Middleburg High School
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Middleburg High School is a high school
located in Middleburg, Florida
. The athletic teams are known as the Broncos. During the 2010-2011 year there were 1,783 students. MHS lost almost 300 students following the 2009-2010 school year due to the new Oakleaf High School
built. Their biggest rivals include Ridgeview High School
, Fleming Island High School, and Orange Park High School
; all of which, including the new Oakleaf High School, are all located within 10 miles (16.1 km) of Middleburg High School.
in 2010, and upgrade from a ‘C’ which had previously been the Middleburg’s grade. The school also hosts several Advanced Placement courses, of which participation from students has been on the rise for several years resulting in a higher number of students graduation to 4 year universities than in previous classes. Middleburg is also home to one of the only health block class in Clay County
.
Their mascot, the Middleburg Broncos, is similar to that of the Denver Broncos
, but with alternative colors. “Bronco County” is often used to refer to the Middleburg athletic department and Middleburg in general.
and chorus to less conventional clubs such as anime. Student participation in Future Farmers of America and NJROTC is particularly high.
Middleburg High features the ‘Bronco Book Club’ as a way to encourage reading amongst its students and executive boards for each class (i.e. Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen). The national Spanish Honor Society hosts an annual cultural festival to promote the school’s diversity. Middleburg also has a Health Students of America chapter which attends state competition yearly.
reality show, Extreme Makeover
. The Prewitt family was flown to the Virgin Islands for a week until their house of 20 years was rebuilt into a 3400 square feet (315.9 m²) home.
More than 1,000 volunteers came out to help build the new house along with the University of North Florida
who donated full four year scholarships to Ms. Prewitt’s three children. The family also received four season tickets to the Jacksonville Jaguars
and monetary donations from the community.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Middleburg, Florida
Middleburg, Florida
Middleburg is a census-designated place in Clay County, Florida, United States, located 29 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, 16 miles northwest of Green Cove Springs, Florida, and home to Middleburg High School...
. The athletic teams are known as the Broncos. During the 2010-2011 year there were 1,783 students. MHS lost almost 300 students following the 2009-2010 school year due to the new Oakleaf High School
Oakleaf High School
Oakleaf High School is a high school located in Clay County, FL. It is a technologically enhanced school, like several others in the county. The school is considered technically advanced in comparison to many other schools in the county, and parts of the curriculum run around technical information...
built. Their biggest rivals include Ridgeview High School
Ridgeview High School (Florida)
Ridgeview High School is located in the western part of Orange Park, Florida. The school's mascot is the black panther . The principal is John Westmoreland...
, Fleming Island High School, and Orange Park High School
Orange Park High School
Orange Park High School is a high school located in Orange Park, Florida. The athletic teams are known as the Raiders. In the 2008–2009 school year the school had nearly 3,000 students, increasing by 700 in just three years. However nearly 1000 students moved to the new Oakleaf High School for the...
; all of which, including the new Oakleaf High School, are all located within 10 miles (16.1 km) of Middleburg High School.
Academics
Middleburg High received a 'B' from the Florida Department of EducationFlorida Department of Education
The Florida Department of Education is the state education agency of Florida. It governs public education and manages funding and testing for local educational agencies . It is headquartered in the Turlington Building in Tallahassee.The Florida Commissioner of Education manages the day-to-day...
in 2010, and upgrade from a ‘C’ which had previously been the Middleburg’s grade. The school also hosts several Advanced Placement courses, of which participation from students has been on the rise for several years resulting in a higher number of students graduation to 4 year universities than in previous classes. Middleburg is also home to one of the only health block class in Clay County
Clay County, Florida
Clay County is a county located in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2010, the population was 190,895. Its county seat is Green Cove Springs, Florida. Clay County is part of the Greater Jacksonville Metropolitan area.- History :...
.
Athletics
Middleburg High School has a diverse athletic scene with large participation from students in Cheerleading, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Soccer, Track, Cross Country, Dance, Swimming, Wrestling, Football, Baseball, Slow and Fast-Pitch Softball, Marching Band, and Weight Lifting.Their mascot, the Middleburg Broncos, is similar to that of the Denver Broncos
Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos are a professional American football team based in Denver, Colorado. They are currently members of the West Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, but with alternative colors. “Bronco County” is often used to refer to the Middleburg athletic department and Middleburg in general.
Extracurricular Activities
Middleburg High’s extracurricular activities range widely from the traditional National Honor SocietyNational Honor Society
The National Honor Society is a recognition program for high school students in grades 10-12 in the United States and in several other countries...
and chorus to less conventional clubs such as anime. Student participation in Future Farmers of America and NJROTC is particularly high.
Middleburg High features the ‘Bronco Book Club’ as a way to encourage reading amongst its students and executive boards for each class (i.e. Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen). The national Spanish Honor Society hosts an annual cultural festival to promote the school’s diversity. Middleburg also has a Health Students of America chapter which attends state competition yearly.
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
In 2011, Middleburg High’s volleyball coach Carrie Prewitt, a single mom and cancer survivor, and her three adopted daughters were featured on the Mother’s Day episode of the ABCAmerican Broadcasting Company
The American Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948...
reality show, Extreme Makeover
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Extreme Makeover: Home Edition is a reality television series providing home renovations for less fortunate families and community schools etc...
. The Prewitt family was flown to the Virgin Islands for a week until their house of 20 years was rebuilt into a 3400 square feet (315.9 m²) home.
More than 1,000 volunteers came out to help build the new house along with the University of North Florida
University of North Florida
The University of North Florida is a public university located in Jacksonville, Florida. A member institution of the State University System of Florida, the university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master’s...
who donated full four year scholarships to Ms. Prewitt’s three children. The family also received four season tickets to the Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional American football team based in Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and monetary donations from the community.
Notable alumni
- Pat Tomberlin (Class of 1985) - Former offensive guard for the Indianapolis ColtsIndianapolis ColtsThe Indianapolis Colts are a professional American football team based in Indianapolis. They are currently members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League ....
and Tampa Bay BuccaneersTampa Bay BuccaneersThe Tampa Bay Buccaneers are a professional American football franchise based in Tampa, Florida, U.S. They are currently members of the Southern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League – they are the only team in the division not to come from the old NFC West... - Richard OwensRichard OwensRichard Owens is a former professional football player. He played tight end for the Minnesota Vikings, who acquired him as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Louisville....
(Class of 1999) - Former tight end for the Minnesota VikingsMinnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
, New York JetsNew York JetsThe New York Jets are a professional football team headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, representing the New York metropolitan area. The team is a member of the Eastern Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
and St Louis Rams - Gary BarnidgeGary BarnidgeGary Barnidge is an American football tight end for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Panthers in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft...
(Class of 2004) - Tight end for the Carolina PanthersCarolina PanthersThe Carolina Panthers are a professional American football team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They are currently members of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Panthers, along with the Jacksonville Jaguars, joined the NFL as expansion...