Elma High School
| Elma High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1011 West Main Elma, Washington 98541 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Elma School District |
| Principal | Rich Rasanen |
| Staff | 27.05 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 503 (2019–20)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.60[1] |
| Color(s) | Blue and white |
| Mascot | Eagle |
| Website | Elma H.S. |
Elma High School is a public secondary institution located in Elma, Washington located about 30 miles west of Olympia; the capital city of Washington. Elma High School serves the rural communities of McCleary, Elma and Satsop. Elma is located between Olympia and Aberdeen allowing a wider choice of colleges to attend to for Running Start.
The school serves grades 9 to 12 and enrolls around 735 students, with around 170 in the senior graduating class.[2] The school mascot is the Eagle.
Television station[]
Eagles TV, on Comcast channel 26 serving Grays Harbor County, is provided as a public service by the Video Productions and TV Broadcasting students of Elma High School. Programming is provided 24 hours a day, seven days week, 365 days a year using computer automation.
Each morning students produce a television news show known as "Eagles Live". The program runs approximately 5 to 7 minutes and is aired during the beginning of 2nd period.
Cheerleader controversy[]
In September 2003, Elma High School made news when the administration banned cheerleaders' short skirts in classrooms or hallways.[3] Some parents argued that the new rule devalues the work the girls put into practicing and maintaining their grades.[3] The school argued that the dress code was being applied equally and that uniforms were in clear violation of the dress code.[3]
References[]
- ^ a b c "Elma High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 5, 2021.
- ^ Elma High School: About Us Archived 2009-05-10 at archive.today. Accessed 2009-10-03
- ^ a b c Elma school officials ban short cheerleader skirts, SeattlePi News, 2003-09-23. Retrieved 2008-12-20.
External links[]
Coordinates: 47°00′11″N 123°24′49″W / 47.00306°N 123.41361°W
- High schools in Grays Harbor County, Washington
- Public high schools in Washington (state)