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Powdersville High School

Coordinates: 34°48′04″N 82°29′14″W / 34.8012°N 82.4873°W / 34.8012; -82.4873
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Powdersville High School
Address
Map
145 Hood Road


United States
Coordinates34°48′04″N 82°29′14″W / 34.8012°N 82.4873°W / 34.8012; -82.4873
Information
TypePublic high school
Established2011 (13 years ago) (2011)
School districtAnderson County School District One
CEEB code410913
PrincipalAdam Lanford
Teaching staff52.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
GenderCo-educational
Enrollment999 (2022–2023)[1]
Student to teacher ratio19.21[1]
Schedule4x4 block schedule
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)Red, white, and blue
   
AthleticsFootball, volleyball, tennis, cross country, track & field, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, cheer, dance, fishing, swim, and wrestling
MascotThe Patriot
NicknamePowdersville Patriots
NewspaperThe Patriot Press
YearbookThe Revolution
Websiteanderson1.k12.sc.us/pvhs

Powdersville High School (PVHS) is a public high school in Powdersville, South Carolina, United States, a suburb of Greenville located in Anderson County. It is one of three high schools in Anderson School District One, and first opened in August 2011.[2]

History

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Prior to the opening of PVHS, students who lived in the Powdersville area attended Wren High School. However, due to growth in the area, Anderson School District 1 voted in 2008 to build a high school for Powdersville. The school started with 265 students in grades 9–10.[3] In 2013–2014, PVHS enrollment was around 750 students in grades 9–12. In 2015–2016 school year, it enrolled around 840 students.

The school held its first graduation on May 30, 2014.

Athletics

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The marching band won a 1A state championship in 2012 and the 2A state championship in 2014 and 2016.[4]

State championships

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  • Cross Country - Boys: 2016[5]
  • Volleyball: 2018, 2019, 2020[6]
  • Varsity Basketball- Boys: 2024
  • Varsity Baseball: 2024

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Powdersville High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ribbon cutting and dedication planned for Powdersville High School". Retrieved October 10, 2013.
  3. ^ "Powdersville High School on target for opening". Retrieved October 20, 2013.
  4. ^ "SCBDA Marching Champions – South Carolina Band Directors Association".
  5. ^ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Cross Country - Boys
  6. ^ SCHSL Palmetto's Finest - Volleyball