J. W. Mitchell High School
Address
2323 Little Road

Trinity
,
Florida
34655

United States
Coordinates28°11′34″N 82°40′01″W / 28.192893°N 82.66684°W / 28.192893; -82.66684
Information
School typePublic High School
EstablishedAugust 14, 2000
School districtPasco County Schools
CEEB code101560
NCES School ID120153004423[1]
PrincipalJessica Schultz[2]
Teaching staff96.60 (on FTE basis)[3]
Grades9 to 12
Gendercoed
Enrollment2,172 (2021–22)[3]
Student to teacher ratio22.48[3]
Color(s)Black and Gold   
SloganEmpowered by Community, Driven by Integrity, Dedicated to Excellence
MascotMustang
NewspaperHoofbeat
YearbookThe Stampede
WebsiteSchool website
[4]

J. W. Mitchell High School (also called Mitchell or JWMHS), is a public high school in Trinity, Florida, located next to Seven Springs Middle School. Its current principal is Jessica Schultz. It is one of the largest schools in the Pasco County Schools district. The school opened on August 14, 2000.[5]

History

J. W. Mitchell High School opened at the start of the 2000–01 school year, designed to relieve overcrowding at River Ridge and Gulf High Schools. Its first graduating class was in 2002. The school is named for James Mitchell, a rancher, community leader and businessman. His wife Dorothy served on the school board for about 20 years.[6]

The school gained nationwide publicity in 2019 when its science lab classes were the first in the US to use synthetic frogs for dissection, instead of preserved real frogs. The move eliminated student exposure to formaldehyde and overcomes ethical objections raised to the widespread killing and dissection of the amphibians.[7][8][9]

State championships

During the 2009-2010 season, the Mustangs secured Pasco county's first ever soccer state championship. They beat Jacksonville Stanton 1-0, February 18, 2010.[10]

During the 2011-2012 season, Mitchell's Hockey team won their first state championship. They beat Spanish River in Coral Springs, FL 10-2.[11]

National championships

The Mustangs were Florida's first to win the USA Hockey High School Nationals for the 2015-16 school year.[12][13] They most recently competed in the USA Hockey High School Nationals for a second time, during the 2021-22 school year, but did not end up victorious.[14][15][16]

Band program

The J.W. Mitchell High School Band Program, is a highly-acclaimed entity and stands out as one of the most elaborate high school band programs in Florida. The band is committed to providing students and aspiring leaders with impactful experiences through superior music performances. The program boasts over 200 members and features a diverse range of musical groups including the marching band, three concert bands, two jazz ensembles, two competitive color guards, and a percussion ensemble. The J.W. Mitchell High School Band Program proudly shares their musical achievements on Spotify, where audiences can listen to all of their State MPA concert and jazz band performance recordings. They have a history of competing rigorously and consistently achieving the highest Superior ratings at both District and State band evaluations.[17][18][19]

The Band has been honored with the Florida Bandmaster’s Association’s prestigious Otto J. Kraushaar Award six times and has thrice received the state Jazz Superior award. Their competitive color guards and indoor percussion groups have repeatedly won gold medals at the FFCC Championships, upholding a legacy of excellence. The band's performance history is extensive, including appearances at events and competitions in Tampa Bay, Daytona Beach, Ocala, Orlando, Ft. Myers, Atlanta, as well as prestigious events like the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C., Indoor Percussion World Championships in Dayton, Ohio, and the renowned St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago. [20][21]

School marquee board for student info.

Former principals

  • Ms. Tina Tiede (2000–2004)
  • Mr. Ric Mellin (2004-2009)
  • Mr. Jim Michaels (2009–2015)
  • Ms. Jessica Schultz (2016-Present)
School entrance to the main offices at JWMHS.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public Schools - James W. Mitchell High School (120153004423)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  2. ↑ "J.W. Mitchell High School". Retrieved July 31, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 "James W. Mitchell High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  4. ↑ "School Detail for James W. Mitchell High School". National Center for Education Statistics.
  5. ↑ "J. W. Mitchell High School | Rowe Architects". Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  6. ↑ "School Board member to seek 4th term". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  7. ↑ Aaro, David (November 30, 2019). "Florida high school first in world to use synthetic frogs for dissection". Fox News. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  8. ↑ Elassar, Alaa (November 30, 2019). "A Florida high school is the first in the world to provide synthetic frogs for students to dissect". CNN. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  9. ↑ Lewis, Sophie (November 26, 2019). "Florida high school introduces synthetic frogs for science class dissection". CBS News. Retrieved November 30, 2019.
  10. ↑ "4A final: Mitchell brings home Pasco County's first state crown in boys soccer". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Mitchell High wins state championship". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  12. ↑ USAHockey.com, Tom Robinson-Special to (March 22, 2016). "J.W. Mitchell Wins Florida's First National High School Hockey Championship". Youth & Girls Nationals. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  13. ↑ "JW Mitchell becomes first Florida team to win USA Hockey High School Nationals". USA TODAY High School Sports. March 21, 2016. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Mitchell High to compete at USA Hockey nationals for second time". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Mitchell High School hockey heads to Texas to compete for national championship". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). March 22, 2022. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Mitchell High School falls short at USA Hockey nationals". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  17. ↑ "Bands Homepage | JWMHS". Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Mitchell High School drumline makes history competing in Indoor World Percussion Championships". ABC Action News Tampa Bay (WFTS). January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Annual Prism concert is a favorite of band members at Mitchell High School". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  20. ↑ "J.W. Mitchell HS Band plays on, virtually". WFLA. April 28, 2020. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Mitchell High grows its band". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  22. ↑ Imgur. "Imgur". Imgur. Retrieved April 14, 2019.
  23. ↑ Topkin, Marc (May 25, 2016). "Rays call up RHP Ryan Garton, send Beckham to Durham". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved May 25, 2016.
  24. ↑ "UF takes Mitchell ace". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved February 23, 2016.
  25. ↑ "Mitchell High grad Nathan Smith selected for Team USA hockey". January 25, 2022.
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