Siloam Springs High School


Siloam Springs High School is a comprehensive public high school for grades nine through twelve serving the community of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, United States. Located in the foothill of the Ozark Mountains and within the Fayetteville–Springdale–Rogers Metropolitan Area, Siloam Springs High School is the sole high school managed in Benton County by the Siloam Springs School District.

History

With community support, the new Siloam Springs High School opened in August 2011 serving about 1,200 ninth through twelfth grade students. Siloam Springs High School has a continued partnership with nearby John Brown University located in Siloam Springs.

Academics

Curriculum

The assumed course of study at Siloam Springs High School is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students engage in regular and Advanced Placement coursework and exams to obtain at least 22 units before graduation. Exceptional students have been recognized as National Merit Finalists and participated in Arkansas Governor's School. Students who qualify may seek participation in the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, Model United Nations, Media Festival, Odyssey of the Mind, and student competitions and festivals beyond the local district.

Awards and recognition

In the Spring of 2012 Siloam Springs High School was awarded a Silver rating from U.S. News and World Report indicating that the high school is among the top high schools in the nation.

Extracurricular activities

The Siloam Springs High School mascot is the panther, and black and maroon serve as the school colors.

Athletics

For the 2016-2019 seasons, the Siloam Springs Panthers participate in the state's second largest classification within the 6A West Conference. The 6A West Conference consists of Benton, El Dorado, Greenwood, Lake Hamilton, Russellville, Sheridan, Siloam Springs, and Texarkana.
Competition is primarily sanctioned by the Arkansas Activities Association with the Panthers competing in baseball, basketball, bowling, competitive cheer, cross country, debate, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis. The men's swimming and diving team won the 3A state championship in 1990. The girls' swimming and diving team has won two consecutive state championships, followed by the boys' soccer championship. Siloam Springs boasts the 2011 NSCAA Arkansas Boys High School Player of the Year award winner. The boys' bowling team won the 2011 7A state championship. The boy's basketball team also won the 5A state tournament in 2008. The girl's tennis team won the 5A state championship in 2005.

Clubs and traditions

For those students wishing to join clubs at SSHS, the following are available: Future Farmers of America, FCCLA, Future Business Leaders of America, Health Occupation Students of America, National Honor Society, Spanish Club, French Club, Junior Bank Board, Fashion Club, Mu Alpha Theta, Technology Student Association, and the Beta Club service and honor society.

Notable alumni