Northern Bedford County Middle/High School Explained

Northern Bedford County Middle/High School
Schooltype:Public high school
Grades:6-12
Director:Todd Beatty
Principal:Kendra Pritchett and Michael Mele
Address:152 NBC Drive
City:Loysburg
State:Pennsylvania
Zipcode:16659
Country:USA
Information:(814) 766-2221
Homepage:www.nbcsd.org campus type = Rural
Enrollment:642 (as of 2007-08)
Faculty:43.1
Ratio:15:1
Mascot:Panther
Colors:black and white
Communities:Hopewell, Woodbury

Northern Bedford County Middle/High School (commonly NBC) is a coeducational combination public middle school and public secondary school in Loysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, serving students in grades 6 - 12. A private company operates the school under contract with the county, Northern Bedford County School District, Inc.

History

NBC became a reality in 1957 with the jointure of three high schools into one. Classes were held in the three high schools until construction of the current High School was completed on May 8, 1963, for a cost of $1.25 Million[1] Dollars. An addition of six classrooms, service areas, and a Vocational Building/Greenhouse was completed in 1976-77.

Graduation Requirements

Students at Northern Bedford must complete 28.5 Credits of coursework,[2] and complete a Cultamating Project as well as score "proficient" or above on the PSA's:

Coursework Breakdown

Career-Technology Education

The school has a Vocational Building on-site in which students can participate in a trade:

Clubs

The following clubs are available at Northern Bedford:

Athletics

Northern Bedford is a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), NBC is in District V.

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: NBCSD/About Us/History. 8 January 2012.
  2. Web site: High School Office/Student Handbook. North Bedford County School District, Inc. 8 January 2012.