Decorah High School Explained

Decorah High School
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Location:100 Claiborne Drive
Decorah, IA 52101
Country:United States
Type:Public secondary
Principal:Brad Hurst
Staff:37.48 FTE
Ratio:16.06
Grades:9-12
Enrollment:602 (2019-20)[1]
Campus Type:Rural, fringe
Colors:Red and Royal Blue
Mascot:Vikings
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Decorah High School is a public high school located in Decorah, Iowa. The school colors are red and royal blue, and the mascot is the Vikings. It is a part of the Decorah Community School District.

In addition to Decorah,[2] the census-designated place of Burr Oak is in the district boundary, and therefore the high school's attendance area.[3] Other unincorporated areas in the district include Bluffton, Freeport, Hesper, Highlandville, Locust, and Nordness.[4]

History

In 2001 the North Winneshiek Community School District ended its high school program. That year it entered into an agreement with Decorah CSD to allow students from its boundary to attend Decorah High.[5] Effective July 1, 2018 the North Winneshiek district consolidated into the Decorah district.[6]

Athletics

Decorah is a founding member of the Northeast Iowa Conference, and participates in the following sports:[7]

According to an online database compiled by the Des Moines Register, Decorah has won 46 state championships, which is believed to be sixth most statewide, most among schools classified as 3A or smaller, and more than twice the number of any other conference school.

Decorah has won the Northeast Iowa Conference All-Sports Championship ten times since its creation in the 1976–77 school year.[15]

Decorah has won the Northeast Iowa Conference Sportsmanship Award eight of the ten years it has been awarded. The award is based on ratings of players, coaches and fans reported to the Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union by contest officials.[16]

Former Decorah baseball coach Dennis Olejniczak has the second most wins of any high school baseball coach in the United States.[17] [18]

Since 2004, the Decorah girls cross country team has been a powerhouse program, appearing in 13 out of 14 State 3A meets (2004-2017) with 12 top-5 finishes and state titles in 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2016.[19] The team currently holds the longest consecutive championship streak in the Northeast Iowa Conference with an active streak of 15 consecutive titles.[20]

Awards

Decorah High School was awarded a National Blue Ribbon School in 2011.[21]

Decorah has been awarded the Bank Iowa Challenge Cup for the 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12, 2012-13 school years.[22]

Bond issue

The voting population of Decorah approved, in 2010, a referendum on a roughly $20 million bonding bill to pay for a renovation of Decorah High School. It was approved with a 69% public "yes" vote. Changes will include a new gymnasium, completed in the spring of 2012, and a complete renovation of the entire building, including updating and replacing the heating, cooling, electrical and communication systems, repairing the roof, creating a "safe room" for security and safety during severe weather, and restructuring the cafeteria and gym areas.[23] [24]

Notable alumni

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Decorah High School . . November 22, 2021.
  2. Web site: Decorah. Iowa Department of Education. 2020-04-05. 2020-04-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20200405085601/https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_DECORAH.pdf. dead. - Boundary prior to the merger with North Winneshiek CSD
  3. Web site: 2010 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Burr Oak CDP, IA. 2010 U.S. Census. U.S. Census Bureau. 2020-04-06. - Compare to the map of Decorah CSD.
  4. Web site: Comprehensive Plan. Winneshiek County. December 2016. 2020-04-06. 91. - (PDF p. 92/512) - Since Decorah CSD and North Winneshiek CSD are now in the same district, unincorporated places from both are included here.
  5. Web site: North Winneshiek Community School History . https://web.archive.org/web/20151010001029/http://www.n-winn.k12.ia.us/maps.html . dead . October 10, 2015 . . December 19, 2016.
  6. Web site: Iowa Educational Directory 2019-2020 School Year. Iowa Department of Education. 2020-04-05. 175. 2020-04-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20200405082723/https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/2019-2020EducationalDirectory.pdf. dead. (PDF p. 177/186) - From section "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66"
  7. Web site: Northeast Iowa Conference. Northeast Iowa Conference. 2020-08-07.
  8. Web site: 2020 IHSAA Cross Country Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. 2020-07-23.
  9. Web site: Decorah. Iowa High School Sports. 2020-08-08.
  10. Web site: Record Book Football 2020 Complete Edition. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-09. 2020-07-23.
  11. Web site: 2020 IHSAA Track & Field Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. 2020-08-11.
  12. Web site: 2020 IHSAA Tennis State Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-10. 2020-08-14.
  13. Web site: 2019-2020 Golf Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2019-12-16. 2020-07-23.
  14. Web site: 2020 IHSAA Baseball State Tournament Stat Book. Iowa High School Athletic Association. 2020-06-10. 2020-08-11.
  15. Web site: All-Sport Conference Championships. Northeast Iowa Conference. 2018-09-20. 2018-09-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20180920195800/https://www.northeastiaconference.org/images/files/b747_file100_49017.pdf. dead.
  16. Web site: Sportsmanship Championships. Northeast Iowa Conference. 2018-09-20. 2018-09-20. https://web.archive.org/web/20180920195554/https://www.northeastiaconference.org/images/files/b747_file102_29822.pdf. dead.
  17. Web site: Kee's Schultz Owns National Coaching Record - MaxPreps. 5 September 2007.
  18. News: Decorah baseball coach Dennis Olejniczak, ranked No. 2 in wins, retires after 55 years. Petaros. Nick. Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier. 2018-09-20. en.
  19. Web site: Rankings & Archives - Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union. Iowa High School Girls Athletic Union. en. 2018-09-20.
  20. Web site: decorahsports.com - Decorah sports NOW! Decorah, Iowa Decorah girls cross country team keeps the streak alive with their 15th straight NEIC Championship. www.irocwebs.com. Iroc Web Design Services -. www.decorahsports.com. en-us. 2018-10-18. 2018-10-18. https://web.archive.org/web/20181018201728/http://www.decorahsports.com/sports-stories/2018/10/4885.html. dead.
  21. Web site: Login. decorahhs.sharpschool.net. 2014-12-22. 2014-12-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222181034/http://decorahhs.sharpschool.net/. dead.
  22. Web site: Bank Iowa Traveling Challenge Cup. ihssn.com. 2014-12-22. 2014-12-22. https://web.archive.org/web/20141222180132/http://ihssn.com/bank-iowa-traveling-challenge-cup.html. dead.
  23. Web site: Decorah School District voters approve bond referendum and PPEL renewal. decorahnews.com. September 13, 2010. June 4, 2012. October 21, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20121021041940/http://decorahnews.com/archived-stories/2010/09/7786.html. dead.
  24. Web site: District launches bond issue campaign - Decorah Newspapers. www.decorahnewspapers.com.
  25. Web site: Josey Jewell. NFL.com. en. 2018-09-20.
  26. https://www.decorahnews.com/archived-stories/2017/11/17857.html

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