Pecatonica High School (Wisconsin)

Pecatonica High School is a public school in Blanchardville, Wisconsin serving students in grades 6 through 12. Its enrollment is about 230.[2]

Pecatonica High School
Address
704 Cross Street Blanchardville , (Lafayette County) , Wisconsin 53516
Coordinates	42.807374°N 89.85995°W
Information
School type	Public High School
School district	Pecatonica Area School District
Principal	Paul Manriquez
Staff	20.34 (FTE)[1]
Grades	6 to 12
Enrollment	205 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio	10.08[1]
Classrooms	23
Colour(s)	Kelly Green/Gold
Song	Across The Field
Mascot	Viking
Team name	Vikings
Budget	$1.4M
Feeder schools	Pecatonica Elementary School
Telephone	[phone]
Facsimile	[phone]
State Agency ID	0490
State School ID	0040
FIPS County Number	55065
NCES Assigned School ID	550131000182
Website	http://www.pecatonica.k12.wi.us

Environmental initiatives

In 2006, Pecatonica took part in the Wisconsin Governor’s High School Conference on the Environment to learn about the state's climate record, global climate change, and related global environmental issues.[3] In 2011 the high school began a recycling program headed by a graduate of the class of 2011.

In 2001, Pecatonica participated in a United States Environmental Protection Agency program that provided specialized training, equipment, and training materials for teachers on ground water contamination and testing.[4]

Recognition

In 2017, Pecatonica High School was a Silver Award Recipient for Best High Schools in Wisconsin. In 2018, the high school received a Bronze Award. In 2017, Pecatonica High School was recognized as a "College Board Advanced Placement Pacesetting" School for the number of students who took AP Exams and received scores of three or higher. In 2016 and 2005, Pecatonica received a Standing Up for Rural Schools, Communities, and Libraries award from the Wisconsin Superintendent of Schools. The award provides recognition of rural communities that advocate for schools, libraries, and lifestyle at a time when the communities are financially challenged.[5]

Athletics

The Pecatonica's girls' basketball team won the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Division 4 state championship in 1993 and 1994. In 2001, both the boys' and girls' basketball teams were runners-up at their respective state tournaments. The school mascot is the Viking.[6] The Pecatonica/Argyle co-op football team was runner-up at the 2004 state tournament. In 2019, the men’s track and field qualified for State in the 4x800 meter relay. The team was lead by Joe Tisch and David Tisch. The team took fourth in the relay and broke the school record by over ten seconds. The baseball team also had a very successful season but faltered at the end of the 2019 season in a similar to the disappointing manner in which they ended their previous few seasons.

References

1. "Pecatonica High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 3, 2020.
2. greatschool.net
3. "University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point News". Archived from the original on 2007-02-14. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
4. "University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point". Archived from the original on 2007-07-12. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
5. "Wisconsin State Superintendent of Public Instruction". Archived from the original on 2006-09-23. Retrieved 2008-01-05.
6. Bill Brophy. "Title helps soothe Pecatonica's pain". Wisconsin State Journal. March 13, 1994. p. 3D.

External links

• Official site
• US News and World Report Best High Schools