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|name= Poquoson High |
|name= Poquoson High School |
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|image= PoquosonBull.jpg |
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|streetaddress= 51 Odd |
|streetaddress= 51 Odd Road |
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|city= [[Poquoson, Virginia|Poquoson]] |
|city= [[Poquoson, Virginia|Poquoson]] |
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|state= [[Virginia]] |
|state= [[Virginia]] |
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|country= USA |
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|coordinates= {{Coord|37|7|43.4|N|76|22|46.9|W|display=inline,title}} |
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|url= [https://phs.poquoson.k12.va.us/ Official PHS Site] |
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|district= Poquoson City Schools |
|district= Poquoson City Schools |
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|superintendent= |
|superintendent= Arty Tillett |
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|principal= |
|principal= Andrew Roberts |
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|assistant_principals= George Yeager<br>Deborah Cembrook |
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|type= Public |
|type= Public |
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|mascot= Bull Islanders |
|mascot= Bull Islanders |
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|colors= {{ |
|colors= {{Color box|Maroon|border=darkgray}} {{Color box|Gold|border=darkgray}} Maroon and Gold |
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|founded= 1910 |
|founded= 1910 |
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|enrollment= |
|enrollment= 708 |
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|enrollment_as_of= |
|enrollment_as_of= 2019-20 |
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|rivals= [[Tabb High School]]<br>[[Grafton High School (Virginia)|Grafton High School]] |
|rivals= [[Tabb High School]]<br>[[Grafton High School (Virginia)|Grafton High School]] |
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|conference= [[Virginia High School League]]<br>[[AA Bay Rivers District|Bay Rivers District]]<br />[[AA Region I|Region I]] |
|conference= [[Virginia High School League]]<br>[[AA Bay Rivers District|Bay Rivers District]]<br />[[AA Region I|Region I]] |
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'''Poquoson High School''' is a public secondary school, located in [[Poquoson, Virginia]] and serves as the sole public secondary school for students in the City. The school was opened in 1910 and currently has approximately 700 students.<ref name="School Overview">{{cite web |
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| url = http://www.poquoson.org/phs/aboutphs/phsoverview.html |
| url = http://www.poquoson.org/phs/aboutphs/phsoverview.html |
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| title = School Overview |
| title = School Overview |
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| accessdate = 2007-02-24 |
| accessdate = 2007-02-24 |
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| publisher = Poquoson High School |
| publisher = Poquoson High School |
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}}</ref> The school competes in athletics and activities in the Virginia High School League's [[AA Bay Rivers District]]. Poquoson High has historically been known for its wrestling program, which has won numerous state championships and has occasionally been ranked nationally |
}}</ref> The school competes in athletics and activities in the Virginia High School League's [[AA Bay Rivers District]]. Poquoson High has historically been known for its wrestling program, which has won numerous state championships and has occasionally been ranked nationally. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Poquoson High was founded in 1910 as the high school for York County. It was housed in a wooden building that resembles a large house. In 1932, the High School was moved into 965 Poquoson Avenue, which was next door to the first building. The High School continued to grow along with the rest of the area, even after the Town of Poquoson was incorporated in 1952. As [[Langley Air Force Base]] and the [[NASA Langley Research Center]] grew into prominence, the High School's enrollment grew. Poquoson became an independent city in 1975 primarily to gain more local control of its schools, including Poquoson High. Poquoson High moved from the single-A to double-A level in high school athletics in the late 1970s and gained a reputation for quality academics. |
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==Feeder patterns== |
==Feeder patterns== |
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| accessdate = 2007-02-24 |
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| publisher = Poquoson City Public Schools |
| publisher = Poquoson City Public Schools |
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|archiveurl = |
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070204120656/http://www.ci.poquoson.va.us/schools.htm <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-02-04}}</ref> |
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* Poquoson Primary School (Grades K-2) |
* Poquoson Primary School (Grades K-2) |
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* Poquoson Elementary School (Grades 3-5) |
* Poquoson Elementary School (Grades 3-5) |
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| accessdate = 2007-04-01 |
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| publisher = Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| publisher = Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
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|archiveurl = |
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20061229110644/http://www.sacscasi.org/schools/Proceedings_Accredited_SACS_CASI_VA.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2006-12-29}}</ref> |
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*Poquoson High was ranked 781st in the most recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of America's Top 1000 High Schools in 2013.<ref name="Top 1000">{{cite news |
*Poquoson High was ranked 781st in the most recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of America's Top 1000 High Schools in 2013.<ref name="Top 1000">{{cite news |
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| url = https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/virginia/districts/poquoson-city-public-schools/poquoson-high-school-20573 |
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| title = America's Top 1000 High Schools |
| title = America's Top 1000 High Schools |
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| accessdate = 2013-04-23 |
| accessdate = 2013-04-23 |
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| publisher = U.S. News |
| publisher = U.S. News & World Report |
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|archiveurl = |
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070824235006/http://projects.washingtonpost.com/challengeindex/va/poquoson/poquoson/ <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-08-24}}</ref> The school was ranked 712th in 2007, 798th in 2006, and 635th in 2005.<ref name="Top 1000"/> |
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*Poquoson was also ranked amongst the top 100 communities for music education by the American Music Conference in 2006.<ref name="Top 100 Music Communities">{{cite web |
*Poquoson was also ranked amongst the top 100 communities for music education by the American Music Conference in 2006.<ref name="Top 100 Music Communities">{{cite web |
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|url = http://www.amc-music.org/news/articles/survey/final2006.htm |
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|title = Top 100 Music Communities |
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|accessdate = 2007-04-04 |
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|publisher = American Music Conference |
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|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20080111224814/http://www.amc-music.org/news/articles/survey/final2006.htm |
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|archivedate = 2008-01-11 |
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| 2010–2011 || 834 |
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| 2011–2012 || 816 |
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| 2012–2013 || 802 |
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| 2013–2014 || 780 |
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| 2014–2015 || 767 |
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| 2015–2016 || 760 |
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| 2016–2017 || 698 |
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| 2017–2018 || 698 |
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| 2018–2019 || 714 |
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| 2019–2020 || 708 |
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| 2020–2021 || 723 |
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| 2021–2022 || 693 |
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| 2022–2023 || 689 |
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|}<ref name="SACS Online Reporting"/><ref name="Report Card">{{cite web |
|}<ref name="SACS Online Reporting"/><ref name="Report Card">{{cite web |
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| url = https://p1pe.doe.virginia.gov/reportcard/report.do?division=All&schoolName=1830 |
| url = https://p1pe.doe.virginia.gov/reportcard/report.do?division=All&schoolName=1830 |
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*Baseball |
*Baseball |
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Won the State AA baseball championship in 2001, 2009, and 2010<ref name=crockett>{{cite web|url= |
Won the State AA baseball championship in 2001, 2009, and 2010<ref name=crockett>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypress.com/2010/06/19/kyle-crockett-and-chad-pinder-led-poquoson-to-a-second-consecutive-baseball-state-title/ |title=Kyle Crockett and Chad Pinder led Poquoson to a second consecutive baseball state title - Daily Press |publisher=Articles.dailypress.com |date=June 19, 2010 |access-date=November 14, 2013}}</ref> |
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*Basketball (Boys and Girls) |
*Basketball (Boys and Girls) |
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*Competitive Cheer |
*Competitive Cheer |
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*Cross Country (Boys and Girls) |
*Cross Country (Boys and Girls) |
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*Field Hockey |
*Field Hockey |
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Won the State Class 3 Field Hockey championship 2020 |
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*Football |
*Football |
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Won the State AA football championship in 2010 |
Won the State AA football championship in 2010. |
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*Golf |
*Golf |
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*Indoor Track (Boys and Girls) |
*Indoor Track (Boys and Girls) |
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===Wrestling=== |
===Wrestling=== |
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Poquoson High School has a distinguished history in wrestling, winning state titles in 1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, and |
Poquoson High School has a distinguished history in wrestling, winning state titles in 1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1999, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.<ref name="Poquoson Wrestling">{{cite web |
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| url = http://www.poquosonwrestling.com/ |
| url = http://www.poquosonwrestling.com/ |
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| title = State Champions |
| title = State Champions |
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| accessdate = 2007-04-02 |
| accessdate = 2007-04-02 |
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| publisher = Poquoson Wrestling |
| publisher = Poquoson Wrestling |
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}}</ref> Additionally, the school placed second in the state tournament many times in the 1980s and 1990s to [[Grundy Senior High School]] which produced an intense rivalry between the schools which are eight hours or about 425 miles driving distance apart. The program has produced over 70 individual state titles and one wrestler for the U.S national wrestling team. |
}}</ref> Additionally, the school placed second in the state tournament many times in the 1980s and 1990s to [[Grundy Senior High School]] which produced an intense rivalry between the schools which are eight hours or about 425 miles driving distance apart. The program has produced over 70 individual state titles and one wrestler for the U.S national wrestling team. Three former wrestlers have won four state titles during their times with the team - Charles "Butch" Backus, Mike Akers and Patrick McCormick. |
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===Odyssey of the Mind=== |
===Odyssey of the Mind=== |
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| accessdate = 2007-04-02 |
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| publisher = Virginia Odyssey of the Mind |
| publisher = Virginia Odyssey of the Mind |
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===Marching Band=== |
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Poquoson High School's marching band program is a 9-time honor band, as accredited by the [[Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association]].<ref name="Poquoson Marching Islanders">{{cite web |
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| url = https://phsislanderbands.com/ |
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| title = PHS Islander Bands |
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| accessdate = 2018-09-06 |
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| publisher = PHS Islander Bands |
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| accessdate = 2007-02-25 |
| accessdate = 2007-02-25 |
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| publisher = Poquoson City Public Schools |
| publisher = Poquoson City Public Schools |
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|archiveurl = |
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20060924213628/http://www.sbo.poquoson.k12.va.us/aboutpcs/index.html#History%20of%20Poquoson <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2006-09-24}}</ref> The football stadium, where football and soccer games are played, is located off campus at Poquoson Middle School. Facilities for the wrestling team are located adjacent to the football stadium. |
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==Partner schools== |
==Partner schools== |
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| title = AAIE Spring Newsletter 2007 |
| title = AAIE Spring Newsletter 2007 |
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| accessdate = 2007-07-08 |
| accessdate = 2007-07-08 |
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| format = PDF |
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| publisher = Association for the Advancement of International Education |
| publisher = Association for the Advancement of International Education |
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|archiveurl = |
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070809082424/http://www.aaie.org/download/calendar/INTERED%20V34%20N104%20SPRING%2007.pdf <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-08-09}}</ref> |
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*{{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Uruguayan American School]], [[Uruguay]]<ref name="Poquoson Sister Schools">{{cite web |
*{{flagicon|Uruguay}} [[Uruguayan American School]], [[Uruguay]]<ref name="Poquoson Sister Schools">{{cite web |
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| url = http://www.sbo.poquoson.k12.va.us/uas.html |
| url = http://www.sbo.poquoson.k12.va.us/uas.html |
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| publisher = City of Poquoson School Board |
| publisher = City of Poquoson School Board |
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|archiveurl = |
|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070802155045/http://www.sbo.poquoson.k12.va.us/uas.html <!-- Bot retrieved archive --> |archivedate = 2007-08-02}}</ref> |
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==Alumni== |
==Alumni== |
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*[[Kyle Crockett]], |
*[[Kyle Crockett]], Major League Baseball player.<ref name=crockett/> |
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*[[Susie Evans]], former [[Miss Virginia Teen USA]] and [[Miss Virginia USA]] and contestant on the 26th season of ''[[The Bachelor (American TV series) season 26|The Bachelor]]'' |
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*[[Chad Pinder]], Major League Baseball player. |
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*[[Baiju Bhatt]], founder and co-founder of companies in different fields of activity. |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[https://phs.poquoson.k12.va.us/ Poquoson High School] |
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*[http://www.poquosonsports.org/ Poquoson High School Athletics] |
*[http://www.poquosonsports.org/ Poquoson High School Athletics] |
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[[Category:Schools in Poquoson, Virginia]] |
[[Category:Schools in Poquoson, Virginia]] |
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Poquoson High School | |
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Address | |
51 Odd Road , 23662 United States | |
Coordinates | 37°7′43.4″N 76°22′46.9″W / 37.128722°N 76.379694°W |
Information | |
School type | Public high school |
Founded | 1910 |
School district | Poquoson City Schools |
Superintendent | Arty Tillett |
Principal | Andrew Roberts |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 708 (2019-20) |
Language | English |
Color(s) | Maroon and Gold |
Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Bay Rivers District Region I |
Mascot | Bull Islanders |
Rivals | Tabb High School Grafton High School |
Communities served | Serves Poquoson |
Website | Official PHS Site |
Poquoson High School is a public secondary school, located in Poquoson, Virginia and serves as the sole public secondary school for students in the City. The school was opened in 1910 and currently has approximately 700 students.[1] The school competes in athletics and activities in the Virginia High School League's AA Bay Rivers District. Poquoson High has historically been known for its wrestling program, which has won numerous state championships and has occasionally been ranked nationally.
History
[edit]Poquoson High was founded in 1910 as the high school for York County. It was housed in a wooden building that resembles a large house. In 1932, the High School was moved into 965 Poquoson Avenue, which was next door to the first building. The High School continued to grow along with the rest of the area, even after the Town of Poquoson was incorporated in 1952. As Langley Air Force Base and the NASA Langley Research Center grew into prominence, the High School's enrollment grew. Poquoson became an independent city in 1975 primarily to gain more local control of its schools, including Poquoson High. Poquoson High moved from the single-A to double-A level in high school athletics in the late 1970s and gained a reputation for quality academics.
Feeder patterns
[edit]The following elementary schools feed into PHS:[2]
- Poquoson Primary School (Grades K-2)
- Poquoson Elementary School (Grades 3-5)
- Poquoson Middle School (Grades 6-8)
All residents are zoned to these schools as there are no other public schools in the City.
Accreditation and rankings
[edit]- Poquoson High is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education[1] and has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools since 1972.[3]
- Poquoson High was ranked 781st in the most recent U.S. News & World Report ranking of America's Top 1000 High Schools in 2013.[4] The school was ranked 712th in 2007, 798th in 2006, and 635th in 2005.[4]
- Poquoson was also ranked amongst the top 100 communities for music education by the American Music Conference in 2006.[5]
Enrollment history
[edit]School Year | Number of Students |
2010–2011 | 834 |
2011–2012 | 816 |
2012–2013 | 802 |
2013–2014 | 780 |
2014–2015 | 767 |
2015–2016 | 760 |
2016–2017 | 698 |
2017–2018 | 698 |
2018–2019 | 714 |
2019–2020 | 708 |
2020–2021 | 723 |
2021–2022 | 693 |
2022–2023 | 689 |
Athletics and interscholastic competition
[edit]Poquoson High School competes in the Virginia High School's AA Division, Region I, Bay Rivers District. The school competes in the following sports:[7]
Won the State AA baseball championship in 2001, 2009, and 2010[8]
Won the State Class 3 Field Hockey championship 2020
Won the State AA football championship in 2010.
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Poquoson High School also fields competitive teams in these areas:
Scholastic Bowl - Poquoson High won the AA state championship in 2001.[9]
Sailing
[edit]Poquoson High is one of 54 schools in the Mid-Atlantic states and one of three public schools in Hampton Roads to sponsor a varsity level sailing team.[10]
Wrestling
[edit]Poquoson High School has a distinguished history in wrestling, winning state titles in 1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1999, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.[11] Additionally, the school placed second in the state tournament many times in the 1980s and 1990s to Grundy Senior High School which produced an intense rivalry between the schools which are eight hours or about 425 miles driving distance apart. The program has produced over 70 individual state titles and one wrestler for the U.S national wrestling team. Three former wrestlers have won four state titles during their times with the team - Charles "Butch" Backus, Mike Akers and Patrick McCormick.
Odyssey of the Mind
[edit]Poquoson High, like its feeder schools, has had a positive history with its Odyssey of the Mind. Teams from the school have won numerous district and state titles. This decade, Poquoson teams have also won in the World Tournament (2000 and 2001)[12] and placed in 2002 (3rd place - It's a Snap Division III), 2004 (13th place - Balancing Act Division III), and 2005 (6th place - Problem 4 Crazy Columns Division III).[13]
Marching Band
[edit]Poquoson High School's marching band program is a 9-time honor band, as accredited by the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association.[14]
Facilities
[edit]Poquoson High School now occupies its third building in its history. Poquoson High's second building, which housed the school from the 1930s to 1976 , now houses Poquoson Middle School. The school moved into its current facility in 1977, and the building has undergone two additions and renovations, one in 1977 and one in 1998.[15] The football stadium, where football and soccer games are played, is located off campus at Poquoson Middle School. Facilities for the wrestling team are located adjacent to the football stadium.
Partner schools
[edit]Poquoson has two current partner schools.
Alumni
[edit]- Kyle Crockett, Major League Baseball player.[8]
- Susie Evans, former Miss Virginia Teen USA and Miss Virginia USA and contestant on the 26th season of The Bachelor
- Chad Pinder, Major League Baseball player.
- Baiju Bhatt, founder and co-founder of companies in different fields of activity.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "School Overview". Poquoson High School. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
- ^ "Poquoson City Schools". Poquoson City Public Schools. Archived from the original on 2007-02-04. Retrieved 2007-02-24.
- ^ a b "School Overview". Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Archived from the original on 2006-12-29. Retrieved 2007-04-01.
- ^ a b "America's Top 1000 High Schools". U.S. News & World Report. Archived from the original on 2007-08-24. Retrieved 2013-04-23.
- ^ "Top 100 Music Communities". American Music Conference. Archived from the original on 2008-01-11. Retrieved 2007-04-04.
- ^ "Department of Education Report Card" (PDF). Virginia Department of Education. Retrieved 2007-04-07.
- ^ "PHS - Athletics". Poquoson High School. Retrieved 2007-02-26.
- ^ a b "Kyle Crockett and Chad Pinder led Poquoson to a second consecutive baseball state title - Daily Press". Articles.dailypress.com. June 19, 2010. Retrieved November 14, 2013.
- ^ "Quizbowl Results". World of High School Quizbowl. Retrieved 2007-04-07.
- ^ "HIGH SCHOOL SAILING - A GROWING SPORT". Virginia Interscholastic Sailing Association. Retrieved 2007-04-04.
- ^ "State Champions". Poquoson Wrestling. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
- ^ "Senate Joint Resolution 39 (2001)". Virginia Senate. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
- ^ "Virginia OM Results at the World Championships". Virginia Odyssey of the Mind. Retrieved 2007-04-02.
- ^ "PHS Islander Bands". PHS Islander Bands. Retrieved 2018-09-06.
- ^ "About Poquoson City Schools". Poquoson City Public Schools. Archived from the original on 2006-09-24. Retrieved 2007-02-25.
- ^ "AAIE Spring Newsletter 2007" (PDF). Association for the Advancement of International Education. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-08-09. Retrieved 2007-07-08.
- ^ "Uruguayan American School". City of Poquoson School Board. Archived from the original on 2007-08-02. Retrieved 2007-07-08.