{{Use American English|date=September 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=January 2025}} {{Infobox school | name = Slinger High School | image = Slinger High School.jpg | image_size = | caption = | address = 209 Polk Street | city = Slinger, Wisconsin<!-- do not separately link city and state per MOS:GEOLINK --> | district = Slinger School District | zipcode = 53086 | country = United States | coordinates = {{coord|43|19|51|N|88|17|5|W|type:edu_region:US-WI|display=inline,title}} | superintendent = Kristi Brooks | principal = Philip Ourada | teaching_staff = 63.99 (FTE)<ref name=NCES/> | ratio = 16.32<ref name=NCES/> | type = Public high school | grades = 9–12 | athletic_conference = North Shore Conference | song = Onward Victorious | fight_song = Slinger Fite Song | motto = | accreditation = | rival = | mascot = Hootie the Owl | mascot_image = | sports = | patron = | team_name = Owls | colours = Scarlet, white and Royal blue<br>{{color box|#d50032}} {{color box|white}} {{color box|0032a0}}<ref name=colors>{{Cite web|title=Slinger High School|url=https://schools.wiaawi.org/Directory/School/List|access-date=2024-08-20|website=Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association|language=en-US}}</ref> | yearbook = | publication = | newspaper = Nite Crier | established = {{start date and age|1914}} | enrollment = 1,044 (2023–2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=5513950&ID=551395001821|title=Slinger High|website=National Center for Education Statistics |publisher=Institute of Education Sciences |access-date=March 1, 2025}}</ref> | website = {{URL|slinger.k12.wi.us/schools/high}} }}
'''Slinger High School''' is a public secondary educational institution in Slinger, Wisconsin, United States.
==Overview== Founded in 1914, the school operates within the Slinger School District, providing education to students from the communities of Slinger, Allenton, Addison, and St. Lawrence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Slinger High School |url=https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/wisconsin/districts/slinger-school-district/slinger-high-school-21900#overview_section |website=U.S.News |access-date=2024-12-01}}</ref>
In 2016, the Slinger School District community passed a referendum to fund the renovation of its gymnasium and the construction of a new auditorium.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zank |first=Alex |date=2016-02-17 |title=Slinger School District gets its wish in two-question referendum success |url=https://dailyreporter.com/2016/02/17/slinger-school-district-gets-its-wish-in-two-question-referendum-success/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=The Daily Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Slinger High School |url=https://www.brayarch.com/portfolio/slinger-high-school |access-date= |website=Bray Architects |language=en-US}}</ref> The facilities expansion project was completed in 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zank |first=Alex |date=2017-09-06 |title=BUILDING BLOCKS: Slinger High School addition and renovation |url=https://dailyreporter.com/2017/09/06/building-blocks-slinger-high-school-addition-and-renovation/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=The Daily Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref>
The campus includes athletic facilities featuring a football field and press box. In July 2024, the press box was damaged due to vandalism, leading to felony charges against one individual.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Steffes |first=Judy |date=2024-08-19 |title=Charges expected today in Washington Co. Court following vandalism at Slinger High School |url=https://www.washingtoncountyinsider.com/slinger-police-washington/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=www.washingtoncountyinsider.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sewell |first=Grayson |date=2024-08-28 |title=West Bend man charged with Slinger High press box vandalism |url=https://www.gmtoday.com/daily_news/news/west-bend-man-charged-with-slinger-high-press-box-vandalism/article_e366d6cd-df06-513c-b720-e32b811a9b26.html |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Greater Milwaukee Today |language=en}}</ref> > In October 2024, the school enacted safety protocols in response to a threat communicated through social media.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2024-10-14 |title=Slinger High School evacuated, social media bomb threat; all-clear given |url=https://www.fox6now.com/news/slinger-high-school-evacuated-bomb-threat-social-media |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=FOX6 News Milwaukee |language=en-US}}</ref> The incident resulted in a student's dismissal and subsequent legal action against a teenager for disorderly conduct.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Connin |first=Katlin |date=2024-10-14 |title=Slinger High School and elementary schools dismissing early due to bomb threat |url=https://www.tmj4.com/news/washington-county/slinger-high-school-and-elementary-schools-dismissing-early-due-to-bomb-threat |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=TMJ4 News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sirkin |first=Jay |date=2024-10-15 |title=Police identify teen suspect in Slinger High School bomb threat |url=https://www.tmj4.com/news/washington-county/police-identify-teen-suspect-in-slinger-high-school-bomb-threat |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=TMJ4 News |language=en}}</ref>
== History Culture project == In 2000, Slinger High School started integrating local history into its social studies curriculum.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=About |url=https://www.slingerareahistoryculture.com/about |access-date= |website=Slingercommunity |language=en}}</ref> Subsequently, the school operated the Slinger Area History Culture Project beginning in 2013, allowing students to utilize primary sources, interviews, and field studies to analyze local history and culture, sharing their findings with the public, including during Slinger's 150th anniversary in 2019.<ref name=":1" />
== Athletics == Athletic programs at the school operate under the name "Slinger Owls". The school participates in interscholastic competition through the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA), offering programs in football, basketball, soccer, track and field, baseball, softball, tennis, volleyball, golf, cross-country, and wrestling.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WIAA Schools: School Directory |url=https://schools.wiaawi.org/Directory/School/List |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=schools.wiaawi.org}}</ref> The football program competes in WIAA Division 2. In the 2024 season, the football team advanced to the Division 2 Level 3 playoff game and received recognition as WisSports.net Statewide Team of the Week in October 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McKillen |first=Thomas |date=2024-11-01 |title=Football: Slinger advances in playoffs {{!}} Express News, Your Local News |url=https://discoverhometown.com/slinger-advances-in-playoffs/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=discoverhometown.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Steffes |first=Judy |date=2024-10-24 |title=Slinger HS football wins Statewide Team of the Week |url=https://www.washingtoncountyinsider.com/slinger-hs-football-wins/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Washington County Insider |language=en}}</ref>
=== Conference affiliation history ===
* Fox Valley Tri-County League (1924-1935) * 4-C Conference (1935-1953) * Southeastern Wisconsin Conference (1953-1958) * Scenic Moraine Conference (1958-1980) * Parkland Conference (1980-2006) * Wisconsin Little Ten Conference (2006-2017) * North Shore Conference (2017–present)
== Performing Arts == The school's marching band program has participated in several national and international events. These performances include the 2001 United States Presidential Inauguration Parade, the 2009 London New Year's Day Parade, and the 2019 Hawaii Thanksgiving Day Parade.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Inauguration—Parade |url=https://p2000.us/inaupa.html |access-date= |website=p2000.us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=15 Slinger High School Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images – Getty Images |url=https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/slinger-high-school |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=www.gettyimages.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Waikiki Holiday Parade, Honolulu, Hawaii |url=https://marching.com/events/honolulu/ |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=marching.com}}</ref>
== Notable alumni == * {{annotated link|Paul Spaeth}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-11 |title=VIDEO {{!}} Slinger H.S. grad Paul Spaeth helps unveil the new Performing Arts Center |url=https://www.washingtoncountyinsider.com/video-slinger-h-s-grad-paul-spaeth-helps-unveil-the-new-slinger-auditorium/ |access-date=2023-05-01 |website=Washington County Insider |language=en}}</ref> * Josh Bilicki – Stock car racing driver<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-07-29 |title=Slinger High School graduate Josh Bilicki races with the nation's best |url=https://www.fox6now.com/sports/slinger-high-school-graduate-josh-bilicki-races-with-the-nations-best |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=FOX 6 Now Milwaukee |language=en-US}}</ref> * Ethan Schulteis – YouTube content creator<ref>{{Cite web |title=Art: Finding Voice, Building Community |url=https://www.slingerareahistoryculture.com/art-finding-voice-building-community |access-date=2024-12-01 |website=Slingercommunity |language=en}}</ref>
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==External links== * {{Official website|https://www.slinger.k12.wi.us/schools/high/}}
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