Issues and Controversies
In 2003, the high school served as the principal location for The Only Way, an independent film produced by two of the school's students. While the film proved to be a valuable educational tool, the school's involvement in its production sparked concern and controversy among some parents of students at the school.
The high school parking lot has a capacity of about 350 vehicles; about 100 additional vehicles have to park elsewhere. Each spring, the high school receives complaints that students have come too far into soft grass in private yards when parking on village streets, which have no curbs. As of 2010, Solutions with cost estimates vary from $46,500 to $615,000.
A large food fight in May 2009, on the last day for senior students, involved about 75 students, 60 of which were seniors. Several students other than seniors were suspended. Seniors who were known to have participated were not allowed to participate in the formal graduation ceremony.
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