Laurel High School (Montana)
| Laurel High School | |
|---|---|
 Laurel Locomotives | |
| Address | |
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203 East 8th Street Laurel Montana Laurel, (Yellowstone County), Montana 59044  | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1908 |
| Founder | W. A. Longley |
| Status | Active |
| School district | 7-70 |
| Superintendent | Linda Filpula |
| CEEB code | 270-545 |
| Chairperson | Doug LeBrun |
| Principal | Edward Norman |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 664 (2015-2016) |
| Campus size | 18,000 acres |
| Color(s) | purple, gold, black, and white |
| Fight song | Go U Northwestern |
| Athletics | Class A |
| Athletics conference | Eastern A |
| Mascot | Locomotive |
| Team name | Locomotives |
| Rival | Billings Central Catholic High School |
| Accreditation | Northwest Association of Accredited Schools |
| Tuition | $200 for Out-of-District Students |
| Traditional Crow Native American Name | Ishkapesh |
| Website | [Laurel High School] |
Laurel High School in Laurel, Montana opened in 1908, with W.A. Longley serving as the first principal. The original high school was located on First Avenue between Ninth Street and Seventh Street. It was known as "The Old North School". The school, in its present location on Eighth Street, was constructed in 1962 and the Old North School was demolished in 1969. The demolition inspired Laurel's graduating class to lead one of the largest public rallies in the history of Montana and the Northwest region of the United States.
Extracurricular activities
Laurel High School offers activities such as boys & girls basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, girls & boys soccer, girls & boys golf, speech, drama, debate, softball, track & field, volleyball, and wrestling.
The following clubs are also available at Laurel: Academic Challenge, Art Club, Business Professionals of America, Chess Club, Drama Club, Fitness Club, Full Throttle Newspaper, Future Farmers of America, Locomotive Express Coffee, National Honors Society, Outings Club, Poetry Club, Robotics Club, Rocket Club, STAND, Spanish Club, and Student Council.
Montana High School Association State Championships (30)
Information is from the Montana High School Association.[1]
- Boys Basketball – 1969, 1972, 2010, 2015
- Boys Football – 1999, 2002
- Boys Golf – 1974, 1976, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1997, 1998, 1999
- Boys Track & Field 1978, 1979, 1980, 1991
- Boys Wrestling – 1967, 1985, 1998, 2011
- Girls Basketball – 2006, 2013
- Girls Cross Country – 1993
- Girls Golf – 2006
- Girls Softball – 1971
- Girls Volleyball – 2012
- Girls Soccer – 2014, 2017
In Montana, there are four classes of schools, based on the size of the student body. From smallest to largest, they are Class C, B, A, and AA. Laurel competes in the A class. The class A is divided into four regional divisions:
- North Western A: Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Whitefish, and Polson
- South Western A: Corvallis, Stevensville, Butte Central, Dillon, and Hamilton
- Central A: Browning, Park County, Fergus County, Belgrade, and Havre
- Eastern A: Laurel, Sidney, Miles City, Hardin, Billings Central, Dawson County
Notes and references
- ↑ MHSA. "Montana High School Association Web site". Retrieved 2010-11-23.
Coordinates: 45°40′38″N 108°46′12″W / 45.67722°N 108.77000°W