West Geauga High School is a public high school in Chesterland, Ohio. It is the only high school in the West Geauga Local School District. Their nickname is the Wolverines, and they compete in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Chagrin Valley Conference.
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History
Opened in 1950, West Geauga High School serves students grades 9–12. The school was formed with the West Geauga Local School District in 1950 when Chester and Russell township schools consolidated, making it the first consolidated school in Geauga County.
In 2020, Newbury High School merged into WGHS as part of the merger between the Newbury Local School District and West Geauga Local School District. The merger had been approved in 2019 with a 3–2 vote.
Awards and recognition
During the 2009–10 school year, West Geauga High School was recognized with the Excellent with Distinction rating on the State Report Card from the Ohio Department of Education for the 10th consecutive year.
The West Geauga High School Salamander Education and Environmental Discovery Project received the 2010 Take Pride in America Outstanding Youth Volunteer Group national award.
The WGHS Science Department was recognized as an Intel School of Distinction 2010 Finalist. They were selected as one of three finalists out of over 600 applicants nationwide. This recognition is awarded for the school's achievement in science, innovative practices, enriched learning opportunities for students, use of technology, etc. They received a $5,000 award.
Clubs and activities
The school offers Latin Club, an Interact club, KEY club, student council, WESTG TV, Evirothon, Academic Challenge, Science Olympiad, National Honors Society, HUGS, Curio, Class Act, Whirlwind newspaper, yearbook, ultimate frisbee, Academic Decathlon, philosophy club, band, and choir.
Athletics
West Geauga High School currently offers:
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross country
Golf
Gymnastics
Football
Hockey
Lacrosse
Tennis
Track and field
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and diving
Volleyball
State championships
Softball – 1991, 1994, 1995
Notable alumni
Brittni Mason – Paralympic sprinter