Ogden High School
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Ogden High School is a secondary school
located in Ogden, Utah
, currently educating students in grades 10–12. As of 2011, the school principal is professor Briggs. Operated by the Ogden City School District, Ogden High enrolls approximately 1,000 students each year. The Ogden High mascot is the Tiger.
, the Regional Forest Service Building, and the City and County Building. In 2004, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provided a $10,000 matching grant to restore Ogden High School. A bond was recently passed by the district for the remodeling of Ogden High School including a new cafeteria, gym complex, and performing arts center in the first stage. The blueprint process began in December 2006.
The original OHS cafeteria has closed as of March 2008 for an expansion/remodeling project.
Renovations of the school include removing asbestos from the building, a new gym complex, new science labs, a restored auditorium and restoration of the rotunda areas. Construction of a new state-of-the-art gym/athletic complex is currently underway.
Further changes are taking place at the high school in order to better accommodate the three smaller learning communities.
In 2008, the boys swim team were champions again.
In 2011, the boys cross country team, as well as the girls soccer team were state champions.
(1987), and Drive Me Crazy
(1999). The High School was also a location for school scenes in the Disney Channel Original Movie Don't Look Under The Bed
(1999).
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
located in Ogden, Utah
Ogden, Utah
Ogden is a city in Weber County, Utah, United States. Ogden serves as the county seat of Weber County. The population was 82,825 according to the 2010 Census. The city served as a major railway hub through much of its history, and still handles a great deal of freight rail traffic which makes it a...
, currently educating students in grades 10–12. As of 2011, the school principal is professor Briggs. Operated by the Ogden City School District, Ogden High enrolls approximately 1,000 students each year. The Ogden High mascot is the Tiger.
City Landmark
Ogden High School is recognized as an architectural landmark in Ogden, and was designed by the architectural firm of Hodgson and McClenahan. Other buildings of historical interested designed by Hodgson and McClenahan include Peery's Egyptian TheatrePeery's Egyptian Theatre
Peery's Egyptian Theater is a movie palace located at 2439 Washington Blvd., in Ogden, Utah in the United States of America. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.-History:...
, the Regional Forest Service Building, and the City and County Building. In 2004, the National Trust for Historic Preservation provided a $10,000 matching grant to restore Ogden High School. A bond was recently passed by the district for the remodeling of Ogden High School including a new cafeteria, gym complex, and performing arts center in the first stage. The blueprint process began in December 2006.
Renovations
The main parking lots, and the ceramics building were demolished in the summer of 2007. New parking lots for faculty and visitors were built on the north end facing 28th St, and the south end in the former 29th St corridor. A commons area is being constructed on the site of the old parking lot.The original OHS cafeteria has closed as of March 2008 for an expansion/remodeling project.
Renovations of the school include removing asbestos from the building, a new gym complex, new science labs, a restored auditorium and restoration of the rotunda areas. Construction of a new state-of-the-art gym/athletic complex is currently underway.
Further changes are taking place at the high school in order to better accommodate the three smaller learning communities.
Notable Achievements
In 2007, the boys swim team and the boys Cross-Country Team were State Champions.In 2008, the boys swim team were champions again.
In 2011, the boys cross country team, as well as the girls soccer team were state champions.
Film
This high school has been used as the filming location for two major motion pictures; Three O'Clock HighThree O'Clock High
Three O'Clock High is a 1987 high-school comedy film, directed by Phil Joanou, written by Richard Christian Matheson and Thomas Szollosi, and produced by Aaron Spelling. It was filmed at Ogden High School in Ogden, Utah, but, in part, was inspired by Joanou's own experiences at La Canada High School...
(1987), and Drive Me Crazy
Drive Me Crazy
-Tracklisting:# " Crazy " - Britney Spears# "Unforgetful You" - Jars of Clay# "I Want It That Way " - Backstreet Boys# "It's All Been Done" - Barenaked Ladies# "Stranded" - Plumb...
(1999). The High School was also a location for school scenes in the Disney Channel Original Movie Don't Look Under The Bed
Don't Look Under the Bed
Don't Look Under The Bed is a 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie. It is also the Disney Channel's second and final attempt at a horror film released by Disney...
(1999).