Luray High School
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Luray High School is a public high school located in Luray, Virginia. Luray High School is home to almost 700 students, in grades 8-12, making it one of the few 5-year high schools in the nation. The school is part of the Page County Public School System.
The school's colors are maroon and white, and the mascot is the bulldog.
[edit] History
Luray High School began operations in 1903. The school was located on Court Street until the present facility was constructed in 1930. Luray High School’s first Principal was Mr. Thomas G. Hamilton. Until 1950 the Luray school housed eleven grades. Grade 12 was added in 1950.
Until construction of a new elementary school in 1961, the Luray High School facility housed all school grades. Since the construction of Luray Elementary School the facility has housed grades 8-12. The gym complex and vocational complex were added in 1961. This allowed for a significant expansion of the curriculum.
In 1981-82 extensive renovations took place. An updated and improved heating and ventilation system was installed a new office complex, library, cafeteria, and music department was created to alleviate space needs. Additional space for instruction was created by the conversion of the Bradley house to the Art Department. A new Art Building was created in 2001-02 when the previous building caught on fire and was deemed unusable. In 2003 Luray High School celebrated the 100th Birthday of the school[1]
[edit] New Construction
In August of 2006, the Page County Board of Supervisors approved construction of two new high schools in the county. These plans would turn the current Luray High School building into a middle school. Plans are still being made as to when construction will begin, but by 2010, there will be a new Luray High School building.
The current Luray High School building, located at 14 Luray Avenue.
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