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Buchanan County Public Schools
Buchanan County Public Schools is the school district in charge of all public schools in Buchanan County, Virginia. The school system is managed by the school board, headquartered in Grundy, Virginia, and the superintendent is Melanie Hibbits. As of 2007, the school system's per pupil expenditure was $10,219, and its graduation rate was 75.7% in 2008. . Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. Retrieved on 2009-04-16. Schools Elementary/Middle Schools *Council Elementary/Middle School, *Hurley Elementary/Middle School, |
Buchanan County, Virginia
Buchanan County () is a United States county in far western Virginia, the only county in the state to border both West Virginia and Kentucky. The county is part of the Southwest Virginia region and lies in the rugged Appalachian Plateau portion of the Appalachian Mountains. Its county seat is Grundy. Buchanan County was established in 1858 from parts of Russell and Tazewell counties, and it was named in honor of then-President James Buchanan. Local pronunciation differs from that of the 15th president's surname; here the county is pronounced as "Búh-can-nin". In 1880, part of Buchanan County was taken to form Dickenson County. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 20,355. Its population has decreased by double digits over the last forty years. As of 2012, Buchanan was the fifth-poorest county in Virginia, when ranked by median household income; it has consistently been in the bottom 5% over the past decade. History The county was formed in 1858 from pa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virginia
Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth are shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Chesapeake Bay, which provide habitat for much of its flora and fauna. The capital of the Commonwealth is Richmond; Virginia Beach is the most-populous city, and Fairfax County is the most-populous political subdivision. The Commonwealth's population was over 8.65million, with 36% of them living in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area. The area's history begins with several indigenous groups, including the Powhatan. In 1607, the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent English colony in the New World. Virginia's state nickname, the Old Dominion, is a reference to this status. Slave labor and land acquired from displaced native tribes fueled the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grundy, Virginia
Grundy is a town in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States, an area located within the Appalachian Mountains region. It is the county seat of Buchanan County. The town is home to the Appalachian School of Law. The population was 875 as of the 2020 census. Legislation establishing Buchanan County in 1858 designated a plat of land at the confluence of the Levisa Fork River and Slate Creek as the seat of government for the county and directed the erection of the county courthouse on the plat, which marked the beginnings of what would be Grundy. Although originally developed along the Levisa Fork River, which provided a transportation and power waterway, the town suffered from nine major floods since 1929 that have caused extensive damage, the last of which occurred in 1977. It is notable for having major businesses relocated in the 21st century to higher ground to prevent such damage in the future. A mountain opposite the historic town was blasted to provide a kind of plateau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Council, Virginia
Council is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. Economy Council Industrial Park is located in Council. In 2021, textile manufacturer "Maine Five" announced it was opening a sewing factory at the industrial park, and planned to employ 100 workers by 2026. Notable people * Helen Timmons Henderson Helen Timmons Henderson (May 23, 1877 – July 12, 1925) was a schoolteacher and politician from Virginia. She was the first woman ever to be nominated for the Virginia House of Delegates; with Sarah Lee Fain, in 1923, she was one of the first ..., elected to the Virginia state legislature. * Ashley Stroehlein, sports reporter. References Unincorporated communities in Virginia Unincorporated communities in Buchanan County, Virginia {{BuchananCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurley, Virginia
Hurley is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia located at the convergence of County Routes 643, 646, 650, and 697, a short distance from the Kentucky and West Virginia West Virginia is a state in the Appalachian, Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States.The Census Bureau and the Association of American Geographers classify West Virginia as part of the Southern United States while the Bur ... state lines. History The Hurley post office was established in 1893. The community was probably named for Samuel Robert Hurley, a pioneer settler. Located at the mouth of Lester's Fork and along Knox Creek, it became a timbering center in Buchanan County and was the headquarters for the William M. Ritter Lumber Company as well as a station on the narrow-gauge BS&C (Big Sandy and Cumberland) railroad. Ritter ran Shay engines on the line for his large lumber mill there and a few passenger cars along with his freight cars until the Norfolk and Weste ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oakwood, Virginia
Oakwood is an unincorporated town in Buchanan County, Virginia, located at the intersection of U.S. Route 460 and Secondary Route 624. The Appalachian College of Pharmacy The Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP), formerly known as the University of Appalachia, College of Pharmacy, is a private doctoral pharmacy school located in Oakwood, Virginia. The school, established in 2003, is Virginia's only three-year ac ... is in Oakwood, on the campus of the former Garden High School. The Oakwood post office was established in 1938. The community was likely named for the valuable oak timber in the area. External links * References Unincorporated communities in Buchanan County, Virginia Unincorporated communities in Virginia {{BuchananCountyVA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Council High School (Virginia)
Council High School is a public high school located in Council, Virginia in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League and is a member of the Black Diamond District in Region D. Mission statement The mission of Council High School is to provide educational opportunities for all students in a safe environment that promotes academic excellence, mutual respect, and physical development. The Council High School staff joins parents and the community in supporting students in developing skills to become independent and responsible adults who can adapt to a complex and rapidly changing world. Extracurricular activities Basketball Council High School's Boys Basketball team were 2001 state champions. The team was also awarded the Marshall Johnson Sportsmanship award for Basketball for the 2000–2001 season. Softball Council was the 1982 and 1984 state championship team. Robotics Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grundy High School
Grundy High School is a public high school located east of Grundy, Virginia on Slate Creek in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system. Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's A Black Diamond District in 2A West Conference 39. Grundy is a National Blue Ribbon School. Following the closing of Grundy Junior High at the end of the 1994-1995 school year, the High School's name was changed from Grundy Senior High School to Grundy High School. Wrestling The school is renowned for its wrestling program, which has won 23 state championships, the most of any high school in Virginia, and has been ranked nationally. Grundy has produced more than 80 individual state champions. Current Iowa State University wrestling coach Kevin Dresser was the head coach 1989-1996. Travis Fiser has been the head coach since 1997. Notable alumni *Lee Smith - Author (attended two years) *Jayma Mays - Actress ('' Red Eye'', ''Paul Blart Mall Cop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hurley High School
Hurley High School is a public high school located in Hurley, Virginia in Buchanan County, Virginia, United States. Opened in 1969 to replace the earlier high school, which became D.A. Justus Elementary. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system. Extracurricular activities Hurley was awarded with the 2011 championship for Creative Writing. Clubs and organizations at the school include: Future Business Leaders of America, Student Council Association, National Beta Club, Scholastic Bowl, FCCLA, Forensics Sports Athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's A Black Diamond District in Region D. Its mascot is a Rebel soldier. The school's boys basketball team was given the Marshall Johnson Sportsmanship Award for Basketball for the 2010–2011 season. Relocation In January 2020, the Huntington District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers , colors = , anniversaries = 16 June (Organization Day) , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twin Valley High School (Virginia)
Twin Valley High School is a public high school located in Pilgrim Knob in Buchanan County, Virginia. It is part of the Buchanan County Public Schools system and was founded in 2001 with the consolidation of the former Garden and Whitewood High Schools. The school is the second largest public high school in Buchanan County with an enrollment of slightly over 200 students (2018–2019 estimate). Athletics The school has many sports including football, basketball, softball, baseball, tennis, golf, track & field, volleyball, cross country, and forensics, as well as an academic and a theatre team. The Twin Valley athletic teams compete in the Virginia High School League's Division A Black Diamond District in Region D. Teaching The school takes on the Standards of Learning test issued by the Virginia Department of Education The Virginia Department of Education is the state education agency of the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is headquartered in the James Monroe Building in Richm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pilgrim's Knob, Virginia
Pilgrims Knob is an unincorporated community in Buchanan County, Virginia Virginia, officially the Commonwealth of Virginia, is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States, between the Atlantic Coast and the Appalachian Mountains. The geography and climate of the Commonwealth ar ..., United States. As of the 2000 census, the Pilgrims Knob area had a population of 479. It is located at along the Dismal River, part of the watershed of the Big Sandy River, at the junction of Virginia State Routes 638 and 680. The area was first settled in 1833 by Milton Ward. However, the area was not named until 1938 when the first post office was opened by Thomas Ward, a descendant of Milton Ward, under the name "Pilgrim Knob". The name was given by Ward's wife in honor of the pioneers who first settled the area.Tennis, Joe. ''Southwest Virginia Crossroads: An Almanac of Place Names and Places to See''. Overmountain Press: Johnson City, Tennessee, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
