School type Public, high school Grades 9–12 Campus Suburban Phone +1 304-843-4444 | Principal Cassandra Porter Language English Mascot Monarch Founded 1968 | |
Enrollment Approximately 1,200 (2007-2008) Address 1300 Wheeling Ave, Glen Dale, WV 26038, USA District Marshall County School District Profiles | ||
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John Marshall High School is a public high school located in Glen Dale, West Virginia, United States. It is operated by Marshall County Schools, which is administrated by an elected, five-member Board of Education.
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Background
Named after John Marshall, the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, the school was established in 1968 as a result of the consolidation of three smaller schools in Marshall County, West Virginia: Moundsville High School, Union High School and Sherrard High School. At its inception, John Marshall boasted one of the few modular scheduling systems in the United States. In the 1994-1995 school year, John Marshall High School ran a traditional eight period day offering students half-credit one-semester courses and full-credit two-semester courses.
The student body of John Marshall High School numbers over 1,200 in grades 9 through 12, making it one of the largest secondary schools in West Virginia. The curriculum is comprehensive, including a county-wide vocational program. The school also offers dual-credit college courses and boasts a fully operational College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program.
Athletics and clubs
John Marshall High School's mascot is the Monarch. It has athletic programs in American football, basketball, bowling, baseball, soccer, swimming, volleyball, tennis, hockey, cross country, track and field, golf, wrestling and cheerleading. It has numerous clubs and organizations. John Marshall competes in the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Administration
The principal is Cassandra Porter. Assistant principals include Katie Dantrassy and Geno Polsinelli. The activities co-ordinator is Casey Storm.