Tinora High School

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Tinora High School is a public high school near Defiance, Ohio, USA. It is the only high school in the Northeastern Local Schools district, whose nickname is the Tinora Rams, taken from the team mascot. The district is a member of the Green Meadows Conference. Tinora has rivalries with schools such as Fairview, Ayersville, & Wayne Trace. It first opened in 1965.School historyInformation pertaining to early schools of Defiance County is lacking, but a study conducted by T. C. Holy in 1937 revealed that a school was organized and conducted by William Seamans in Defiance the winter of 1824 and 1825. It might be assumed that this was the first school taught in Williams County, which at that time embraced the present counties of Williams and Defiance. Defiance County was formed March 4, 1845, from Williams, Henry, and Paulding Counties. It received its name from Fort Defiance, built in 1794, by General Anthony Wayne at the junction of the Maumee and Auglaize Rivers.The first building erected for school purposes was located between the old canal and the Maumee River. This schoolhouse was used until 1836, when classes were then held in the lower story of the courthouse until 1841. In 1841, a tax levied and a two-story brick building was erected.The four townships which now comprise the Northeastern Local District are Noble, North Richland, Tiffin, and Adams Townships of Defiance County. The name "Tinora" results from combining the names of the townships that comprise the Northeastern Local School district.TI - TiffinNO - NobleRA - North Richland AdamsNoble Township was organized in 1822 and named after Calvin Noble. The first school was taught by W. W. Sellick in a double log cabin. Richland Township was organized in 1824. The Maumee River divides this township into two distinct parts. That part north of the river is known as North Richland and it is this part that is located in Northeastern Local School District. The first school was taught by Peter Tittle in 1828.