Medina High School (Ohio)
Medina High School (abbreviated MHS) is a public high school located in Medina, Ohio, United States. It serves 2,248[1] students in grades 9–12. It is the only high school in the Medina City School District and the only high school in the city. As of 2013, it was the 8th largest high school in Ohio in terms of enrollment.[2]
| Medina High School | |
|---|---|
 Front entrance of Medina High School | |
| Location | |
| |
777 East Union Street , 44256 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41.145°N 81.851°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Medina City School District |
| Principal | Kristine Quallich (Interim) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,248 [1] (2017–2018) |
| Color(s) | Green and White |
| Athletics | Greater Cleveland Conference |
| Nickname | The Battling Bees, or Bees |
| Rivals | Brunswick Blue Devils |
| Newspaper | The Medinamite |
| Website | Medina High School |
School characteristics
- Colors: Green and White
- Nickname: The Battling Bees, or Bees
- Athletic conference: Greater Cleveland Conference
- Fight Song: The Ohio State University's "Fight the Team Across the Field"
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 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. The band has won many awards at competition, and have received consistent "Superior" ratings at state competition.[5]
State championships
- Girls Lacrosse - 2010, 2011, 2012
- Girls Soccer – 1997, 2009
- Boys Cross Country – 2007
- Boys Lacrosse-2003
- Boys Soccer-2018
Notable alumni
- William G. Batchelder, Class of 1960, former speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives, 2011–2014
- John Nelson, Class of 2017, professional soccer player in Major League Soccer[6]
- Matthew Patrick, also known as MatPat, creator and narrator of the Youtube series Game Theorist and founder of Theorist Media.
- Fremont O. Phillips, Class of 1874, Republican Congressman in U.S. House of Representatives, 1899–1901
- Clay Pickering, professional football player in the National Football League (NFL); transferred after his freshman year[7]
- Bobby Rahal, Class of 1971, professional race car driver & winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 1986
- Mason Schreck, Class of 2011, professional football player in the NFL[8]
- Jon Teske, Class of 2016, college basketball player for the Michigan Wolverines[9]
References
- "NCES". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
- "Ohio Public High Schools Ranked by Enrollment". Retrieved January 28, 2013.
- "Medina High School and Community Center - Project Details". schooldesigns.com.
- "Performing Arts Events". Medina City School District. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- "Welcome to the Musical Bees Website | Medina Ohio". Musical Bees. 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- McManus, Kevin (January 14, 2019). "Medina's Nelson drafted by FC Dallas". Retrieved July 19, 2020.
- "Clay Pickering". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- "Mason Schreck". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- Bournival, Brad (March 18, 2020). "Medina grad Jon Teske's plans for basketball future are paused for now". Retrieved July 19, 2020.