Groves High School (Georgia)
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Robert W. Groves High School (commonly known as Groves High School or GHS) is a public secondary school located in Garden City
, Georgia
, United States
, serving students in grades 9
–12
. The school is part of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes.
In 2007, the school had about 1400 students.
Since its inception, some Groves High School’s fondest and best attributes are the strong bonds it shares with the community and its residents. For decades, generations of Chatham County residents have been proud to send their children to this institution. Today, many a Groves Rebel can count him or her self as one whose parents and perhaps even grandparents were once Groves students as well. Ask any longtime West Chatham County resident where he or she went to school and many will say Groves. This includes many prominent figures in community, business, politics, and education. In fact, it is true that many a Groves faculty member is him or her self a graduate of the school and proud to return to contribute to the past and future of its students and legacy.
Garden City, Georgia
Garden City is a city in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It lies along the Savannah River just northwest of Savannah. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 8,778...
, Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
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, United States
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, serving students in grades 9
Ninth grade
Ninth grade is the ninth post-kindergarten year of school education in some school systems. The students are 13 to 15 years of age, depending on when their birthday occurs. Depending on the school district, ninth grade is usually the first year of high school....
–12
Twelfth grade
Twelfth grade or Senior year, or Grade Twelve, are the North American names for the final year of secondary school. In most countries students then graduate at age 17 or 18. In some countries, there is a thirteenth grade, while other countries do not have a 12th grade/year at all...
. The school is part of Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools
Savannah-Chatham County Public School System is a school district based in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. SCCPSS is run by an elected Board of Public Education and operates most public schools in the Chatham County including those in the city of Savannah. The current superintendent is...
, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes.
In 2007, the school had about 1400 students.
History
Long known as “the pride of the Westside,” Groves High School has a rich community tradition that dates back to its founding in 1958. Established to serve the young people and families of West Chatham County, the school is named for Robert W. Groves, a prominent business and civic leader in the county. Besides his powerful role in business and his many commercial and community activities, Groves took particular concern for the youth of the area and their educational needs. To that end, he was an avid supporter, both financially and morally, for many programs at the school.Since its inception, some Groves High School’s fondest and best attributes are the strong bonds it shares with the community and its residents. For decades, generations of Chatham County residents have been proud to send their children to this institution. Today, many a Groves Rebel can count him or her self as one whose parents and perhaps even grandparents were once Groves students as well. Ask any longtime West Chatham County resident where he or she went to school and many will say Groves. This includes many prominent figures in community, business, politics, and education. In fact, it is true that many a Groves faculty member is him or her self a graduate of the school and proud to return to contribute to the past and future of its students and legacy.