Rhinelander High School (RHS) is a high school in Rhinelander, Oneida County, Wisconsin, United States.

History

The first Rhinelander High School was built in 1889. It was named Rhinelander Union High School (RUHS) and the building was commonly known as Old Central. It stood on what is now Saroca Park. When the school began it had just two teachers and fewer than 80 students. By 1912, attendance had grown to over 215 students. The school was demolished to accommodate increased enrollment. The new high school, known as Rhinelander High School today, had its first graduation on June 4, 1959, with a class of over 200 seniors.

Extracurricular activities

Sports

Rhinelander High School sports include cross country, dance team, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, wrestling, Nordic and Alpine skiing, baseball, softball, and track and field. Rhinelander High School teams participate in the Great Northern Conference, a division two conference. Until 2010, the Hodags were a part of the Wisconsin Valley Conference, a division one conference. RHS won state championships in boys cross country in 1966 and 1987, and in girls swimming in 2020.

Notable alumni