Pandora-Gilboa High School
| The Pandora-Gilboa Local Schools | |
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 A Nationally Recognized & Top 25 High School dedicated to preparing students for life and providing a world-class education through innovation. | |
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Pandora, Ohio, (Putnam County) 45877 United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°57′16″N 83°58′12″W / 40.954562°N 83.97002°WCoordinates: 40°57′16″N 83°58′12″W / 40.954562°N 83.97002°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, coeducational |
| Established | 1951 (Pandora-Gilboa) |
| School district | Pandora-Gilboa Local School District |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 600 (approx.) |
| Campus | PreK–12 |
| Campus size | approx. 40 acres (not including newly purchased land for the new track/stadium, land annexed to church, old school courtyard, bus garage, or pre-existing athletic fields on the old school campus) |
| Color(s) | Scarlet and silver [1] |
| Slogan | "Dream to move beyond this space; aim higher; soar farther. |
| Athletics conference |
Putnam County League Blanchard Valley Conference[1] |
| Sports | Football, volleyball, basketball, indoor track and field, track and field, cross country, baseball, softball, cheerleading and marching band (former sports: tennis, golf, and soccer) |
| Mascot | Rocket Man |
| Nickname | Rockets (original mascots: Pandora: Flying Dutchmen, later changed to Fleetwings; Blanchard: Eagles) |
| Rival | Leipsic High School and Columbus Grove High School |
| Publication | P-G Link (Dist. newsletter) |
| Yearbook | Mirror |
| Communities served | Pandora, Gilboa, and parts of Ottawa, Bluffton, Columbus Grove, and Leipsic (as well as Cory-Rawson and McComb School Districts) |
| Athletic Director | Josh Kaufman |
| Website |
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Pandora-Gilboa High School is a state technology prototype public high school centered in Pandora, Ohio.[2] It is the only high school and school in the Pandora-Gilboa Local School district. The district serves students from Pandora, Gilboa, and parts of Riley, Blanchard, and Pleasant townships in Putnam County. Pandora-Gilboa was just recognized on the list of the top 50 schools in the country at preparing students of any income level for higher education from anywhere to a technical school to the best of the Ivy Leagues such as Harvard University.
History
Technology
Pandora-Gilboa is a technology prototype high school. The former technology coordinator was the State of Ohio High School President of Technology. Technology used by students throughout the building includes SMART Boards, SMART tables, SMART tablets, Apple iPads, Microsoft Surface tablets, desktop computers and personal laptops. Each student from 7th grade to 12th gets receives their own laptop. Rockettech, the school's tech club, is a business driven technology group that helps the community by providing services to local organizations and individuals. Mark Suter, the club advisor, was named the winner of a national award for innovative teaching. Pandora's engineering program is sponsored by Grob corporation and has recently started the Pandora-Gilboa Engineering Design group, another entrepreneurial club the school offers.
Academics
Pandora-Gilboa has been ranked in the Ohio Department of Education top school rankings list. Pandora-Gilboa has achieved the highest mathematics score in the state (as well as other categories, such as English and Science placing within the top 5 scores) in the OAT/OAA. Pandora-Gilboa has had the highest OGT scores in Putnam County and surrounding counties. The students have achieved the third highest scores in the state. Ohio Department Education's school report has been EXCELLENCE with DISTINCTION the last 10 years[3] High school students have many opportunities to learn beyond the high school level and enroll in classes from institutions such as The University of Findlay, James A. Rhodes State/Ohio State, and Ohio Northern University that are all taught by our staff right here. Some Advanced Placement classes offer curriculum from IVY League schools. Additionally students have the option to enroll at nearby universities to take classes there if desired. The school holds talented middle school and high school academic teams which have been very successful over the years achieving county titles.[4]
In Addition to traditional academics, Pandora offers advanced STEM and finance classes, such as Biomedical, engineering, architecture, robotics, Accounting, and Business & Personal Financing.
In addition to outstanding test scores, the middle school traditionally takes home the National Woodmen of America county, region, state, and previously the national championship title on previous occasions.
Arts
Visual arts: Taught by Mr. Mark Williams, students excel in many different mediums:painted/sketched pieces, to spun/molded clay, carved wooden pieces, digital art pieces, and even glass pieces to name a few.
- Audical/Performing Arts
- Choir
- Marching band
Athletics
Pandora-Gilboa is a member of the Blanchard Valley Conference and the Putnam County League.[5]
Pandora-Gilboa is notable for sending many student athletes to NCAA schools (Div I/Div II) in all sports that are offered by the athletic department.
Pandora-Gilboa's volleyball team was state ranked No. 4 and was the only undefeated team left in Ohio, until their last tournament game. The volleyball team won PCL 7-0 and BVC 9-0 finishing with a final record of 24-1.[6] Pandora-Gilboa has won State Runners up in Track & Field. Pandora-Gilboa also has many individuals win state in track, breaking state records.
After Pandora-Gilboa's men's track team becoming state runners up, there's going to be a new track constructed behind Pandora- Gilboa's new state-of-the-art, approx. $20,000,000.00 school.[7][8]
As Pandora-Gilboa's volleyball program advances, and sends athletes to play to the next level, the Pandora-Gilboa Volleyball Club (PGVBC) was established. The best student-athletes of all ages statewide attend practices at P-G and compete in tournaments all over Ohio and surrounding states. Check out the PGVBC website for more info.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
2009 OHSAA Boys Track & Field State Runners-Up
Board of Education
- Mark DePue, President
- Marcia Hovest, Vice President
- Dick Wahl
- Steve Doseck
- Kathy Amstutz
- Chris Sherrer
Administration
- Todd Schmutz, Superintendent
- Brad Deleruyelle, Treasurer
- Eric Vennekotter, Technology Coordinator
- Jeff Wise, High School Principal
- Jodi Schroeder Elementary/Middle School Principal
Notable Alumni
Edward D. Diller, Harvard Graduate recognized as not only a Ohio super lawyer, but one of America's best lawyers and is part of the Austin E. Knowlton Foundation. Oscar Velazquez, Artist
Branding/Logos
Official P-G Rocket (Gradient)
P-G Logo
Official P-G Rocket (solid/Black)
Official P-G Rocket (Alternative Art)
Official P-G Rocket w/ PG logo(Alternative Art)
References
- 1 2 "Member School Directory: Pandora-Gilbert". Ohio High School Athletic Association. Retrieved 4 May 2012.
- ↑ pg.noacsc.org
- ↑ "Report Card for Pandora-Gilboa Local". Ohio Department of Education. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ↑ Pg.noacsc.org
- ↑ "Pandora-Gilboa: School Information". Ohio High School Athletic Association. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ↑ "Pandora-Gilboa 2010 Volleyball Schedule". MaxPreps. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ↑ "Pandora-Gilboa celebrates its new K-12 school". Toledo Blade. March 8, 2004. Retrieved September 9, 2012.
- ↑ "PANDORA-GILBOA PreK-12 SCHOOL". Triad Architects Ltd. Retrieved September 9, 2012.