Panther Creek High School (North Carolina)

Panther Creek High School (PCHS) is a public high school located in Cary, North Carolina, United States. As part of the Wake County Public School System, the school operates on a 4x4 block schedule like other public high schools in the region. Panther Creek was established in 2006 with the Class of 2009 becoming the first graduating class. As of the 2018–2019 school year Panther Creek had an enrollment of 2,870 students, with 54% of these students identifying as a minority.[2]

Panther Creek High School
Address
6770 McCrimmon Parkway

Cary, North Carolina
27519

United States
Coordinates35.8305°N 78.889°W / 35.8305; -78.889
Information
TypePublic
Established2006 (2006)
CEEB code340603
PrincipalGregory Decker
Teaching staff136.18 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment2,870 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio21.08[1]
Color(s)Columbia blue, black, and silver
   
MascotCatamount
RivalGreen Hope High School
Websitewww.wcpss.net/panthercreekhs

History

Rodney Nelson was the principal from 2006, when the school opened, until his retirement in 2014.[3] His most notable achievement during his time at Panther Creek was the creation of SMART Lunch, a one-hour block of lunch time where students can engage in additional enrichment and educational assistance. The current principal is Gregory Decker, who succeeded Camille Hedrick after her appointment to the same position at Green Hope High School.

Principal Camille Hedrick was named North Carolina PTA Principal of the Year in 2017.[4] Hedrick became the principal of Green Hope High School in 2017.[5]

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Panther Creek High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved June 13, 2020.
  2. "Panther Creek High US News".
  3. Zietlow, Alex (2019-04-24). "Meet Rodney Nelson: a local principal whose legacy is still felt". Media Hub. University of North Carolina. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  4. Gargan, Henry (2017-06-01). "After a year of grieving, Wake County educator is named state's best principal". News & Observer. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  5. Hui, T. Keung (2019-04-24). "Two Wake high schools are losing their principals, but Green Hope High has a new leader". News & Observer. Retrieved 2021-07-05.
  6. Isaiah Johnson Stats. Pro-Football-Reference. Retrieved 2 March 2019.
  7. Gabe Latigue Elon Men's Soccer. elonphoenix.com. Retrieved 7 April 2019.
  8. Earnest Ross, Panther Creek, Small Forward - 247Sports. 247sports.com. Retrieved Mar 5, 2020.
  9. North Carolina FC - #20 Ryan Spaulding. North Carolina FC. Retrieved 20 September 2019.
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