History of Virginia High School
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide learning opportunities with the most up-to-date technologies and methodologies to all students.
Our goal is to produce well-rounded graduates who are prepared to further their educational, cultural, and vocational interest and to succeed as citizens in a competitive and changing world.
Philosophy
Virginia High School is a public institution dedicated to the service of the community. Recognizing the importance of each individual, the school offers an extensive program that satisfies the needs of the student and provides a foundation for endeavors after high school.
History
In 1890, the city of Goodson, Virginia, was renamed Bristol. The first public high school was named Central School and opened in 1891 with 75 students. The name was changed to Jefferson School in 1895, and in 1915 a new school was built on Piedmont Avenue and renamed Virginia High School. The school housed grades 5 - 11 and grade 12 was added in 1945. The present Virginia High School was dedicated in 1954, housing grades 9 - 12. In 1966, the senior class of the Douglass School was integrated into Virginia High School, and the entire high school was integrated the following year.
