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= Reeds Spring High School =

**Reeds Spring, Missouri**
The school gets its name from the town it is located in.

The Reeds Spring school district has six school buildings and an administration building. The district has grades kindergarten through 12th grade and also a vocational school that students can attend in both 11 and 12 grade for half day sessions.

Mission Statement: Reeds Spring High School subscribes to the principles of our American democratic society. The educational system is the single most important agency in the perpetuation of this democracy. Students are entitled to an education that places strong emphasis on democratic values while preparing them to participate as responsible, productive members of society.

The original school house in Reeds Spring was founded in 1902. The high school has approximately 700 students and has both boys and girls. The school has 71 staff members that keep the school running smoothly.

School begins at 7:45am and ends at 3:15pm. On Thursdays school begins at 8:45 and ends at 3:15, this is the time that teachers use for professional development. Our school has seven class periods a day and a thirty minute study hall (except Thursdays). There is 5 min. between each class for passing time. The students enjoy seeing friends during passing time. During study hall if students have good grades and good attendance they can have a free period were they can visit other students, teachers, the library, and get help with any work they need.

The school mascot is the wolf. Our school does not have uniforms, however there is a school dress code that students must abide by.

Students must have 24 credits to receive a diploma. Students are required to take 4 credits of English, 3 of Science, 3 History, 3 Science, 1 Physical education, 1 practical art, 0.5 health education, and 10.5 elective credits.

The school offers many sports including: football, volleyball, basketball, tennis, cross country, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, cheerleading, and golf.

The school also has many other activities to participate in: band, choir, winterguard, stream team, scholar bowl, FBLA (future business leaders of America), FCCLA (Family Community Career Leaders of America), foreign language club, student council, prom committee, 5k running club, Junior Statesman of America, freshman mentoring program, and National Honor Society.

Students love to eat and some favorite foods are: Bosco sticks, and chicken strip day!

See a personal introduction of each student below at: [|iEarn Photo Gallery] (creator: Sonya Fisher)