Robinson High School (Texas)

Robinson High School
Address
700 West Tate Drive
Robinson, Texas, 76706-5505
United States
Coordinates 31°27′46″N 97°7′17″W / 31.46278°N 97.12139°W / 31.46278; -97.12139Coordinates: 31°27′46″N 97°7′17″W / 31.46278°N 97.12139°W / 31.46278; -97.12139
Information
School type Public high school
Motto Rockets Never Quit
Established 1963
School district Robinson Independent School District
Principal Russ Meggs
Assistant principals Michael Herring
Cynthia McCoy
Grades 9-12
Enrollment 671[1] (2012)
Color(s)           Royal Blue and White
Athletics conference UIL Class AAAA
Mascot Rocket
Team name Rockets/Lady Rockets
Newspaper Vapor Trails
Yearbook Galaxy
Website Robinson High School

Robinson High School (commonly Robinson or RHS) is a public high school located in Robinson, Texas, United States and is classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Robinson Independent School District, which serves students mostly from Robinson; parts of the district extend into Lorena and Waco. The district also covers several small rural towns including Golinda, Levi, Rosenthal, Asa, Downsville, and Mooreville. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

Extracurricular activities

Robinson High School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. There are chapters of national organizations such as the National Honor Society and the Future Farmers of America, and service organizations such as FCCLA and Peer Assistance and Leadership (PAL®). The usual range of athletic and music organizations are available for students to join.

Athletics

The Robinson Rockets compete in these sports - [3]

Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Track, Baseball and Softball.

Until the mid-2000s, the girls' athletic teams were referred to as the Rockettes; however, this nickname has largely fallen out of use and now refers chiefly to the school's drill team. Students also have won individual UIL 3A state titles in track, cross country, and powerlifting.

State Titles

Band

The Robinson High School Marching Band, "The Pride of the Blue" has made 20 appearances at the state marching contest, winning three marching championships.

Notable Alumni

References

External links

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