Pell City High School
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Pell City High School is the only high school
serving the Pell City School system. The school has approx. 1,200 students in grades 9
-12
and just recently finished adding on a $7.5 million dollar multi-purpose building which houses a 2200 seat sports arena as well as a 400 seat theatre. The school offers an advanced diploma track that allows students to take honors classes in math, and the sciences, and honors or AP classes in English, Chemistry, and History. The school partners with the local community college to allow some students to take freshman college courses at night.
, National Beta Club
, Key Club
, S.A.D.D (Students against Destructive Decisions), FBLA, Skills USA, FCCLA, Scholars Bowl, SGA,FTA,Pelmel yearbook staff, and the school newspaper called the "Panther Paw". The school's JROTC is a recent addition that has become one of the largest organizations in the school.
Pell City High School has recently recomissioned their charter with the International Thespian Society as ITS troupe #2012.
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....
serving the Pell City School system. The school has approx. 1,200 students in grades 9
Ninth grade
Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
-12
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
and just recently finished adding on a $7.5 million dollar multi-purpose building which houses a 2200 seat sports arena as well as a 400 seat theatre. The school offers an advanced diploma track that allows students to take honors classes in math, and the sciences, and honors or AP classes in English, Chemistry, and History. The school partners with the local community college to allow some students to take freshman college courses at night.
Sports
The Pell City School colors are black and gold and their mascot is a Black Panther named Emmitt. The Panthers participate in 6A level sports and are one of the smallest schools in the division. The Panthers field teams in football, men's and women's tennis, men's and women's soccer, men's and women's basketball, baseball, softball, men's and women's golf, outdoor track, cross country, and women's volleyball.Facilities
The football and soccer teams all play at Pete Rich Stadium. The volleyball and basketball teams all play in the gymnasium located in the Center for Education and Performing Arts, more commonly referred to as the CEPA.The Baseball and Softball teams both have their own fields located behind the Jr. High School, and the golf teams play at the Pell City Country Club.Clubs
Pell City High School offers many after and during school clubs. Clubs include First Priority, FFANational FFA Organization
The National FFA Organization is an American youth organization known as a Career and Technical Student Organization, based on middle and high school classes that promote and support agricultural education...
, National Beta Club
National Beta Club
The National Beta Club is an organization for 5th-12th graders in the United States, recognizing academic achievement, leadership, character and service....
, Key Club
Key Club
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
, S.A.D.D (Students against Destructive Decisions), FBLA, Skills USA, FCCLA, Scholars Bowl, SGA,FTA,Pelmel yearbook staff, and the school newspaper called the "Panther Paw". The school's JROTC is a recent addition that has become one of the largest organizations in the school.
Music
Pell City High School has a growing music program. The bands consist of a jazz band, concert band, and a marching band. The marching band's name is the Pell City Marching Band of Gold. The "Marching Band of Gold" regularly competes on the state band circuit, regularly bringing home honors. The directors of the Band are Duane Player and Sid Brown. The Winter Guard will take your breath away with their beautiful shows. The Showchoir(Showstoppers) and Concert Choir and concert choir led by Trina Pitts.Theatre
The Theatre Department at PCHS is a young but growing program that has become known for its high-caliber productions. Some of the recent productions at PCHS include Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan the Musical, The Monkey's Paw, Pochahontas, Aladdin Jr., and Crazy For You. Since 2008 the Theatre Department has been headed by Jeremy Gossett, a Broadway Scenic and Lighting Designer, and also a Pell City native. Under Mr. Gossett, the theatre program has grown from approximately 20 students to over 200 involved in classes and production work. Kimberly Myers, who has choreographed many of the recent productions has also been instrumental in making Pell City High School one of the leading performing arts oriented schools in the southeast.Pell City High School has recently recomissioned their charter with the International Thespian Society as ITS troupe #2012.