Staunton River High School
| Staunton River High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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1095 Gold Eagle Drive , 24121 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public, high school |
| Founded | October 3rd, 1963 |
| School district | Bedford County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Mr. Marc Bergin |
| Principal | Mrs. Darcy Parker |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1343 (2023) |
| Language | English |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Golden Eagle |
| Nickname | Golden Eagles |
| Feeder schools | Staunton River Middle School |
| "Rival" Schools | Liberty High School, Jefferson Forest High School |
| Website | http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/srhs/ |
Staunton River High School is one of the three high schools in Bedford County, Virginia. SRHS opened in the Fall of 1963.
Mission Statement
Staunton River High School will challenge all students with a rigorous and diverse academic program to exceed their own expectations in a safe environment that fosters respect, self-discipline, tolerance, and social development.[1]
History
Staunton River High School was opened on October 3rd, 1963 after Bedford County Public Schools mandated a consolidation of multiple surrounding high schools: Stewartsville High School, Moneta High School, and Huddleston High Schools.
Initially, the school's construction broke ground on December 1st, 1962. Roanoke District Superintendent, Dr. Herman L. Horn gave an initial speech at the groundbreaking event to 300 spectators on how the school's value would "be returned, five-fold, in five years."[2]
Characteristics
Staunton River High School is a campus-style school with four academic buildings, a gymnasium, an auditorium, a CTE building, a library, and a cafeteria.
The landscaping is done by multiple local companies and emphasizes sharp-cornered sidewalk paths with large courtyards with spring-blossoming trees.
Location
SRHS is located on Virginia State Route 24 in Moneta, Virginia. The school is located approximately 19 miles East of Roanoke, Virginia, and approximately 12 miles southwest of Bedford, Virginia. SRHS is approximately 10 miles northwest of Smith Mountain Lake
Academics
According to U.S. News & World Report, Staunton River High School ranks #9,902 in National HS Rankings and #216 within Virginia. In addition, students have the opportunity to participate in Advanced Placement Classes, with 17% of the students having participated in at least one. Staunton River Students also have the ability to attend Roanoke Valley Governor's School for Science and Technology. A total of 9% of students are part of the Dual enrollment program, provided by Central Virginia Community College.
Students in 11th or 12th Grade may also participate in National Honor Society, and if meeting the criteria for so: gain an Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma.
Staunton River trails the national average for 4-year high school graduation by 2%, with an average of 90% of students graduating a full 4 years, or with full High-school course credits in 3.[3]
Extracurriculars and Sports
Staunton River High School offers a variety of clubs, sports, and extracurricular competitions.
Staunton River is under VHSL, or the Virginia High School League.
In February 2023, Staunton River High School obtained their first Scholastic wrestling State Title, in the Class 3 State Championships. Five wrestlers, Colin Martin, Noah Nininger, Bo Ice, Brady Barns, and Macon Ayers, all winning individual state titles: the most in school history, and the first group-state title since 1996, with the Staunton River Track team winning the AA Division.
In 2021, then-Senior Jaheim Leftwich took home a state championship for his performances in the VHSL Prose competition, in which he performed a pre-prepared piece of storytelling Public speaking. It was the first VHSL Forensic Speaking and Performance title, with the school fielding a 2023 runner-up in the extemporaneous speaking category.
Staunton River High is known for its participation in Future Farmers of America, or FFA, and holds an active 15% of students participating in the Smith Mountain Chapter of the Organization.
Faculty and Staff
SRHS has 2 administrators and the teaching staff consists of 77 teachers, paraprofessionals, and alternate educational assistants.
The high school library has three staff members, the Administrative Librarian, Mrs. Meredith Dooley, and Assistant Librarian, Mrs. Nancy Bohn.
Notable SRHS Alumni
External links
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- ^ https://bedfordsrhs.sharpschool.net/about_us/misson__vision_and_goals#:~:text=Staunton%20River%20High%20School%20will,%2C%20tolerance%2C%20and%20social%20development.
- ^ https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=BFDBD19621206.1.1&srpos=1&e=--1962---2021--en-20--1--img-txIN-Staunton+River+High+School-------Bedford%2c+VA
- ^ https://www.greatschools.org/virginia/moneta/172-Staunton-River-High-School/