A Little MPHS Trivia:

A very forward-thinking group of Charlotteans arrived at the decision that a college-like campus was needed in the city to better prepare their children for their upcoming college life. In 1951 plans began unfolding for the building of 13 free-standing buildings on 62 acres in the heart of Charlotte NC. The ‘quad’ or quadrangle became the hub of the school and the buildings were centered around this area–this area remains the ‘center’ of the campus.

The gorgeous trees on the Myers Park High School campus were preserved and the campus, with it’s 100-year old trees is simply spectacular in the spring. This beautiful tree-lined campus is the center of one of Charlotte’s most beautiful neighborhoods, Myers Park, and is the public high school assigned to this area of the city. The school colors chosen were green and white and the mascot, a mustang.

Myers Park High School is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is one of the public high schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System. Newsweek recently ranked Myers Park High School 38th among America’s Top 100 High Schools. MPHS SAT composite average (including math, critical reading and writing) was the highest among the public high schools in Mecklenburg County in 2008. This score was 200 points above the national average and 222 points above North Carolina’s average score.

Upcoming Events:
-MPHS Class of 2009 Graduation set for Sunday – June 14, 2009

-April 16 Spring College Night & PTSA General Meeting

* 6:30 p.m.
* Auditorium

-April 29 PTSA Newsletter Deadline for Article Submission

-May 2 PROM

* 8:00 p.m.
* Bank of America Stadium

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