Pulaski High School
History
The original school was built in 1909, with additions throughout the next five decades. In 1975, the high school took over an existing school along with other additions, most notably an indoor swimming pool. Another new building was built in 1998 due to a rapidly growing population.
Academics
Pulaski offers Advanced Placement classes. The student to teacher ratio is 18 to 1.
Demographics
Over 90 percent of the student body is Caucasian, while 2.9 percent are American Indian, 2.5 percent are Hispanic, 1.4 percent are African American and 1.0 percent are Asian. The school is split 51/49 male to female, while just over 22 percent of the school is eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Athletics
State championships
- Boys' Basketball: 2013
- Wrestling: 1969, 1974, 1993 (all runner-up)
- Football: 1980 (runner-up)
- Softball: 1996 (runner-up)
- Cross Country: 2004 (runner-up)
- Rugby: 2009, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2018
Pulaski has also had a number of individual state champions.
In 2016, Pulaski citizens privately funded a $4.9 million athletic expansion project, including a new football stadium, track, baseball and softball fields, as well as expanding the tennis facilities.
Incident involving Mike McCarthy
On February 27, 2019, the school became the center of attention during a basketball game against Notre Dame Academy after former Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy was berating officials during the game. A complaint was submitted to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association following the incident. McCarthy's behavior was criticized as "unacceptable" from the Notre Dame Academy and Pulaski athletic director Janet Batten. A day later, McCarthy apologized for the incident.
Music
The Red Raider Marching Band performed in the 2007, 2012, 2017 and 2024 Rose Parades and in the 2003 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Notable alumni
- Jacqui Banaszynski, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
- Jeremy Borseth, NFL punter
- Carey Lohrenz, F-14 Tomcat pilot
- Neil Worden, NFL fullback
References
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- ^ "WISEdash Data Files by Topic". Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved 2 December 2018.
- ^ "Welcome to Pulaski Community School District". www.pulaskischools.org.
- ^ "Pulaski High School Football Schedule". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ "History & Tradition - Pulaski Community School District". www.pulaskischools.org. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ Inc., Zillow. "Pulaski High School Pittsfield, WI Ratings and Reviews | Zillow". Zillow. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "Explore Pulaski High School". Niche. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ "SDPR District Report". Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Retrieved 20 November 2018.
- ^ "Student Achievement - Pulaski Community School District". www.pulaskischools.org. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ "Pulaski Rugby - Home". pulaskirugby.com. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ "Pulaski breaks ground on $4.9M stadium project". Press Gazette Media. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ "Officials: Ex-NFL coach McCarthy berated HS refs". ESPN.com. February 28, 2019.
- ^ News, Ben Krumholz, FOX 11 (February 28, 2019). "Notre Dame releases apology after McCarthy incident". WLUK.
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has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Venci, Scott. "Former Packers coach Mike McCarthy apologizes for conduct in incident with WIAA officials". Green Bay Press-Gazette.
- ^ "Pulaski High School marching band send off". Green Bay Press Gazette. Retrieved 2017-03-07.
- ^ "Pulaski" (PDF). Fox Cities Magazine. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Jeremy Borseth, Louisville". UteStats. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ McMahon, Todd. "Girl Scouts event spotlights inspiring women". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Retrieved 3 June 2019.
- ^ "Neil Worden Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
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