The Southern Huntingdon County School District is a public rural school district based in the southeastern part of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania in Three Springs, Pennsylvania. The school district includes all of Three Springs Borough, Cassville Borough, Orbisonia Borough, Rockhill Furnace Borough, Saltillo Borough, Shade Gap Borough, and including the townships of Cass Township, Clay Township, Cromwell Township, Dublin Township, Springfield Township and Tell Township. The district encompasses approximately 221 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 8,030.
| Southern Huntingdon County School District | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
10339 Pogue Road
Three Springs , PA, 17264United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1956 |
| Superintendent | Dwayne Northcraft |
| Students and staff | |
| District mascot | Rockets |
| Colors | Blue, White, and Gold |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://shcsd.org/ |
District History
editThe Southern Huntingdon County School System became effective on July 1, 1956, at which time all school boards of all twelve municipalities signed the district's Articles of Agreement. Two high Schools were consolidated (Orbisonia and Saltillo). Rockhill and Shade Gap Elementary Schools were the first two buildings constructed in 1956, followed by Spring Farms and Trough Creek Valley Elementary Schools in 1961, consolidating 55 one-room schoolhouses[1] into only four buildings. Ground was broken on the High School on July 11, 1960, students occupied the facility on September 1, 1962, and dedication was held November 4 that year. In 2004, an renovtion/addition project was completed adding a middle school to the secondary campus. The final action was completed on July 1, 1966, officially forming the Southern Huntingdon County School District.
Superintendents
| Superintendent | Years Served |
|---|---|
| Fred G. Angle | 1962-1978 |
| John O. Yetter | 1978-1982 |
| Dr. Gerald D. Bau | 1982-1987 |
| Dr. Edward Hasson* | 1987-1988 |
| Harry J. King | 1988-1994 |
| Dr. Charles J. Borchetta | 1995-1997 |
| Anthony F. Labriola | 1997 |
| Robert W. Holmes* | 1997 |
| Ronald G. Fourtney | 1998-2002 |
| Charles P. McCabe | 2002-2005 |
| Grant Stiffler | 2005-2010 |
| Dr. Tod Kline | 2010–2015 |
| Stacey Miller* | 2015 |
| Mr. Michael Zinobile | 2015-2016 |
| Stacey Miller* | 2016 |
| Mr. Dwayne Northcraft | Current |
* Denotes Acting Superintendent
Schools
editThe Southern Huntingdon County School District operates one combined high school/middle school and three elementary schools. The school also sends students to the regional career & technology center, used by every school district in Huntingdon County. The district administrative office is located on 10339 Pogue Road, Three Springs, PA 17264.
Middle / High School
edit- Southern Huntingdon County Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
10339 Pouge Road
Three Springs, Pennsylvania 17264
Elementary schools
editThere are three Elementary Schools, all Grades K-5
- Rockhill Elementary School
510 Meadow Street
Rockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania 17249 - Spring Farms Elementary School
12075 Old Plank Road
Three Springs, Pennsylvania 17264 - Shade Gap Elementary School
22251 Shade Valley Road
Shade Gap, Pennsylvania 17255
Extracurriculars
editThe district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.
Athletics
edit- Baseball - Class AA
- Basketball - Class AA
- Cross Country - Class A
- Girls Field Hockey - Class AA
- Girls Volleyball
- Football - Class AA
- Track and Field - Class AA
- Wrestling - Class AA
Career & Technology Centers
edit- Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center - Mill Creek - Grades 10-12
References
edit- ^ "Southern Huntingdon County High School Student Handbook" (PDF). shcsd.k12.pa.us.