Simon Sanchez High School

Simon A. Sanchez High School (SSHS[1]) is a public high school located in the village of Yigo, in the United States territory of Guam. The school is a part of the Guam Department of Education.

Simon Sanchez High School
Simon Sanchez High School in 2010
Address
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395 Juan Jacinto Road, Yigo, Guam 96929

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Coordinates13°31′40″N 144°52′34″E / 13.5278°N 144.8761°E / 13.5278; 144.8761
Information
TypePublic School
Motto"Home of the Sharks"
School districtGuam Department of Education
PrincipalCarla D. Masnayon
Grades912
Enrollment2,347 (SY 2011-2012)
Color(s)Black Gray, and White
MascotSharks
AccreditationWestern Association of Schools and Colleges
Websitesshs.gdoe.net

Overview

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Simon Sanchez High serves all of Yigo and a portion of Dededo village.[2]

History

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The school opened as a middle school in 1974 and became a high school in 1981 to serve northeastern Guam.[3]

In 2013, the school was temporary shutdown by Guam Department of Education.[4][5]

Leadership

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The current Principal and Assistant Principals are:[6]

  • Principal: Carla D. Masnayon
  • Assistant Principals: Jessica Fejeran, Melvin Finona, Keith Quiambao, & Dr. Ronald Canos.

References

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  1. ^ "Progress Report Smaller Learning Communities Planning Grant." Guam Public School System. June 30, 2005.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". www.lk4kids.com. Archived from the original on 22 February 2006. Retrieved 12 January 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "Guam's Public High Schools" (Archive). Guam Public School System. Accessed September 8, 2008.
  4. ^ "Former Sanchez principal battles to get her job back". kuam.com. 2018. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  5. ^ "DOE Initiates Plans to Temporarily Close Simon Sanchez High School". pncguam.com. November 14, 2013. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  6. ^ "SSHS ADMINISTRATION". gdoe.net. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
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