Wanganui High School may soon become Whanganui High School.
The board of trustees has formed a sub-committee to consider adding an H to the school's name.
Principal Garry Olver confirmed yesterday the board had passed the decision at its last meeting on October 20.
"There was some very enlightening discussion about the move and it was an excellent meeting with the board reaching agreement," he said.
"A sub-committee made up of myself, Hayden Potaka and Randal Southee will work through the change."
Mr Olver said it was a busy time at the school, with lots of prizegivings and exams happening.
"It is an exciting time for the school and this decision is one of many exciting things that are happening here right now," he said.