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The school was originally constructed in [[1965]], with a vocational building added in [[1967]]. In [[1972]] students from [[Fultondale Elementary School]] and the [[Smithfield]] area began feeding into the school and it was given its current name. At the same time, the mascot was changed from the Knights to the Wildcats. | The school was originally constructed in [[1965]], with a vocational building added in [[1967]]. In [[1972]] students from [[Fultondale Elementary School]] and the [[Smithfield]] area began feeding into the school and it was given its current name. At the same time, the mascot was changed from the Knights to the Wildcats. | ||
In early [[2007]], plans were announced for a Gardendale High School to be built with new [[sales tax]] revenues for school construction. A proposal to merge Fultondale High School with the new school was rejected during planning. | |||
Beginning in the [[2013]]-[[2014]] academic year, 6th grade classes from [[Fultondale Elementary School]] began meeting at Fultondale High due to overcrowding. | |||
==Principals== | ==Principals== | ||
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==Sports== | ==Sports== | ||
The Fultondale Wildcats compete in the [[AHSAA]] Class | The Fultondale Wildcats compete in the [[AHSAA]] Class 3A, Region 3. The football team's current head coach is [[Richie Busby]]. | ||
The school won state championships in wrestling in [[1992]], [[1994]] and [[1995]]. The girls' basketball team won the Area 13 tournament in [[2014]] and advanced to the AHSAA sub-region championship. | |||
==Band== | ==Band== | ||
The band, originally known as the "Fultondale Wildcat Marching Band," later adopted the name "Rainbow Regiment". | The band, originally known as the "Fultondale Wildcat Marching Band," later adopted the name "Rainbow Regiment". | ||
==References== | |||
* Leech, Marie (March 30, 2007) "Jeffco high schools won't merge". {{BN}} | |||
* "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fultondale_High_School Fultondale High School] (September 25, 2015) Wikipedia - accessed September 25, 2015 | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
{{Locate|lat=33.63161|lon=-86.77601|type=h|zoom=16}} | {{Locate|lat=33.63161|lon=-86.77601|type=h|zoom=16}} | ||
* [http://fultondalehigh.jefcoed.com Fultondale High School] web site | * [http://fultondalehigh.jefcoed.com Fultondale High School] web site | ||
* [http://www.ahsfhs.org/teams2/teampage.asp?Team=Fultondale Fultondale Wildcats] football history at ahsfhs.org | |||
[[Category:Fultondale]] | [[Category:Fultondale]] | ||
Revision as of 11:52, 25 September 2015
| Fultondale High School | |
| Established | 1972 |
|---|---|
| School type | Public |
| District | Jefferson County Schools |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Principal | Stephanie Robinson |
| Enrollment | 521 (2013) |
| Colors | Navy blue & orange |
| Mascot | Wildcats |
| Location | 1450 Carson Road, Fultondale Fultondale |
| Website | fultondalehigh.jefcoed.com |
Fultondale High School (originally New Castle High School) is a public high school located at 1450 Carson Road near North Pine Hill Road in Fultondale. The school, which belongs to the Jefferson County Schools system, has an enrollment of approximately 521 in grades 9-12. The principal is Stephanie Robinson.
The school was originally constructed in 1965, with a vocational building added in 1967. In 1972 students from Fultondale Elementary School and the Smithfield area began feeding into the school and it was given its current name. At the same time, the mascot was changed from the Knights to the Wildcats.
In early 2007, plans were announced for a Gardendale High School to be built with new sales tax revenues for school construction. A proposal to merge Fultondale High School with the new school was rejected during planning.
Beginning in the 2013-2014 academic year, 6th grade classes from Fultondale Elementary School began meeting at Fultondale High due to overcrowding.
Principals
- Jack Hazelrig, 1972
- Stephanie Robinson, current
Sports
The Fultondale Wildcats compete in the AHSAA Class 3A, Region 3. The football team's current head coach is Richie Busby.
The school won state championships in wrestling in 1992, 1994 and 1995. The girls' basketball team won the Area 13 tournament in 2014 and advanced to the AHSAA sub-region championship.
Band
The band, originally known as the "Fultondale Wildcat Marching Band," later adopted the name "Rainbow Regiment".
References
- Leech, Marie (March 30, 2007) "Jeffco high schools won't merge". The Birmingham News
- "Fultondale High School (September 25, 2015) Wikipedia - accessed September 25, 2015
External links
- Fultondale High School web site
- Fultondale Wildcats football history at ahsfhs.org