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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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West Shamokin High School
West Shamokin Junior–Senior High School (WSHS) is a small, public high school located in Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is one of three high schools operated by the Armstrong School District. West Shamokin was founded in June 2000 to consolidate the Shannock Valley Jr/Sr and the Dayton Jr/Sr high schools.

Admissions

The school is 98% white. Some students with disabilities attend the school, and dedicated staff are available to these students.

Curriculum

Students can attend Lenape Technical School for vocational education for half a day when they enter their sophomore year or a full day once a junior. 74% of graduates experience college success.

Extracurricular activities

The school offers various clubs and activities: Leo Club, National Honor Society, Yearbook Club, Key Club, Quiz Bowl, FCS Competition, School Store, and Newspaper. The school permits clubs to meet after classes or in the early morning.

Athletics

The school provides the following athletic programs:

Varsity and JV

Boys Girls
Basketball-AA Basketball-AA
Volleyball-AA Volleyball-AA
Cross Country-A Cross Country-A
Baseball-AA Softball-AA
Golf-AA Cheer-AA
Soccer-A
Football-AA

Junior high school sports

Boys
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
Girls
  • Basketball
  • Cheer
  • Volleyball

Campus

School District region in Armstrong County

The school is housed in a one-story building. The building contains a gymnasium, auditorium, several classrooms, a lunch room for students, a faculty room, a kitchen, a courtyard, a band room/music room, computer labs, and offices for the staff. The building offers handicapped access, computer systems, emergency, security guards, lighting and power, and an access bridge. The campus includes a fitness center as well as baseball/softball, soccer, and turf American football fields.

References

  1. ^ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Armstrong SD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  2. ^ "Search for Public Schools - West Shamokin JSHS (420259000517)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
  3. ^ "West Shamokin High School - PIAA". www.piaa.org. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "West Shamokin Junior/Senior High School". U.S. News High School Rankings. U.S. News & World Report L.P. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
  5. ^ "Explore West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School in Rural Valley, PA". GreatSchools.org. Retrieved October 6, 2022.
  6. ^ "Guidance - Enrollment - Lenape Technical School". www.lenape.k12.pa.us. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  7. ^ "Outstanding buildings: High school: West Shamokin Jr-Sr. High School". American School & University. 2001. p. 135. Retrieved May 31, 2023.
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