North Allegheny Intermediate High School
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North Allegheny Intermediate High School (NAI) is a suburban high school in the North Allegheny School District
located in McCandless
, Pennsylvania, a community north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is one of two high schools in the district and serves grades 9 and 10. The current principal is Mr. Brendan Hyland, who was hired before the start of the 2007–08 School Year. The school has six letter -coded sloping hallways, each based on the numbers of the rooms in that hallway, such as E hallway having rooms in the 50's, each with a mural produced by the art department, and a newer front wing built during a renovation in 1998. The building originally housed North Allgheny Senior High School (NASH) but assumed its current role in 1974 when the senior high school was moved to its current Wexford campus. Before 1974, the intermediate high school was located in what is now Carson Middle School
, one of the middle schools in North Allegheny, which is now right above the hill from NAI.
, and Junior Classical League.
for the 2006–2007 School Year for her dedication to both passions for over 30 years, the academic success she has had, and helping student councils all across the nation. Coll has been at the school since 1973 and is also the student activities director.
, the main North Allegheny high school serving grades 11–12 which houses all varsity sports.
North Allegheny School District
North Allegheny School DistrictDistrict typePublicReligious affiliationNoneLocationNorth of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USAEnrollment 2010-2011Approx. 7844 studentsProjected Enrollment 2019-2020Approx...
located in McCandless
McCandless, Pennsylvania
McCandless is a municipality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 28,457 at the 2010 census. It was originally incorporated as a township; however, on January 1, 1975, McCandless Township adopted a new charter designating it a Home Rule Charter Municipality with the...
, Pennsylvania, a community north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is one of two high schools in the district and serves grades 9 and 10. The current principal is Mr. Brendan Hyland, who was hired before the start of the 2007–08 School Year. The school has six letter -coded sloping hallways, each based on the numbers of the rooms in that hallway, such as E hallway having rooms in the 50's, each with a mural produced by the art department, and a newer front wing built during a renovation in 1998. The building originally housed North Allgheny Senior High School (NASH) but assumed its current role in 1974 when the senior high school was moved to its current Wexford campus. Before 1974, the intermediate high school was located in what is now Carson Middle School
Carson Middle School
Carson Middle School is a middle school in the North Allegheny School District. The school is located in McCandless Township, Pennsylvania. Carson Middle School has high standards in education and athletics, having one of the highest PSSA testing scores in Pennsylvania, along with many of the...
, one of the middle schools in North Allegheny, which is now right above the hill from NAI.
Enrollment
As of 2007, the ethnic breakdown among the school population is 91.4% Caucasian, 6.3% Asian/Pacific Islander, 1.5% African American and 0.7% Hispanic.Clubs & activities
NAI has a wide array of extracurricular activities available to students, including an extremely successful Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, AFJROTC, Key ClubKey Club
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization whose goal is to teach leadership through serving others. Key Club International is a part of the Kiwanis International family of service-leadership programs...
, and Junior Classical League.
Student Council Advisor & USA Today Award
English teacher and head Student Council Advisor, Mrs. Kathy Coll, was honored as a member of the "2006 All-USA Teacher Team" by USA TodayUSA Today
USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. It was founded by Al Neuharth. The newspaper vies with The Wall Street Journal for the position of having the widest circulation of any newspaper in the United States, something it previously held since 2003...
for the 2006–2007 School Year for her dedication to both passions for over 30 years, the academic success she has had, and helping student councils all across the nation. Coll has been at the school since 1973 and is also the student activities director.
Athletics
Students can usually participate in athletics at the Freshman and Junior Varsity levels in a wide variety of sports under WPIAL rules. The athletic program began in 1969 and has won a number of state championships. However, athletics are mainly found at North Allegheny Senior High SchoolNorth Allegheny Senior High School
North Allegheny Senior High School is a suburban high school in the North Allegheny School District and is located in Wexford, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The current building was built in 1974, the school has won numerous awards and was ranked in the top 1300 US high...
, the main North Allegheny high school serving grades 11–12 which houses all varsity sports.
Music
NAI offers several music courses and activities, such as wind bands, string orchestras, choirs, and music theory and composition electives. Additionally, NAI students have the opportunity to participate in extracurricular music activities. Some examples are marching band, Strolling Strings, NA Symphony Orchestra, and orchestra pit for the musical.Notable alumni
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– Grammy-winning artist; through 9th grade - Mike McMahon – professional football player
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