Elma High School
Elma High School | |
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Address | |
1011 West Main Elma, Washington 98541 | |
Information | |
Type | Public |
School district | Elma School District |
Principal | Rich Rasanen |
Staff | 26.06 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 511 (2023–2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.61[1] |
Color(s) | White and blue [2] |
Mascot | Eagle |
Website | Elma H.S. |
Elma High School is a public secondary institution located in Elma, Washington located about 30 miles west of Olympia; the capital city of Washington. Elma High School serves the rural communities of McCleary, Elma and Satsop. Elma is located between Olympia and Aberdeen allowing a wider choice of colleges to attend to for Running Start.
The school serves grades 9 to 12 and enrolls around 735 students, with around 170 in the senior graduating class.[3] The school mascot is the Eagle.
Television station
[edit]Eagles TV, on Comcast channel 26 serving Grays Harbor County, is provided as a public service by the Video Productions and TV Broadcasting students of Elma High School. Programming is provided 24 hours a day, seven days week, 365 days a year using computer automation.
Each morning students produce a television news show known as "Eagles Live". The program runs approximately 5 to 7 minutes and is aired during the beginning of 2nd period.
Cheerleader controversy
[edit]In September 2003, Elma High School made news when the administration banned cheerleaders' short skirts in classrooms or hallways.[4] Some parents argued that the new rule devalues the work the girls put into practicing and maintaining their grades.[4] The school argued that the dress code was being applied equally and that uniforms were in clear violation of the dress code.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Elma High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 19, 2024.
- ^ "Elma High School". Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association. Retrieved 2024-04-27.
- ^ Elma High School: About Us Archived 2009-05-10 at archive.today. Accessed 2009-10-03
- ^ a b c Elma school officials ban short cheerleader skirts, SeattlePi News, 2003-09-23. Retrieved 2008-12-20.