Virginia Middle School

Virginia Middle School is a former high school, is a historical landmark, and is now a middle school located in Bristol, Virginia. It is a part of Bristol Virginia Public Schools.

Virginia Middle School
Address
501 Piedmont Avenue

Bristol
,
Virginia
24201

United States
Coordinates36°36′17″N 82°11′1″W
Information
School typePublic, middle school
School districtBristol Virginia Public Schools
SuperintendentDr. Keith Perrigan
PrincipalMr. Jason Matlock
Grades6-8
Enrollment560 (2016)
LanguageEnglish
Color(s)  Black and   Orange
MascotBearcats
Feeder schools
  • Highland View Elementary School
  • Stonewall Jackson Elementary School
  • Van Pelt Elementary School
  • Washington Lee Elementary School
WebsiteOfficial Site
Virginia High School
Front of the school
Location501 Piedmont Ave., Bristol, Virginia
Coordinates36°36′17″N 82°11′1″W
Area5 acres (2.0 ha)
Built1914
ArchitectCharles Baker Kearfott
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Modern Movement
NRHP reference No.97000159[1]
VLR No.102-0030
Significant dates
Added to NRHPFebruary 21, 1997
Designated VLRDecember 4, 1996[2]

History

Located at 501 Piedmont Avenue, the original section of the school was completed in 1914 and served as Virginia High School until 1953. In 1953, a new high school was built and this site became Virginia Junior High School serving seventh and eighth grade students. After a concept study by the School Board, the name was changed to Virginia Middle School in 1990. The school underwent an extensive renovation in 1995 and was completed for total occupancy in 1996, allowing it to serve the sixth through eighth grades. The school presently serves grades six through eight. The building was added to the Virginia Landmarks Register in 1996 and received National Register of Historic Places status in 1997.

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
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