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| name = Schaumburg High School | |||
| name = Schaumburg High School | |||
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| image = Schaumburg High School Mascot.png | |||
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| established = 1970 | |||
| caption = Saxon Mascot | |||
| principal = Tim Little | |||
| streetaddress = 1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. | |||
| type = Public secondary | |||
| city = ] | |||
| grades = 9–12 | |||
| state = ] | |||
| address = 1100 W. Schaumburg | |||
| zipcode = 60194 | |||
| city = ] | |||
| country = USA | |||
| state = ] | |||
| coordinates = {{coord|42.0283|-88.10722|display=inline}} | |||
| country = ] | |||
| district = ] | |||
| enrollment = 8 | |||
| superintendent = Dr. Lisa A. Small<ref>{{Cite web|title=Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Closure Order in Chicago, County Reports First Case|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-coronavirus-updates-new-closure-order-in-chicago-county-reports-first-case/2302898/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=NBC Chicago|date=July 10, 2020 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Administration / Superintendent & Cabinet|url=https://adc.d211.org/domain/40|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Township High School District 211|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| faculty = 203 | |||
| principal = Brian Harlan <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shs.d211.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=43&Itemid=133|title=Administrative Team|publisher=Schaumburg High School|accessdate=November 30, 2012}}</ref> | |||
| campus = ] | |||
| staff = 206<ref name="2015 general information" /> | |||
| mascot = ], "Siegie" | |||
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| colors = Cardinal Red, Gold | |||
| ratio = 16.10<ref name=NCES/> | |||
| yearbook = ''Shimmer'' | |||
| teaching_staff = 146.24 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> | |||
| newspaper = ''Sextant'' | |||
| ceeb = | |||
| website = | |||
| avg_class_size = 30<ref name="Report 13-14">{{cite web|title=SHS Report Card 2013-2014|url=http://adc.d211.org/pdf/School_Report_Cards/SHS_Report_Card.pdf|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref> | |||
| picture = ] | |||
| ACT = 22.1<ref name="Tribune">.</ref> | |||
| gender = Coed | |||
| schooltype = Public secondary | |||
| grades = 9–12 | |||
| campus = Suburban | |||
| conference = ] | |||
| slogan = "We are SHS"<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16">{{cite web|title=The Schaumburg Saxons Calendar Handbook 15-16|url=http://adc.d211.org/pdf/calendars/shs_calendarhandbook.pdf|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref> | |||
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| fightsong = Saxon Victory Song<ref name="Cal-Handbook 15-16" /> | |||
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| mascot = Siegie Saxon<ref>{{cite web|title=SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL KICKS OFF INITIATIVE TO HELP STUDENTS REACH GOALS|url=http://d211post.org/schaumburg-high-school-kicks-off-initiative-to-help-students-reach-goals/|accessdate=8 October 2015|date=9 October 2012}}</ref> | |||
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| yearbook = ''Shimmer''<ref name="SHS Student Activities">.</ref> | |||
| publication = ''Variations''<ref name="SHS Student Activities"/> | |||
| newspaper = '']''<ref>{{cite web|title=Sextant Website|url=https://saxonscribe.com/|accessdate=26 September 2022}}</ref> | |||
| opened = September 17, 1970 | |||
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'''Schaumburg High School''', or '''SHS''' is a public four-year high school located in ], a northwest suburb of ], ], in the United States. | |||
'''Schaumburg High School''', also known as '''SHS''', is a public four-year high school located in ], a northwest suburb of ], United States. The school is part of ], which also includes ], ], ], and ]. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Schaumburg High School opened on September 17, 1970, located 31 miles northwest of downtown Chicago near ]. It is accredited by the ] and has earned full recognition status by the State Superintendent of Schools in the State of Illinois.<ref name="2015 general information">{{cite web|title=GENERAL INFORMATION|url=http://shs.d211.org/info/|accessdate=8 October 2015}}</ref> | |||
Schaumburg High School is located in Schaumburg, an affluent suburb located approximately 25 miles northwest of Chicago. | |||
SHS serves students who reside in Schaumburg, the south side of ] and northern ]. | |||
Schaumburg High School opened in 1970. It is accredited by the North Central Association and has earned full recognition status by the State Superintendent of Schools in the State of Illinois. | |||
In 1993, the ] recognized Schaumburg High School as a ].<ref>http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref> In 1996, SHS was recognized by '']'' magazine as one of "America's Best Schools." In 1999, they were one of 96 high schools nationwide recognized as an outstanding high school by '']''.<ref name="2015 general information" /> | |||
Currently, as well as for the next couple of years, Schaumburg High School is undergoing a massive reconstruction product in which thirteen new classrooms, a new grand foyer, bus port, administration center, three new science labs, a new stadium, and handicap accessibility will be added to the high school. This is a part of the larger District 211 construction projects on Conant, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg High Schools. The project is slated to cost 24 million dollars and will be totally completed in the Fall of 2011. | |||
In late 2008, SHS underwent a massive reconstruction product in which 13 new classrooms, a new grand foyer, busport, administration center, three new science labs, and handicap accessibility were added to the high school. This was a part of the larger District 211 construction projects on Conant, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg High schools.<ref>{{cite web|title=Renovations|url=http://d211post.org/renovations/|accessdate=9 October 2015|date=2013-04-13}}</ref> | |||
==Academics== | |||
In 2006, Schaumburg had an average composite ] score of 22.3, and graduated 99% of its senior class. {{Fact|date=February 2007}} Schaumburg has not made ] on the Praire State Achievement Exam, a state test part of the ].<ref></ref> | |||
Every two years Schaumburg also donates to the ]. In 2012, Schaumburg raised over $100,000 giving them second place in the state of Illinois for most money raised. In 2022, they raised $71,497 for ]<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/mypage/4604/2022 | title=SHS St. Baldricks event | A St. Baldrick's Event }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Jaworski|first=Jim|title=Schaumburg High School raises more than $100K for cancer research|url=http://triblocal.com/schaumburg/2012/03/23/schaumburg-high-school-raises-more-than-100000-for-cancer-research/|publisher=Trib Local|accessdate=24 March 2012}}</ref> and in 2024 raised $75,033.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SHS St. Baldricks Event {{!}} A St. Baldrick's Event |url=https://www.stbaldricks.org/events/SHS2024 |access-date=2024-08-01 |website=St. Baldrick's Foundation |language=en}}</ref> | |||
To ensure the highest quality of education, all teachers at Schaumburg High School, as with the rest of District 211, are required to have a masters degree within five years of obtaining a position as an academic instructor. All AP teachers and a significant number of others are National Board Certified and many are recipients of the ISBE "Those Who Excel" award winners. | |||
==Academics== | |||
Schaumburg High School's College and Career Counseling Center headed by Diane Weaver is one of the most successful statewide, organizing Career Treks and Career Shadowing to allow students to gain insight in to possible fields they would like to pursuit. Approximately 90% of Schaumburg High School Graduates will go on to college and a majority of the rest continue to trade school. | |||
Schaumburg High School was ranked 486 in the nation during the year 2012 by '']'s'' Best High Schools.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://triblocal.com/schaumburg/2011/07/05/three-d211-schools-make-newsweek-list/ |title=Three D211 schools make Newsweek list |accessdate=28 July 2012}}</ref> In 2015, SHS had an average composite ] score of 22.1, and graduated 96.5% of its senior class.<ref name="2015 general information" /> | |||
Schaumburg has been recognized as making ] (AYP) according to the provisions of the federal ].<ref name="Class of 2008 school report card">.</ref> | |||
Schaumburg High School was listed in the top five percent of high schools nationally for the past three years because of the prestige of its AP Program. The school has 8 National Merit Scholars in the class of 2009. Schaumburg High School is also noted as one of Newsweek's Top 99 High Schools and as A New American High School by Redbook. The Grammy Program as named the Music Department a Grammy Signature Schools Finalist for the past four years and the Art Department last year was recognized as the top program in Illinois by the Illinois State Board of Education. | |||
==Demographics== | |||
The ] has recognized Schaumburg High School as a ].<ref></ref> | |||
In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 2,340 students. 47% of students identified as non-Hispanic white, 26% were Hispanic or Latino, 17% were Asian, 5% were multiracial, and 5% were black or African-American. The school has a student to teacher ratio of 16.1, and 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Schaumburg High School |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=1730450&ID=173045003167 |access-date=2024-06-20 |website=nces.ed.gov |language=EN}}</ref> | |||
==Athletics== | ==Athletics and activities== | ||
] rivals ] in 2014.]] | |||
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Schaumburg currently has 62 clubs & activities <ref>{{cite web | url=https://adc.d211.org/Page/406 | title=Activities Listing / Activities/Clubs }}</ref> and 24 athletic organizations. Schaumburg High School is a member of the ]. SHS is also a member of the ] (IHSA), which governs most interscholastic sports and activities in the state. Its mascot is Siegie Saxon and they are known as the ].<ref name="2015 general information" /> | |||
'''Fall Sports'''<br /> | |||
Cross Country (Boys & Girls)<br /> | |||
Golf (Boys & Girls)<br /> | |||
Football (Boys)<br /> | |||
Swimming (Girls)<br /> | |||
Tennis (Girls)<br /> | |||
Soccer (Boys)<br /> | |||
'''Winter Sports'''<br /> | |||
Basketball(Boys & Girls)<br /> | |||
Bowling (Girls) <br /> | |||
Swimming (Boys)<br /> | |||
Gymnastics (Girls)<br /> | |||
'''Spring Sports'''<br /> | |||
Badminton(Girls)<br /> | |||
Baseball (Boys)<br /> | |||
Softball (Girls)<br /> | |||
Soccer (Girls)<br /> | |||
Gymnastics (Boys)<br /> | |||
Track (Boys & Girls)<br /> | |||
Tennis (Boys)<br /> | |||
Volleyball (Boys)<br /> | |||
Water Polo (Boys & Girls)<br /> | |||
Lacrosse (Boys & Girls) | |||
Schaumburg sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in ], ], ], ], ], ], ], & ], ], ], ], and ]. Young men may compete in ], ], while young women may compete in ], ], and ]. The school also sponsors teams for young men and women in ], though this sport is not sponsored by the IHSA.<ref>.</ref> | |||
Schaumburg competes in the Mid-Suburban League West Conference and ]. Its mascot is the ]. | |||
The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective state tournament or meet.<ref>.</ref> | |||
* Boys Track 3200m Relay State Champions 1998 | |||
* Boys' Cross Country 1998 3rd in State | |||
* Boys' Football 1999 State 2nd Place | |||
* Boys' Cross Country 1999 State 2nd Place | |||
* Boys' Basketball 2001 State Champions. | |||
* Boys' Tennis 1999-2000 Sectional Champions. | |||
* Boy's Basketball 2006 Super-Sectional Champions and Elite Eight Qualifiers | |||
* Boys' Cross Country 2007 3rd in State | |||
* Girls' Bowling 2007 State 3rd Place | |||
* Girls' Flags 2007 State 2nd Place | |||
* Girls' Poms 2008 State 1st Place | |||
* Girls' Flags 2008 State 3rd Place Lyrical and Tall Flags categories | |||
* Baseball: 2nd place (1988–89); '''State Champions (1996–97)'''; 7th place (2005–06) | |||
==Saxon Spirit== | |||
* Basketball (boys): 4th place (1998–99); '''State Champions (2000–01)''' | |||
* Bowling (girls): 3rd place (1973–74, 1982–83, 2006–07, 2017–18); 2nd place (1972–73, 2007–08); '''State Champions (2003–04)''' | |||
'''Saxon Fight Song''' | |||
* Cross Country (boys): 4th place (1980–81, 1995–96); 3rd place (1992–93, 1998–99, 2006–07); 2nd place (1981–82, 1991–92, 1999–2000); '''State Champions (1985–86, 1987–88, 1988–89)''' | |||
* Cross Country (girls): 4th place (1984–85, 2002–03); 2nd place (1986–87, 1991–92); '''State Champions (1982–83, 1999–2000, 2010–11)''' | |||
''Fight on all you saxons''<br /> | |||
* Debate (Congressional): '''State Champions (2015, 2016, 2017)''' | |||
''Lead us on to victory tonight''<br /> | |||
* Debate (Lincoln-Douglas): '''State Champions (2012, 2022)''', 2nd Place (2014, 2015, 2021) | |||
''Raise your voice to the highest''<br /> | |||
* Debate (Public Forum): '''State Champions (2014)''', 2nd Place (2013) | |||
''For the Red, For the Gold we will fight''<br /> | |||
* Field Hockey (girls): '''State Champions (1977–78)''' -- discontinued by the IHSA | |||
''Keep your spirit forever''<br /> | |||
* Football: 2nd place (1999–2000) | |||
''As we cheer our alma mater dear''<br/> | |||
* Gymnastics (girls): 3rd place (2010–11) | |||
''So keep fighting for Schaumburg, for victory is near!''<br /> | |||
* Ice Hockey (boys) : State Runner Up (1987) | |||
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* Soccer (girls): 4th place (1988–89, 1991–92); 3rd place (1990–91); '''State Champions (1992–93)''' | |||
'''Saxon Fight Chant'''<br /> | |||
* Poms: 1st place (2008)(2011) | |||
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* Flags: 1st place in lyrical flag, tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2009–10), 1st place in lyrical flag, 3rd in tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2010–11) | |||
''Schaumburg High has got the stuff''<br /> | |||
* Business Professionals of America: State Champion in Interview Skills (2004–2005). State finalists in four events (2013–2014).<ref>{{cite web |title=Congratulations to… |url=http://adc.d211.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SHS-4-2014.pdf |website=adc.d211.org |access-date=15 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140519073806/http://adc.d211.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SHS-4-2014.pdf |archive-date=May 19, 2014 |page=2 |language=en-us |date=April 2014 |quote=Taylor Viti, AJ Patel, Yash Tulsiani, Matthew Karijolic}}</ref> | |||
''We move, we fight, we're really tough''<br /> | |||
''With victory as our battle cry!''<br /> | |||
''We'll go, we'll fight, we'll never die''<br /> | |||
''Cheer the red, hail the gold''<br /> | |||
''Come on, Saxons, let's go!''<br /> | |||
==Notable alumni== | ==Notable alumni== | ||
* ] - Interior designer and television personality | |||
*], CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave Not Perfect, graduated SHS in 1993. | |||
* ] - ] Football Player | |||
*] is an American professional ] player who for plays for the ] in ]. | |||
* ] - NFL Football Player | |||
*] is the first transgender woman to play a transgender character on television.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=21557|title=Alexandra Billings reigns on her parade|last=Forman|first=Ross|date=24 June 2009|newspaper=Windy City Times|accessdate=12 October 2014|location=Chicago}}</ref> | |||
* ] - creator of China.com | |||
* ] (née Levin) is a film ]; she was 1991 ] at SHS and is married to actor ]<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week">{{cite news|last=Meyer-Abbott|first=Ben|title=Schaumburg There's no doubt: The Saxons rule|url=http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/highschool/1516609,schaumburg-high-school-week-040809.article|accessdate=6 June 2012|newspaper=Chicago Sun-Times|date=8 April 2009|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090413114305/http://www.suntimes.com/sports/preps/highschool/1516609,schaumburg-high-school-week-040809.article|archivedate=13 April 2009}}</ref> | |||
* ] - Writer for ] | |||
* ] (née MacNider) is an ], known for television shows such as '']'', '']'', and ''Home Made Simple''. | |||
* ] is a former ] ] (1995–2001) who played for ].<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | |||
* ] is a former NFL quarterback for the ] (2002–03) who played for the ].<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | |||
* Hamid Mehreioskouei is a former professional ] for the ]<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week" /> | |||
* Sam Phalen is a sports media and reality television personality known for appearing on ] in 2024. | |||
* ] is a sexual-abuse education activist and lobbyist for Erin's Law, now passed in 37 states and pending in 13 more. People Magazine named her one of fifteen women changing the world. US Senator Gillibrand passed federal version of Erin’s Law in 2015 federally funding it. | |||
* ] is founder and primary author of the '']'' political blog.<ref name="Sun Times HS of the week"/> | |||
*Dr. ] is a professor of sociology at ], known for research and publications on social media and crime.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2013/04/05/ubc-sociologist-christopher-schneider-named-one-of-bcs-best/ |title = UBC sociologist Christopher Schneider named one of BC's best|date = 2013-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/17/world/americas/17vancouver.html?_r=2& | work=The New York Times | first1=Jeff Z. | last1=Klein | first2=Ian | last2=Austen | title=In Vancouver, a Hockey Loss Touches Off Rioting | date=16 June 2011}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| url=https://vancouversun.com/technology/Online+vigilantes+slow+police+investigations+report+Stanley/7478872/story.html| title=Story of a shattered life: A single childhood incident pushed Dawn Crey into a downward spiral | Vancouver Sun| date=2001-11-24| access-date=January 27, 2019| archive-date=December 23, 2012| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121223150651/http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Online+vigilantes+slow+police+investigations+report+Stanley/7478872/story.html| url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
*], co-host of ] and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment. | |||
*Mike Carden, guitarist of rock band ].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWrROTnrK1k&ab_channel=AlternativePress |title = Backstage At Warped with the Academy Is... (AP exclusive)| website=] |date = 2008-08-13}}</ref> | |||
*Faith Colson, advocate who was the driving force behind the passage of ]. | |||
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Public secondary school in Schaumburg, Illinois, United States
Schaumburg High School | |
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Saxon Mascot | |
Address | |
1100 W. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, Illinois 60194 United States | |
Coordinates | 42°01′42″N 88°06′26″W / 42.0283°N 88.10722°W / 42.0283; -88.10722 |
Information | |
School type | Public secondary |
Opened | September 17, 1970 |
School district | Twp. H.S. District 211 |
Superintendent | Dr. Lisa A. Small |
Principal | Brian Harlan |
Staff | 206 |
Teaching staff | 146.24 (FTE) |
Grades | 9–12 |
Gender | Coed |
Enrollment | 2,355 (2023-2024) |
Average class size | 30 |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.10 |
Campus | Suburban |
Color(s) | Cardinal red gold |
Slogan | "We are SHS" |
Fight song | Saxon Victory Song |
Athletics conference | Mid-Suburban League |
Mascot | Siegie Saxon |
Nickname | Saxons |
Publication | Variations |
Newspaper | Saxon Scribe |
Yearbook | Shimmer |
Website | adc |
Schaumburg High School, also known as SHS, is a public four-year high school located in Schaumburg, Illinois, a northwest suburb of Chicago, United States. The school is part of Township High School District 211, which also includes William Fremd High School, Hoffman Estates High School, Palatine High School, and James B. Conant High School.
History
Schaumburg High School opened on September 17, 1970, located 31 miles northwest of downtown Chicago near Woodfield. It is accredited by the North Central Association and has earned full recognition status by the State Superintendent of Schools in the State of Illinois.
SHS serves students who reside in Schaumburg, the south side of Hoffman Estates and northern Hanover Park.
In 1993, the United States Department of Education recognized Schaumburg High School as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. In 1996, SHS was recognized by Redbook magazine as one of "America's Best Schools." In 1999, they were one of 96 high schools nationwide recognized as an outstanding high school by U.S. News & World Report.
In late 2008, SHS underwent a massive reconstruction product in which 13 new classrooms, a new grand foyer, busport, administration center, three new science labs, and handicap accessibility were added to the high school. This was a part of the larger District 211 construction projects on Conant, Hoffman Estates, and Schaumburg High schools.
Every two years Schaumburg also donates to the St. Baldrick's Foundation. In 2012, Schaumburg raised over $100,000 giving them second place in the state of Illinois for most money raised. In 2022, they raised $71,497 for St. Baldrick's Foundation and in 2024 raised $75,033.
Academics
Schaumburg High School was ranked 486 in the nation during the year 2012 by Newsweek's Best High Schools. In 2015, SHS had an average composite ACT score of 22.1, and graduated 96.5% of its senior class.
Schaumburg has been recognized as making Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) according to the provisions of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Demographics
In the 2022-2023 school year, the school had 2,340 students. 47% of students identified as non-Hispanic white, 26% were Hispanic or Latino, 17% were Asian, 5% were multiracial, and 5% were black or African-American. The school has a student to teacher ratio of 16.1, and 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced price lunches.
Athletics and activities
Schaumburg currently has 62 clubs & activities and 24 athletic organizations. Schaumburg High School is a member of the Mid-Suburban League. SHS is also a member of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA), which governs most interscholastic sports and activities in the state. Its mascot is Siegie Saxon and they are known as the Saxons.
Schaumburg sponsors interscholastic athletic teams for young men and women in basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, swimming, wrestling, & diving, tennis, track & field, volleyball, and water polo. Young men may compete in baseball, football, while young women may compete in badminton, bowling, and softball. The school also sponsors teams for young men and women in lacrosse, though this sport is not sponsored by the IHSA.
The following teams have finished in the top four of their respective state tournament or meet.
- Baseball: 2nd place (1988–89); State Champions (1996–97); 7th place (2005–06)
- Basketball (boys): 4th place (1998–99); State Champions (2000–01)
- Bowling (girls): 3rd place (1973–74, 1982–83, 2006–07, 2017–18); 2nd place (1972–73, 2007–08); State Champions (2003–04)
- Cross Country (boys): 4th place (1980–81, 1995–96); 3rd place (1992–93, 1998–99, 2006–07); 2nd place (1981–82, 1991–92, 1999–2000); State Champions (1985–86, 1987–88, 1988–89)
- Cross Country (girls): 4th place (1984–85, 2002–03); 2nd place (1986–87, 1991–92); State Champions (1982–83, 1999–2000, 2010–11)
- Debate (Congressional): State Champions (2015, 2016, 2017)
- Debate (Lincoln-Douglas): State Champions (2012, 2022), 2nd Place (2014, 2015, 2021)
- Debate (Public Forum): State Champions (2014), 2nd Place (2013)
- Field Hockey (girls): State Champions (1977–78) -- discontinued by the IHSA
- Football: 2nd place (1999–2000)
- Gymnastics (girls): 3rd place (2010–11)
- Ice Hockey (boys) : State Runner Up (1987)
- Soccer (girls): 4th place (1988–89, 1991–92); 3rd place (1990–91); State Champions (1992–93)
- Poms: 1st place (2008)(2011)
- Flags: 1st place in lyrical flag, tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2009–10), 1st place in lyrical flag, 3rd in tall flag, and State Grand Champions (2010–11)
- Business Professionals of America: State Champion in Interview Skills (2004–2005). State finalists in four events (2013–2014).
Notable alumni
- Reshma Saujani, CEO of Girls Who Code and author of Brave Not Perfect, graduated SHS in 1993.
- Chris Mueller (soccer) is an American professional soccer player who for plays for the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer.
- Alexandra Billings is the first transgender woman to play a transgender character on television.
- Susan Downey (née Levin) is a film producer; she was 1991 valedictorian at SHS and is married to actor Robert Downey Jr.
- Nadia Geller (née MacNider) is an interior designer, known for television shows such as While You Were Out, Trading Spaces, and Home Made Simple.
- Paul Justin is a former NFL quarterback (1995–2001) who played for Arizona State University.
- Kurt Kittner is a former NFL quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons (2002–03) who played for the University of Illinois.
- Hamid Mehreioskouei is a former professional footballer for the Chicago Fire Soccer Club
- Sam Phalen is a sports media and reality television personality known for appearing on Survivor 47 in 2024.
- Erin Merryn is a sexual-abuse education activist and lobbyist for Erin's Law, now passed in 37 states and pending in 13 more. People Magazine named her one of fifteen women changing the world. US Senator Gillibrand passed federal version of Erin’s Law in 2015 federally funding it.
- Markos Moulitsas is founder and primary author of the Daily Kos political blog.
- Dr. Christopher J. Schneider is a professor of sociology at Wilfrid Laurier University, known for research and publications on social media and crime.
- Shane Madej, co-host of Buzzfeed Unsolved and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment.
- Mike Carden, guitarist of rock band The Academy Is....
- Faith Colson, advocate who was the driving force behind the passage of Faith's Law.
References
- "Illinois Coronavirus Updates: New Closure Order in Chicago, County Reports First Case". NBC Chicago. July 10, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- "Administration / Superintendent & Cabinet". Township High School District 211. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- "Administrative Team". Schaumburg High School. Retrieved November 30, 2012.
- ^ "GENERAL INFORMATION". Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Schaumburg High School". Retrieved December 22, 2024.
- "SHS Report Card 2013-2014" (PDF). Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- accessed 14 June 2009.
- ^ "The Schaumburg Saxons Calendar Handbook 15-16" (PDF). Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- "SCHAUMBURG HIGH SCHOOL KICKS OFF INITIATIVE TO HELP STUDENTS REACH GOALS". October 9, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2015.
- ^ Index of student activities for Schaumburg HS; accessed 14 June 2009.
- "Sextant Website". Retrieved September 26, 2022.
- http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf
- "Renovations". April 13, 2013. Retrieved October 9, 2015.
- "SHS St. Baldricks event | A St. Baldrick's Event".
- Jaworski, Jim. "Schaumburg High School raises more than $100K for cancer research". Trib Local. Retrieved March 24, 2012.
- "SHS St. Baldricks Event | A St. Baldrick's Event". St. Baldrick's Foundation. Retrieved August 1, 2024.
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- Class of 2008 school report card; accessed 14 June 2009.
- "Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Schaumburg High School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- "Activities Listing / Activities/Clubs".
- Schaumburg Athletic Department; accessed 14 June 2009.
- IHSA season summaries for Schaumburg HS; accessed 13 June 2009.
- "Congratulations to…" (PDF). adc.d211.org. April 2014. p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 19, 2014. Retrieved June 15, 2023.
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- Forman, Ross (June 24, 2009). "Alexandra Billings reigns on her parade". Windy City Times. Chicago. Retrieved October 12, 2014.
- ^ Meyer-Abbott, Ben (April 8, 2009). "Schaumburg There's no doubt: The Saxons rule". Chicago Sun-Times. Archived from the original on April 13, 2009. Retrieved June 6, 2012.
- "UBC sociologist Christopher Schneider named one of BC's best". April 5, 2013.
- Klein, Jeff Z.; Austen, Ian (June 16, 2011). "In Vancouver, a Hockey Loss Touches Off Rioting". The New York Times.
- "Story of a shattered life: A single childhood incident pushed Dawn Crey into a downward spiral | Vancouver Sun". November 24, 2001. Archived from the original on December 23, 2012. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- "Backstage At Warped with the Academy Is... (AP exclusive)". YouTube. August 13, 2008.
External links
- Official website
- District Website Archived December 21, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- Official website of Schaumburg's newspaper, the Saxon scribe
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