Frederic Remington High School is a

rural In general, a rural area or a countryside is a geographic area that is located outside towns and cities. Typical rural areas have a low population density and small settlements. Agricultural areas and areas with forestry typically are describ ...

public high school State schools (in England, Wales, Australia and New Zealand) or public schools (Scottish English and North American English) are generally primary or secondary schools that educate all students without charge. They are funded in whole or in pa ...

located north of

Brainerd, Kansas Brainerd is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Kansas, United States. It is located on the north side of K-196 highway between the cities of Whitewater and Potwin. History Early history For many millennia, the Great Plains of Nor ...

between

Whitewater Whitewater forms in a rapid context, in particular, when a river's gradient changes enough to generate so much turbulence that air is trapped within the water. This forms an unstable current that froths, making the water appear opaque and ...

and Potwin at NW Meadowlark Rd and NW 90th St. It is one of three schools operated by

Remington USD 206 Remington USD 206 is a public unified school district headquartered in Whitewater, Kansas, United States. Depending on the historic use, it may also have the word "Whitewater" either before or after "Remington". The district includes the commun ...

public school district. This school is also commonly known as Remington High School as the shorter name, and Whitewater-Remington High School on

KSHSAA The Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA) is the organization which oversees interscholastic competition in the U.S. state of Kansas at the high-school level. It oversees both athletic and non-athletic competition, and sponsors ...

sport lists.

History

In 1961,

, Potwin, Brainerd, Elbing, Furley, Countryside, and Golden Gate schools merged to form a joint rural high school. Heated opposition between Whitewater and Potwin occurred during the discussion for the location of the new high school. Rural voters pushed for a centralized location in neither town. A public vote was taken to determine if the school should be built halfway between Whitewater and Potwin, near Brainerd, which passed 745 "yes" to 155 "no". A contest was held to find a unique name for the new high school, which was chosen to honor the famous

American Old West The American frontier, also known as the Old West or the Wild West, encompasses the geography, history, folklore, and culture associated with the forward wave of American expansion in mainland North America that began with European colonial ...

artist

Frederic Remington Frederic Sackrider Remington (October 4, 1861 – December 26, 1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art. His works are known for depicting the Western United State ...

who lived about 4 miles north in the 1880s.
USD 206
covers an area of in Butler, Harvey, and Sedgwick counties.USD 206 History
/ref> In 2006, th

monument was built near the high school.

Extracurricular Activities

The Broncos compete in the Heart of America League. The

classification is 2A. The school also has a variety of organizations for the students to participate in.

Athletics

The Broncos compete in the Heart of America League and are classified as a 2A school, except in football, where Remington is classified in 1A. Frederic Remington High School offers the following sports: ; Fall Sports * Cross Country * Football * Volleyball ; Winter * Basketball * Wrestling ; Spring * Baseball / Softball * Golf * Track and Field

Organizations

* Debate and Forensics * Family, Careers, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) * International Club * National Forensics League * Scholars' Bowl * Science Club * Student Council (STUCO) * Table Top Gaming Club * Thespians/Drama * Young Adults Advisory Council to the Library (YAACL) * Skills USA *Cheerleading

Notable alumni

;Former Whitewater High School * Hattie Louthan (1865–1950), writer, author of five books and contributed to newspapers and magazines.

References

External links

Official school website

USD 206
school district ;Historical
Frederic Remington Area Historical Society
;Maps
USD 206 School District Boundary Map
KDOT
Butler County Map
KDOT {{Authority control Public high schools in Kansas Schools in Butler County, Kansas Educational institutions established in 1961 1961 establishments in Kansas