Signal Mountain Middle High School

Signal Mountain Middle High School
Address
2650 Sam Powell Trail
Signal Mountain, Hamilton County, Tennessee 37377
United States
Coordinates 35°09′42″N 85°22′06″W / 35.1618°N 85.3684°W / 35.1618; -85.3684
Information
Type Public
Established 2008
School district Hamilton County Schools
Principal Dr. Shane Harwood
Grades 6–12
Enrollment 1,300
Color(s) Red and Black
         
Athletics conference TSSAA
Team name Eagles
Rival Notre Dame High School
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Feeder schools Nolan Elementary
Thrasher Elementary
Website smmhs.hcde.org

Signal Mountain Middle High School is a public high school located in Signal Mountain, Tennessee, United States. The school serves the central west section of Hamilton County for students in grades 6-12.

The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

History

The school was opened in 2008.[1] Desire for a high school located in Signal Mountain had been present for nearly 50 years, though efforts to actually establish the school did not begin until about 10 years prior. Eddie Gravitte was the school's first principal. In August 2009, Gravitte was removed as principal by HCDE administration and replaced by Dr. Tom McCullough.[2]

SMMHS became an International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme school as of 2010[3] and added the IB Diploma Programme in 2011.[4]

In May 2012, Dr. McCullough announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year, and Robin Copp was announced as his replacement.[5] However, McCullough was soon suspended without pay by the HCDE superintendent over breaches in HCDE policy compliance.[6] The suspension was quickly lifted.[7] Robin Copp became principal beginning in the fall of 2012.

The current principal, Todd Stinson, took office beginning in 2016 (and has been transferred to Lookout Valley Middle/High in 2018). Near the end of 2016, some members of the Signal Mountain community began pushing for the town to form its own school district, separate from Hamilton County, that would include SMMHS and its two feeder elementary schools, Nolan Elementary and Thrasher Elementary. The proposal caused some disagreement among Signal Mountain residents.[8] By early 2018, a consensus on the possibility of breaking away had not been met, though a town council committee formed to investigate the viability of the move was disbanded, effectively ending the debate.[9] In May 2018, Dr. Shane Harwood, formerly the principle of the nearby feeder school Nolan Elementary, was announced as the new principal beginning in the fall of 2018.

Currently, around 1300 students are enrolled. As of the 2014-2015 school year, the student population is 93% Caucasian, 3% African American, and 4% Other.[10]

Academics and testing

During the 2017-2018 school year, 38 senior students (roughly 25% of the graduating class) scored a 30 or above on the ACT, including two scores of 36.

Arts

The marching band, Signal Corps Marching Band, has placed in all the competitions in which it has participated. They perform at Disney World annually.

Extracurricular activities

Signal Mountain has participated in academic competitions, including Youth in Government, Model United Nations, Technology Student Association, and in mock trial. The school also is involved in a program called Youth Court that partners with Hamilton County Juvenile Court.

Athletics

TSSAA-sanctioned sports

The below TSSAA-sanctioned teams have won a combined 15 state championships. Years indicate state championships.[11]

  • Baseball
  • Boys' basketball
  • Girls' basketball
  • Boys' bowling
  • Girls' bowling
  • Boys' cross country
  • Girls' cross country: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017
  • Football: 2010
  • Boys' golf
  • Girls' golf: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2017
  • Boys' soccer
  • Girls' soccer
  • Softball
  • Boys' tennis
  • Girls' tennis
  • Boys' track
  • Girls' track: 2014, 2015, 2016
  • Volleyball: 2010
  • Wrestling

References

  1. ↑ Ruth Robinson, "Signal Mountain Middle/High School Dedicated", The Chattanoogan, July 31, 2008.
  2. ↑ David Carroll, "Scales Removes Gravitte as Signal Mtn Principal", WRCB TV, August 31, 2009.
  3. ↑ Judy Frank, "SMMHS Certified for International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme", The Chattanoogan, March 15, 2010.
  4. ↑ "IB Diploma Program" at SMMHS website (accessed 2012-11-24).
  5. ↑ Kevin Hardy, "Signal Mountain Principal Retiring After Three Years", Chattanooga Times Free Press, May 16, 2012.
  6. ↑ Kevin Hardy, "Signal Mountain school Principal Tom McCullough Suspended Without Pay", Chattanooga Times Free Press, May 23, 2012.
  7. ↑ David Carroll, "McCullough's Suspension Lifted by Supt. Rick Smith", WRCB TV, May 26, 2012.
  8. ↑ Kendi Rainwater "Signal Mountain to Consider Forming Own School District", Chattanooga Times Free Press, December 1, 2016.
  9. ↑ Taneisha Cordell, "Signal Mountain Council Votes to Disband School System Viability Committee", WRCB TV, February 12, 2018.
  10. ↑ "SMMHS Student Body", US News
  11. ↑ "TSSAA Signal Mountain Middle/High School". tssaasports.com. Retrieved 2018-02-26.

Coordinates: 35°09′43″N 85°22′05″W / 35.162°N 85.368°W / 35.162; -85.368

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