Blissfield High School is a

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serving grades 9–12 in Blissfield,

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History

Prior to 1958, the district was served by a series of smaller rural schools. The initial nickname for the school district was the Blissfield Sugar Boys. This name referred to the large

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production in the area. When the current high school opened in the fall of 1958, the name was changed to the Blissfield Royals. Burdett Peebles was the first principal of the new school.

Athletics

The Blissfield Royals compete in the Lenawee County Athletic Association. The school colors are purple and gold. The following MHSAA sanctioned sports are offered: * Baseball (boys) * Basketball (girls & boys) * Bowling (girls & boys) * Competitive Cheer (girls) * Cross Country (girls & boys) * Football (boys) * Golf (boys) * Soccer (girls & boys) * Softball (girls) * Track & Field (girls & boys) * Volleyball (girls) * Wrestling (boys)

Notable alumni

Brad Fischer Bradley James Fischer (born June 28, 1956, in Blissfield, Michigan) is an American professional baseball coach and former player development executive, minor league player and manager. He is a former coach for the Oakland Athletics (1995–2007 and ...

(1978), professional baseball coach and player *

Ray Soff Raymond John "Ray" Soff (born October 31, 1958) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. Soff played for the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball (MLB) in and . In 1976 he helped lead Blissfield High School Blissfield High ...

(1976), professional baseball player

References

External links

Blissfield Schools site for the high school
Public high schools in Michigan Educational institutions established in 1958 Schools in Lenawee County, Michigan 1958 establishments in Michigan {{Michigan-school-stub