What is the Shenandoah Valley School District?
The Shenandoah Valley School District is a diminutive, rural public school district in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It serves the municipalities of Shenandoah, and West Mahanoy Township.
How did Shenandoah High School get its name?
While it was dubbed Shenandoah High School when it opened, the name would later be changed to the J.W. Cooper School to honor the community’s long-term school supervisor. Inside the auditorium at the J.W. Cooper School.
What is the population of Shenandoah County PA?
It serves the municipalities of Shenandoah, and West Mahanoy Township. The district encompasses approximately 11 square miles (28 km 2) in two noncontiguous areas. According to 2000 federal census data, it served a resident population of 11,790.
Is there a tornado in Shenandoah PA?
Shenandoah-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Pennsylvania state average. It is 6% smaller than the overall U.S. average. On 5/31/1998, a category F3 ( max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Shenandoah borough center injured 7 people and caused $1 million in damages.
