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Medina High School (Ohio)

Coordinates: 41°08′42″N 81°51′04″W / 41.145°N 81.851°W / 41.145; -81.851
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Medina High School
Front entrance of Medina High School
Location
Map
777 East Union Street

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44256

United States
Coordinates41°08′42″N 81°51′04″W / 41.145°N 81.851°W / 41.145; -81.851
Information
TypePublic
MottoEvery Student Every Day
Opened1973
School districtMedina City School District
PrincipalElisa Tedona
Teaching staff110.68 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment1,912 (2023–2024)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.28[1]
Color(s)Green   and White  
AthleticsGreater Cleveland Conference
NicknameThe Battling Bees, or Bees
NewspaperThe Medinamite
Websitewww.medinabees.org/Domain/8

Medina High School (abbreviated MHS) is a public high school located in Medina, Ohio, United States. It serves 2,108[2] students in grades 9–12. It is the only high school in the Medina City School District and the only high school in the city.

School characteristics

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History

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Medina High School originally was located in the building that is now currently Claggett Middle School from 1955 to 1973 until the building could no longer hold the student population and moved to its current location in the fall of 1973. In 2004, major renovations and additions were completed, doubling the school's capacity and adding both a new community recreation center and a performing-arts center.[3] Medina High School also existed within the buildings that are now former Garfield Elementary School, and the Medina County Administration Building.

Neighborhoods

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The facility underwent major renovations and additions which concluded in the fall of 2003. After the completion of the renovations, the "house" concept was introduced. The school was originally divided into four "houses", each with its own principal. Students stayed within their "house" for as many core classes as possible, but were permitted to take classes outside of their "house" as well.

In the 2009–2010 school year, the neighborhood concept was presented. The four "houses" were combined into two "neighborhoods" with its own core academic area, principal, faculty, and guidance counselors. Students with the letters A-K in their last name are in "House White". Students with letters L-Z starting their last name are in "House Green". A centralized food preparation area and two cafeteria/serving areas support the houses. In partnership with the City of Medina, the Medina Community Recreation Center and Performing Arts Center are directly attached to the high school building and are available for community use.

Activities

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Performing arts

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The school has an extensive performing arts program, with multiple choirs and orchestras, as well as several concert band programs. The Medina High School symphony orchestra was recently invited to Russia to perform at the Grand Philharmonic Hall in Saint Petersburg. The school houses a performing arts center that seats a total of 1,133 people.[4]

Marching band

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In addition to the school's concert bands, the Medina High School Marching Band (also known as "The Medina Musical Bees") is a competitive marching band that performs halftime shows for the school's varsity football team, as well as competes in several Ohio Music Education Association adjudicated performances each year.[5] The band has won many awards, including a streak of "Superior" ratings at state competition from 2002 to 2011.[6]

State championships

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Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Medina High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "NCES". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
  3. ^ "Medina High School and Community Center – Project Details". schooldesigns.com.
  4. ^ "Performing Arts Events". Medina City School District. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
  5. ^ "Welcome to the Musical Bees Website | Medina Ohio". Musical Bees. 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
  6. ^ "State Competition". Musical Bees
    Event Summaries
    . Retrieved 3 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Girls Lacrosse Past Tournament Results". ohsaa.org. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  8. ^ "OHSAA 2007 Boys CC State Results". ohsaa.org. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  9. ^ "About Us / History". Lacrosse Ohio. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  10. ^ McKee, Vince (2018-11-11). "Medina Defeats Archbishop Moeller 1-0 in OT To Capture Division I title". NEO Sports Insiders. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
  11. ^ McManus, Kevin (January 14, 2019). "Medina's Nelson drafted by FC Dallas". Retrieved July 19, 2020.
  12. ^ "Clay Pickering". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  13. ^ "Mason Schreck". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
  14. ^ Bournival, Brad (March 18, 2020). "Medina grad Jon Teske's plans for basketball future are paused for now". Retrieved July 19, 2020.
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