Teton High School
| Teton High School | |
|---|---|
555 Ross Ave , United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public[1] |
School district | Teton S.D (#401) |
Principal | Kristin Weston |
Teaching staff | 37.11 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 606[2] (2024-2025) |
Student to teacher ratio | 16.33[2] |
| Colors | Orange & maroon [3] |
| Athletics | IHSAA Class 4A |
Athletics conference | Mountain Rivers |
| Mascot | Timberwolves |
| Rival | Jackson Hole High School (Battle of the Tetons) |
| Newspaper | We Are Teton |
Feeder schools | Teton Middle School |
| Elevation | 6,160 ft (1,880 m) AMSL |
| Website | Teton High School |
Teton High School is a four-year public secondary school in Driggs, Idaho. It is the only traditional high school in Teton School District #401 and Teton County. The school colors are maroon and orange and the mascot is the Timberwolves.
Athletics
Teton competes in athletics in IHSAA Class 4A and is a member of the Mountain Rivers Conference.
State titles
Boys
- Football (1): fall (A-3) 1999 (official with introduction of A-3 playoffs, fall 1977)[4]
- Cross Country (4): fall (3A) 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012[5] (introduced in 1964)
- Soccer (2): fall (3A) 2006, 2016 [6](introduced in 2000)
- Basketball (7): (one class) 1921; (A-3) 1966, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1995, 1997 [7]
- Wrestling (14): (B, now 3A) 1964, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, ; (A-3) 1982, 1983, 1985, 1992[8] (introduced in 1958)
Girls
Mascot controversy
In June 2013 the school superintendent announced that the school would drop its longtime "Redskins" nickname, logo and mascot to show respect for Native Americans.[9] However, the decision was not immediately implemented due to the costs, and the school board had not taken any further action.[10][11] Two months later, after intense opposition by some residents, the superintendent said the Redskin mascot would remain and the issue would be revisited in the future.[12]
In July, 2019 the school board for the Teton School District voted 4-1 to retire the nickname with the stipulation no taxpayer money goes toward the removal process; after two of Idaho’s largest Native American tribes, the Shoshone-Bannock and the Nez Perce urged the change, citing the word’s offensive definition by major dictionaries and its use as a racial slur.[13][14]
On June 16, 2020, Teton School District officially announced that the school’s new mascot will be known as the Timberwolves.
Notable alumni
- George V. Hansen - Former member of the U.S. House of Representatives
- Spencer Nead - Former NFL fullback
- Amanda Otto - Professional musher and sled dog racer
References
- ↑ "Teton High School". Public School Review. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
- 1 2 3 "Teton High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Teton High School". IHSAA. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
- ↑ idhsaa.org Archived 2012-04-15 at the Wayback Machine - Idaho high school football - state champions
- 1 2 idhsaa.org Archived 2012-04-15 at the Wayback Machine Cross Country champions through 2011
- 1 2 idhsaa.org Archived 2012-04-15 at the Wayback Machine Soccer champions - through 2011
- ↑ idhsaa.org Archived 2012-04-15 at the Wayback Machine - Basketball champions - through 2012
- ↑ idhsaa.org Archived 2012-04-15 at the Wayback Machine - Wrestling champions - through 2012
- ↑ "Idaho High School Drops Redskins Logo, Mascot". Huffington Post. June 12, 2013. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- ↑ Scott Stuntz (April 11, 2014). "Views on Redskin issue largely unchanged since last year". Teton Valley News.
- ↑ "Redskins mascot to be obliterated from Teton School District," Teton Valley News, 11 Jun 2013, at https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/news/redskins-mascot-to-be-obliterated-from-teton-school-district/article_37aa981e-d2a6-11e2-89af-0019bb2963f4.html
- ↑ "Redskins mascot stays at Teton High School; board tables action," Teton Valley News, 15 Aug 2013, at https://www.tetonvalleynews.net/news/redskins-mascot-stays-at-teton-high-school-board-tables-action/article_ea541580-051e-11e3-a648-0019bb2963f4.html
- ↑ Michael Lycklama (July 17, 2019). "After 90 years, Teton High School retires its controversial Native American mascot". Idaho Statesman.
- ↑ Bogage, Jacob (July 17, 2019). "Amid dueling student protests, a high school will retire its Redskins mascot after 90 years". The Washington Post.
External links
- Official website - Teton High School
- MaxPreps.com - Teton Timberwolves
- Teton School District #401