Parkway South High School is a public comprehensive high school in Manchester, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Parkway School District. Since starting a renovation in 2010, the school has built a new science wing, has implemented new technology in every classroom, has installed turf, and is currently working towards rebuilding its three gyms.
| Parkway South High School | |
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| Address | |
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801 Hanna Road , 63021 United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°34′38″N 90°30′44″W / 38.57715°N 90.51212°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1976 |
| School district | Parkway School District |
| NCES School ID | 292358001394[2] |
| Principal | Angie Pappas-Muyco |
| Faculty | 106.93 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12[2] |
| Enrollment | 1,598 (2022-23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 14.94[1] |
| Color(s) | Red, white, and blue |
| Athletics conference | Suburban West Conference |
| Nickname | Patriots |
| Website | Parkway South High School |
History
editParkway South High School opened in 1976, the bicentennial of the United States Declaration of Independence. For this reason, the school mascot is the Patriot and the colors are red, white, and blue.
Activities
editFor the 2013–2014 school year, the school offered 28 activities approved by the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA): baseball, boys' and girls' basketball, sideline/competition cheerleading, boys' and girls' cross country, dance team, field hockey, 11-man football, boys' and girls' golf, girls' lacrosse, music activities, scholar bowl, boys' and girls' soccer, softball, speech and debate, boys' and girls' swimming and diving, boys' and girls' tennis, boys' and girls' track and field, boys' and girls' volleyball, water polo, and wrestling.[3] In addition to its current activities, Parkway South students have won several state championships, including:
- Cheerleading: 2001, 2018
- Boys' golf: 2001
- Girls' softball: 1989, 1991, 1995
- Boys' swimming and diving: 1999, 2000, 2001
- Girls' swimming and diving: 2022, 2023
Parkway South also has had one individual girls' cross country state champion, three individual boys' track and field state champions, two individual girls' track and field state champions, three relay girls' track and field state champions, and three individual wrestling state champions.[4]
Activities include the "Spirit of '76" Marching Band, performing arts, clubs, and school publications.[citation needed]
Alumni
edit- Atiyyah Ellison, former NFL player.
- Ray Everett, author[5]
- Sarah Haskins, 2008 Olympic Triathlete[6]
- Scott Langley, professional golfer
- Greg Raymer, 2004 World Series of Poker Main Event champion[7]
- Mike McKenna, former NHL hockey player.
References
edit- ^ a b c "SOUTH HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "Search for Public Schools - Parkway South High School (292358001394)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ MSHSAA: Parkway South
- ^ MSHSAA: Championship Histories by Sport
- ^ "Ray Everett, Class of 1987". Retrieved 2021-11-15.
- ^ "Sarah Haskins 2008 Olympian". Retrieved 2010-07-10.
- ^ "Greg Raymer - fossilman - Poker Player - PokerListings.com". pokerlistings.com. Retrieved 28 February 2011.