Medina High School (Ohio) Explained

Medina High School
Location:777 East Union Street
City:Medina
State:Ohio
Zipcode:44256
Country:United States
Coordinates:41.145°N -81.851°W
Type:Public
District:Medina City School District
Grades:912
Principal:Elisa Tedona
Enrollment:2,108 (2019–2020)[1]
Faculty:112.83 (FTE)
Ratio:18.94:1
Newspaper:The Medinamite
Nickname:The Battling Bees, or Bees
Athletics:Greater Cleveland Conference

Medina High School (abbreviated MHS) is a public high school located in Medina, Ohio, United States. It serves 2,108[2] students in grades 912. It is the only high school in the Medina City School District and the only high school in the city.

School characteristics

History

Medina High School opened in its current location in the fall of 1973. In 2004, major renovations and additions were completed, doubling the school's capacity and adding both a new community recreation center and a performing-arts center.[3] Prior to 1973, Medina High School existed within the buildings that are now Garfield Elementary School, the Medina County Administration Building, and Claggett Middle School.

Neighborhoods

The facility underwent major renovations and additions which concluded in the fall of 2003. After the completion of the renovations, the "house" concept was introduced. The school was originally divided into four "houses", each with its own principal. Students stayed within their "house" for as many core classes as possible, but were permitted to take classes outside of their "house" as well. In the 2009-2010 school year, the neighborhood concept was presented. The four "houses" were combined into two "neighborhoods" with its own core academic area, principal, faculty, and guidance counselors. Students with the letters A-K in their last name are in "House White". Students with letters L-Z starting their last name are in "House Green". A centralized food preparation area and two cafeteria/serving areas support the houses. In partnership with the City of Medina, the Medina Community Recreation Center and Performing Arts Center are directly attached to the high school building and are available for community use.

Activities

Performing arts

The school has an extensive performing arts program, with multiple choirs and orchestras, as well as several concert band programs. The Medina High School symphony orchestra was recently invited to Russia to perform at the Grand Philharmonic Hall in Saint Petersburg. The school houses a performing arts center that seats a total of 1,133 people.[4]

Marching band

In addition to the school's concert bands, the Medina High School Marching Band (also known as "The Medina Musical Bees") is a competitive marching band that performs halftime shows for the school's varsity football team, as well as competes in several Ohio Music Education Association adjudicated performances each year.[5] The band has won many awards, including a streak of "Superior" ratings at state competition from 2002-2023.[6]

State championships

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Medina High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 2, 2021.
  2. Web site: NCES . National Center for Education Statistics . March 18, 2020.
  3. Web site: Medina High School and Community Center - Project Details. schooldesigns.com.
  4. Web site: Performing Arts Events . Medina City School District . June 14, 2018.
  5. Web site: Welcome to the Musical Bees Website Medina Ohio. 2016. Musical Bees. 29 May 2019.
  6. Web site: Musical Bees Event Summaries. 2016. Musical Bees. 4 April 2023.
  7. Web site: Girls Lacrosse Past Tournament Results . 2022-03-16 . www.ohsaa.org.
  8. Web site: OHSAA 2007 Boys CC State Results . 2022-03-16 . www.ohsaa.org.
  9. Web site: About Us / History . 2022-03-16 . Lacrosse Ohio . en-us.
  10. Web site: McKee . Vince . 2018-11-11 . Medina Defeats Archbishop Moeller 1-0 in OT To Capture Division I title . 2022-03-15 . NEO Sports Insiders . en-US.
  11. Web site: McManus . Kevin . Medina's Nelson drafted by FC Dallas . July 19, 2020 . January 14, 2019.
  12. News: Clay Pickering. February 2, 2020.
  13. News: Mason Schreck. February 2, 2020.
  14. Web site: Bournival . Brad . Medina grad Jon Teske's plans for basketball future are paused for now . July 19, 2020 . March 18, 2020.