About Us

R. Nelson Snider High School is a proud, tradition-rich learning community where students are challenged to grow academically, socially and personally. Rooted in Panther Pride, Snider offers rigorous academics, meaningful extracurriculars and a supportive environment that prepares students for success beyond high school.

Mission
The mission of Snider High School is to promote academic and intellectual growth, facilitate the acquisition of life skills and encourage positive social interaction so that students and the community may thrive in an ever-changing environment.

Vision
Snider High School envisions a community of empowered, resilient learners who embrace challenges, pursue excellence and contribute positively to an ever-changing world. We strive to cultivate leaders and critical thinkers through hard work, integrity, inclusivity and lifelong learning.

Panther Pride & Traditions

Panther Pride is at the heart of Snider High School. Our Panther mascot symbolizes strength, confidence, determination and unity values reflected in our classrooms, athletics and student life.

Beloved traditions include:

Friday Night Football with themed student sections
Pep rallies and schoolwide celebrations
Homecoming Week and Spirit Weeks
Madrigals performances
Senior traditions such as cap-and-gown parades and Senior Skip Day
Athletic excellence that brings together students, families, alumni and the community

Student Life & Enrichment

Snider High School creates a vibrant student experience that extends beyond the classroom. Students are encouraged to get involved, explore interests and build leadership skills through a wide range of activities.

Student life opportunities include:

Clubs, student council, National Honor Society and service organizations
Performing arts programs including band, choir, theatre and BARTS (visual arts)
Competitive athletics and school spirit groups
Makerspace access and student internships
Peace Parties, Panthers Pause, dance battles and lunch-time activities

These opportunities help students feel connected, supported, and valued every day.

Panthers Pause

Panthers Pause is a weekly school news and highlights show produced for the Snider Panthers community. It’s similar to a student-focused broadcast that shares updates on news, sports, events and student life at Snider High School.

Covers school news and announcements, like upcoming events or reminders
Highlights sports updates and recaps from Snider athletic teams, especially the Panthers
Shares fun and culture pieces about life at Snider

Check it out on Youtube

Academic Pathways & Unique Opportunities

Snider offers specialized Schools of Success and career pathways that provide hands-on, real-world learning experiences:

Health Sciences & Human Services (HSHS): Biomedical sciences, CNA certification opportunities, teaching and human services experiences
Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology & Trades: Technology-focused learning that builds real-world technical skills
Business & The Arts: Visual and performing arts with a strong creative community

Students benefit from:

Hands-on coursework
Industry-aligned skills
Leadership development
One of the largest school library collections in FWCS

Robotics:

Snider Robotics is a competitive team recognized for strong competition performance and earned honors such as Rookie All Star, Rookie Inspiration and District Championship Rookie All Star awards at FIRST Indiana events, which helped them qualify for the FIRST Championship in Houston.

Each season, students design, build and program robots to develop engineering and programming skills.

Snider Stadium

Snider Stadium is the future home of many Panther athletics, opening Fall 2026 and currently under construction! Designed for championship moments, it will bring fans closer to the action with a modern, high-energy atmosphere that elevates game day and our Panther Pride!

More information about Snider Stadium

Annual Events & Community Engagement

Snider High School is deeply committed to service and community involvement.

Annual events include: