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{{short description|School in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States}}
{{short description|School in Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States}}
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| name = Massaponax High School
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| zipcode = 22408
| zipcode = 22408
| country = USA
| country = USA
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| district = Spotsylvania County Public Schools
| district = Spotsylvania County Public Schools
| principal = William Lancaster{{cn|reason=not listed on school's admin page}}
| principal = William Lancaster<ref>{{cite web |title=Staff: Massaponax High School|url=https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/massaponax/staff?search=Lancaster |website=Massaponax High School |access-date=22 May 2023}}</ref>
| grades = 9-12
| grades = 9–12
| mascot = Panthers
| mascot = Panthers
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| mascot image =
| colors = Black, silver, teal {{Color box|black|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#d0d0d1|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#03fcb6|border=darkgray}}
| colors = Black, teal, silver {{Color box|black|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#d0d0d1|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|#048c7f|border=darkgray}}
| opened = 1998
| opened = 1998
| students = 1703 (2021–22)<ref name="NCES">{{cite web |title=MASSAPONAX HIGH |url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?ID=510364001881 |website=Search for Public Schools |publisher=National Center for Education Statistics |access-date=27 February 2023}}</ref>
| students = 2014 (201617)
| teaching_staff = 101.47 {{FTE}}<ref name="NCES"/>
| ratio = 16.78<ref name="NCES"/>
| homepage = [https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/massaponax Massaponax High School]
| homepage = [https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/massaponax Massaponax High School]
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'''Massaponax High School''' is a public school in [[Spotsylvania County, Virginia|Spotsylvania County, VA]]. It is part of [[Spotsylvania County Public Schools]] and is located on 8211 Jefferson Davis Highway
'''Massaponax High School''' is a public school in [[Spotsylvania County, Virginia]], United States. It is part of [[Spotsylvania County Public Schools]].

==History==
Massaponax High School opened in the fall of 1998 becoming the fourth high school in Spotsylvania County.

Massaponax became one of the county's largest high schools and carries a current enrollment of 1,960 students in grades 9 through 12. The school complex consists of {{convert|106|acre|km2}}.

The school was run by principal Joseph Rodkey, who retired after the 2009–2010 school year. Dr. Joe Pisani was the principal from the 2010–2011 school year to the 2018–2019 school year when he was transferred to George Wythe High School in [[Richmond, Virginia]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wtvr.com/2019/06/13/richmond-public-schools-new-principals/|title=Richmond Public Schools announce hiring of 12 principals|date=2019-06-14|website=WTVR.com|language=en|access-date=2019-07-17}}</ref> The new principal for the 2019–2020 school year is Dr. Joseph Gabalski. Dr. Joseph Gabalski retired from principal in 2022, Dr. William Lancaster has been principal since January 2023.

==Location==
Massaponax High School is located in Historic Spotsylvania County, consisting of {{convert|416.1|mi2|km2}} located in eastern Virginia, midway between the nation's capital of Washington, D.C. and the state capital of Richmond; both of which are approximately {{convert|50|mi|km}} distant. Both capital cities are readily accessible by rail and highway. Spotsylvania County is bordered by Caroline County to the south and east, Louisa to the west, and Hanover County to the southwest, along the North Anna River. Culpeper borders the northwest, and Stafford County to the north, while the City of Fredericksburg lies to the east and Orange County to the west, along the Rappahannock and Rapidan Rivers.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
Massaponax High School is part of the [[AAA Commonwealth District]] and [[AAA Northwest Region]], and offers [[soccer]], [[tennis]], [[cheerleading]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[lacrosse]], [[American football|football]], [[golf]], [[volleyball]], [[basketball]], [[field hockey]], [[swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[wrestling]], [[baseball]], [[softball]], [[track and field]], and [[gymnastics]] .
Massaponax High School is part of the [[AAA Commonwealth District]] and [[AAA Northwest Region]], and offers soccer, tennis, cheerleading, cross-country running, lacrosse, football, golf, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, and gymnastics.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


Massaponax's football team reached the State Finals in 2003 following an undefeated season, but lost.[http://www.massaponaxfootball.com]
Massaponax's football team reached the State Finals in 2003 following an undefeated regular season, but lost.<ref>http://www.massaponaxfootball.com {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}</ref>


The '''Massaponax Maniacs''' is a student organization dedicated to cheering on school teams.
The Massaponax Maniacs is a student organization dedicated to cheering on school teams.{{cn|date=July 2024}}


==Marching band==
==Marching band==
The marching band is known as the Marching Panther Pride (MP²).
The marching band is known as the Massaponax Marching Panther Pride (MP²).


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Caressa Cameron]], beauty pageant titleholder, winner of [[Miss Virginia]] 2009 and [[Miss America 2010]]
*[[Caressa Cameron]], beauty pageant titleholder, winner of [[Miss Virginia]] 2009 and [[Miss America 2010]]
*[[DeAndre Houston-Carson]], NFL player for Chicago Bears
*[[DeAndre Houston-Carson]], NFL player for [[Houston Texans]]
*[[The Head and the Heart]] bandmates Jonathan Russell and Tyler Williams attended MHS.
*[[The Head and the Heart]] bandmates Jonathan Russell and Tyler Williams attended MHS.
*[[Greg Slaughter]], Filipino-American professional basketball player
*[[Greg Slaughter]], Filipino-American professional basketball player
*[[Kelvin Jones (soccer)|Kelvin Jones]], Professional soccer player
*[[Kelvin Jones (soccer)|Kelvin Jones]], professional soccer player


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/massaponax School Website]
* [https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/o/massaponax School Website]
* [http://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ Spotsylvania County Schools Website]
* [http://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ Spotsylvania County Schools Website]


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{{Spotsylvania County Public Schools}}
{{Spotsylvania County Public Schools}}


Latest revision as of 16:15, 26 August 2024

Massaponax High School
Address
Map
8211 Jefferson Davis Highway

Fredericksburg
,
Virginia
22408

United States
Coordinates38°10′57.8″N 77°30′40.9″W / 38.182722°N 77.511361°W / 38.182722; -77.511361
Information
Opened1998
School districtSpotsylvania County Public Schools
PrincipalWilliam Lancaster[1]
Teaching staff101.47 (on an FTE basis)[2]
Grades9–12
Number of students1703 (2021–22)[2]
Student to teacher ratio16.78[2]
Color(s)Black, teal, silver      
MascotPanthers
Feeder schoolsSpotsylvania Middle School
Battlefield Middle School
Thornburg Middle School
WebsiteMassaponax High School

Massaponax High School is a public school in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States. It is part of Spotsylvania County Public Schools.

Athletics

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Massaponax High School is part of the AAA Commonwealth District and AAA Northwest Region, and offers soccer, tennis, cheerleading, cross-country running, lacrosse, football, golf, volleyball, basketball, field hockey, swimming, wrestling, baseball, softball, track and field, and gymnastics.[citation needed]

Massaponax's football team reached the State Finals in 2003 following an undefeated regular season, but lost.[3]

The Massaponax Maniacs is a student organization dedicated to cheering on school teams.[citation needed]

Marching band

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The marching band is known as the Massaponax Marching Panther Pride (MP²).

Notable alumni

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Staff: Massaponax High School". Massaponax High School. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "MASSAPONAX HIGH". Search for Public Schools. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  3. ^ http://www.massaponaxfootball.com [bare URL]
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