The Southern Huntingdon County School District is a public rural school district based in the southeastern part of Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania in Three Springs, Pennsylvania. The school district includes all of Three Springs Borough, Cassville Borough, Orbisonia Borough, Rockhill Furnace Borough, Saltillo Borough, Shade Gap Borough, and including the townships of Cass Township, Clay Township, Cromwell Township, Dublin Township, Springfield Township and Tell Township. The district encompasses approximately 221 square miles. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 8,030.
District history The Southern Huntingdon County School System became effective on July 1, 1956, at which time all school boards of all twelve municipalities signed the district's Articles of Agreement. Two high Schools were consolidated (Orbisonia and Saltillo). Rockhill and Shade Gap Elementary Schools were the first two buildings constructed in 1956, followed by Spring Farms and Trough Creek Valley Elementary Schools in 1961, consolidating 55 one-room schoolhouses into only four buildings. Ground was broken on the High School on July 11, 1960, students occupied the facility on September 1, 1962, and dedication was held November 4 that year. In 2004, a renovation/addition project was completed adding a middle school to the secondary campus. The final action was completed on July 1, 1966, officially forming the Southern Huntingdon County School District.
Superintendents SuperintendentYears served Fred G. Angle 1962–1978 John O. Yetter 1978–1982 Dr. Gerald D. Bau 1982–1987 Dr. Edward Hasson* 1987–1988 Harry J. King 1988–1994 Dr. Charles J. Borchetta 1995–1997 Anthony F. Labriola 1997 Robert W. Holmes* 1997 Ronald G. Fourtney 1998–2002 Charles P. McCabe 2002–2005 Grant Stiffler 2005–2010 Dr. Tod Kline 2010–2015 Stacey Miller* 2015 Mr. Michael Zinobile2015–2016 Stacey Miller* 2016Mr. Dwayne NorthcraftCurrent * Denotes Acting Superintendent
Schools The Southern Huntingdon County School District operates one combined high school/middle school and three elementary schools. The school also sends students to the regional career & technology center, used by every school district in Huntingdon County. The district administrative office is located on 10339 Pogue Road, Three Springs, PA 17264.
Middle and high school Southern Huntingdon County Middle/High School (Grades 6–12)10339 Pouge RoadThree Springs, Pennsylvania 17264
Elementary schools There are three Elementary Schools, all Grades K–5
Rockhill Elementary School510 Meadow StreetRockhill Furnace, Pennsylvania 17249 Spring Farms Elementary School12075 Old Plank RoadThree Springs, Pennsylvania 17264 Shade Gap Elementary School22251 Shade Valley RoadShade Gap, Pennsylvania 17255
Extracurriculars The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and sports.
Athletics Baseball - Class AA Basketball - Class AA Cross Country - Class A Girls Field Hockey - Class AA Girls Volleyball Football - Class AA Track and Field - Class AA Wrestling - Class AA
Career and technology centers Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center - Mill Creek - Grades 10–12
References
External links Southern Huntingdon County School District PIAA