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{{Short description|Public secondary school in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, ??United States}}
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{{Infobox school
|name = Mount Pleasant Community High School
|address = 2104 S Grand Ave
|city = [[Mount Pleasant, Iowa|Mount Pleasant]]
|state = [[Iowa]] 52641
|country = [[United States|USA]]
|coordinates = {{Coord|40|56|35|N|91|32|21|W|region:US-IA_type:edu_source:GNIS|display=inline,title}}
|district = [[Mount Pleasant Community School District]]
|type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public High School]]
|superintendent= John Henriksen
|grades = 9–12
|enrollment = 582 (2022–23)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1919890&ID=191989001172|title=Mount Pleasant High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=June 2, 2024}}</ref>
|ratio = 13.77<ref name=NCES/>
|staff = 42.26 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/>
|principal = Michael Wilson
|colors = [[Maroon (color)|Maroon]] & [[Gold (color)|Gold]] {{Color box|#8C1919|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#FFCC33|border=darkgray}}
|nickname = Panthers
|rival = [[Fairfield Community School District (Iowa)|Fairfield Trojans]]
|newspaper = ''Maroon Echoes''
|athletics_conference = [[Southeast Conference (Iowa)|Southeast Conference]] (3A)
|website = [http://www.mt-pleasant.k12.ia.us/ Mount Pleasant Community School District]
}}


'''Mount Pleasant Community High School''' is a public high school (grades 9–12) located in [[Mount Pleasant, Iowa|Mount Pleasant]], [[Iowa]]. MPCHS is one of two high schools in the [[Mount Pleasant Community School District]]. Annual enrollments are generally between 600 and 700 students for all four grade levels. The school offers regular and enriched academic education which includes advanced placement classes, special education classes, vocational education, and specialized instruction for at-risk students as well as those with limited English-speaking capabilities.
'''Mount Pleasant Community High School''' is a [[state school|public]] [[high school]] (grades 9–12) located in [[Mount Pleasant, Iowa|Mount Pleasant]], [[Iowa]]. MPCHS is one of two high schools in the [[Mount Pleasant Community School District]].


Communities within the district, of which this is the sole comprehensive high school, include Mount Pleasant, [[Rome, Iowa|Rome]], [[Salem, Iowa|Salem]], and [[Westwood, Iowa|Westwood]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educate.iowa.gov/media/7938/download?inline=|title=Mount Pleasant Iowa Department of Education School District Boundary Verification 2022 - 2023|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|access-date=2024-06-17}}</ref> as well as the [[census-designated place]] of [[Trenton, Iowa|Trenton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st19_ia/schooldistrict_maps/c19087_henry/DC20SD_C19087.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Henry County, IA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-06-17}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st19_ia/schooldistrict_maps/c19087_henry/DC20SD_C19087_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>
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The high school is part of the 3A [[Southeast Conference (Iowa)|Southeast Conference]] and participates in 18 [[varsity team|varsity]] athletics, including [[track and field]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[basketball]], [[American football|football]], [[wrestling]], [[volleyball]], [[soccer]], [[tennis]], [[golf]], and [[bowling]] (added in 2010). MPCHS holds seven state championships, three in boys basketball (1917,1918, 2012) one in boys outdoor track & field (2000), and three in girls track & field (2004, 2005, 2006).The Football team was also voted state champions(for all classes) in 1963 (before there was a playoff system) as they were undefeated and unscored on.


Annual enrollments are generally between 600 and 700 students for all four grade levels. The school offers regular and enriched academic education which includes advanced placement classes, special education classes, vocational education, and specialized instruction for at-risk students as well as those with limited English-speaking capabilities.
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The school's music program allows students to participate in [[choir]], [[show choir]], [[concert band]], [[marching band]], and [[jazz band]]. The Mount Pleasant Panther Marching Band has currently earned 26 consecutive Division I ratings at the State Marching Band Festival, and has traveled to the Blue Springs Marching Competition, home of the Blue Springs Golden Regiment, to compete against Bands of America class marching bands.


==Athletics==
The Mount Pleasant Community High School currently has two jazz bands. The Mount Pleasant Jazz 1 has participated in state contest many times, while the Mount Pleasant Jazz 2 has included many students that were later in Jazz 1.
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The high school is part of the 3A [[Southeast Conference (Iowa)|Southeast Conference]] and participates in 18 [[varsity team|varsity]] athletics, including [[track and field]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[basketball]], [[American football|football]], [[wrestling]], [[volleyball]], [[soccer]], [[tennis]], [[golf]], and [[bowling]] (added in 2010).


===State championships===
The Mount Pleasant InMotion show choir is an award-winning ensemble that has won numerous awards over the years and is recognized in the state of Iowa as one of the best show choirs. This show choir has been to Benton High School's "Touch of Class" Invitational, Fort Madison's "Stars in the Spotlight" invitational, Pella's "Dutch Masters" competition, and West Delaware's "Red Carpet Gala" invitational many times over as well as other competitions.
MPCHS holds eight state championships, three in boys basketball (1917, 1918, 2012),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/2020-Basketball-Stat-Book-1.29.20.pdf|title=2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2020-01-29|access-date=2020-07-23}}</ref> one in boys outdoor track & field (2000),<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iahsaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/2020-TF-Stat-Book-12.16.19.pdf|title=2020 IHSAA Track & Field Stat Book|publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association]]|date=2019-12-16|access-date=2020-08-11}}</ref> girls cross country (2002) and three in girls track & field (2004, 2005, 2006).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ighsau.org/upl/downloads/library/track-2019-recordbook6-18-19.pdf|title=2019 IGHSAU Track & Field Record Book|publisher=[[Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union]]|date=2019-05-13|access-date=2020-08-23}}</ref> The football team was also voted state champions (for all classes) in 1963 (before there was a playoff system) as they were undefeated and unscored on.{{citation needed|date=December 2021}}


==Activities==
Mount Pleasant High School's chamber choir is an accomplished ensemble of sophomores-seniors. They have been to state contest many times and many students in this choir have auditioned for the All-State choir.
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The school's music program allows students to participate in [[choir]], [[show choir]], [[concert band]], [[marching band]], and [[jazz band]]. The Mount Pleasant Panther Marching Band, since 1986 has accumulated an impressive streak of consecutive Division I ratings at the annual State Marching Band Festival. The band hosts their own marching band invitational, usually held on the third Saturday evening in September.


The Mount Pleasant High School directs a musical every two years. They consist of Broadway shows and are commonly Rodgers and Hammerstein productions.
The Mount Pleasant Community High School currently has two jazz bands. The Mount Pleasant Jazz 1 has qualified numerous times for the State Jazz Championships over the years. Jazz 2 is composed mainly of underclassmen.


The Mount Pleasant InMotion show choir is an ensemble directed by Makenzie Kauffman-Ho, a 2010 alum of Mount Pleasant. The school hosts their own show choir invitational, ''Music in Motion'', annually in early February.
Many graduates of MPCHS go on to 2-year community colleges or 4-year public or private institutions in the area.


== Notable alumni ==
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* [[Dana Holgorsen]], interim offensive coordinator for the [[Nebraska Cornhuskers football|Nebraska Cornhuskers]], former head football coach for the [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia Mountaineers]] and [[Houston Cougars football|Houston Cougars]]
* [[Henry Krieger-Coble]], former collegiate football player for the [[Iowa Hawkeyes football|Iowa Hawkeyes]] and [[National Football League|NFL]] tight end
* [[James Van Allen]], physicist that discovered the Van Allen Radiation Belts
* [[Leonard Wester]], former NFL player

==See also==
*[[List of school districts in Iowa]]
*[[List of high schools in Iowa]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://mtpmusic.wixsite.com/mpmusic K-12 School District Music Website]

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Latest revision as of 16:22, 16 November 2024

Mount Pleasant Community High School
Address
Map
2104 S Grand Ave

Mount Pleasant
,
Iowa 52641

USA
Coordinates40°56′35″N 91°32′21″W / 40.94306°N 91.53917°W / 40.94306; -91.53917
Information
TypePublic High School
School districtMount Pleasant Community School District
SuperintendentJohn Henriksen
PrincipalMichael Wilson
Staff42.26 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment582 (2022–23)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.77[1]
Color(s)Maroon & Gold    
Athletics conferenceSoutheast Conference (3A)
NicknamePanthers
RivalFairfield Trojans
NewspaperMaroon Echoes
WebsiteMount Pleasant Community School District

Mount Pleasant Community High School is a public high school (grades 9–12) located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. MPCHS is one of two high schools in the Mount Pleasant Community School District.

Communities within the district, of which this is the sole comprehensive high school, include Mount Pleasant, Rome, Salem, and Westwood,[2] as well as the census-designated place of Trenton.[3]

Annual enrollments are generally between 600 and 700 students for all four grade levels. The school offers regular and enriched academic education which includes advanced placement classes, special education classes, vocational education, and specialized instruction for at-risk students as well as those with limited English-speaking capabilities.

Athletics

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The high school is part of the 3A Southeast Conference and participates in 18 varsity athletics, including track and field, cross country, basketball, football, wrestling, volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, and bowling (added in 2010).

State championships

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MPCHS holds eight state championships, three in boys basketball (1917, 1918, 2012),[4] one in boys outdoor track & field (2000),[5] girls cross country (2002) and three in girls track & field (2004, 2005, 2006).[6] The football team was also voted state champions (for all classes) in 1963 (before there was a playoff system) as they were undefeated and unscored on.[citation needed]

Activities

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The school's music program allows students to participate in choir, show choir, concert band, marching band, and jazz band. The Mount Pleasant Panther Marching Band, since 1986 has accumulated an impressive streak of consecutive Division I ratings at the annual State Marching Band Festival. The band hosts their own marching band invitational, usually held on the third Saturday evening in September.

The Mount Pleasant Community High School currently has two jazz bands. The Mount Pleasant Jazz 1 has qualified numerous times for the State Jazz Championships over the years. Jazz 2 is composed mainly of underclassmen.

The Mount Pleasant InMotion show choir is an ensemble directed by Makenzie Kauffman-Ho, a 2010 alum of Mount Pleasant. The school hosts their own show choir invitational, Music in Motion, annually in early February.

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Mount Pleasant High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  2. ^ "Mount Pleasant Iowa Department of Education School District Boundary Verification 2022 - 2023". Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2024-06-17.
  3. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Henry County, IA" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved 2024-06-17. - Text list
  4. ^ "2020 State Tournament Stat Book Basketball" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-01-29. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
  5. ^ "2020 IHSAA Track & Field Stat Book" (PDF). Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
  6. ^ "2019 IGHSAU Track & Field Record Book" (PDF). Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. 2019-05-13. Retrieved 2020-08-23.
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