Smithfield High School
36°56′44″N 76°35′59.7″W / 36.94556°N 76.599917°W
| Smithfield High School | |
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14171 Turner Drive , 23430 Vereinigte Staaten | |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Gegründet | 1906 |
| School district | Isle of Wight County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Mrs. A. Katrise Perera, M.Ed |
| Direktorin | Dr. Stenette Byrd III |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,243 (2008-09) |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Color(s) | Blue and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Virginia High School League Bay Rivers District Region I |
| Mascot | Packer (Pig's packaged and sold) |
| Rival | Surry County High School |
| Website | Official Site |
Smithfield High School is a public high school located in Smithfield, Virginia in Isle of Wight County, south of Newport News and the James River. It is part of the Isle of Wight County Public Schools and graduated its first class in 1906. The school's current facility opened in 1980. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's AA Bay Rivers District in Region I. Smithfield High School is also fully accredited school by the Virginia Board of Education and is also part of the program 'No Child Left Behind.' Recently, there have been budget issues within Isle of Wight County school, a large shortfall for the schools resulted in panic. All budget issues have been resolved.
Original Campus
Most of the School's original facility was razed in the 1990s, however its gymnasium remains intact and was mildly remodeled to become part of the Luter Family YMCA in 1995 located on James Street in downtown Smithfield. The Smithfield Public Library now sits where the original high school's classrooms once stood.
Notable Achievements
Smithfield High School is known for its excellent band, led by Mr. Aaron T. Hill Sr. The band recently went to the National Chick-Fil-A Bowl in Atlanta, where they brought home 6 trophies, including 2 Grand Championship. Also the Army JROTC program has been very successful, bringing home multiple trophies.
Growth and Enrollment
Enrollment has grown substantially over the last 20 years. Graduating classes averaged around 100 students in the 1980s, and averaged 125 in the early 1990s. By 2007, the graduating classes had exceeded 250. Students have been able to exceed the standard 4.0 GPA, including the very amazing Trey Jackson,who has a 4.7 GPA.
Feeder Patterns
The following schools feed students into Smithfield High School:
Carrollton Elementary, Grades PreK-3.
Hardy Elementary, Grades PreK-3.
Westside Elementary, Grades 4-6.
Smithfield Middle School, Grades 7-8.
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