Northern Cambria School District
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| Northern Cambria School District | |
| School District type | Public |
| Superintendent of Schools | Dr. John A. Jubas Ed.D. |
| Director of Finance and Human Resources | Jennie Ivory |
| Location | Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania Northern Cambria is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,199 at the 2000 census.... |
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| School Web Site | http://www.ncsd.k12.pa.us |
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. It geographically comprises the borough of Northern Cambria
Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
Northern Cambria is a borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, USA. It is part of the Johnstown, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 4,199 at the 2000 census....
and the townships of Barr and Susquehanna.
The school's girls volleyball team won the PIAA A state championship in 2005 and 2009. The boys basketball team won the PIAA state championship in 1965.
Surrounding school districts include:
- Cambria Heights School DistrictCambria Heights School DistrictThe Cambria Heights School District covers the Boroughs of Carrolltown, Chest Springs, Hastings and Patton and Chest Township, Clearfield Township, East Carroll Township, Elder Township and West Carroll Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.-Schools:...
- Central Cambria School DistrictCentral Cambria School DistrictThe Central Cambria School District is a school district covering Ebensburg Boro, Cambria Township, and Jackson Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.- Elementary Schools :...
- Blacklick Valley School DistrictBlacklick Valley School DistrictThe Blacklick Valley School District covers the Boroughs of Nanty-Glo and Vintondale and Blacklick Township in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.-About BVSD:...
- Penns Manor School District
- Purchase Line School DistrictPurchase Line School DistrictPurchase Line School Districtis a public school district located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. It features three schools: North Elementary School, South Elementary School, and Purchase Line Jr-Sr High School. It serves a rural region, including the townships...
- Harmony Area School DistrictHarmony Area School DistrictHarmony Area School District is a public school district located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The district is very small, serving approximately 400 students in grades K–12...
Bishop Carroll High School
Bishop Carroll High School (Ebensburg, Pennsylvania)
Bishop Carroll High School is a Catholic high school located in Ebensburg, PA. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.-External links:* *...
in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Ebensburg is a borough located in, and is the seat of, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, west of Altoona and surrounded by Cambria Township. It is situated in the Alleghenies about 2025 feet above sea level. Ebensburg is located in a rich bituminous coal region. In the past, saw mills, tanneries,...
is a nearby private high school.
Northern Cambria School District is governed by a popularly elected school board with nine members who are elected from the entire district. The current superintendent is Dr. John A. Jubas.
The schools within the district include Northern Cambria High School and Northern Cambria Elementary/Middle School. Students in grades K-8 attend the elementary/middle school while students in grades 9-12 attend the high school.
Northern Cambria Elementary/Middle School
The elementary school's address is:601 Joseph Street
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
The current principal at the elementary school is Mr. Thomas Rocco. The elementary school now has two gymnasiums as one was added in 2007. It also has a swimming pool and an auditorium. Graduation ceremonies for high school graduates are held at the middle school auditorium.
Athletics
The following junior high athletics are offered for students in grades 7-9:- Junior High Football (Fall)
- Junior High Girls Basketball (Fall)
- Junior High Boys Basketball (Winter)
- Junior High Volleyball (Spring)
- Junior High Boys and Girls Track and Field (Spring)
Northern Cambria High School
The high school's address is:813 35th Street
Northern Cambria, PA 15714
The current high school building is the John F. Kennedy building, which opened in 1963 when the students from the former Barnesboro and Spangler High Schools were housed first at the same location. The current principal at the high school is Mrs. Joy Tibbott. The main gymnasium for the high school's sports teams is located in the high school. There is also an auditorium at the high school. The Northern Cambria Track and Sports Complex (Charles Miller Track) is located behind the high school. The school football field is not at the high school, but at a site about one mile away.
Students interested in pursuing vocational studies can attend Admiral Perry Vo-Tech in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Ebensburg, Pennsylvania
Ebensburg is a borough located in, and is the seat of, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, west of Altoona and surrounded by Cambria Township. It is situated in the Alleghenies about 2025 feet above sea level. Ebensburg is located in a rich bituminous coal region. In the past, saw mills, tanneries,...
for some classes.
Athletics
Northern Cambria High School offers the following PIAA sports:- Football
- Boys Volleyball
- Girls Volleyball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Boys Basketball
- Girls Basketball
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Softball
- Swimming
- Boys Track and Field
- Girls Track and Field
District 6 Championships
Northern Cambria competes in District 6 of the PIAA. In most sports, Northern Cambria is either in the A or AA classification. District championships include:- Boys AA Volleyball 2011
- Girls A Volleyball 2010
- Girls AA Track and Field 2010
- Girls A Volleyball 2009
- Girls AA Track and Field 2009
- Girls A Volleyball 2008
- Girls AA Track and Field 2008
- Girls AA Basketball 2008
- Girls A Volleyball 2007
- Girls AA Track and Field 2007
- Girls A Volleyball 2006
- Girls A Volleyball 2005
- Girls A Volleyball 2004
- Girls A Softball 2003
- Boys AA Basketball 2001
- Boys B Basketball 1965
- Boys B Basketball 1964
PIAA State Team Championships
2009 Girls Volleyball State Champion - Class AThe 2009 girls volleyball team won the PIAA championship at the A classification, defeating Reading Holy Name 3 sets to 0. They defeated Nativity BVM 3 sets to 0 in the state semifinals. The championships were held at Central York High School.
2005 Girls Volleyball State Champion - Class A
The 2005 girls volleyball team won the PIAA championship at the A classification, defeating the Marian Catholic Fillies
Marian Catholic High School
Marian Catholic High School is a co-educational, college preparatory secondary school in Chicago Heights, Illinois. It is located in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago.-History:...
25-8, 26-24, 25-13. They defeated the Reading Central Catholic Cardinals
Reading Central Catholic High School
Reading Central Catholic High School is a small Roman Catholic high school located at 1400 Hill Road in Reading, Pennsylvania...
22-25, 25-16, 25-17, 25-15 in the state semifinals. The championships were held at Central York High School. Northern Cambria finished the year with a record of 27-0.
1965 Boys Basketball State Champion - Class B
In 1965 the boys basketball team (competing in Class B) won the school's first state championship, defeating the representative from Eastern Pennsylvania, Montrose, by a score of 78 to 69. The game was played at the Pitt Field House on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh, commonly referred to as Pitt, is a state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded as Pittsburgh Academy in 1787 on what was then the American frontier, Pitt is one of the oldest continuously chartered institutions of...
. Montrose was the defending state champions and also came into the game with a 53-game unbeaten streak. The Colts' victory ended Montrose's bid to tie the state record for consecutive wins. Northern Cambria finished the year with a record of 27-1, with their lone loss coming to DeMatha Catholic High School
DeMatha Catholic High School
DeMatha Catholic High School, named after Saint John of Matha, is a four-year Catholic high school for young men located in Hyattsville, Maryland, USA. DeMatha is known for academic achievement, music, arts, service and athletics...
of Maryland.
PIAA State Championship Playoff Appearances
2008 Girls AA Basketball State Runner-UpThe 2008 team became the first girls basketball team at the school to make the state playoffs. In the first round (the round of 32), NC defeated District 7's #7 seed Beaver 56-47. In the second round, they defeated District 7's #4 seed Ford City
Ford City High School
Ford City High School is a public high school located in Ford City, Pennsylvania. The school serves grades 7 through 12 as part of the Armstrong School District .-Academic achievement:...
54-18. NC defeated District 10's #2 seed Girard in the state quarterfinals 41-30 at Slippery Rock. In the Western Final, the Colts defeated District 6 rival Bishop McCort
Bishop McCort High School
Bishop McCort High School is a private, Catholic high school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in Cambria County. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.- History :...
45-42. They lost in the state final to York Catholic
York Catholic High School
York Catholic High School is a Catholic high school located in York, Pennsylvania, USA, and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Harrisburg for boys and girls in the 7th through 12th grades....
52-40 at the Bryce Jordan Center
Bryce Jordan Center
Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania. The arena opened in 1995 and is the largest such venue between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It replaced Rec Hall as the home to the Penn State University Nittany Lions men's and women's basketball team, the...
in State College. In the District 6 playoffs, NC defeated Southern Huntingdon
Southern Huntingdon County School District
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...
60-48 in the semifinals and then defeated Bishop McCort
Bishop McCort High School
Bishop McCort High School is a private, Catholic high school located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania in Cambria County. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown.- History :...
in the District 6 championship 65-48 at the War Memorial in Johnstown.
2006 Girls A Volleyball State Runner-Up
The Colts finished as state runners-up in A volleyball in 2006. Northern Cambria defeated District 7 Champion Geibel Catholic
Geibel Catholic High School
Geibel Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg.-History:...
in the state semifinals, defeating the Gators 25-22, 21-25, 21-25, 25-21, 15-10. The Colts then lost to Reading Central Catholic
Reading Central Catholic High School
Reading Central Catholic High School is a small Roman Catholic high school located at 1400 Hill Road in Reading, Pennsylvania...
25-22, 25-12, 25-15 in the state championship game. The championships were held at Central York High School. It was the third straight year that Northern Cambria made it to the championship match in girls volleyball (they won the title in 2005).
2004 Girls A Volleyball State Runner-Up
In 2004, Northern Cambria defeated Reading Central Catholic
Reading Central Catholic High School
Reading Central Catholic High School is a small Roman Catholic high school located at 1400 Hill Road in Reading, Pennsylvania...
25-21, 19-25, 25-20, 26-24 in the state semifinals. They then lost in the finals to District 10 Champion Cochranton 25-17, 25-23, 25-20. The championships were held at Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University is a private, coeducational university in suburban Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. Founded in 1921, the school was named for Robert Morris, who signed the Declaration of Independence, and helped finance the ensuing war with the British.-History:Robert Morris...
outside of Pittsburgh.
2007 Girls A Volleyball State Semifinalist
The volleyball team continued its success in 2007. This time, however, the Colts fell in the state semifinals, losing to the Cochranton Cardinals, the District 10 Champion, 3 sets to 1. The championships were held at Central York High School.
2006 Girls A Softball State Semifinalist
In 2006, the Northern Cambria softball team reached the state's final four. The Colts lost to eventual state champion Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge High School (Pennsylvania)
Blue Ridge High School is a high school in New Milford, Pennsylvania under the jurisdiction of the Blue Ridge School District.-Graduation rate:In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate...
in the state semifinals. The game was played in Williamsport, PA
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
. Northern Cambria lost the District 6 Championship that year to Southern Huntingdon
Southern Huntingdon County School District
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...
. They rebounded, however, by defeating Northern Bedford and East Juniata to reach the final four. The Colts played in the "eastern" half of the state bracket.
2003 Girls A Softball State Semifinalist
In 2003, the Colts softball team lost to Chartiers-Houston in the state semifinals in heartbreaking fashion. Northern Cambria lost a 1-0 lead late in the game and lost 2-1 in eight innings. The Colts won the school's first District 6 Championship in girls sports by defeating Southern Huntingdon
Southern Huntingdon County School District
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...
. They then defeated Northern Bedford and Leechburg to reach the state semifinals. Northern Cambria defeated Leechburg 1-0 in 13 innings. The Colts played in the "western" half of the state bracket.
2008 Girls A Volleyball State Quarterfinalist
Northern Cambria advanced to the state tournament by defeating Bishop Guilfoyle in 3 sets to 0 sets to win the district 6 championship for the 5th straight year. They then defeated Elderton in the first round of the state playoffs in a 5 set match. In this match-up, Elderton won the first two sets but NC rallied to take it in 5. The quarterfinal round (final 8) was played at Central York High School. The Colts finished fourth in their pool (North Star, Maplewood, and Reading Holy Name) and did not advance to the semifinals.
2009 Girls A Basketball State Quarterfinalist
The girls basketball team finished 2nd in District 6, losing to Bishop Guilfoyle High School
Bishop Guilfoyle High School
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a grade 9-12 private, Roman Catholic high school designed to provide a comprehensive Catholic, career focused education in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown...
in the d6A finals. In the first round of states, they defeated Lancaster Country Day at Central Cambria High School. They then rallied to defeat Tri-Valley High School at Big Springs High School. In the final 8, they lost a nail-biter to Benton High School.
2009 Girls A Softball State Quarterfinalist
The girls softball team defeated Bishop Guilfoyle High School
Bishop Guilfoyle High School
Bishop Guilfoyle Catholic High School is a grade 9-12 private, Roman Catholic high school designed to provide a comprehensive Catholic, career focused education in Altoona, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown...
in the district 6 semifinals to earn a state playoff bid. They lost the d6 championship to Claysburg-Kimmel High School. In the first round of the state playoffs, the Colts defeated Fannett-Metal High School 4-3 at Everett High School. In the final 8, they lost to Vincentian Academy
Vincentian Academy
Vincentian Academy is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh.-Campus:...
7-3.
2007 Boys A Basketball First Round - Round of 32
The boys basketball team made the PIAA playoffs by finishing fourth in District 6 A. The team lost to Harmony
Harmony Area School District
Harmony Area School District is a public school district located in Indiana County, Pennsylvania and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The district is very small, serving approximately 400 students in grades K–12...
in the district semifinals. They then lost to Saltsburg in the consolation game. In the first round of the state playoffs, the team lost to defending PIAA A champion Elk County Catholic
Elk County Catholic High School
Elk County Catholic High School is a private, Roman Catholic high school in St. Marys, Pennsylvania. It is located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie.-Background:...
.
2002 Boys AA Basketball First Round - Round of 32
In 2002, the boys basketball team made the state playoffs for the third straight year. The team lost to District 5's North Star. The team lost to Tyrone in the District 6 semifinals but defeated Homer Center to finish 3rd in District 6.
2001 Boys AA Basketball First Round - Round of 32
The 2001 basketball team won the District 6 AA championship by defeating Westmont Hilltop. They lost a heartbreaker in the first round of the state playoffs to District 7's Wilkinsburg
Wilkinsburg High School
Wilkinsburg High School is a public school in the Wilkinsburg borough of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA...
.
2000 Boys AA Basketball First Round - Round of 32
PIAA Individual Champions
Janae Dunchack has won four individual state gold medals in the high jumpHigh jump
The high jump is a track and field athletics event in which competitors must jump over a horizontal bar placed at measured heights without the aid of certain devices in its modern most practiced format; auxiliary weights and mounds have been used for assistance; rules have changed over the years....
competition in track and field.
Conference Affiliation
Northern Cambria's athletic teams compete in the Heritage Conference. Most of the schools in this conference are in Indiana County. The conference consists of the following teams:- The Blairsville High SchoolBlairsville-Saltsburg School DistrictThe Blairsville-Saltsburg School District is a rural school district that spans portions of two counties. In Indiana County it covers the Boroughs of Blairsville and Saltsburg and Black Lick Township, Burrell Township and Conemaugh Township. In Westmoreland County it covers Loyalhanna Township...
Bobcats - The Homer-Center High SchoolHomer-Center School DistrictHomer-Center School District is a public school district in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The district serves Homer City and Center Township. The district campus is located just south of the Homer City-Center Township border along South Main Street and adjacent to U.S. Route 119.Homer-Center's...
Wildcats - The Ligonier Valley High SchoolLigonier Valley High SchoolLigonier Valley High School is a public high school, serving approximately 350 students that live in Laurel Mountain Borough, Ligonier Borough, Ligonier Township, Cook Township, Fairfield Township, Bolivar Borough, Seward, St. Clair Township and New Florence Borough...
Rams (Westmoreland County) - The Marion Center High SchoolMarion Center Area School DistrictThe Marion Center Area School District is a schooldistrict in the state of Pennsylvania. It is located in Marion Center in Indiana County. It also serves the municipalities of Creekside, Washington Twp, Ernest, Rayne Twp, Plumville, East Mahoning Twp, South Mahoning Twp, Grant Twp, and Canoe Twp...
Stingers - The Northern Cambria High School Colts (Cambria County)
- The Penns Manor High School Comets
- The Purchase Line High School Dragons
- The Saltsburg High School Trojans
- The United High School Lions
Recent conference championships include:
- 2010 Girls Volleyball
- 2010 Girls Track and Field
- 2010 Boys Basketball (shared with Homer-Center and Penns Manor)
- 2009 Girls Volleyball
- 2009 Girls Track and Field
- 2009 Girls Basketball
- 2008 Girls Volleyball
- 2008 Girls Track and Field
- 2008 Girls Basketball
- 2007 Girls Volleyball
- 2007 Girls Track and Field
- 2007 Girls Basketball (shared with Penns Manor)
- 2007 Boys Basketball (shared with Blairsville)
- 2006 Girls Volleyball
- 2006 Girls Track and Field
- 2006 Girls Basketball
- 2005 Girls Volleyball
- 2005 Girls Track and Field
- 2005 Girls Softball
- 2004 Girls Volleyball
- 2004 Girls Track and Field
- 2004 Girls Softball
- 2003 Girls Softball
- 2003 Girls Track and Field
- 2003 Girls Basketball (shared with Marion Center)