“Dedicated to Nurturing Individuality” is the motto emblazoned near the entrance. Welcome to Hirakata City Fourth Junior High School. It is a public middle school in Hirakata. The school is located in Kosugigaoka.
Hirakata City Fourth Junior High School opened its doors on April 1 1961. The school added a new school building in June of the same year. It has a long history of serving the local community.
In 1970, Hirakata City Fourth Junior High School spawned a sister school. Hirakata Junior High School branched off. One year later, Nakamiya Junior High School did the same. In 1974, Mura no Junior High School branched off. In 1978, Higashikosugi Junior High School branched off. This demonstrates its initial important role in education.
Hirakata City Fourth Junior High School became a research school for computer education in May 1996. The Ministry of Education designated it. In May 2000, it became a research school for human rights education. The Ministry of Education also designated it. These designations reflect the school’s commitment to innovative education.
In April 2001, Mura no Junior High School closed. Hirakata City Fourth Junior High School absorbed part of its former district. In 2010, school districts changed again. The school district of Hirakata City Koyo Elementary School changed. Graduates used to be divided between Fourth and Higashikosugi. Now they attend Higashikosugi Junior High School.
The school’s current district includes several elementary schools. These are Hirakata City Hiraki Elementary School. Hirakata City Itsutsuji Elementary School. Hirakata City Yamazono Elementary School. This shows the school’s central position in local education.
Takashi Ishida is an alumnus. He is a pitcher for the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles. Manga artist, Koji Murata went to this school. Actress, Satoshi Hashimoto is also an alumna. Track and field athlete, Naoki Nishioka also went to this school.
Hirakata City Fourth Junior High School continues to evolve. It adapts to the changing needs of its students. The school’s history reflects its dedication. It is dedicated to providing quality education. It is also dedicated to fostering a sense of community.