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Nansemond River High School

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School type
  
Public high school

School district
  
Suffolk Public Schools

Principal
  
Mr. Daniel O'Leary

Mascot
  
Warrior

Founded
  
1990

Superintendent
  
Dr. Deran R. Whitney

Phone
  
+1 757-923-4101

Motto
  
Building for the Future

Address
  
3301 Nansemond Pkwy, Suffolk, VA 23434, USA

District
  
Suffolk City Public Schools

Feeder schools
  
Northern Shores Elementary School

Similar
  
Suffolk Public Schools, Lakeland High School, John Yeates Middle Sc, Churchla High School, Oscar Smith High School

Profiles

Nansemond River High School is a public secondary school in Suffolk, Virginia. It opened in September 1990 and originally consisted of students from three of the four former high schools of Suffolk, VA, John F. Kennedy High School, John Yeates High School, and Suffolk High School. Nansemond River opened its doors to approximately 1700 students. The student population swelled to nearly 2000 students in the year of 2003, and in 2004, a new high school, King's Fork, was formed. As a result of the population dropping in the 2004-2005 school year to about 1100 students. However, the following year, the school opened its doors to about 1200 students once again. The current principal of this school is Mr. Daniel O'Leary, and the assistant principals, or administrators, are Mrs. Janice Bibbo, Mrs Kimberly Warholak, and Mr. Michael Milteer.

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Because of rezoning in 2004, the school district is composed of the rapidly suburbanizing Northeastern corner of the city. Comprising the neighborhoods of Harbour View, Creekside, and the Yeates area, and other well-established communities such as Pughsville, Huntersville, and Bellville.

Nansemond river high school magnificent marching warriors


Administration

Administrative staff:

  • Thomas W. McLemore, Jr., B.S. Elon College, M.Ed., principal
  • Janice Bibbo, B.S., M.Ed. Old Dominion University, assistant principal
  • James Carnegie, B.S., M.Ed., assistant principal
  • Michael Milteer, B.S., M.Ed., assistant principal
  • Counselors:

  • Deborah Williams-director (T-Z)
  • David Mitnick (A-E)
  • Trinita Porter (F-Man)
  • Paula Payton(Map-S)
  • Testing coordinator: Darlene Lascano
  • General school information

  • Grades 9-12
  • Enrollment 2011-2012 1446
  • Senior class ('11) – 321 (September, 2010)
  • Approximate percentage of students continuing education in two or four year colleges or universities: 66% (Class of 2005)
  • ODD /EVEN scheduling
  • Seniors complete senior portfolio in connection with English 12—AP students are exempt from this requirement
  • 85 teachers; 30% hold masters degrees; 4% hold doctorates, average years of experience: 20
  • Student to teacher ratio: 17:1
  • Grading Scale

    2011-2012 Grading Scale

    A 100-93
    A- 92-90
    B+ 89-87
    B 86-83
    B- 82-80
    C+ 79-77
    C 76-73
    C- 72-70
    D+ 69-67
    D 66-63
    D- 62-60
    F Below 60

    Athletics

  • The Warriors compete within the 5A Southeastern District along with Deep Creek, Great Bridge High School, Hickory High School, Indian River High School, Oscar Smith High School, Western Branch High School, and crosstown rivals King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
  • The Nansemond River "Warriors" are competitive in cheerleading, soccer, softball, swimming, football, track & field, cross country, theatre, field hockey, volleyball baseball, basketball and wrestling.
  • Extracurricular activities

    Nansemond River High School has a wide variety of student activities, including the Nansemond River High School Jazz Band, The Warrior Choir, The International Thespian Society (award winning drama club), and an award-winning JROTC Squad. There are also many clubs, such as National Beta Club (which currently NRHS has the state vice president), Technology Student Association (which currently NRHS has the state president and vice president), FBLA, V.O.I.C.E. Club, Key Club, and Anime Club, to name a few.The Nansemond River Magnificent Marching Warrior Band Under The Direction Of Mr Edward Jerome Woodis The Band Has Received National Attention As Well As Local Bringing Home Numerous First Place Awards And Trophies They Are Also The First Suffolk High Stepping Marching Band To Become A Virginia Honor Band There Main Rivals Are The Marching Quiet Storm Of Lakeland High School , The Mighty Marching Bulldogs Of Kings Fork High School And A Band Director Rivalry Between Mr Woodis And Mrs Juliet Boykins The Director Of The I.C. Norcom Greyhound Marching Band Of Portsmouth Virginia. You Don't Know What It Takes To Be A Warrior

    References

    Nansemond River High School Wikipedia