Smethport Area School District is a rural, public school district located in McKean County, Pennsylvania, United States. Situated in the north central part of the state, it overlooks the borough of Smethport, which serves as the county seat.
The District encompasses approximately . Smethport Area School District serves the residents of: Hamlin Township, Keating Township, Norwich Township and Sergeant Township. According to 2000 federal census data, it serves a resident population of 6,399. By 2010, the district's population declined to 6,121 people.US Census Bureau, 2010 Census Poverty Data by Local Educational Agency, 2011 In 2009, the district residents’ per capita income was $15,819, while the median family income was $39,809.US Census Bureau, American Fact Finder, 2009 In the Commonwealth, the median family income was $49,501 and the United States median family income was $49,445, in 2010. Smethport Area School District has its entire complex in the borough of Smethport. Smethport Area School District operates one elementary school for grades K–6. It is connected by tunnel to the Smethport Area Junior Senior High School, which houses grades 7–12. The superintendent's offices are in the elementary school.
District athletics and activities The district offers a variety of clubs, activities and an extensive sports program.
The school mascot is a wagon wheel, and they go by the name of "The Hubbers." The word "hubber" is symbolic of a wheel's hub—or center. The reason this is their name is because Smethport is the county seat—or the "hub" (center) of McKean County.
Students may participate in band, choir, National Honor Society, peer helpers, color guard, DECA, and student council.
Sports The District funds:
High School
Boys Baseball – A Basketball – A Cross Country – A Football – A Golf – AA Soccer – A Track and Field – AA Wrestling – AA
Girls Basketball – A Cross Country – A Golf – AA Soccer (Fall) – A Softball – A Track and Field – AA Volleyball – A
Junior High School Sports
Boys
Baseball
Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Track and Field Wrestling
Girls Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field Volleyball
According to PIAA directory, July 2012.Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletics Association, PIAA School Directory, 2012
References
Some information for this article is taken from the school district's website or is contributed by employees of the school or citizens of Smethport Borough
External links
Seneca Highlands Intermediate Unit