Great Falls High School has grades 6-12 in four different buildings. The high school was built in 1963, the middle school, Little Theater, gymnasium and cafeteria were built in 1993. The school campus is in the town of Great Falls seated in the southeastern corner of Chester County on the edge of the Catawba River.
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2018-2019 GFHS saw an increase in the students taking part in STEM course offerings to include PLTW Introduction of Engineering at the high school level and PLTW Robotics and Automation and PLTW Medical Detectives at the Middle School level. These courses allow students to explore different concepts that are unavailable in traditional curriculum. These courses also promote an atmosphere of collaboration and exploration.
We are continuing to allow our students the opportunity to take part in the Senior Project Process. During the 2018-2019 school year, senior projects focused on community service ranging from sport camps to self-esteem, mentoring and leadership workshops, with all proceeds going to local charity. Students also present their projects to local business and community leaders with hopes of them becoming sustainable.
Great Falls High School 6th graders placed 2nd in their division of the Ole English Consortium Academic Challenge for the second year in a row. Both the First League and Lego Robotics team advanced to region and state level competitions. Guided by a project based model, students create answers to real world problems.
Our high school students visited Boeing Industries in Charleston, SC to be introduced to high tech careers. They also attended College Day at Winthrop University to talk to over 40 university, college, and technical school representatives.
The middle and high school teams designed Math/Science projects for the yearly Giti Tire district competition. The middle school team came in first place for the third year in a row.
We have several students presently enrolled in dual credit courses in partnership with USC-Lancaster. The professors come to our campus alternating with other schools in the county. The classes are taught using our Distance Learning System supplied by the Chester County School System.
David Spencer, Principal, High School Grades
Glenda Brunson, Principal, Middle Grades
