Simon Kenton High School

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Public school in Independence, Kentucky, United States

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Simon Kenton High School is a high school located at 11132 Madison Pike in Independence, Kentucky. The school's mascot is the Pioneers.

History

On June 19, 1935, an application was filed with the Public Works Administration for Kenton County, Kentucky for funds to construct a public high school. The application was approved, and on November 2, 1935, a deed was signed for a 23-acre (93,000 m²) site on Madison Pike, one-half mile south of the center of the city of Independence. A 5.5-acre (22,000 m²) addition was added shortly thereafter to allow for the construction of a lake on-site to provide water for the school. The overall project's cost is recorded as $175,606.85.^[2]

The decision to name the school after famous Kentucky pioneer Simon Kenton, was made official on October 22, 1936, with the official dedication occurring September 5 of the same year. With an initial enrollment of 496 students, Simon Kenton High School opened its doors on September 13, 1937.^[3]

The principal is Mr. Craig Reinhart.

References

^ "2018–2019 Audited School Enrollments (in alphabetical order)" (PDF). Kentucky High School Athletic Association. Retrieved July 31, 2019.
^ "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
^ "Simon Kenton High School-Independence KY-Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved July 20, 2022.