Elma High School is a public secondary institution located in Elma, Washington located about 30 miles west of

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. Elma High School serves the rural communities of

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Satsop Satsop is a census-designated place (CDP) in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 675 at the 2010 census, up from 619 at the 2000 census. Geography Satsop is located in southeastern Grays Harbor County on the Sats ...

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. Accessed 2009-10-03 The school mascot is the Eagle.

Television station

Eagles TV, on Comcast channel 26 serving Grays Harbor County, is provided as a public service by the Video Productions and TV Broadcasting students of Elma High School. Programming is provided 24 hours a day, seven days week, 365 days a year using computer automation. Each morning students produce a television news show known as "Eagles Live". The program runs approximately 5 to 7 minutes and is aired during the beginning of 2nd period.

Cheerleader controversy

In September 2003, Elma High School made news when the administration banned cheerleaders' short skirts in classrooms or hallways.
''SeattlePi News'', 2003-09-23. Retrieved 2008-12-20. Some parents argued that the new rule devalues the work the girls put into practicing and maintaining their grades. The school argued that the dress code was being applied equally and that uniforms were in clear violation of the dress code.

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Elma High SchoolElma School District
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