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| streetaddress = 11132 Madison Pike
| streetaddress = 11132 Madison Pike
| city = [[Independence, Kentucky|Independence]]
| city = [[Independence, Kentucky|Independence]]
| state = [[Kentucky]]
| state = [[Kentucky]]
| zipcode = 41051
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| opened = 1937
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| district = [[Kenton County School District]]
| district = [[Kenton County School District]]
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]] to [[Twelfth grade|12]]
| grades = [[Ninth grade|9]] to [[Twelfth grade|12]]
| superintendent =
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| principal = John Popham
| principal = Craig Reinhart
| enrollment = 1,734<ref name="KHSAA enrollment">{{cite web|url=http://www.khsaa.org/reports/enrollments/20182019schoolenrollmenttotalsbyalpha.pdf |title=2018–2019 Audited School Enrollments (in alphabetical order) |publisher=Kentucky High School Athletic Association |accessdate=July 31, 2019}}</ref><!-- <ref>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2103090&SchoolPageNum=2&ID=210309000818|title=Simon Kenton High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=March 17, 2019}}</ref> -->
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| nickname = Pioneers
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'''Simon Kenton High School''' is located at 11132 Madison Pike in [[Independence, Kentucky]]. The school's mascot is the Pioneers.
'''Simon Kenton High School''' is a high school located at 11132 Madison Pike in [[Independence, Kentucky]]. The school's mascot is the Pioneers.


==History==
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On July 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for [[Kenton County, Kentucky]] for funds to construct a public high school. The application was approved, and on November 2, 1935, a deed was signed for a {{convert|23|acre|m2|adj=on}} site on Madison Pike, one-half mile south of the center of the city of Independence. A {{convert|5.5|acre|m2|sing=on}} addition was added shortly thereafter to allow for the construction of a lake on-site to provide water for the school. The overall project's cost is recorded as $175,606.85.
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On June 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for [[Kenton County, Kentucky]] for funds to construct a public high school. The application was approved, and on November 2, 1935, a deed was signed for a {{convert|23|acre|m2|adj=on}} site on Madison Pike, one-half mile south of the center of the city of Independence. A {{convert|5.5|acre|m2|adj=on}} addition was added shortly thereafter to allow for the construction of a lake on-site to provide water for the school. The overall project's cost is recorded as $175,606.85.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://livingnewdeal.org/projects/simon-kenton-high-school-independence-ky/ |title=Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal|publisher=Living New Deal|accessdate=July 12, 2022}}</ref>


The decision to name the school after famous [[Kentucky]] pioneer [[Simon Kenton]], was made official on October 22, 1935, with the official dedication occurring September 5 of the same year. With an initial enrollment of 496 students, Simon Kenton High School opened its doors on September 13, 1937.
The decision to name the school after famous [[Kentucky]] pioneer [[Simon Kenton]], was made official on October 22, 1936, with the official dedication occurring September 5 of the same year. With an initial enrollment of 496 students, Simon Kenton High School opened its doors on September 13, 1937.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://livingnewdeal.org/projects/simon-kenton-high-school-independence-ky/ |title=Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal|publisher=Living New Deal|accessdate=July 20, 2022}}</ref>


On October 9, 1980, a gas explosion killed a student and caused up to $2 million in damage.<ref>{{Cite news |date=1980-12-02 |title=Federal agency opens scrutiny of Simon Kenton High School blast |url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-winchester-sun-federal-agency-opens/151921415/ |access-date=2024-07-24 |work=The Winchester Sun |pages=5}}</ref>
The initial building that housed the school remained static until 1954, when a new bi-level building was completed to accommodate the growing student population. In 1964, a new cafeteria was added to the existing structure. In 1970, the original lake was drained after the drowning death of senior Robert Blanton. 1970 also saw the addition of a wing to the north side of the school as well as the expansion of the paved parking lot. The school later underwent a total renovation of the facade as well as the addition of a new wing, cafeteria, and library.


The principal is Mr. Craig Reinhart.
On October 9, 1980, the school's four buildings suffered an estimated 1.5 million dollars in damage as a series of explosions from a natural gas line swept the campus. The continued explosions injured approximately 35 of the Fire and Rescue workers that responded to the scene. One student, a junior by the name of Robert Williams, also lost his life. Later in that same school year, the school would make headlines for a much more joyful reason; the Pioneers boys' [[basketball]] team won the 1981 Kentucky state championship, becoming the first school ever from [[Northern Kentucky]] to win the title. (Note that Kentucky, unlike almost all other states, has never adopted a multiple-class system for high school basketball.)

The current principal is Mr. John Popham. Ms. Georgina Campbell, and Mr. Craig Reinhart serve as Assistant Principals. Mr. Trent Steiner and Mrs. Michelle Hickey are the Associate Principals.

As of July 1, 2007, Mrs. Setters took over as principal, replacing Mr. Richard Culross. In late August, 2014 Martha Setters accepted a promotion to Director of Leadership and Learning for the Kenton County School District.<ref>http://www.kenton.kyschools.us/school_NewsArticle.aspx?artID=55352&schoolID=3#sthash.7dbEhyW2.dpbs</ref> John Popham is the interim principal for the remainder of the 2014–15 school year and has remained the principle since then.


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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.kenton.kyschools.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=3 School Web Page]
*[http://www.kenton.kyschools.us/school_home.aspx?schoolid=3 School Web Page]
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[[Category:Public high schools in Kentucky]]
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Latest revision as of 04:53, 26 July 2024

Simon Kenton High School
Address
Map
11132 Madison Pike

Independence
,
Kentucky
41051

United States
Coordinates38°55′27″N 84°32′41″W / 38.92428°N 84.54486°W / 38.92428; -84.54486
Information
TypePublic School
Opened1937
School districtKenton County School District
PrincipalCraig Reinhart
Grades9 to 12
Enrollment1,734[1] (2018–19)
Color(s)   
NicknamePioneers
Websitehttp://www.kenton.kyschools.us/3/Home

Simon Kenton High School is a high school located at 11132 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky. The school's mascot is the Pioneers.

History

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On June 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for Kenton County, Kentucky for funds to construct a public high school. The application was approved, and on November 2, 1935, a deed was signed for a 23-acre (93,000 m2) site on Madison Pike, one-half mile south of the center of the city of Independence. A 5.5-acre (22,000 m2) addition was added shortly thereafter to allow for the construction of a lake on-site to provide water for the school. The overall project's cost is recorded as $175,606.85.[2]

The decision to name the school after famous Kentucky pioneer Simon Kenton, was made official on October 22, 1936, with the official dedication occurring September 5 of the same year. With an initial enrollment of 496 students, Simon Kenton High School opened its doors on September 13, 1937.[3]

On October 9, 1980, a gas explosion killed a student and caused up to $2 million in damage.[4]

The principal is Mr. Craig Reinhart.

References

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  1. ^ "2018–2019 Audited School Enrollments (in alphabetical order)" (PDF). Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
  2. ^ "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 20, 2022.
  4. ^ "Federal agency opens scrutiny of Simon Kenton High School blast". The Winchester Sun. 1980-12-02. p. 5. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
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