Greene County Tech High School
Greene County Tech High School (GCTHS) is a comprehensive public high school located in Paragould, Arkansas, United States. It is one of two public high schools in Greene County, Arkansas, along with cross-town rival Paragould High School, and is the sole high school managed by the Greene County Tech School District. It serves as the main feeder school for Greene County Tech Junior High School. Within Greene County it serves the southern portion of Paragould and the municipality of Delaplaine. The portion of Paragould in the district makes up . Within Randolph County it serves  O Kean. Within Clay County it serves Peach Orchard. It also serves the unincorporated Greene County areas of Beech Grove, Evening Star, Light, Lorado, and Walcott. History. In 2007 the school district closed Delaplaine High School, the other high school of the school district. Now all areas of the district are assigned to GCTHS. Academics. The assumed course of study at Greene County Tech is the Smart Core curriculum developed by the Arkansas Department of Education. Students are engaged in regular and Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and exams prior to graduation, with the opportunity for qualified students to be named  honor graduates based on grade point average and additional coursework above minimum requirements. The school has been accredited by AdvancED since 1969. Extracurricular activities. The Greene County Tech High School mascot is the golden eagle and the school colors and green and gold. Athletics. For 2012–14, the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles participate in the 5A East Conference administered by the Arkansas Activities Association (AAA). The Golden Eagles compete in interscholastic competition including baseball, basketball (boys/girls), competitive cheer, competitive dance, cross country, football, golf (boys/girls), soccer (boys/girls), softball, swimming and diving (boys/girls), track and field (boys /girls) and volleyball. Clubs and traditions. The school offers several clubs and organizations for students to serve and collaborate including SkillsUSA, Student Council, National Honor Society, TECH TV (broadcast media), choir, EAST Initiative and the school's Eagle Scholar Program to promote academics and good citizenship.