Hahira Middle School
| Hahira Middle School | |
|---|---|
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| Address | |
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101 S. Nelson St. Hahira, Georgia 31632  United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Middle School |
| School district | Lowndes County School District |
| Principal | Stacey Dickey |
| Faculty | 56 |
| Grades | 6-8 |
| Enrollment | 787 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 1:14 |
| Color(s) | Red, white and gray |
| Athletics | SGAC (South Georgia Athletic Conference) |
| Mascot | Viking |
| Nickname | Plowboys |
| Team name | Hahira Vikings |
| Information | (229) 245-2280 |
| Website | http://hms.lowndes.k12.ga.us/ |
Hahira Middle School is a public school in the Lowndes County district, Hahira, Georgia, United States. It serves grades 6 - 8.
Background
The school's principal is Stacey Dickey.[1]
In 2007 it achieved the School of Excellence Award[2] and in 2009 it was named one of Georgia's "Lighthouse Schools to Watch."[3]
The student/teacher ratio is 16:1.[4]
Athletics
Hahira Middle School plays athletics with the South Georgia Athletic Conference. They play against other southwest Georgia middle schools, including:
- Valdosta Middle School
- Newbern Middle School (Valdosta)
- Eighth Street Middle School (Tift)
- Pine Grove Middle School (Lowndes)
- Lowndes Middle School
- Coffee Middle School
- C.A. Gray Jr. High School (Colquitt)
- Williams Middle School (Colquitt)
Hahira Middle has baseball and softball fields on the site of the Old Hahira High School, dedicated in honor of the Drew brothers.[5]
Notable alumni
- J.D. Drew, professional baseball player
- Stephen Drew, professional baseball player
- Tim Drew, professional baseball player
References
- ↑ Lowndes County Schools (2010). "Lowndes County Schools - Schools". Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- ↑ Tofig, Dana (2007-02-08). "Georgia Department of Education - Communications". Georgia Department of Education. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- ↑ National Forum. "Georgia". Schools to Watch. Retrieved 2010-07-28.
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics (2009–2010). "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Hahira Middle School". Common Core of Data. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 2011-05-29.
- ↑ Livingstone, Seth (2007-10-23). "Drew's hometown has Mayberry feel". USA Today.
External links
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