Osceola High School is an accredited comprehensive public high school located in Osceola, Arkansas, United States. It is one of six public high schools in Mississippi County, Arkansas and the only high school administered by the Osceola School District. The school provides secondary education in grades 9 through 12 to more than 325 students in Osceola and nearby unincorporated communities.

Academics

The assumed course of study follows the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), which requires students complete at least 22 units prior to graduation. Students complete regular coursework and exams and may take

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(AP) courses and exam with the opportunity to receive college credit. Osceola High School is accredited by the ADE and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1935.

Athletics

The Osceola High School mascot and athletic emblem is the '' Seminole'' (in honor of Seminole leader Osceola) with purple and gold serving as the school colors. Osceola, AR 009

The Osceola Seminoles compete in interscholastic activities within the 3A Classification administered by the

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. The Seminoles play within the 3A Region 3 Conference and participate in football, golf (boys/girls), basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, baseball, softball, and track (boys/girls).

Notable people

William Vollie Alexander, Jr. William Vollie Alexander Jr. (born January 16, 1934) is a retired American politician who represented the U.S. state of Arkansas in the United States House of Representatives from 1969 to 1993, rising to the post of Chief Deputy Majority Whip. ...

(1951)—Retired politician; member of U.S. House of Representatives (1969–1993). *

David Barrett David Barrett may refer to: * Dave Barrett (1930−2018), former Premier of British Columbia, Canada * Dave Barrett (journalist) (1955−2018), American radio journalist at CBS Radio News * David Barrett (American football) (born 1977), American ...

(1995)—Professional football player. *

Maurice Carthon Maurice Carthon (born April 24, 1961) is an American former football player and coach. Carthon was a fullback in the United States Football League (USFL) and National Football League (NFL) for a total of 11 seasons. After his playing career en ...

(1978)—Professional football coach and former player; two-time Super Bowl champion. * Buddy Jewell (1979)—American country music singer who was the first winner on the USA Network talent show ''Nashville Star''.

References

External links

* {{authority control Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Mississippi County, Arkansas Osceola, Arkansas