Type Public school Principal Kevin Gardner Enrollment 2200 students Phone +1 719-328-6400 Number of students 2,200 | Established 1976 Grades Grades 9-12 Athletics 5A CHSAA Mascot Spartan | |
Address 4515 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917, USA District Colorado Springs School District 11 Similar Mitchell High School, Rampart High School, William J Palmer High Sch, Coronado High School, Jenkins Middle School | ||
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Thomas B. Doherty High School (DHS) is the newest high school in District 11 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serving northeast Colorado Springs. The school was named for the District 11 superintendent at the time. The schools that feed into Doherty include Jenkins, Russell and Sabin middle schools.
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- Thomas b doherty high school 2014 cheer competition co
- Athletics
- Clubs and activities
- Spike Shooter incident
- Can Dance
- Notable alumni
- References
The school's colors are blue and green, and the mascot is the Spartan.
Former principal Dr. Jill Martin was named the 2007 MetLife/National Association of Secondary School Principals National High School Principal of the Year.
Athletics
Doherty High School is home to two gyms, two practice football fields, a soccer field, a baseball field, a softball field, a swimming pool, and a wrestling room. Doherty plays its Varsity and JV homes games for football, Varsity men's and women's soccer at Gary Berry Stadium located near Wasson High School. Doherty has athletic programs in:
Clubs and activities
In addition to Doherty athletics, clubs and activities include:
Spike Shooter incident
In February 2007, the school gained national media attention when several of its students became ill after drinking Spike Shooter, an energy drink. As a result of the illnesses, which caused two students to be sent to the emergency room, the school banned Spike Shooter, and 224 7-Eleven stores in Colorado pulled the drink from store shelves.
Can Dance
In the spring of 1985 Doherty High School sponsored the inaugural "Can Dance". Students brought canned food as admission to the event. All proceeds were donated to local food banks and needy families.