| Number of Schools Managed |
6 |
4 |
| Number of Students Managed |
2,519 students |
1,143 students |
| District Total Revenue |
$29,568,000 |
$13,015,000 |
| District Expenditure |
$25,983,000 |
$12,516,000 |
| District Revenue / Student |
$11,738 |
$11,387 |
| District Expenditure / Student |
$10,315 |
$10,950 |
| District Graduation Rates |
98% |
95% |
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- Greendale High School is a four year (grades 9-12) public high school located in Greendale, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee. The school is located near downtown Greendale which lies between S. 76 street and Loomis Road. GHS is part of the Greendale School District, the only school district within Greendale. Greendale hosts a varity of sports and activities for some genders. Greendale recently has been undergoing investigation due to a swine flu infestation which rooted from the elementary schools.
- The Greendale High School Marching Band
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The Greendale High School Marching Band is a curricular course that is offered in the fall. Nearly 25% of all Greendale students participate in band ( 191 marchers alone). In 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, the band has gone undefeated in class AA WSMA Marching Band Competition. Also, they have placed first at the State Marching Band competition at UW-Whitewater. Below are the shows from the past until 2008:
'''2008 Season
The Journey Within- The 2008 GHS Marching Band had yet another great run towards a fourth consecutive Class AA State Marching Band Competition with their show, "The Journey Within". The show featured music from the Cirque du Soliel show, Journey of Man, and featured special visual tricks such as plume changes and stunning drill.
- 2007 SeasonGreen Goes Gold: The Music of America's Golden Age
- The 2007 GHS Marching Band capped a wonderful season with a third consecutive Class AA State Marching Band Championship with their field show "Green Goes Gold: The Music of America's Golden Age." Selections included Over the Rainbow, My Favorite Things, Luck Be a Lady, Summertime, and Caravan. Additionally, the band brought home awards for Best Musical Presentation, Best Percussion, and Best Colorguard.
- DATEEVENTRESULTSSat, Sept 29Waukesha South Competition1st placeSun, Sept 30Waukesha West Competition1st place, Class AA1st place OverallBest Musical PresentationBest Visual PresentationBest PercussionBest ColorguardWaukesha Weekend Traveling Trophy (A/AA)Sat, Oct 6Greendale CompetitionExhibitionSun, Oct 7Wisconsin Lutheran Competition1st place, Class AA1st place OverallBest Visual PresentationBest ColorguardSat, Oct 13Cudahy Marching Invitational1st placeSun, Oct 14Fort Atkinson Tournament of Bands1st place (indoor standstill due to rain)Sat, Oct 20WSMA State Marching Band ChampionshipsUW-Whitewater1st placeBest Musical PresentationBest PercussionBest Colorguard
- 2006 SeasonDare to Dance
- The 2006 Greendale High School Marching Band performed a collection of music relating to various forms of dance. Selections included Moondance, Save the Last Dance for Me, In His Eyes, and Riverdance. The group consisted of 160 members, and the season culminated with the band's second consecutive (third overall) Class AA state title. Below is a summary of results:
- DATEEVENTRESULTSSun, Oct 1Waukesha West Competition1st placeSat, Oct 7Preview of Champions CompetitionExhibition performanceSun, Oct 8Wisconsin Lutheran Competition1st placeBest Musical PresentationBest Visual PresentationBest PercussionBest ColorguardSat, Oct 14Cudahy Marching Invitational1st placeBest Musical PresentationBest Visual PresentationBest PercussionBest ColorguardSun, Oct 15Fort Atkinson Tournament of Bands1st placeSat, Oct 21WSMA State Marching Band Championships1st placeBest Musical PresentationBest Percussion
- 2005 SeasonCirque du Soleil
- Greendale Drum Majors and Colorguard Captains pose with WSMA Staff Members after receiving their awards.
- The 2005 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of Benoit Jutras' Cirque du Soleil, featuring selections from La Nouba and Quidam. The show featured the exciting music that is found in all Cirque shows, combining classical elements in a contemporary style. Selections included "Distorted," "Reve Rouge," "Urban," and "Atmadja." The group consisted of 144 members and competed in Class AA at shows throughout the state, culminating with a state championship with the highest score in school history. Below is a summary of results:
- DATELOCATIONSCOREPLACEAWARDSOct 15UW-Whitewater (State Championships)89.251stBest Musical PresentationBest Visual PresentationBest PercussionEsprit de CorpsOct 9Fort Atkinson Tournament of Bands77.41stOct 8Cudahy Invitational75.01stOct 2Wisconsin Lutheran Invitational70.151stOct 1Greendale Preview of ChampionsexhibitionSept 25Fox River Invitational (Wauk. West)(indoor competition due to rain, no visual scores given)2nd
- 2004 SeasonShipwrecked
- The 2004 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of Pirates of the Caribbean. The show featured music from the hit motion picture, and was highlighted by a life-sized pirate ship, built entirely by students, at the back of the field. The band brought home its second consecutive Class AA runner-up finish at the state championships, falling just short of champion Cumberland High School.
- 2003 SeasonTo Challenge the Sky and Heavens Above
- The 2003 Greendale High School Marching Band performed this unique show, ending with the singing of "Simple Gifts" in a combination with the hymn "Amazing Grace," utilizing a handbell choir in the closer. The favorite selection of the students was the opener, the uptempo "In Caelum Fero." GHS brought home second place at the state championships, finishing just behind champion Fort Atkinson High School.
- 2002 SeasonJekyll and HydeThe 2002 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of the Broadway musical, Jekyll and Hyde. The show featured a narration throughout the production, telling the story of the man with two "Facades." The band took third place at the state championships.
- 2001 SeasonGladiator
- The 2001 Greendale High School Marching Band performed the music of Gladiator. The show featured music from the hit motion picture, and included a choreographed fight scene for the entire wind section. The band took second place at the state championships, finishing behind AA champion Whitnall High School.
- See also
- Greendale, WI
- Woodland Conference
- Links
- Greendale School District
- School website
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