North Providence High School

North Providence High School
Location
1828 Mineral Spring Avenue
North Providence, Rhode Island 02904
United States
Information
Established c.1940
School district North Providence Public Schools
Principal Joseph B. Goho
Faculty 116
Grades 9-12
Number of students 1300
Color(s) Blue and Gold
Mascot Cougar
Website North Providence High School

North Providence High School (often abbreviated NPH or NPHS) is a public high school in North Providence, Rhode Island that serves grades 9-12. It is part of the North Providence School District and its sports teams compete in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League. North Providence, whose school colors are blue and gold, is home to Cougars. The high school graduated its first class c.1940. In 1992, part of the school burned down while school was still in session. Trailers were placed in the parking lot and used as classrooms while a new wing was built. The school grounds include a football and baseball field. Within the building there are three gymnasiums, a fitness and training room, and a wood shop. The school is also equipped with tunnel access to the town’s Natatorium Complex. North Providence High employs 116 faculty and staff for the student body of approximately 1,300 students.

Athletics

Although most of North Providence’s sports teams complete in either Division II or III, many athletes compete at the state level. The sports offered at North Providence High School include:

  • Football
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Soccer
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Cross Country
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Tennis
  • Dance Team
  • Cheerleading
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Swimming
  • Ice Hockey
  • Wrestling
  • Girls’ Lacrosse
  • Golf
  • Boys’ and Girls’ Outdoor Track
  • Baseball
  • Fast Pitch Softball
  • Unified Basketball

Extracurricular

  • National Honor Society
  • Academic Decathlon
  • Drama Club
  • International Club
  • Italian Club
  • Math Club
  • Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  • Student Government Day
  • Yearbook
  • Student Council
  • Mock Trial
  • Model Legislature
  • Broadcasters’ Club
  • Newspaper (Cougar Courier)
  • Science Olympiad
  • Concert Band
  • A Capella
  • Marching Band
  • Youth Commission
  • SADD-Students Against Drunk Driving
  • Jazz Band
  • Concert Choir
  • Gay Straight Allience
  • Angel Network
  • Nerd Herd

Student Council

Student Council is made up of six students filling six positions, President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Committee Girl and Boy. All grade levels have a Student Council committee that works cooperatively with a Class Advisor to plan class events. These events include the ordering of class rings, Junior Prom, and during Senior Year, Spirit Week, Spirit Night, Homecoming, Winter Ball, Senior Prom, Senior Class trip, and Senior Night.

Notable alumni

References

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