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Spotswood High School has nationally recognized academic team members, state champions in sports, and some of the best SOL Exam scores in the state. Enrollment is around 1,400. We are members of the Massanutten District, Region III and the VHSL AA classification. Students come to Spotswood from two middle schools, Montevideo M.S. and several miles east, Elkton M.S. Located East of Harrisonburg and Interstate 81, we are approximately 2 hours from Richmond, Northern Virginia and the southern Roanoke Valley. From I-81 take Exit 247A onto US 33 East. Proceed on US 33E approximately 9 miles to a stop light with the access to SHS on your left. At the foot of the Massanutten mountain and Massanutten Ski Resort, the Spotswood community enjoys world class recreation. The central valley is home to four higher institutions of learning. James Madison University, a highly-ranked university located in Harrisonburg, VA, is joined by Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University, and Blue Ridge Community College in providing outstanding education services to area residents. Spotswood students are high-achievers in all areas of academics and activities. SHS students are proud to serve in the many volunteer organizations in their communities. Nearly $1 million dollars is awarded in annual scholarships for Spotswood Seniors. A solid staff of over 75 teachers provide one of the best educational opportunities around. Spotswood High School was the first of three major high school building projects to take place during 1980s and 1990s. In 1973, the Rockingham County School Board authorized a study of school needs which included space and program needs on the east side of the county. Out of this report came the proposal for a new eastside high school to consolidate Montevideo and Elkton High schools. As in the late 1940s when a similar proposal was made, a number of controversial issues arose. Various proposals were offered and a committee was formed to make recommendations for the implementation of the eastside high school proposal. In 1976, the School Board voted to build a senior high school composed of grades 10-12. More controversies arose in regard to the location of the school and by 1978, these issues had been settled and the building was constructed, opening in the fall of 1980 as Spotswood Senior High School. James E. Upperman, who had been principal of Elkton High School, was the first Spotswood principal. The school was named for Alexander Spotswood and the blue and gray colors were chosen from the colors of Montevideo (maroon and gray) and Elkton (blue and gold). In the fall of 1984 Spotswood became a 9-12 school and the name was changed to Spotswood High School. By the fall of 1995, Spotswood's enrollment had increased to 1100 students and the school grounds were dotted with ten mobile units. An addition and renovation project was authorized by the School Board and the Board of Supervisors at a cost of $4.5 million. The addition, which included 28 classrooms and an additional gymnasium was completed by the fall of 1997. Principals who have served at Spotwood are: 1980-84 -- James E. Upperman |
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