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Hutchinson High School is a public high school located in Hutchinson, Kansas, United States. This school is the only public high school within the city limits of Hutchinson. The enrollment for 2013-2014 was 1,487 students. The school mascot is the Salthawk and the school colors are blue and gold. During 2016-2017, the principal is Ronn Roehm; assistant principals are Travis Riebel, Paula Rice, Lance Lusk, Ryan Ewy; and activities director is Kevin Armstrong.Hutchinson High School is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 5A and 6A divisions and are known as the "Salthawks". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs. In recent years, the Salthawk football team has had considerable success, winning six consecutive state championships from 2004-2009.HistoryThe first high school in Hutchinson was established in 1872 to help educate the growing population of Hutchinson. The first high school graduating class occurred in 1882. Due to the demand for more space, a new high school was constructed in 1891 at 5th and Maple. This location would last for nineteen years. In 1910, the city voted to approve the construction of a new $125,000 high school, located at 7th and Walnut. In 1930, the Salt Hawk (shortened to Salthawk in the 1990s) became the school's official mascot. The high school would remain in this location until 1960 when, due to inadequate conditions, Hutchinson High moved to its current location at 13th and Severance.