Located in the seventeenth century town of Snow Hill, Maryland, on the banks of the scenic Pocomoke River, Snow Hill High School is a small dynamic learning community that serves a diverse group of students in grades 9 through 12. A tradition of excellence is evidenced at Snow Hill High School through many of the school's activities and programs. For over one hundred years, the motto of the "Snow Hill Eagles" has been "Honor, Service and Efficiency." More recently, Snow Hill High School has adopted "Snow Hill High School - where eagles soar. A Tradition of Excellence" as its slogan. The instructional vision of our school is to provide our students with learning experiences that will empower them to graduate to be lifelong learners, to respect diversity, and to become productive members of their local and worldwide community.
Our students consistently demonstrate a high attendance rate and one of the lowest dropout rates in the State of Maryland. On the Maryland High School Assessments, the students at Snow Hill High School have performed as well or better than their peers across the state in the assessed areas of English, Algebra I, and Biology. Over 52% of the student body qualifies each year for recognition as WeXL Student Scholars through the WeXL Scholastic Recognition Program, which honors students for consistently earning honor roll status. Over 80% of our graduates continue their education in a two or four year institution of higher learning or through a specialized trade school or enter the military. In all areas of our students' activities, Snow Hill High School enjoys a wealth of community support and involvement. Snow Hill High School is indeed a dynamic learning community and is committed to excellence in all areas of student performance.
School Profile
Mission Statement
The mission of Snow Hill High School, a small dynamic learning community, is to nurture and enhance the academic, social, physical and emotional potential in each of our students. As we inspire and facilitate active learning, we empower all students, as lifelong learners, to recognize and respect diversity and to become productive members of their local and worldwide community.
School Highlights and Awards
The MCJROTC unit of SHHS has been recognized as a Naval Honor School for ten of the past eleven years. The graduating class of 2011 amassed in excess of $3 million in merit-based scholarship offers. Snow Hill High School is accreditated by the Middle States Association of Secondary School through the Accreditation for Growth protocol. In 2002, the Maryland State Department of Education named Snow Hill High School a Maryland Blue Ribbon School of Excellence for its commitment to meeting rigorous standards. SHHS was also recognized by the Maryland State Department of Education for overall achievement and sub-group achievement on the 2009-2010 High School Assessment results. 2011 graduate Haroon Choudery received the Gates Millennium Scholarship. Haroon will attend Pennsylvania State University to pursue a degree in aerospace engineering. Abby Ardis (Class of 2011) was named an AP Scholar with Honors and will pursue a degree in computer engineering while attending Duke University. In 2009-10, Snow Hill High School was named a Silver Award School by U.S. News and World Report for the second consecutive year.
The Snow Hill High School Band maintains a reputation of pride and excellence. During the past 23 years the band has performed in 118 competitive events against bands from eighteen different states and the District of Columbia. In this time the band has received 113 first place awards, four second place awards, and one third place award.
The 2008 Men's Basketball Team posted an undefeated 28-0 season winning the Bayside Conference Championship, the 1A East Regional Championship, and the Maryland 1A State Championship. During the 2009-10 basketball season, the men's basketball team was the Bayside Conference Champion and the 1A East Region Champion.
In 2009, Mrs. Alison Giska, Ms. Liz Walker, and Mr. Scot Tingle all received their National Board Certification. Joining Mrs. Ramona Birch, Snow Hill High School currently has four faculty members holding this prestigious status.
Special Programs
To meet the needs of our students, Snow Hill High School offers an array of special programs which include Comprehensive Curricular Programs for Preparation for the Scholastic Aptitude Test, a Pupil Service Team, Academic Support Program, and a Bridge Plan for Academic Validation completion program.
After School Programs
In 2005, funded through a 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, Snow Hill High School began offering an After School Learning Academy to all enrolled students. The After School and Summer Learning Academies continue to offer students academic assistance and enrichment opportunities.
Parent Involvement Opportunities
Snow Hill High School encourages parental involvement through the Band Boosters, Choral Boosters, JROTC Boosters, Athletic Boosters, School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC), Accreditation For Growth Strategic Action Planning Team, and various other school committees.
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Principal
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Mr. Thomas A. Davis
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Assistant Principals
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Mrs. Paula Brown and Extended School Administrator Mrs. Melissa Freistat
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Guidance Counselors
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Ms. Rose Zollinger
Mr. J. R. Ward
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Address
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305 South Church St.
Snow Hill, MD 21863 |
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Phone
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410-632-5270
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Fax
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410-632-5279
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Website
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Grades
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Grade 9 through Grade 12
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School Day
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Begins at 8:07 AM; Ends at 2:55 PM
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Enrollment
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350 students
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Staff
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37 Teachers, 5 Educational Assistants, 6 Food Services, 1 Nurse, 3 Secretaries, 1 Media Specialist, 4 Custodians
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School Built
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1957
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Addition
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1982
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Total Size
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70,657
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Portable Classrooms
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6
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Site
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18 acres
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Teacher to Student Ratio
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1:13
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