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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = West Springfield High School
| name = West Springfield High School
| image =
| image = West Springfield High School, West Springfield MA.jpg
| alt =
| alt =
| caption =
| caption = West Springfield High School
| motto = We Bleed Blue and White
| motto = We Bleed Blue and White
| location = 425 Piper Rd [[West Springfield, Massachusetts]]
| address = 425 Piper Rd
| city = [[West Springfield, Massachusetts|West Springfield]]
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| country = United States
| state = [[Massachusetts|MA]] 01089
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| coordinates = {{coord|42|7|14.9|N|72|38|22.4|W|region:US|display=title}}
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| country = United States
| established = 1915
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| coordinates = {{coord|42|7|14.9|N|72|38|22.4|W|region:US|display=inline,title}}
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| type = [[State school|Public]]<br>[[Secondary school|High School]]<br>[[School choice|Open enrollment]]<ref>http://www.doe.mass.edu/finance/schoolchoice/choice-status.pdf</ref>
| district = West Springfield Public Schools
| established = 1915
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| type = [[State school|Public]]<br />[[Secondary school|High School]]<br />[[School choice|Open enrollment]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.doe.mass.edu/finance/schoolchoice/choice-status.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2017-04-10 |archive-date=2015-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412115653/http://www.doe.mass.edu/finance/schoolchoice/choice-status.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| grades = 9-12
| district = West Springfield Public Schools
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| superintendent = Tim O'Connor
| principal = Patrick Danby
| grades = 9-12
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| superintendent = Stefania Raschilla
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Hank Girardin
| principal = Patrick Danby
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Maria Silvestri
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Hank Girardin (Assistant)
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| enrollment = 1,234 (2017–18)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2512510&ID=251251002052|title=West Springfield High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=January 4, 2020}}</ref>
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Maria Silvestri (Assistant)
| faculty = 94.22 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
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| enrollment = 1,186 (2022-23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=2512510&ID=251251002052|title=West Springfield High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=September 2, 2024}}</ref>
| ratio = 13.10<ref name=NCES/>
| SAT = 545 verbal<br />548 math<br />1093 total (2017-2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/sat.aspx|title = Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report}}</ref>
| faculty = 93.67 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
| ratio = 12.66<ref name=NCES/>
| SAT = 545 verbal<br />548 math<br />1093 total (2017-2018)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/statereport/sat.aspx|title = Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report}}</ref>
| campus type =
| campus type =
| campus size = {{cvt|273,300|sqft}}
| campus size = {{cvt|273,300|sqft}}
| mascot = Terrier
| mascot = Terrier
| newspaper = The Terrier Times
| rival = [[Agawam High School]]
| colors = {{color box|blue}}{{color box|white}}
| newspaper = The Terrier Times
| website = {{url|wshs.wsps.org}}
| colors = {{color box|blue}}{{color box|white}}
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'''West Springfield High School''', in [[Massachusetts]], United States, is the city of [[West Springfield, Massachusetts|West Springfield]]'s high school. It is located near West Springfield Middle School and [[John R. Fausey Elementary]], one of the city's five elementary schools. The school's mascot is the terrier.
'''West Springfield High School''', in [[Massachusetts]], United States, is the city of [[West Springfield, Massachusetts|West Springfield]]'s high school. It is located near West Springfield Middle School and [[John R. Fausey Elementary]], one of the city's five elementary schools. The school's mascot is the [[terrier]].


== History ==
== History ==
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In the face of significant overcrowding and with growing numbers of students after World War II, the town approved a new high school building on Piper Road, which was begun in 1954 just south of the current high school building. The school was opened in 1956 for grades 9-12. The original plan, rejected in 1952, was for a 1500-student high school. To reduce costs, a 1000-student building was constructed instead. The new building quickly became overcrowded, and ninth graders were moved to Cowing School in 1960, until an addition, doubling the capacity of the high school, was opened in 1966.<ref>Swift, Esther M. West Springfield Massachusetts: A Town History. The West Springfield Heritage Association, 1969.</ref> To relieve elementary school overcrowding in the 1990s, a wing of the high school was used as the Piper Road School for the town's sixth graders until the middle school was opened in 1998. The 1956 high school building was used until the current building opened in February 2014, after which it was demolished.
In the face of significant overcrowding and with growing numbers of students after World War II, the town approved a new high school building on Piper Road, which was begun in 1954 just south of the current high school building. The school was opened in 1956 for grades 9-12. The original plan, rejected in 1952, was for a 1500-student high school. To reduce costs, a 1000-student building was constructed instead. The new building quickly became overcrowded, and ninth graders were moved to Cowing School in 1960, until an addition, doubling the capacity of the high school, was opened in 1966.<ref>Swift, Esther M. West Springfield Massachusetts: A Town History. The West Springfield Heritage Association, 1969.</ref> To relieve elementary school overcrowding in the 1990s, a wing of the high school was used as the Piper Road School for the town's sixth graders until the middle school was opened in 1998. The 1956 high school building was used until the current building opened in February 2014, after which it was demolished.


On March 13, 2020 West Springfield High School, and all public schools part of LPVEC were closed until March 27, 2020 due to COVID-19. This closure was extended to April 6, and again to May 4. On April 21, 2020, Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker closed all schools in the state for the remainder of the 2019–2020 school year.
On March 13, 2020 West Springfield High School, and all public schools part of LPVEC were closed until March 27, 2020 due to [[COVID-19]]. This closure was extended to April 6, and again to May 4. On April 21, 2020, Massachusetts governor [[Charlie Baker]] closed all schools in the state for the remainder of the 2019–2020 school year.


== Sports ==
== Sports ==
The motto of the school's sports teams is ''We Bleed Blue and White'', referring to the school's colors.
The motto of the school's sports teams is ''We Bleed Blue and White'', referring to the school's colors.


The school has a physical education facility, with one gymnasium, including three full-size basketball courts, volleyball courts, and an indoor walking track. It also has Clark Field, where football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey are played, six tennis courts, and a 25-yard, six lane pool. It offers 27 different MIAA-sanctioned sports, including:<br>
The school has a physical education facility, with one gymnasium, including three full-size basketball courts, volleyball courts, and an indoor walking track. It also has Clark Field, where football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey are played, six tennis courts, and a 25-yard, six lane pool. It offers 27 different MIAA-sanctioned sports, including:<br />
Fall:
Fall:
* Soccer - boys and girls (Varsity, JV, Freshman) (Boys 2013 Massachusetts Division I State Champions) (Girls 2014 Massachusetts Division I State Champions)
* Soccer - boys and girls (Varsity, JV, Freshman) (Boys 2013 Massachusetts Division I State Champions) (Girls 2014 Massachusetts Division I State Champions)
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* Softball (Varsity, JV, Freshman)
* Softball (Varsity, JV, Freshman)
* Tennis - boys and girls (Varsity)
* Tennis - boys and girls (Varsity)
<ref>https://docs.google.com/a/wsps.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=d3Nwcy5vcmd8YXRobGV0aWNzfGd4OjEyOWY5ZWNkMTg3NzEzNTA</ref>
<ref>{{Cite web |title=Google Docs |url=https://docs.google.com/a/wsps.org/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=d3Nwcy5vcmd8YXRobGV0aWNzfGd4OjEyOWY5ZWNkMTg3NzEzNTA |access-date=2024-02-08 |website=docs.google.com}}</ref>


== New high school ==
=== New high school ===
The renovation of the school's athletic field "Clark Field" was completed for the beginning of the fall 2012 sport season. The field features an artificial turf for football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse games, new red track, permanent bleachers, a concession stand, and tennis courts. The official opening and ribbon cutting took place on November 17, 2012.
The renovation of the school's athletic field "Clark Field" was completed for the beginning of the fall 2012 sport season. The field features an artificial turf for football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse games, new red track, permanent bleachers, a concession stand, and tennis courts. The official opening and ribbon cutting took place on November 17, 2012.


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==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
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* [[Joe Ragland]] (born 1989), American-Liberian basketball player for [[Hapoel Holon B.C.|Hapoel Holon]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]

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* [[Tim Daggett]] (born 1962), Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics
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* [[Joe Ragland]] (born 1989), American-Liberian basketball player for [[Hapoel Eilat B.C.|Hapoel Eilat]] of the [[Israeli Basketball Premier League]]
* [[Mike Scully]] (born 1956), Executive Producer and Show-runner of the [[Simpsons]]
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* [[Tim Daggett]], Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics


== References ==
== References ==
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[[Category:Schools in Hampden County, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:High schools in Hampden County, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Massachusetts]]
[[Category:West Springfield, Massachusetts]]
[[Category:1915 establishments in Massachusetts]]

Latest revision as of 17:30, 2 September 2024

West Springfield High School
West Springfield High School
Address
Map
425 Piper Rd

West Springfield
,
MA 01089

United States
Coordinates42°7′14.9″N 72°38′22.4″W / 42.120806°N 72.639556°W / 42.120806; -72.639556
Information
TypePublic
High School
Open enrollment[1]
MottoWe Bleed Blue and White
Established1915
School districtWest Springfield Public Schools
SuperintendentStefania Raschilla
PrincipalPatrick Danby

Hank Girardin (Assistant)

Maria Silvestri (Assistant)
Faculty93.67 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,186 (2022-23)[2]
Student to teacher ratio12.66[2]
Campus size273,300 sq ft (25,390 m2)
Color(s)  
MascotTerrier
RivalAgawam High School
NewspaperThe Terrier Times
Websitewshs.wsps.org

West Springfield High School, in Massachusetts, United States, is the city of West Springfield's high school. It is located near West Springfield Middle School and John R. Fausey Elementary, one of the city's five elementary schools. The school's mascot is the terrier.

History

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The high school has its origins in a school built on the town common in 1820. That school appears on the West Springfield seal. The town's 1875 town hall, located where the senior center is now, included classrooms for the town's first high school. In 1915, the cornerstone was laid for a dedicated high school building, now known as Cowing School. It opened in 1916 under William A. Cowing, principal from 1916 to 1946.

In the face of significant overcrowding and with growing numbers of students after World War II, the town approved a new high school building on Piper Road, which was begun in 1954 just south of the current high school building. The school was opened in 1956 for grades 9-12. The original plan, rejected in 1952, was for a 1500-student high school. To reduce costs, a 1000-student building was constructed instead. The new building quickly became overcrowded, and ninth graders were moved to Cowing School in 1960, until an addition, doubling the capacity of the high school, was opened in 1966.[4] To relieve elementary school overcrowding in the 1990s, a wing of the high school was used as the Piper Road School for the town's sixth graders until the middle school was opened in 1998. The 1956 high school building was used until the current building opened in February 2014, after which it was demolished.

On March 13, 2020 West Springfield High School, and all public schools part of LPVEC were closed until March 27, 2020 due to COVID-19. This closure was extended to April 6, and again to May 4. On April 21, 2020, Massachusetts governor Charlie Baker closed all schools in the state for the remainder of the 2019–2020 school year.

Sports

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The motto of the school's sports teams is We Bleed Blue and White, referring to the school's colors.

The school has a physical education facility, with one gymnasium, including three full-size basketball courts, volleyball courts, and an indoor walking track. It also has Clark Field, where football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey are played, six tennis courts, and a 25-yard, six lane pool. It offers 27 different MIAA-sanctioned sports, including:
Fall:

  • Soccer - boys and girls (Varsity, JV, Freshman) (Boys 2013 Massachusetts Division I State Champions) (Girls 2014 Massachusetts Division I State Champions)
  • Cross country -boys and girls (Varsity, JV)
  • Football (Varsity, JV, Freshman)
  • Field hockey (Varsity, JV)
  • Girls' volleyball (Varsity, JV)
  • Golf (Varsity)
  • Cheerleading (Varsity, JV)

Winter:

  • Wrestling (Varsity, JV)
  • Ice hockey (Varsity)
  • Indoor track - boys and girls (Varsity, JV)
  • Basketball - boys and girls (Varsity, JV, Freshman)
  • Cheerleading (Varsity, JV)
  • Swimming - boys and girls (Varsity)

Spring:

  • Boys' volleyball (Varsity, JV)
  • Baseball (Varsity, JV, Freshman)
  • Lacrosse - boys and girls (Varsity, JV)
  • Outdoor track - boys and girls (Varsity, JV)
  • Softball (Varsity, JV, Freshman)
  • Tennis - boys and girls (Varsity)

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New high school

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The renovation of the school's athletic field "Clark Field" was completed for the beginning of the fall 2012 sport season. The field features an artificial turf for football, soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse games, new red track, permanent bleachers, a concession stand, and tennis courts. The official opening and ribbon cutting took place on November 17, 2012.

The new building was completed in February 2014. After February break, the students and staff moved into the new facility. The building includes a new 25 yard pool, large gymnasium, indoor walking track, new library, cafeteria, and auditorium. The building is located next door to the old building which is now demolished and has turned into a new parking lot and practice soccer fields.[6][7]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-04-12. Retrieved 2017-04-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  2. ^ a b c "West Springfield High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
  3. ^ "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2019-20 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report".
  4. ^ Swift, Esther M. West Springfield Massachusetts: A Town History. The West Springfield Heritage Association, 1969.
  5. ^ "Google Docs". docs.google.com. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
  6. ^ West Springfield Record 11/22/12
  7. ^ "West Springfield High School". wshs.wsps.org.
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