big Ten Player of the Week, First Team Big Ten, WTA Tour
Middle schools
The district has two middle schools.
Jackson Park Intermediate
Jackson Park Intermediate serves 491 students[1] in grades 5-6.
Newhall Middle School
Newhall Middle School serves 628 students[1] in grades 7-8.
Elementary schools
The district has seven elementary schools which serve the city of Wyoming, MI.
- Gladiola Elementary School serves 357 students[1] in grades K-4.
- Huntington Woods Elementary School serves 341 students[1] in grades K-4.
- Oriole Park Elementary School serves 337 students[1] in grades K-4.
- Parkview Elementary School serves 372 students[1] in grades K-4.
- Rogers Lane Elementary School serves 265 students[1] in grades K-4.
- Taft Elementary School serves 311 students[1] in grades K-4.
- West Elementary School serves 328 students[1] in grades K-4.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 1.10 1.11 "GreatSchools". Retrieved 12/10/10. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ http://www.mhsaa.net/Schools/SchoolInfo.aspx?qid=7888
- ↑ "Wyoming Park H.S.". Retrieved 12/12/10. Check date values in:
|accessdate=(help) - ↑ "Wyoming to consolidate high schools". wzzm13.com. 12 March 2012. Retrieved 10 March 2013.