Southaven High School

Southaven High School
Address
735 Rasco Road
Southaven, Mississippi, 38671
United States
Coordinates 34°58′35″N 90°00′21″W / 34.97639°N 90.00583°W / 34.97639; -90.00583Coordinates: 34°58′35″N 90°00′21″W / 34.97639°N 90.00583°W / 34.97639; -90.00583
Information
Type Public secondary
Established 1971
School district DeSoto County School District
CEEB Code 252823
Principal Shane Jones
Grades 9-12
Number of students 1429
School color(s) Orange and Blue
Team name Chargers
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Publication Mélange (Literary Magazine)
Newspaper Charger Thunder
Yearbook Charger Yearbook
Website website

Southaven High School is a public secondary school located in Southaven, Mississippi. It began in the fall of 1971, when construction was completed enough so that students could start the first classes. The original school taught 6th through 12th. The first graduating class of Southaven voted for the school's mascot, and various other decisions were also made at this time. 1972 was the year of the first graduating class. Southaven High is still standing and is educating more students than ever. The middle school is located next to the high school. Their mascot is the chargers. The picture to the right is current day SHS.

The Former High School. Now Southaven Middle School.

Athletics

Males and females have their own teams for basketball, soccer, track, cross country, bowling , and golf. Only males can play football and baseball. Volleyball, softball, and color guard are restricted to females. Tennis and cheer leading are co-ed sports offered at Southaven.

Performing and Visual Arts

The other performing and visual arts courses offered are Class Piano, Music Appreciation, AP Studio Art, AP Art History, Ceramics, Photography, and General Art.

Notable alumni

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