Oakmont Regional High School

Oakmont Regional High School
Location
Ashburnham, MA, USA,
Information
Type	Public
Established	1960
Administration	Dave Uminski Principal Greg Smith, Vice Principal Brian Sargent, Dean of Students
Faculty	51
Enrollment	765
Color(s)	Green & White
Mascot	Spartans
Rival	Gardner High School (Gardner, MA)
Website	http://oak.awrsd.org

About

GOAL: Oakmont Regional High School provides an inclusive, nurturing environment where students pursue academic excellence, practice respect, and prepare for life-long participation in a global society.

Oakmont Regional High School serves students from the towns of Ashburnham and Westminster. These towns, located in North Central Massachusetts, are considered rural/residential in character and are growth communities.

Oakmont Regional High School is a public high school in New England, located in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. Its students come from both Ashburnham and neighboring Westminster which together comprise the regional School District. The building itself is in both Ashburnham and Westminster (majority Westminster) as the town line runs through the school. The superintendent of the district is Dr. Ralph Hicks.

History

A regional school planning board was established by Westminster in 1954 and Ashburnham in 1955. The concept of building Oakmont Regional Junior-Senior High School was proposed by the school faculty in 1957. After receiving town approval, construction was started in January 1959. The new school opened in September 1960 at a cost of $750,000. 2001 Renovation-As a result by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges visit in 1994 it was determined that after 34 years major renovations were needed. In the summer of 2001 construction began and was completed 26 months later at a cost of $35,561,481.

A Typical Day

The day consists of four 83 minute classes: generally always A-B-C-D block order. Between B and C, or C and D block (depending on physical location) is lunch. After school, many sports and activities take place; the library is generally open for two hours after school and is open for students to work on homework or do research.

Notable Alumni

• Shawn Halloran, Former Professional Football Player
• Scott C. Despres, Professional Wrestler

Coordinates: 42°36′14.48″N 71°55′20.42″W / 42.6040222°N 71.9223389°W / 42.6040222; -71.9223389