Blairsville Middle-High School is one of two secondary schools in the Blairsville-Saltsburg School District. The campus is shared with the school's sole feeder school, Blairsville Elementary School and the District office at the intersection of US Routes 119 and 22 in Burrell Township. The campus is 36-acres in size and is in close proximity to Higher-level institutions in the area.
| Blairsville Middle-High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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100 School Lane , 15717 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Middle/High School |
| School district | Blairsville-Saltsburg School District |
| NCES District ID | 4203750 |
| Superintendent | Tammy Whitfield |
| NCES School ID | 420375004706 (HS) 420375002317 (MS) |
| Principal | Joseph Baker |
| Faculty | 30 |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Number of students | 430[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15:1 |
| Color(s) | Orange and Black |
| Team name | Bobcats |
| Rival | Saltsburg Middle-High School |
| Feeder schools | Blairsville Elementary School |
| Graduates | Blairsville |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20120127122710/http://b-ssd.org/bhs.htm |
About the School
editBlairsville has a very diverse selection of core academic classes range from general to advanced placement and include college in the classroom and dual enrollment opportunities. A total of six Advanced Placement courses are offered: AP Chemistry, AP World History, AP United States History, AP Calculus AB, AP Physics C: Mechanics, and AP English Literature. Typically, approximately eighty percent of graduates [citation needed] complete courses that prepare them for entry to a university or technical school. Eight percent graduate with credits from the Indiana County Technology Center, which prepare them for immediate employment(out of the county), continuing education at Westmoreland County Community College or military service. Blairsville High School Blairsville Middle-High School is a technologically advanced school with three computer labs, a portable wireless lab, a computer assisted drafting and design lab, a computer assisted mathematics lab, and a local area network with independent servers and Internet access on all computers.Blairsville Middle School
Alma Mater
editThe Alma Mater for Blairsville High School:[2]
Hail, Blairsville High, Glorious Alma Mater.
You who guide the steps of youth
With your torch of faith and freedom.
Blairsville High to thee we sing.
Accept the heartfelt praise we sing.
Hail, Blairsville High, Glorious Alma Mater.
Loyal friends we met through you.
Loving memories linger ever.
Blairsville High to thee we sing.
Accept the thankful praise we sing
Graduation Requirements
editIn order to graduate from BMHS, a student must obtain 23.2 Credits of coursework as well as complete a graduation project.
Coursework Breakdown
editCoursework is as follows[3]
| Subject Area | #/Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4.0 | |
| Social Studies | *4 | ICTC Students only need 3 Credits |
| Math | 3.0 | |
| Science | 3.0 | |
| Physical Education | Varies | 1 Course each year |
| Health | 0.5 | |
| Arts/Humanities | 2.0 |
Vocational Education
editStudents in grades 10-12 have the opportunity to attend the Indiana County Technology Center in White Township for part of their school day if they wish to obtain training in a specific area that the ICTC offers.
Athletics
editBlairsville is in PIAA District VI:[4]
- Baseball - Class AA
- Basketball - Class AA
- Cross Country - Class AA
- Football - Class A
- Golf - Class AAAA
- Softball - Class AA
- Track and Field - Class AA
- Volleyball - Class AA
- Wrestling - Class AA
Grades 7-8 Sports
editThese are non-conference sports and include:[5]
- Basketball
- Football
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
References
edit- ^ "BHS Webpage". Blairsville-Saltsburg School District. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "BM-HS Student Handbook" (PDF). Blairsville-Saltsburg School District. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 September 2011. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "Graduation Requirements" (PDF). Blairsville-Saltsburg School District. Retrieved 20 January 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Schools - Directory - Blairsville High School". Penna. Interscholastic Athletic Assn. Retrieved 20 January 2012.
- ^ "Schools - Directory - Blairsville Middle School". Penna. Interscholastic Athletic Assn. Retrieved 20 January 2012.