Hudson High School (HHS) is a public high school in

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, United States. It is the only high school in the Hudson City School District and is located on a campus that has been developed to include a variety of performing arts facilities, athletic fields, such as six tennis courts, a lighted baseball field, track, and

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stadium. As of the 2014–15 school year, the school has an enrollment of 1,631 students, mainly from Hudson and neighboring Boston Township. The school colors of navy blue and white, and compete in the

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National Division.

Administration

As of 2024, the head principal is Mike Miller. In March 2005, many of Hudson High School's student body staged a walkout to protest the firing of their principal, Roger Howard.

Facilities

The current building, opened in August 1992, is designed to grow with the community. It was designed by Lesko Architects of

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. The academic wing of the high school was built to accommodate 1600 students in 104 teaching stations, while the core facilities such as the library, commons, auditorium, hallways, and offices were designed for a student population of 2200 to 2400. The academic wings are expandable at the east and west ends to increase its capacity to 2400 students. An expansion on the west side of the building was completed in time for the 2006-2007 school year.

Education

The school was established in 1885, and the first class of students graduated that year. Today, a number of special education programs and educational options for gifted students are available. Hudson offers numerous courses at the accelerated level, as well as 22

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(AP) courses. HHS also offers several multi-period enrichment classes that include English and Social Studies curricula, including Networking, Contemporary Issues, Service Learning, and New Dimensions. Advanced Placement courses in World Languages are also available. In addition, HHS has technical offerings including basic computer skills,

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, and a web design and programming class. The high school also publishes a student newspaper, ''The Explorer''. The high school is also part of the Six District Educational Compact, a joint program of six area school districts (

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, Stow-Munroe Falls, Tallmadge and Woodridge) to share access to each of their vocational training facilities and career resources.

Performing arts

Hudson High School has a performing arts department that includes five choirs, three orchestras, a marching band, two jazz bands, and three concert bands.

Athletics

Hudson High School is a member of the

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and the National Division of the

and offers 25 sports and 58 teams in athletic competition. The school colors are navy blue and white. The sports teams are called the Hudson Explorers, named in honor of Hudsonite

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. Hudson's rival is Stow-Munroe Falls High School. Hudson Memorial Stadium opened in 2012 and is a privately funded stadium with 6,000 seats located on the high school's current campus, replacing the 3000-seat Lavelli Field at the old high school. It was dedicated by the Murdough Family in honor of all the men and women, including those of Hudson, who have sacrificed their lives in war.

State championships

* Girls'

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– 1984, 1986, 1996 * Girls'

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– 2000 * Boys' soccer – 2002 * Boys' cross country – 2001, 2017, 2018 * Girls'

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– 2007 * Boys'

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– 2011 * Girls'

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— 2018

Other awards

* Boys' soccer – #1,

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's FAB 50, 2002

Notable alumni

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player * John Herrick, novelist * David Kirkpatrick, film producer, screenwriter and studio executive *

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- NFL player and member of the

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- archaeologist at the

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player * Joe Whitman - MLB player *

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, NFL player

References

External links

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