Pullman High School

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location= Pullman, Washington
lat_degrees = 46
lat_minutes = 43
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architect= Rasque, George M.; Rounds, Fred G.
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added = August 06, 1998
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Pullman High School is a U.S. public high school in the city of Pullman, Washington.

It is the only public high school in the city and in the Pullman School District (#267). It is a four-year high school, accepting students from one local public middle school and three public elementary schools as well as other schools around the area in different towns for grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.

Academics

Pullman high school has one of the highest passing rates for the WASL in the state for public schools. [ [http://www.psd267.wednet.edu/Content/Assets/PHS%20Annual%20Report%20Card.pdf PHS Annual Report Card] ]

Facilities

Pullman High School's facilities are divided into three areas: the main school building and two wings that house the mathematics and science departments. The two wings are completely separate from the rest of the school with "breezeways" connecting them. Many have compared the school's layout to that of a "Mickey-Mouse Head."(one large square connected to two small squares located on the upper corners of the larger square)

History

Pullman High School was originally named Three Forks High after the old name of the town: Three Forks, Washington and used to be held in Gladish.

Athletics

Pullman High School is a member of the Great Northern League, and offers football, volleyball, wrestling, basketball, swimming, cross-country, track and field, golf, tennis, baseball, softball, and soccer as well as numerous other extracurricular activities.

In the 2005-2006 school year, Pullman High School won the State 2A baseball, football and volleyball championships. In the 2006-2007 school year girls swim went almost undefeated in their pre district meets. In the 2007-2008 school year, Girls Volleyball, Girls Swim, Boys Baseball, Girls Softball, Girls and Boys Track, Girls Basketball, Girls and Boys Tennis, and Boys Swim all participated in their state tournaments.

School Mascot and Colors

Pullman High School's mascot is a greyhound and the school colors are blue and grey.

Extracurricular

Pullman High School offers a great deal of extracurricular activity including: Drama (Member of the International Thespian Society) which took best in fest at the state festival, JSA (Junior Statesmen of America (which is now Pullman High School's largest student organization)), Band, Math Team, Knowledge Bowl, Choir, Yearbook, ASB, Key Club, Science Bowl, Knowledge Bowl, FFA, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), Recycling Club, Orchestra and Knitting club.

References

External links

* [http://www.psd267.wednet.edu/Schools/PHS/ Pullman High School Homepage]