Welcome to Shelby High School

On behalf of the teachers and staff at Shelby High School, it is my pleasure to welcome you back for the 2026-27 school year.  My name is Joe Morabito and I will be working with you as the new high school principal.  I am honored to be in this school and community.  This is my 28th year in education, and I could not be more excited to be working with all of you this year.  

Shelby High School serves over 500 students in our building with over 120 more students attending Pioneer Career and Technology Center.  The current high school building was built in 2013.  When you walk inside and around the building, it still looks brand new.  This is a credit to our custodial and maintenance crews along with our students, staff and community who take great pride in the buildings and facilities.  We have an amazing campus that is one of the best in the state of Ohio.

There are numerous course offerings for students of all grade levels to experience over their high school careers.  In addition to the variety of core courses and electives, we also have students taking courses through the Ohio State University, North Central State College, Ashland University along with other colleges throughout Ohio. In addition to all of the college offerings, we have students taking part in Advanced Placement (AP) courses.  These types of courses allow our students to obtain college credit as well.  The focus for our students is that they will enroll into college, enlist in the military or enter into the workforce to launch their careers after graduation.  

The quality and amount of activities and athletic programs offered here are second-to-none.   We have 22 varsity sports offered throughout the year.  Our teams have carried on the storied tradition of winning conference championships and making deep runs in the state tournaments.  The Shelby Whippet Bands and Choirs consistently qualify for the State Adjudicated Event and always put on spectacular performances.  The Whippet Theater program performs each year in front of large crowds in the Performing Arts Center.  Our FFA program boasts numerous district and state level awards.  And this is just the tip of the iceberg with regards to our student group offerings and level of excellence.  There is something here for everyone and you can be part of educational experiences that you will take with you the rest of your life.  

We are very proud of our students, staff and community.  If I can ever be of help, please feel free to reach out to me.  

Go Whippets!

Joe Morabito
419-342-3647