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| Caledonia High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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111 Cavalier Drive , 39740 United States | |
| Coordinates | 33°40′46″N 88°19′42″W / 33.6795°N 88.3282°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1910 |
| School district | Lowndes County School District |
| Principal | Gregory Elliott[1] |
| Teaching staff | 38.17 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 641 (2021-22)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.79[2] |
| Color(s) | Cardinal red, white and black |
| Team name | Cavaliers |
| Rival | New Hope |
| Website | chs |
Caledonia High School is a public high school in Caledonia, Mississippi, United States. Caledonia is a part of the Lowndes County School District.
History edit
2008 Tornado edit
On January 10th, 2008, a strong tornado severely damaged the school. When the tornado reached its maximum intensity, it hit the football stadium where the press box and concessions were destroyed. Several metal power poles were bent over, and several trees were also knocked down. Numerous student and teacher vehicles were pelted with gravel, flipped, and sometimes even flung. "Five school buses were damaged, two of which were flipped over, and one of which was lifted up and ripped apart with the chassis landing in one of the buildings and the frame landing on top of a building." One of these buses landed on the gymnasium while the frame of another landed on the destroyed vocational center. The tornado then left the school complex and moved across the south side of Caledonia.[3]
Confederates Controversy edit
Before 2020 Caledonia's mascot was the confederates, often shortened to 'Feds.' However, amid the social reform and Black Lives Matter movement of 2020, eyes were drawn onto the school for its use of the mascot since 1956. A group called "Unify Caledonia" successful gained enough support for the school board to change the name. After a successful poll, students from the Elementary, Middle, and High schools were able to choose between different mascot names. They settled on the Cavaliers.[4]
Recent Success edit
In the following years, Caledonia rebuilt the high school including a band hall, trades building, and an arts hall. The vocational building was rebuilt in Columbus. In recent years, the school has achieved academic, athletic, and artistic success, earning the title of a 2023 National Blue Ribbon school.[5]
Growth edit
In November of 2015, 2.5 million dollars was allotted by the Lowndes County School District to build a new field house for the football team. The bid also included an adjacent practice field, lockers, lighting, and more.
Currently a new gymnasium is underway after a 7.1 million dollar bid from West Brothers Construction.
Extracurriculars edit
List of Activities edit
Athletics edit
The school currently offers the following sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Track
- Diamond girls
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Arts edit
The school currently offers the following arts programs:
- Marching Band
- Concert and Symphonic Bands
- Indoor Marching Percussion
- Beginner and Advanced Winter Guard
- Choir
- Art classes
- General Music
Accomplishments edit
Volleyball
- 2022 Mississippi 4A State Champions[6]
Academics edit
Foreign Language edit
The school offers Spanish I, II, and III courses.
Advanced Placement Courses edit
The school offers AP United States History, AP Statistics, and AB Calculus.
Dual-Enrollment Courses edit
The school offers online dual-enrollment courses through EMCC as well as College Algebra, Comp I, and Comp II on campus.
Demographics edit
75.2% of the students at Caledonia identify as Caucasian, 17.5% as African American, 4.1% as Hispanic, 2.3% as Two or more races, 0.8% as Asian, and 0.2% as Native American.
Notable Alumni edit
Derek Sherrod, former NFL offensive tackle
- ^ "Faculty and Staff". Lowndes County School District. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ a b c "CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
- ^ "Storm Events Database - Event Details | National Centers for Environmental Information". www.ncdc.noaa.gov. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ Skrbina, Paul (December 2, 2020). "'Preparing for the future': Mississippi high school sheds Confederates nickname". The Tennessean. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ^ "2023 Awardees". National Blue Ribbon Schools. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
- ^ "Caledonia wins 2022 MHSAA 4A Volleyball Championship". www.misshsaa.com. Retrieved 2023-11-16.