Canon-McMillan School District
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The Canon-McMillan School District is a public school district
covering the Borough of Canonsburg
and Cecil Township and North Strabane Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
. The district operates one High School (9th-12th), one Middle School (7th-8th), two Intermediate Schools (5th-6th) and seven Elementary Schools (K-4th).
' superstar running back Doug Kotar
, local singer Bobby Shawn and U.S Soccer goalkeeper Archie Strimel
. Their Varsity baseball team won the PIAA State Championship in 2008 and also their varsity hockey team won the Penguins Cup
in 2010. In 2011 the school's wrestling team won the WPIAL and state titles.
The office high school does not offer the Pennsylvania Dual Enrollment program which permits students to earn deeply discounted college credits while still enrolled in high school. The program is offered through over 400 school districts with the assistance of a state grant.
s in: reading, math writing and one year of science. (Includes schools in: Allegheny County
, Beaver County
, Butler County
, Fayette County
, Westmoreland County
, and Washington County
In 2008, the school's eighth grade ranked 65th. In 2011, the school was awarded the Pennsylvania Schools to Watch award.
School district
School districts are a form of special-purpose district which serves to operate the local public primary and secondary schools.-United States:...
covering the Borough of Canonsburg
Canonsburg, Pennsylvania
Canonsburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, southwest of Pittsburgh. Canonsburg was laid out by Colonel John Canon in 1789 and incorporated in 1802....
and Cecil Township and North Strabane Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
. The district operates one High School (9th-12th), one Middle School (7th-8th), two Intermediate Schools (5th-6th) and seven Elementary Schools (K-4th).
District information
The Canon-McMillan School District is the largest school district in Washington County in terms of enrollment, and is in division AAAA WPIAL for most of its athletic programs. The district's mascot is the "Big Mac", similar to another common mascot called a Highlander which is typically displayed as a soldier of a Scottish regiment. Canon-McMillan’s school colors are blue and gold, while the alternate colors are white and black. Notable persons have attended district schools such as New York GiantsNew York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
' superstar running back Doug Kotar
Doug Kotar
Douglas Alan Kotar was an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He was signed as a undrafted free agent out of University of Kentucky by the Giants in 1974. His Jersey number was 44. He rushed for 3,600 yards and is fifth in rushing in New York...
, local singer Bobby Shawn and U.S Soccer goalkeeper Archie Strimel
Archie Strimel
Archibald Louis "Archie" Strimel was an American soccer goalkeeper who was a member of the 1948 U.S. Olympic soccer team. He also earned two caps with the U.S. national team that year....
. Their Varsity baseball team won the PIAA State Championship in 2008 and also their varsity hockey team won the Penguins Cup
Penguins Cup
The Penguins Cup is a high school ice hockey tournament of over 70 high school ice hockey teams from western Pennsylvania. The tournament is run by the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Hockey League with the finals administered by the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Penguins franchise...
in 2010. In 2011 the school's wrestling team won the WPIAL and state titles.
History
Canon-McMillan was founded on September 15, 1954 in a merger between the Canonsburg, Cecil Township, and North Strabane Township schools.Schools
- Canon-McMillan High School
- Canonsburg Middle School
- North Strabane Intermediate School
- Cecil Intermediate School
- Borland Manor Elementary School
- Cecil Elementary School
- First Street Elementary School
- Hills-Hendersonville Elementary School
- Muse Elementary School
- South Central Elementary School
- Wylandville Elementary School
High School
Canon-McMillan High School ranked 45th out of 123 western Pennsylvania high schools, by the Pittsburgh Business Times in 2009, for academic achievement as reflected by three years of 11th grade results on: math, reading, writing and one year of science PSSAs.The office high school does not offer the Pennsylvania Dual Enrollment program which permits students to earn deeply discounted college credits while still enrolled in high school. The program is offered through over 400 school districts with the assistance of a state grant.
Middle School
In 2009, the 8th grade was ranked 37th out of 141 western Pennsylvania middle schools based on three years of student academic achievement in PSSAPennsylvania System of School Assessment
The Pennsylvania System of School Assessment is a standardized test administered to public schools in the state of Pennsylvania. Students in grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11 are assessed in reading skills and mathematics. Students in grades 5, 8, and 11 are assessed in writing skills...
s in: reading, math writing and one year of science. (Includes schools in: Allegheny County
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County is a county in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the population was 1,223,348; making it the second most populous county in Pennsylvania, following Philadelphia County. The county seat is Pittsburgh...
, Beaver County
Beaver County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 181,412 people, 72,576 households, and 50,512 families residing in the county. The population density was 418 people per square mile . There were 77,765 housing units at an average density of 179 per square mile...
, Butler County
Butler County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 174,083 people, 65,862 households, and 46,827 families residing in the county. The population density was 221 people per square mile . There were 69,868 housing units at an average density of 89 per square mile...
, Fayette County
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the2010 census, the population was 136,606. The county is part of the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area....
, Westmoreland County
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 369,993 people, 149,813 households, and 104,569 families residing in the county. The population density was 361 people per square mile . There were 161,058 housing units at an average density of 157 per square mile...
, and Washington County
Washington County, Pennsylvania
-Government and politics:As of November 2008, there are 152,534 registered voters in Washington County .* Democratic: 89,027 * Republican: 49,025 * Other Parties: 14,482...
In 2008, the school's eighth grade ranked 65th. In 2011, the school was awarded the Pennsylvania Schools to Watch award.