Congratulations to VASSP President Dr. Keith Perrigan, Principal of Patrick Henry High School in Washington County. “For the second year in a row, Patrick Henry High School earned a silver rating from U.S. News and World Report which released its rankings of high and colleges…” as reported in the Bristol Herald Courier. Patrick Henry High …
Tag: School Recognition
Apr 25
Virginia Schools Earn Green Ribbon Awards
The Virginia Department of Education announced on April 23, 2013 that two Virginia schools were among the 64 schools nationwide recognized this week by the U.S. Department of Education as Green Ribbon Schools. The Green Ribbon Schools Program recognizes energy efficient and environmentally friendly schools with programs that promote environmental awareness and literacy, community engagement and …
Jan 07
Virginia High School Band Performs at BCS Championship Game
Every so often, our students, both middle level and high school in Virginia receive special attention for all of their efforts, practice and study in order to achieve a goal. Usually, we associate exceptional awards in specialized academic areas and athletics. This time, one high school in Virginia is receiving a national recognition opportunity and exposure due to …
Oct 06
Virginia High School Students Earn Microsoft Master Certifications
In an announcement from the Governor’s office on October 4th, the high schools in the Commonwealth having students that achieved the Microsoft Master Certificates were listed. As a result of Virginia’s ITA partnership during the 2011-2012 school year: Approximately 45,000 students were enrolled in 28 high school career and technical education courses that were aligned to …
Sep 08
Virginia DOE Announces 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools
The Virginia Department of Education announced Friday, September 7th the names of seven Virginia Schools that are recognized as the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Among the schools receiving this prestigious recognition are two high schools: Grundy High School, Buchanan Division, Mrs. Leslie Horn-Principal West Point High School, Town of West Point Division, Mr. Mark …
Apr 24
Virginia School Earns Green Ribbon Award
Congratulations to Kevin Bezey, Principal at the Gereau Center for Applied Technology and Career Exploration in the Franklin County School Division as the recipient of the U.S. Department of Education’s Green Ribbon School award. Kevin’s school was the only secondary school in Virginia recognized for this distinction. Kevin is past president of the Virginia Association …