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Osceola High School (Arkansas)

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School type
  
Public comprehensive

CEEB code
  
041910

Teaching staff
  
28.22 (on FTE basis)

Phone
  
+1 870-563-2192

Mascot
  
Status
  
Open

NCES School ID
  
051095000825

Grades
  
9–12

Colors
  
Purple, Gold

Osceola High School (Arkansas)

Address
  
2800 W Semmes Ave, Osceola, AR 72370, USA

Similar
  
Carroll Smith Elementary, Osceola School District, Rivercrest High School, North Elementary School, So Miss County Elementa

Osceola High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Osceola, Arkansas, United States. It is one of six public high schools in Mississippi County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Osceola School District. The school provides secondary education in grades 9 through 12 to more than 325 students in Osceola and nearby unincorporated communities.

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Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Osceola High School is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1935.

Extracurricular activities

The Osceola High School mascot and athletic emblem is the Seminole (in honor of Seminole leader Osceola) with purple and gold serving as the school colors.

Athletics

The Osceola Seminoles compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the Arkansas Activities Association. The Seminoles play within the 3A Region 3 Conference and participate in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls).

Clubs and traditions

Students may also engage in a variety of clubs and organizations such as: Beta Club, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), FCCLA, Band, Student Council, JROTC, National Honor Society, and Quiz Bowl.

Notable people

The following are notable people associated with Osceola High School. If the person was an Osceola High School student, the number in parentheses indicates the year of graduation; if the person was a faculty or staff member, that person's title and years of association are included.

  • William Vollie Alexander, Jr. (1951)—Retired politician; member of U.S. House of Representatives (1969–1993).
  • Maurice Carthon (1978)—Professional football coach and former player; two-time Super Bowl champion.
  • Buddy Jewell (1979)—American country music singer who was the first winner on the USA Network talent show Nashville Star.
  • References

    Osceola High School (Arkansas) Wikipedia