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Type
  
Public high school

Principal
  
Judy Gallagher-Landis

Grades
  
9-12

District
  
Methacton School District

Number of students
  
1,757

Established
  
1961

Faculty
  
183 (2016-2017)

Phone
  
+1 610-489-5000

Mascot
  
Warriors

Methacton High School

Motto
  
Learn, Lead, Succeed- Together!

Address
  
1005 Kriebel Mill Rd, Eagleville, PA 19403, USA

Similar
  
Norristown Area High School, North Penn High School, Perkiomen Valley School Di, Oaks Elementary School, Phoenixvi Area High School

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Methacton High School (MHS) is a college preparatory school located in Eagleville, Pennsylvania that serves students in grades 9-12 from Worcester and Lower Providence townships. The school's mascot is the warriors, and its colors are green and white. The school has approximately 1,757 students and 183 faculty. The current principal is Judy Gallagher-Landis.

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History

The first thing accomplished as the two districts merged was the opening of the Lower Providence-Worcester Joint Junior-Senior High School in 1961. The school was later named Methacton, and graduated its first class in 1964.The origin of the school's name is believed to be an American Indian term for "windy hill."

Vincent Farina, the man for whom the administration building is named, served as the first principal of the joint junior-senior high school. After serving as the second Supervising Principal of the Lower Providence-Worcester Joint School System in 1962-63, he was later named the superintendent of the Methacton School District, a capacity he continued in until his retirement in 1977.

Academics

Individualized schedules are provided to all students that reflect a strong core curriculum with the flexibility to explore various academic and personal interests. Extensive technology applications include state of the art computer labs, Internet access throughout the building and a full range of computer based curricular offerings. The library houses over 32,000 volumes as well as access to various electronic media. A complete telecommunications studio provides daily student broadcasts integrated with courses designed to prepare students for the twenty-first century. The Counseling staff offers a full range of services to students and parents from college and career planning to individual counseling needs.

Methacton High School was ranked #14 out of 689 public high schools in Pennsylvania by SAT score in 2012.

Advanced Placement

The high school currently offers 24 AP courses:

  • AP Art History
  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus (AB & BC)
  • AP Capstone Seminar and Research
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Computer Science A
  • AP Computer Science Principles
  • AP English Language
  • AP English Literature
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP European History
  • AP Human Geography
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP Physics C: Mechanics
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Spanish Language & Culture
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Studio Art (2-D, 3-D, & Drawing)
  • AP U.S. Government
  • AP U.S. History

    • The high school recently released that it would be adding AP Capstone, one of approximately 1,000 schools worldwide to implement AP Capstone, in addition to AP Computer Science Principles, for the 2017-2018 school year.

    Extracurriculars

    In addition to the clubs and activities found in most high schools, Methacton High School has multiple extracurricular organizations. Also, a nationally recognized Community Service Program all focused on preparing students to be lifelong learners.

  • Academic Decathlon — Team competition in which contenders match their intellects with students from other schools. There are 10 categories of challenge, which encourage academic versatility and stress educational opportunity and excellence.
  • Electric Car Club — The club explores alternative energy transportation, showcasing their alternative vehicles at competitions and events.
  • Debate Club — New club formed in 2014. Promotes the study of public speaking and debate.
  • Environmental Club — Organizes recycling for the school as well as maintaining the pond in the breezeway and the greenhouse.
  • Food Experience Club — Food review club in which members can explore foods through the club community.
  • Habitat for Humanity — Does charity work in the local community.
  • History Bowl — Participates in the National History Bowl and Bee Competition. Has qualified for the national competition the past 2 yrs.
  • Investment Club — Promotes the study of economics and participates in the Stock Market Game.
  • Key Club — Promotes community service as a branch of the Kiwanis Club. Activities include the annual March for Babies.
  • Model United Nations — Methaction is one of two public schools in the Delaware Valley that has a Model UN team and competes at DELMUN, the other being from the Upper Perkiomen School District.
  • Music Appreciation Club — Meets weekly to discuss new and old music as well as hosting the annual battle of the bands.
  • National Honor Society — Nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
  • Robotics Club — Founded in 2011-2012 school year to promote the studies of the physical sciences and engineering.
  • Science Fair — Participates in both the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences (PJAS) Competition and the Montgomery County Science Research Competition (MCSTA). Winners from MCSTA move on to the Delaware Valley Science Fair, where several students have been able to advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Competition (ISEF).
  • Theatre Company's mission is to present to the community the best plays by the world's greatest playwrights while maintaining a strong educational theatre program that fosters an ensemble spirit and offers students opportunities to learn.
  • Warrior News Team — Produces news programs, including morning announcements.
  • Warrior's Performance Group — Raises awareness about human rights, diversity through visual and performing arts.

    • Athletics

    Methacton is a Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) District 1 member. Boys sports include: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, and Wrestling. Girls sports include: Basketball, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, and Volleyball.

    Enrollment for sports, in 2013, totaled 1,271 students.

    The school's athletic website is: www.methactonwarriors.org

    Notable alumni

  • Jennifer L. Holm, Newbery Honor-winning author
  • Courtney Friel, Fox news reporter
  • Elin Hilderbrand, romance novelist
  • Eric Wareheim, co-creator, writer, and star of Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Tom Goes to the Mayor
  • Robbie Wine, professional baseball player for the Houston Astros (1987–1988) and since August 21, 2004, the head coach at Penn State University.
  • Ryann Krais, gold and bronze medalist the 2007 World Youth Championships in Athletics (track and field)

    • References

    Methacton High School Wikipedia
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