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Simon Kenton High School is a high school located at 11132 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky. The school's mascot is the Pioneers.
| Simon Kenton High School | |
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| Address | |
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11132 Madison Pike , 41051 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°55′27″N 84°32′41″W / 38.92428°N 84.54486°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School |
| Opened | 1937 |
| School district | Kenton County School District |
| Principal | Craig Reinhart |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 1,734[1] (2018–19) |
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| Nickname | Pioneers |
| Website | http://www.kenton.kyschools.us/3/Home |
History
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On June 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for Kenton County, Kentucky for funds to construct a public high school. The application was approved, and on November 2, 1935, a deed was signed for a 23-acre (93,000 m2) site on Madison Pike, one-half mile south of the center of the city of Independence. A 5.5-acre (22,000 m2) addition was added shortly thereafter to allow for the construction of a lake on-site to provide water for the school. The overall project's cost is recorded as $175,606.85.[2]
The decision to name the school after famous Kentucky pioneer Simon Kenton, was made official on October 22, 1936, with the official dedication occurring September 5 of the same year. With an initial enrollment of 496 students, Simon Kenton High School opened its doors on September 13, 1937.[3]
On October 9, 1980, a gas explosion killed a student and caused up to $2 million in damage.[4]
The principal is Mr. Craig Reinhart.
References
edit- ^ "2018–2019 Audited School Enrollments (in alphabetical order)" (PDF). Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
- ^ "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
- ^ "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
- ^ "Federal agency opens scrutiny of Simon Kenton High School blast". The Winchester Sun. 1980-12-02. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-07-24.