Savannah High School is a public secondary school in Savannah, Missouri which covers grades 9 through 12.Savannah High School is a part of the Savannah R-III School District, which has been accredited with distinction four of the last five years.The school's principal is Zac Coughlin, its assistant principal is Ron Jackson, and its athletic director is Bruce Humphrey. The school currently enrolls just over 800 students. Recent additions include a new commons area and a library.Notable alumni Dan Hegeman, Missouri state senator (1981)QuizbowlSavannah High School is home to one of Missouri's premier quizbowl teams, having won six state championships. They have done well on a national level at the ASCN national Tournament of Champions, placing 7th in 2003 and 2004, 5th in 2005, 4th in 1995, and winning the championship in 1988. The quizbowl is composed of a Junior Varsity team and a Varsity team. The JV team won state in 2006 and 2007.Debate and ForensicsSavannah High School is also home to one of the winningest Speech and Debate squads in the Midland Empire Conference and greater Kansas City area, winning every conference championship since its inception, and qualifying numerous competitors to the Missouri State High School Activities Association Tournament and National Forensic League National Tournament.In recent years, Savannah has placed well at the state and national levels:• 2001: A 2nd place MSHSAA State Tournament Humorous Interpretation, 2nd place NFL Nationals Video Speaking Contest• 2002: A 6th place MSHSAA State Tournament Dramatic Interpretation, a State Champion Extemporaneous Speaking• 2005: An 8th place MSHSAA State Tournament Storytelling
