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== History == |
== History == |
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Construction began on the original Greenfield High School on December 16, 1957, shortly after the City of Greenfield was incorporated. The 47-acre site on the corner of Layton Avenue and South 60th Street was purchased for $65,000. Though construction continued, it opened for the first day of school September 12, 1958 with an assembly in the unfinished cafeteria. The school was officially dedicated on June 14, 1959.<ref>{{cite book |last=Fisher |first=Esther L. |date=1975 |title=A Brief History of the City of Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |publisher=[[Greenfield Historical Society]] |asin=B000723CII }}</ref> |
Construction began on the original Greenfield High School on December 16, 1957, shortly after the City of Greenfield was incorporated. The 47-acre site on the corner of Layton Avenue and South 60th Street was purchased for $65,000. Though construction continued, it opened for the first day of school September 12, 1958 with an assembly in the unfinished cafeteria. The school was officially dedicated on June 14, 1959.<ref>{{cite book |last=Fisher |first=Esther L. |date=1975 |title=A Brief History of the City of Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |publisher=[[Greenfield Historical Society]] |asin=B000723CII }}</ref> |
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In 2010, a new high school was built at a cost of $41 million. The school includes a school store, a remodeled cafeteria, and a fitness center. An academic wing was built to replace the wing from the original school. In addition, a new gymnasium was built to supplement the existing "Hawk Dome". The natatorium had its ribbon cutting on January 8, 2010. Athletic facilities include a track, tennis courts, and baseball, soccer, and football fields.{{cn}} |
In 2010, a new high school was built at a cost of $41 million. The school includes a school store, a remodeled cafeteria, and a fitness center. An academic wing was built to replace the wing from the original school. In addition, a new gymnasium was built to supplement the existing "Hawk Dome". The natatorium had its ribbon cutting on January 8, 2010. Athletic facilities include a track, tennis courts, and baseball, soccer, and football fields.{{cn|date=February 2021}} |
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==Academics== |
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| Greenfield High School | |
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4800 South 60th Street , 53220 United States | |
| Coordinates | 42°57′23″N 87°59′19″W / 42.9564952°N 87.9885309°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| Motto | Respect...Live it! |
| Established | September 12, 1958[citation needed] |
| School district | Greenfield School District |
| Superintendent | Todd Willems[1] |
| Principal | Lisa Elliott[1] |
| Teaching staff | 72.54 (on an FTE basis)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12[2] |
| Enrollment | 1,143 (2018-19)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.76[2] |
| Color(s) | Green and gold[1] |
| Athletics conference | Woodland Conference[1] |
| Nickname | Hustlin' Hawks[1] |
| Rival | Whitnall High School[citation needed] |
| Accreditation | Cognia[3] |
| Yearbook | Spectrum |
| Website | www |
Greenfield High School is a public high school in Greenfield, Wisconsin, United States. It serves grades 9-12 for the Greenfield School District.
History
| This section needs additional citations for verification. (February 2021) |
Construction began on the original Greenfield High School on December 16, 1957, shortly after the City of Greenfield was incorporated. The 47-acre site on the corner of Layton Avenue and South 60th Street was purchased for $65,000. Though construction continued, it opened for the first day of school September 12, 1958 with an assembly in the unfinished cafeteria. The school was officially dedicated on June 14, 1959.[4]
In 2010, a new high school was built at a cost of $41 million. The school includes a school store, a remodeled cafeteria, and a fitness center. An academic wing was built to replace the wing from the original school. In addition, a new gymnasium was built to supplement the existing "Hawk Dome". The natatorium had its ribbon cutting on January 8, 2010. Athletic facilities include a track, tennis courts, and baseball, soccer, and football fields.[citation needed]
Academics
Greenfield is accredited by Cognia.[3]
Athletics
Greenfield's Hustlin' Hawks are members of the Woodland Conference. School colors are forest green and Vegas gold. The following Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) sports are offered:[1]
- Baseball (boys)
- Basketball (girls and boys)
- Cross country (girls and boys)
- Football (boys)
- Golf (boys)
- Soccer (girls and boys)
- Softball (girls)
- Swimming and diving (girls and boys)
- Tennis (girls and boys)
- Track and field (girls and boys)
- Volleyball (girls and boys)
- Wrestling (boys)
Notable alumni
References
- ^ a b c d e f "School Directory - detail". schools.wiaawi.org. WIAA. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Greenfield High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ a b "Cognia - Institution Summary". www.advanc-ed.org. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
- ^ Fisher, Esther L. (1975). A Brief History of the City of Greenfield, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. Greenfield Historical Society. ASIN B000723CII.
- ^ McGinn, Bob (December 6, 2008). "Turk offers cold logic to Kapinos". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved February 22, 2021.
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