Madrid High School
| Madrid High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
|
599 Kennedy Street United States Madrid, Iowa 50156 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public School |
| Established | 1883 |
| School district | Madrid Community School District |
| Superintendent | Brian Horn |
| Principal | Kevin Williams (9–12) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | Approx. 160 (2016–17) |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Orange and black |
| Athletics conference | West Central Conference (Iowa) |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Website | District Website |
Coordinates: 41°53′02″N 93°48′50″W / 41.884°N 93.814°W Madrid High School is a high school located in Madrid, Iowa.
Overview
There are approximately 160 students attending the school in the 2016–17 school, located in this Central Iowa community. This is the 3rd largest school district in Boone County and draws students from Madrid and rural areas surrounding the town.
The mascot of Madrid High School (MHS) is the tiger, and the school colors are orange and black. The school fight song is set to the tune of the Notre Dame Victory March, and the lyrics are as followed
"Cheer, cheer for old Madrid High, Sending the echoes up to the sky, True and faithful we will be, Singing to show our loyalty! (Rah, rah, rah!)
Whether the odds be great or small, Old Madrid High will win over all, As our loyal sons go marching onward to victory!" (MAD-RID, Madrid High!)
Athletics
Until 2007, Madrid competed in the Heart of Iowa Conference. Madrid currently competes in the West Central Conference (Iowa).
Madrid has a rich history in football over the past quarter century, making an appearance in the state playoffs 26 out of the past 27 years. Those appearances include 7 semi-final appearances, 8 state championship game appearances and 1 state championship in 1991. Coach Randy Hinkel lead the Tiger program from 1987 to until his sudden death in 2015 and compiled a 266–60 record as coach of the Tigers. Hinkel is one of 12 coaches in Iowa high school history with over 300 career wins.
Madrid also has a rich history in track as they have won 5 state titles, all since 1998. Three of those state titles came consecutively in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Madrid has also produced countless individual state track champions as well.
Madrid has also harbored success in boys' basketball, baseball, softball and cross country.
Academic/Other Activities
Notable clubs at Madrid High School include National Honor Society (NHS), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Spanish Club and Book Club.
Madrid has also garnered a reputation over the years of a very good performing arts school, excelling at choir, band and speech.