Nation Ford High School (NFHS) is a

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Fort Mill Fort Mill, also known as Fort Mill Township, is a town in York County, South Carolina, United States. It is a suburb of Charlotte, North Carolina. As of 2020 census, 24,521 people live inside the town's corporate limits. Some businesses and resid ...

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. It is part of the York County School District 4. It takes its name from the historic

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Academics

The school is accredited by both the state of South Carolina as well as the

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. It offers over 200 courses, including advanced placement, dual credit, honors, college-preparatory and applied technology courses.

Athletics

Nation Ford High School is a member of the SCHSL. Athletic teams include swim team, volleyball, softball, football, soccer, cross country, track, tennis, golf, lacrosse, wrestling, and basketball.

State championships

* Lacrosse - Boys: 2023 * Softball: 2011 * Swimming - Boys: 2008 * Volleyball: 2010, 2018, 2019SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Volleyball
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Marching band

The school's marching band was 2009, 2010, and 2011 South Carolina 3A State Marching Band Champions. The band has also won the 2013, 2015-2017, 2019 and 2021 state championships in the 4A category. Additionally, the school's band has marched in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade in 2011 and 2017. Lastly, the band has a record of performances on the national stage with the BOA (Bands of America) organization. Performing regionally between 2011 and 2022, taking a short break in 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus. Of note, the band also won multiple regional championships from BOA competitions between 2013 and 2022, also taking a hiatus in 2020 due to the COVID-19 virus.

References

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