Old Orchard Beach High School
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Old Orchard Beach High School is a public secondary school
which serves grades 9–12 in the town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine
. It has been at its current location on E. Emerson Cummings Boulevard since its completion in 1980. A very small addition was made in the late 1990s which added a small hallway on the side of the gym that included several offices. It has a small enrollment of just over 300 students, making it the smallest high school in southern Maine. Since the school has such a lengthy name, it is commonly abbreviated as OOBHS.
of the gymnasium roof. The whale was painted by Robert Wyland
in 1998. It is one out of several whales painted by him, which can be found all around the country.
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...
which serves grades 9–12 in the town of Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Old Orchard Beach is a town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 8,856 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine Metropolitan Statistical Area....
. It has been at its current location on E. Emerson Cummings Boulevard since its completion in 1980. A very small addition was made in the late 1990s which added a small hallway on the side of the gym that included several offices. It has a small enrollment of just over 300 students, making it the smallest high school in southern Maine. Since the school has such a lengthy name, it is commonly abbreviated as OOBHS.
Summary
This is the summary that is provided on the school website:
Old Orchard Beach High School is a four-year public high school that serves approximately 300 students in grades 9–12 with a comprehensive academic curriculum. The school is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and CollegesNew England Association of Schools and CollegesThe New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. is the U.S. regional accreditation association providing educational accreditation for all levels of education, from pre-kindergarten to the doctoral level, in the six-state New England region. It also provides accreditation for some...
. In the mid-1990s, OOB High School was granted the distinction of National School of Excellence for its outstanding commitment to enhancing student learning and performance. The task of education at Old Orchard Beach High School is a responsibility shared by teachers, students, parents/guardians, administrators, staff, and the community. By making students aware of their responsibilities and privileges in society, we seek to prepare them for roles as active citizens.
Building Art
If you look at the front of the building you will see a whale which was hand-painted on the gableGable
A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the edges of a sloping roof. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system being used and aesthetic concerns. Thus the type of roof enclosing the volume dictates the shape of the gable...
of the gymnasium roof. The whale was painted by Robert Wyland
Wyland
Robert Wyland , known simply as Wyland, is an artist best known for painting large, outdoor murals of whales and other ocean life.-Personal life:...
in 1998. It is one out of several whales painted by him, which can be found all around the country.