Marathon High School (Wisconsin) Explained

Marathon High School
Streetaddress:204 East Street
City:Marathon
State:Wisconsin
County:(Marathon County)
Zipcode:54448
Country:USA
Principal:Dave Beranek
Fightsong:"Notre Dame Fight Song"
Staff:20.73 (FTE)
Ratio:12.69
Type:Public high school
Enrollment:263[1]
Enrollment As Of:2022-23
Campus:(Urban/Country)-->
Colors:Red and white [2]
Nickname:Red Raiders
Conference:Marawood
Website:https://www.marathon.k12.wi.us/schools/hs/

Marathon High School is a public secondary school located in Marathon City, Wisconsin, United States. It has an enrollment of roughly 250 students in grades 9 through 12.

In 2007 the school received the United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Program Award.[3]

General

Building

The high school building, located at 204 East St., originally built in 1963, was remodeled in 2006 with an addition that incorporated a community wellness center, a gymnasium, math wing, a technology education suite, a greenhouse, an agriculture classroom, an art studio, a performing arts studio, and remodeled science laboratories. The building went through further renovations in 2015 with resurfacing of the gym floor and new seats in the auditorium. The track was removed and replaced in 2016.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

The Red Raider Nation, as the students call themselves, has varsity sports in the WIAA division 4 small school sports for boys: football, cross country, basketball, wrestling, baseball, track and field, and golf; and for girls: volleyball, cross country, cheerleading, basketball, softball, track and field, gymnastics, and golf. All teams compete in the Marawood South Conference. The school has won 19 state championships, most recently in boys' track and field (2016, 2015) boys' basketball (2011), boys' baseball (2010, 2008), and marching band (2006).

The Red Raider Nation's biggest rival is Edgar High School.

Most athletic events are broadcast live on WTDX WTDX, ESPN Sports Fan 100.5 radio in Rothschild, Wisconsin.

Athletic championships

The Marathon Red Raiders have won many conference championships. The Marawood conference is a competitive conference consisting of 12 schools, divided into north and south. MHS has won 111 conference championships, listed below:

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marathon High School. National Center for Education Statistics. July 15, 2024.
  2. Web site: Marathon High School. 2024-07-15. Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. en-US.
  3. U.S. Department of Education, "National Blue Ribbon Schools Program: Schools Recognized 2003 Through 2011". Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  4. https://apps2.dpi.wi.gov/sdpr/district-report.action?district=3304 Article