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| Elkins High School | |
|---|---|
| Name | Elkins High School |
| Established | 1912 |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| District | Randolph County Schools |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Colors | Royal blue and white |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Location | Elkins, West Virginia, United States |
Elkins High School is a public secondary school located in Elkins, West Virginia, serving grades 9–12 within Randolph County. The school functions as a focal point for local communities including Davis, Montrose, and Beverly, interacting with regional institutions such as Davis Medical Center, West Virginia University, and the Monongahela National Forest. It occupies a role in regional traditions tied to the Appalachian Mountains, the Allegheny Highlands, and transportation corridors like U.S. Route 33 and U.S. Route 219.
Elkins High School traces its origins to early 20th-century educational initiatives connected to the growth of the coal, timber, and railroad industries represented by entities like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the West Virginia Central and Pittsburg Railway, and industrialists associated with the Davis Coal and Coke Company. The school's development paralleled municipal projects undertaken by the City of Elkins and county officials in Randolph County, with ties to state-level policies influenced by the West Virginia Board of Education and legislative acts in Charleston. Renovations and expansions intersected with federal programs such as the Works Progress Administration during the Great Depression and post-war construction periods influenced by the GI Bill and Cold War-era public works. Local civic organizations including the Elks Lodge, Rotary Club, and Lions Club supported extracurricular growth, while regional cultural institutions like the Davis & Elkins College and Augusta Heritage Center fostered arts collaborations.
The campus sits near landmarks such as the Tygart Valley River and the Cheat Mountain Range, with athletic fields and auditorium spaces designed for community events tied to the Randolph County Courthouse and local libraries. Facilities have included science laboratories modeled on standards promoted by the National Science Teachers Association and technology suites reflecting partnerships with the West Virginia Department of Education and regional vocational programs influenced by the Perkins Act. The campus landscape incorporates memorials and monuments honoring veterans connected to conflicts like World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War, and proximity to the Monongahela National Forest supports environmental education linked to the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service.
Academic programs have aligned with curricular frameworks from the West Virginia Department of Education and college-preparatory paths informing articulation agreements with institutions such as Davis & Elkins College, West Virginia University, and Potomac State College. Course offerings have encompassed Advanced Placement curricula referenced by the College Board, career and technical education informed by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act, and dual-enrollment arrangements tied to regional higher-education partners. Departments in mathematics, science, English, and social studies have drawn on standards from organizations like the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Science Teachers Association, and the Modern Language Association, while guidance services coordinate with the American School Counselor Association to support college admissions processes involving the Common Application and FAFSA.
Student organizations have included chapters of national groups and competitions such as Future Business Leaders of America, National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, and SkillsUSA, with participation in national events organized by entities like the National Speech & Debate Association and the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Arts programs collaborate with regional cultural partners including the Augusta Heritage Center and performing ensembles have performed works by composers represented by the American Choral Directors Association. Community service projects have engaged nonprofits such as the American Red Cross and local food banks, while leadership development draws on curricula promoted by Rotary Youth Leadership Awards and Boy Scouts of America programs.
Athletic programs compete within classifications governed by the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission and have rivalries involving neighboring high schools from Randolph County and adjacent counties. Teams have contended in sports overseen by organizations such as the National Federation of State High School Associations, with seasonal schedules referencing state tournaments held in Charleston and regional meets linked to the Mountain State Athletic Conference. Facilities support football, basketball, baseball, softball, track and field, soccer, wrestling, and cross country, and student-athletes have advanced to collegiate athletics with commitments to programs at institutions such as West Virginia University, Marshall University, and smaller colleges across the NCAA and NAIA.
Student life integrates traditions tied to homecoming celebrations, prom events, and pep rallies attended by community members including alumni associations and booster clubs. Programs in student government work within frameworks promoted by the National Student Council, while health and wellness services coordinate with the Randolph County Health Department and regional healthcare providers. Cultural and service events engage partners such as local churches, community theaters, and civic groups including the Chamber of Commerce and historical societies preserving local heritage related to figures like Henry Gassaway Davis and the Davis family.
Alumni have pursued careers across public service, industry, arts, and athletics, affiliating with institutions such as the United States military branches, state legislatures in Charleston, major universities including West Virginia University, and cultural organizations like the Augusta Heritage Center. Graduates have served in roles connected to state agencies, federal agencies, and private-sector firms in energy, forestry, and transportation, and some have achieved recognition in collegiate athletics and coaching ranks at institutions across the NCAA and NAIA.
Category:Buildings and structures in Randolph County, West Virginia Category:Public high schools in West Virginia