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{{Infobox school
{{Infobox school
| name = Page County High School
| name = Page County High School
| image =
| image = File:Page County High School.jpg
| imagesize = 300px
| imagesize =
| logo = [[File:Panther logo.gif|180px]]
| logo =
| established = 1961
| established = 1961
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public secondary]]
| schoolboard = Page County Public Schools
| principal = Mr. David Cale
| superintendent = Antonia Fox
| faculty = appx. 75
| type = [[Public school (government funded)|Public secondary]]
| enrollment = appx. 700
| principal = David Cale
| colors = {{colorbox|#ADD8E6}} {{colorbox|#062A78}} Light Blue and Navy Blue
| faculty =
| mascot = [[Black panther|Panther]]s
| teaching_staff = 46.25 (FTE)
| rivals = [[Luray High School]]
| grades = 9-12
| enrollment = 552<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&DistrictID=5102850&ID=510285001181|title=Page County High|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|accessdate=April 22, 2023}}</ref>
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| free_label = Athletic Conference
| enrollment_as_of = 2021-22
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| free_text = [[A Shenandoah District|Shenandoah District]] <br> [[A Region B|Region B]]
| location = 198 Panther Drive <br>Shenandoah, VA 22849
| ratio = 11.94
| colors = {{Color box|#bcd3E6|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#00215b|border=darkgray}} Baby Blue and Navy Blue
| latd = 38 |latm = 35|lats = 25.4|latNS = N
| mascot = [[Black panther|Panther]]
| longd = 78 |longm = 35|longs = 21|longEW = W
| iso_region = US-VA
| rivals =
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| free_label = Athletic Conference
| coordinates_display = title
| communities = [[Shenandoah, Virginia|Shenandoah]], [[Stanley, Virginia|Stanley]]
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| website = {{URL|http://eclipse.pagecounty.k12.va.us/pchs/}}
| feeder_schools = Shenandoah Elementary, Stanley Elementary, Page County Middle
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| free_text = [[A Bull Run District]] <br> [[A Region B|Region B]]
| location = 184 Panther Drive<br>Shenandoah, Virginia 22849<br>United States
| coordinates = {{coord|38|33|49.9|N|78|36|35.7|W|region:US-VA|display=inline,title}}
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| website = {{URL|https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/o/pchs}}
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'''Page County High School''' is a public [[secondary school]] located in [[Shenandoah, Virginia]]. The dedication of the building in 1961 brought together students from the former [[Shenandoah, Virginia|Shenandoah]] and [[Stanley, Virginia|Stanley]] high schools. It is one of the few five-year high schools in the United States, with grade levels 9-12 (freshmen through seniors), and has an enrollment of approximately 700 students. The feeder schools are Shenandoah Elementary, and Stanley Elementary. Page County High School has an [[auditorium]] that can hold approx. 700 people, a [[gym]] with two side of retractable bleachers, a full [[library]], a [[cafeteria]] that feeds students three periods each day, and five fully loaded computer labs. In 2005 a distance learning lab was instituted that allows students and teachers to communicate with [[Luray High School]] in real time. The school's mascot is the [[Black panther|Panther]], and athletic fans are said to have "panther pride."
'''Page County High School''' is a public [[secondary school]] located in [[Shenandoah, Virginia]]. The dedication of the original building in 1961 brought together students from the former [[Shenandoah, Virginia|Shenandoah]] and [[Stanley, Virginia|Stanley]] high schools. It holds grade levels 9-12 (freshmen through seniors) and has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.<ref name=NCES/> The feeder school is Page County Middle School, which is in turn fed by Shenandoah Elementary and Stanley Elementary schools, and formerly Grove Hill Elementary School. Page County High School has an [[auditorium]] with a capacity of approximately 700 people, a [[gym]] with retractable bleachers on two sides, a full [[library]], a [[cafeteria]] that feeds students in two 25 minute blocks each day, and three computer labs. The school's mascot is the [[Black panther|panther]].


==Major Renovations==
'''Major Renovations''' of Page County High School took place during the summer of 2002. The front facade, doors, and windows were replaced, and many interior changes were made. There are seven permanent annexes behind the school that house [[math]] and [[foreign language]] classes.
Major renovations of Page County High School took place during the summer of 2002. The front facade, doors, and windows were replaced, and many interior changes were made. There were permanent annexes erected behind the school that housed [[math]] and [[foreign language]] classes.


In 2005, a distance learning lab was instituted, allowing students and teachers to communicate with [[Page County, Virginia|Page County]]'s second high school, [[Luray High School]], in real time.
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'''Athletic Complex'''Page County High School houses an exquisite athletic complex, which hosts all of the school's sports. In front of the school are the [[Baseball]] and [[American football|Football]] fields, as well as the [[Track and field|track]], which circles the football field. Unlike many tracks, Page County's track is not regulation length, therefore all running events start and end differently. The school's [[softball]] field is on a hill behind the high school. The [[Cross country running|cross country]] course begins and ends on the football field, but runs through nearby woods and around two large fields, one behind the school and one adjacent to the baseball field. [[Basketball]] and [[volleyball]] are both played inside the school's gym. The school's [[golf]] team practices and plays home matches at the [[Luray Caverns]] Country Club.


In 2006, ground was broken on a new building that would come to house Page County High School. Completed in 2009, the new building is located directly behind the former high school, now Page County Middle School.
==New Construction==
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In August 2006, the [[Page County, Virginia|Page County]] [[Board of Supervisors]] approved construction of two new high schools in the county. These plans would turn the current Page County High School building into a [[middle school]]. The groundbreaking was in November 2006, and the school is scheduled to be completed for the opening of the 2009-2010 school year.


A new rubber track was added in the summer of 2015.
==The New PCHS==

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In September 2009, The New Page County High School opened its doors, and will see its first class of Seniors, the class of 2010 graduate in June 2010. The new building is located directly above the old PCHS; which now houses Page County Middle School (PCMS).
==Athletic Complex==
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Page County High School houses an exquisite athletic complex, which hosts many of the school's sports. To the left of the school are the practice [[soccer]] and practice [[American football|football]] fields. Before Page County Middle School stands the [[Track and field|track]] and the football/soccer field. Unlike many tracks, Page County's track is not regulation length, therefore all running events start and end differently. The school's [[softball]] field is on a hill behind the middle school. The [[baseball]] field stands to the left of the track and football field. The [[Cross country running|cross country]] course begins and ends on the football field, but runs through nearby woods and around two large fields, one behind the school and one adjacent to the baseball field. [[Basketball]] and [[volleyball]] are both played inside the school's gym.

==New Building==
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In August 2006, the Page County Board of Supervisors approved construction of two new high schools in the county. These plans would turn the current Page County High School building into a [[middle school]]. The groundbreaking was in November 2006, and the school was scheduled to be completed for the opening of the 2009-2010 school year.

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The new Page County High School building is located directly above the old high school, which now houses Page County Middle School.

In September 2009, the new Page County High School opened its doors. In June 2010, the school saw its first senior class, the Class of 2010, graduate in an indoor ceremony.

==Notable alumni==
*[[Wayne Comer]] (1962), former Major League Baseball player <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comerwa01.shtml|title=Wayne Comer Stats|publisher=Baseball Reference|accessdate=January 13, 2022}}</ref>

==References==
<references />


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://eclipse.pagecounty.k12.va.us/pchs/ Page County High School Website]<br>[http://pagecounty.k12.va.us/ Page County Public Schools]
* [https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/o/pchs Page County High School]
* [https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/ Page County Public Schools]

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[[Category:Public high schools in Virginia]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Virginia]]
[[Category:Schools in Page County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Schools in Page County, Virginia]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1961]]
[[Category:1961 establishments in Virginia]]

Latest revision as of 05:39, 1 June 2023

Page County High School
Location
Map
184 Panther Drive
Shenandoah, Virginia 22849
United States
Coordinates38°33′49.9″N 78°36′35.7″W / 38.563861°N 78.609917°W / 38.563861; -78.609917
Information
TypePublic secondary
Established1961
School boardPage County Public Schools
SuperintendentAntonia Fox
PrincipalDavid Cale
Teaching staff46.25 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment552[1] (2021-22)
Student to teacher ratio11.94
Color(s)    Baby Blue and Navy Blue
MascotPanther
Communities servedShenandoah, Stanley
Feeder schoolsShenandoah Elementary, Stanley Elementary, Page County Middle
Athletic ConferenceA Bull Run District
Region B
Websitewww.pagecounty.k12.va.us/o/pchs

Page County High School is a public secondary school located in Shenandoah, Virginia. The dedication of the original building in 1961 brought together students from the former Shenandoah and Stanley high schools. It holds grade levels 9-12 (freshmen through seniors) and has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.[1] The feeder school is Page County Middle School, which is in turn fed by Shenandoah Elementary and Stanley Elementary schools, and formerly Grove Hill Elementary School. Page County High School has an auditorium with a capacity of approximately 700 people, a gym with retractable bleachers on two sides, a full library, a cafeteria that feeds students in two 25 minute blocks each day, and three computer labs. The school's mascot is the panther.

Major Renovations

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Major renovations of Page County High School took place during the summer of 2002. The front facade, doors, and windows were replaced, and many interior changes were made. There were permanent annexes erected behind the school that housed math and foreign language classes.

In 2005, a distance learning lab was instituted, allowing students and teachers to communicate with Page County's second high school, Luray High School, in real time.

In 2006, ground was broken on a new building that would come to house Page County High School. Completed in 2009, the new building is located directly behind the former high school, now Page County Middle School.

A new rubber track was added in the summer of 2015.

Athletic Complex

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Page County High School houses an exquisite athletic complex, which hosts many of the school's sports. To the left of the school are the practice soccer and practice football fields. Before Page County Middle School stands the track and the football/soccer field. Unlike many tracks, Page County's track is not regulation length, therefore all running events start and end differently. The school's softball field is on a hill behind the middle school. The baseball field stands to the left of the track and football field. The cross country course begins and ends on the football field, but runs through nearby woods and around two large fields, one behind the school and one adjacent to the baseball field. Basketball and volleyball are both played inside the school's gym.

New Building

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In August 2006, the Page County Board of Supervisors approved construction of two new high schools in the county. These plans would turn the current Page County High School building into a middle school. The groundbreaking was in November 2006, and the school was scheduled to be completed for the opening of the 2009-2010 school year.

The new Page County High School building is located directly above the old high school, which now houses Page County Middle School.

In September 2009, the new Page County High School opened its doors. In June 2010, the school saw its first senior class, the Class of 2010, graduate in an indoor ceremony.

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Page County High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  2. ^ "Wayne Comer Stats". Baseball Reference. Retrieved January 13, 2022.
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