Wynne Senior High School, known as Wynne High School, is a public

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for students in grades nine through twelve located in

Wynne, Arkansas Wynne is the county seat and largest city of Cross County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 8,367 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 Census. Nestled between the Arkansas Delta and Crowley's Ridge, Wynne is the closest city to the sec ...

, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Cross County and the sole high school administered by the Wynne School District. It was destroyed by a tornado on March 31, 2023. In addition to Wynne it also serves Parkin, since the former Parkin School District merged into the Wynne district on September 7, 2005.

Academics

Wynne High School is accredited by the

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(ADE) and has been accredited by AdvancED since 1927. The assumed course of study follows the Common Core curriculum developed by the ADE. Students complete regular (core and career focus) courses and exams and may select

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(AP) coursework and exams that provide an opportunity for college credit.

Athletics

The Wynne High School mascot and athletic emblem is the ''

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'' with the school colors of blue and gold. The Wynne Yellowjackets participate in numerous interscholastic sports and events in the 5A-East Conference administered by the

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including: baseball, basketball (boys/girls), cheer, cross country (boys/girls), dance, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys), softball, tennis (boys/girls), track (boys/girls), and volleyball. The Yellowjackets football team are four-time state football champions by winning titles in 1950, 1986, 2001 and 2004. In 2013, the school retired the No. 34 jersey of NFL running back and Wynne alumnus

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who ran for 2,204 yards and 34 touchdowns in 2001. The Yellowjackets softball team are two-time state champions, picking up titles in 2009 and 2011. They were the state runner-up in 2010.

Notable alumni

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, former Yellowjacket & wide receiver for the

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, running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers

2023 Wynne Tornado

On March 31, 2023, a tornado struck and heavily damaged the school and surrounding town.

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* {{authority control 1902 establishments in Arkansas Educational institutions established in 1902 Public high schools in Arkansas Schools in Cross County, Arkansas