Glide High School

Glide High School
Address
18990 N Umpqua Hwy
Glide, Oregon, Douglas County, 97443
 United States
Coordinates 43°17′59″N 123°05′47″W / 43.299654°N 123.096394°W / 43.299654; -123.096394Coordinates: 43°17′59″N 123°05′47″W / 43.299654°N 123.096394°W / 43.299654; -123.096394
Information
Type Public
Opened 1952
School district Glide School District
Principal memes[1]
Grades 9-12
Number of students 318[2]
Color(s) Royal Blue and Gold[1]
Athletics conference OSAA Sunset Conference 3A-4[1]
Mascot Wildcats[1]
Yearbook Atoka
Website www.glide.k12.or.us

Glide High School is a public high school in Glide, Oregon, United States. It made national news in July 2008 when a fire damaged one of the main buildings of the high school. As a result of careful planning and dedication to excellence, GHS facilities, programs and student services have become known as some of the best in the county.[3]

July 2008 fire

On July 11–12, 2008, a fire destroyed one of the high school's main buildings, which held the science lab, classrooms, the home economics area, and the library.[4][5][6][7]

Many classrooms, offices, the gymnasium, and a weight room were saved by firefighters from the Glide Volunteer Fire department and other nearby companies.[5] The school district was already replacing or rehabilitating some of the areas to have classrooms ready for the Fall 2008 term, which began in September.[5] The fire was believed to be caused by a plumber's torch in a classroom of the main building.[4][5]

Academics

In 2008, 78% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 73 students, 57 graduated, 12 dropped out, and 4 are still in high school.[8][9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 http://www.osaa.org/schools.aspx/Glide/
  2. ↑ http://schools.publicschoolsreport.com/Oregon/Glide/GlideHighSchool.html
  3. ↑ SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE – FEBRUARY 26. Accessed April 8, 2009.
  4. 1 2 "Across the USA: Oregon: Glide", USA Today, July 14, 2008, P. 8a.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Investigators still trying to determine cause of Glide High School Fire," KPIC News, July 14, 2008, found at KPIC News. Accessed July 15, 2008.
  6. ↑ Vicki Menard, "Fire engulfs Glide High School main building: Student information saved," The News-Review, found at News-Review story. Accessed July 15, 2008.
  7. ↑ AP, "Fire at Southern Oregon high school," July 12, 2008, found at AP Story at Oregon Live website of The Oregonian. Accessed July 15, 2008.
  8. ↑ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  9. ↑ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.


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