Blessed Sacrament Huguenot is the only
private
Private or privates may refer to:
Music
* " In Private", by Dusty Springfield from the 1990 album ''Reputation''
* Private (band), a Denmark-based band
* "Private" (Ryōko Hirosue song), from the 1999 album ''Private'', written and also recorde ...
, co-ed, Early Learners through Grade 12 Catholic school in the
Greater Richmond Region
The Greater Richmond Region, the Richmond metropolitan area or Central Virginia, is a region and metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Virginia, centered on Richmond. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) defines the area as the Richm ...
. Located on a campus in
Powhatan, Virginia
Powhatan is a census-designated place in and the county seat of Powhatan County, Virginia, United States. Powhatan was initially known as Scottville (after Revolutionary war hero General Charles Scott), and historically has also been known as Pow ...
, BSH is part of the
Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond
The Diocese of Richmond ( la, Diœcesis Richmondiensis) is a Latin Church ecclesiastical jurisdiction or diocese of the Catholic Church in the United States. Its current territory encompasses all of central and southern Virginia, Hampton Roads, ...
. Students of any faith background are eligible for admission.
Background
Huguenot Academy was founded in Powhatan, Virginia, in 1959. It was originally housed in the basement of a local bank, but expanded when local business leaders donated land and resources. By 1970, enrollment in grades kindergarten through twelve approached 500. Huguenot Academy was known as a reputable academic institution well into the late 1980s, with enrollment approaching 750 at its peak. But the 1990s brought difficulties for the school. The Powhatan County public school system grew more healthy and Huguenot Academy found it difficult to retain students and teachers.
Blessed Sacrament High School purchased Huguenot Academy in 1998, blending the already-built facilities and infrastructure of Huguenot Academy with the financial resources of the
Catholic Diocese of Richmond.
References
External links
* bshknights.or
School Website* Knights Athletic
School Athletic WebsiteVideo Tour of BSH 40-acre campusVideo: BSH, Proud to Be a KnightVideo: BSH High School ExperienceVideo: BSH Middle School ExperienceVideo: Parent Testimonials for Blessed Sacrament HuguenotVideo: BSH Faith & Values Based Education, All faiths welcomeVideo: BSH Arts Encouraging Exploration of Creativity, Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity & Expression
Video: BSH Playground Opening
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