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Recent ActivityMcDowell High School is extremely proud of its academic tradition. From the time the school was established in 1971, students have excelled in all types of scholarly endeavors, and been recognized for their successes. In 1985, McDowell was awarded the Excellence in Education Award from the United States Department of Education. We often serve as a pilot school for new educational initiatives in North Carolina, including the ABCs of Education.
McDowell High continues to receive recognition for academic excellence. The Teacher Cadet class has been observed by a delegation from Washington D.C. and from Raleigh and then recognized nationally for its innovation. The class is one of only three such classes in the state in which the students receive college credit. The NJROTC Academic Team consistently ranks in the top 2% in the nation. The graduating class of 1998, consisting of approximately 350 students, received over $1.6 million in scholarship offers. In the 1998-99 school year, one of our seniors was the recipient of the High School Heisman Award, and a student from our school has been awarded the Morehead Scholarship three of the last five years.
McDowell High continues to receive recognition for academic excellence. The Teacher Cadet class has been observed by a delegation from Washington D.C. and from Raleigh and then recognized nationally for its innovation. The class is one of only three such classes in the state in which the students receive college credit. The NJROTC Academic Team consistently ranks in the top 2% in the nation. The graduating class of 1998, consisting of approximately 350 students, received over $1.6 million in scholarship offers. In the 1998-99 school year, one of our seniors was the recipient of the High School Heisman Award, and a student from our school has been awarded the Morehead Scholarship three of the last five years.
Information OriginMcDowell High School (MHS) was established in 1971. The building of the school was scheduled to be completed by the spring of 1971, however, it was not completed until November. Rather than attempt to move into the new building in the middle of a school year, the new consolidated school board (McDowell County and Marion City) decided to delay the move until the following school year. The 6 individual community schools continued until the following year as McDowell High School with one football team, one basketball team, one yearbook, etc. The graduating seniors of 1972 received the first McDowell High diploma even though there were actually 6 graduation services. The current building was first occupied by the second graduating class of MHS. Therefore, 1971 is the date on the school seal and this is correct even though the building was not occupied until the 1972-1973 school year. School Calendar Color CodesThe McDowell High School Calendar is color-coded. You will find:
Annual AttendanceSchool Year:
MAP (McDowell Articulation Program)In partnership with McDowell Technical Community College, McDowell High School now offers college credit for the successful completion of certain high school courses. This is a state articulation agreement.
Letters will be sent at the end of every semester informing high school students of the articulated credit they have earned so far. See chart in the files section for a list of courses. Student CenterAdditional Information, geared toward students, can be found on the Student Center page.
NC State Board of Education Guiding Mission"The guiding mission of the North Carolina State Board of Education is that every public school student will graduate from high school, globally competitive for work and postsecondary education and prepared for life in the 21st Century."
MottoOur School Motto is "Everyone Learns Every Day."
Graduation Honor Cords
ColorsThe official colors of McDowell High School are Scarlet, Royal Blue, and Silver. Most people generalize these colors as just Red and Blue, sometimes keeping the Silver and sometimes substituting White, but that is a mistake. Over the years the Scarlet has just about disappeared, but it is still evident in many of our Logos.
Historically, graduating classes wore outfits that were Navy in color due to limitations in the availability of more appropriate colors. However, starting with the class of 2004 a more appropriate Blue uniform was used and marked a pleasant change in our school's graduation proceedings. Alma MaterThe first official performance of the McDowell High "Alma Mater" was on November 11, 1976, during a McDowell High School Band Concert. The first live performance of the McDowell High "Alma Mater" took place during a football game in the fall of 1976. The words were composed by Mrs. Alice Ostrom, a noted North Carolina poet, and Angela Israel, a student of Captain Ostrom. The musical score was composed by Capt. Ralph K. Ostrom, Ret. In addition to having served as band director at Marion High, Captain Ostrom studied with the United States Army Band and was director of the Tenth Division Band Training School. Captain Ostrom died in December, 1984, at the age of 76.
Alma Mater Lyrics Amidst the mountains blue Our alma mater stands Where echoes fill our dreams Of peace throughout the land Though time should part our ways Our hearts still turn to you McDowell High we raise our shield And pledge our trust anew Alma Mater Music See the folder at right. Grading Scale (7-Point)
Free (and Reduced Lunch) MoneyDid you know that schools receive FREE MONEY based on the number of students participating in the Free and Reduced Lunch program? If your child qualifies, turn in the Free and Reduced Lunch form at the beginning of each school year. You'll save some money and earn some money for MHS too!
Parent Web Site RegistrationParents will be able to monitor their child's homework and receive email messages from teachers. Registering is a simple, three-step process.
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