“What’s the story behind that school?” someone asks, pointing to the 市原市立国分寺台西中学校. This public junior high school stands in Chiba Prefecture. It is located in the Kokubunjidai Central area of Ichihara City.
Let’s delve into the history of 市原市立国分寺台西中学校. The school opened in 1988. Before that, students from the Kokubunjidai Junior High School attended classes here. The new school took in students from the second and third grades of Kokubunjidai Junior High. Each grade contributed four classes.
市原市立国分寺台西中学校 sits on land with historical significance. It is on the site of the ancient Kamitsukeno Kokubun-ji Temple. The school is next to the Kokubunniji Temple ruins.
The school’s location informs its identity. The area around 市原市立国分寺台西中学校 is rich in history. The school’s grounds cover almost 30,000 square meters. Several buildings are on the property. The main school buildings were built in 1988. A martial arts hall was added in 1991.
As of May 2022, 市原市立国分寺台西中学校 has 394 students. The school has 14 classes. There are 28 teachers.
市原市立国分寺台西中学校 is known locally as “Kokunishi.” Some people also call it “Nishichu.” The school’s song was written by Mitsuo Tanaka. Akira Terauchi composed the music. The uniforms have remained mostly unchanged since the school’s opening. However, the uniforms will change to blazer types in 2024.
The students at 市原市立国分寺台西中学校 participate in various activities. In 2016, the girls’ basketball team won a local sports competition. The boys’ kendo club was a runner-up. A badminton player won an individual title. The school’s brass band has won awards three years in a row.
市原市立国分寺台西中学校 continues to educate students. It is a vital part of the community. It stands on historical ground. It prepares students for the future.