Flathead High School

Infobox School
name = Flathead High School


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established = 1903
type = Public
principal = Peter Fusaro
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enrollment = approx. 1,800
free_label = Colors

free_text = Black and Orange
Home of the Braves and Bravettes
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location = 644 W. 4th St.
Kalispell, MT 59901
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website = http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/fhs/

Flathead High School is an American public secondary school located in Kalispell, Montana. The school has been international baccalaureate certified since 2004. It is one of two high schools in School District #5. Other schools in District #5 include: (K-5) Russell, Edgerton, Peterson, Hedges and Elrod (6-8) Kalispell Middle School (9-12) Glacier High School.

History

Flathead High School was founded in the early 1900s. Its original name was Flathead County High School.

Mission statement

The mission statement at Flathead High School is this: At Flathead High School, our mission is to foster in students and staff the ability and desire to be lifelong learners; to think clearly, both independently and in community; and to live with hope, courage, and confidence.
~ March 1997 [http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/fhs/stuprgd/ai_msnstatmnt.htm]

School song

(To the tune of On Wisconsin)
On oh Flathead, On oh Flathead
plunge right through that line.
Run the ball clear down the field
a touchdown sure this time.
On oh Flathead, On oh Flathead
fight on for her fame.
Fight, Flathead, fight, fight, fight, we'll win this game.

Band program

There are about 250 students enrolled in the Flathead High School band programs. All students are required to participate in the marching band, and that group generally performs at 2 or 3 home games as well as the FHS homecoming parade and the University of Montana homecoming parade. There are four wind bands at FHS. The symphonic band is mostly junior and senior students and represents the highest standard of performance at that school. There are two concert bands for sophomores and also a freshman wind ensemble. These groups perform about three times a year, including the very popular "M&M" (Marches and Medleys) concert usually in March. The symphonic band has additional performance duties including an annual band tour.

Athletics

The Flathead High School mascots are the Braves and Bravettes. They are also occasionally represented by a cheerleader wearing an orange crush can at football games.

Traditionally the athletic program at Flathead High School has been very strong. This includes a frequent top 10 nationally ranked cross country team.

State Champions include: [http://www.mhsa.org/]

Girls Swimming
1981
1982
1990
1991
1992
1995
2003
2005(tie)

Boys Swimming
1986

Wrestling
2003
2006
2007
2008

Notable alumni

The following is an incomplete list of notable alumni:

Jane Marie Law, Author of Puppets of Nostalgia and Professor at Cornell University

External links

* [http://www.sd5.k12.mt.us/fhs/ Flathead High School official website]