Bellevue High School (Bellevue, Kentucky) Explained

Bellevue High School
Location:201 Center St.,
Bellevue, Kentucky
Country:United States
District:Bellevue Independent Schools
Grades:6–12
Superintendent:Rob Smith
Principal:John Darnell
Team Name:Tigers
Colors:Black and gold [1]
Communities:Bellevue Kentucky United States
Feeders:Grandview Elementary
Website:http://bellevue.ky.bih.schoolinsites.com
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Bellevue High School
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Location:330 Center St.,
Bellevue, Kentucky
Coordinates:39.1033°N -84.4795°W
Built:1905
Architect:Bausmith & Weber
Architecture:Renaissance Revival
Added:January 9, 1986
Area:1acres
Refnum:86000026

Bellevue High School in Bellevue, Kentucky, United States, is a public high school serving grades 6–12. It is a part of the Bellevue Independent School District. The student body consists of students in grades 6–12. Enrollment is approximately 400 students. The superintendent in 2019 is Robb Smith, the principal is John Darnell and the assistant principal is Dave Pelgen.

Historic building

The building that formerly housed Bellevue High School is located at 330 Center Street in Bellevue, Kentucky. The building was built in 1905 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its interior includes an unusual third-floor auditorium/gymnasium with a "dramatic vaulted ceiling ... supported by a pair of massive pine arches featuring a 'cutwork' pattern."[2]

Current facilities

The current building was originally constructed in the early thirties as a New Deal public works project. An addition was added in the late sixties to house a new library, band room, and classrooms. Over the years, many renovations have been made including the addition of air conditioning, computer and telephone upgrades, and carpeting.

The school uses the Ben Flora Gymnasium Located on Tiger Lane for athletics and assemblies. The original gym, located in the basement of the High School is no longer used for gym classes or athletics. The school also uses district owned and operated Gilligan Stadium for most outdoor sports, notably football, soccer, and track. Gilligan Stadium is also located on Tiger Lane, as well as 5 tennis courts. The school's baseball team plays and practices on a field at the Bellevue Veterans Club 24 Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue Kentucky United States.

Athletics

Bellevue High School offers a multitude of athletic teams for students to join. The school's mascot is the tiger. School colors are black and gold.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bellevue High School. 2024-03-22. Kentucky High School Athletic Association. en-US.
  2. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=86000026}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Bellevue High School / Center Street School ]. National Park Service. Margaret Warminski . August 1985 . February 20, 2018. With .