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'''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 |
'''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 700 and 800 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 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 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. |
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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 over 25 consecutive Division I ratings at the State Marching Band Festival. |
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 over 25 consecutive Division I ratings at the State Marching Band Festival. |
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| Mount Pleasant Community High School | |
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2104 S Grand Ave , | |
| Coordinates | 40°56′35″N 91°32′21″W / 40.94306°N 91.53917°W |
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| Type | Public High School |
| School district | Mount Pleasant Community School District |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 600+ |
| Color(s) | Maroon & Gold |
| Mascot | Panther |
| Affiliation | Southeast Conference (3A) |
| Website | Mount 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. Annual enrollments are generally between 700 and 800 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.
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). 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.
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 over 25 consecutive Division I ratings at the State Marching Band Festival.
Many graduates of MPCHS go on to 2-year community colleges or 4-year public or private institutions in the area.
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