Montcalm High School
| Montcalm High School | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Established | 1931[1] |
| Grades | Grades 7-12[1] |
| Enrollment | over 350 students[1] |
Montcalm High School, a "school within a school" is located in Montcalm, WV. It is the smallest secondary school in the Mercer County Schools district, and currently has approx. 375 students enrolled in grades 7-12.
History
MHS began in 1931 housing grades 7-10.[1] 11th and 12th grade students went on to Bramwell High School.[1] In 1954, a west wing addition was built to accommodate much needed classroom, and allowed students to graduate from this school for the very first time. In 1964, a gymnasium was built. Due to lack of room, students had to use the next door elementary school to have lunch. In the late 70's a new elementary school was constructed, and students were then bused to the new elementary school. This became a problem for the school, so the need for a new school plan was erected. In 1983, a new school was completed,[1] complete with a gym, "commons area" known as the lunch room, and a band section. In 1991, Bramwell High School was closed,[2] and was consolidated with Montcalm High School.