Lebanon High School (Virginia)

Lebanon High School
Location
105 Charles C Long Drive

Lebanon, Virginia

Southwest Virginia

Lebanon
,
Russell County
,
Virginia
24266

United States
Coordinates36°53′18.6″N 82°6′35.9″W / 36.888500°N 82.109972°W / 36.888500; -82.109972
Information
School typePublic, high school
Motto"Forward Always Forward"
OpenedSeptember 3, 1985
StatusOpen
School boardRussell County Public Schools
NCES District ID510342002042
SuperintendentKim Hooker
NCES School ID510342002042[1]
PrincipalRyan Potts
Grades8-12[1]
Enrollment606[1] (2022–2023)
 • Grade 8115
 • Grade 9135
 • Grade 10119
 • Grade 11117
 • Grade 12120
LanguageEnglish
Schedule typeBlock Scheduling
Hours in school day8:30 AM - 3:16 PM
Color  Red   White   Black
AthleticsBaseball, Basketball, Cross-Country, Football, Forensics, Golf, Indoor Track, Marching Band, Outdoor Track & Field, Scholastic Bowl, Sideline Cheer, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Theatre, Volleyball, Wrestling
Athletics conferenceVHSL Class 2
VHSL Region D
VHSL Southwest District
MascotPioneer
NicknameThe Pioneers
RivalCastlewood High School Honaker High School
Yearbook"The Pioneer"
Communities servedBarnett, Cleveland, Elk Garden, Hansonville, Lebanon, Rosedale, Willis
Feeder schoolsLebanon Middle School
Graduates (2023)110
Official Social Media AccountsX: https://x.com/lhs_pioneers
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lhspioneers/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/lebanon-high-school-16/
Websitewww.russell.k12.va.us/o/lhs
Last updated: March 10th, 2024

Lebanon High School is a public high school located in the town of Lebanon, Virginia which is also the county seat of Russell County, Virginia. They are a part of the Russell County Public Schools system and have been accredited by the Virginia Department of Education for the 2023–2024 school year.[2]

History

Prior to the opening of present-day Lebanon High School on September 3, 1985, the school was located at what is now Lebanon Middle School. The newly built school provided modern facilities and enhanced resources and capacity for students and faculty.[3]

Barack Obama visit

On September 9, 2008, then presidential candidate Barack Obama gave a speech from the Lebanon High School gymnasium in an attempt to connect with voters of rural Southwest Virginia. He elaborated and explained his plan to address economic issues, energy solutions, job losses, as well as universal healthcare if he was to become president. During his speech, he made it clear that he was not against gun rights and believed in the Second Amendment. In addition, he reiterated that he was "a friend of coal," a stable of Southwest Virginia's economy. During his event, he took several questions from both the youth and adults of the crowd. Before he took the stage, he was introduced by Virginia's former 9th district congressman, Rick Boucher (D-VA).[4]

School structure

Ryan Potts is the current principal.[5]

Curriculum

Lebanon High offers students the opportunity to enroll in dual enrollment courses from Southwest Virginia Community College. These courses are not online and are taught by the teacher in the student's classroom. If students prefer online learning, they have the ability to enroll in online courses through Virtual Virginia and A. Linwood Holton Governor's School. In addition to those options, honors and career/technical courses are also available to students wanting to learn in person.[6]

During the 2022-2023 school year, 23.1% of students were classified as having chronic absenteeism, meaning they had missed 10% or more of the school year. In the same school year, 74.8% of students met one criterion of being College, Career, and Civically Ready (CCRI). Additionally, the Virginia Department of Education awarded the school Level One, the highest level, of academic achievement for all three measurable subjects: English, Math, and Science. Over the course of their education, 7.87% of the students in the Class of 2023 dropped out of school before graduating.[2]

Classes offered

Subject[6] Class Dual Enrollment Honors
Agriculture Applied Agriculture Concepts --- ---
Equine Science --- ---
Introduction to Animal Systems --- ---
Introduction to Power, Structural, and Technical Systems --- ---
Livestock Production Management --- ---
Art Art I-IV --- ---
CTE Advanced Computer Information Systems (ACIS) Yes ---
Computer Applications --- ---
Computer Information Systems (CIS) --- ---
Cybersecurity I-III --- ---
Digital Applications --- ---
Economics and Personal Finance --- ---
Engineering Digital Electronics (DE) --- ---
Engineering Design and Development (EDD) --- ---
Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) --- ---
Principles of Engineering (POE) --- ---
English English 8 --- ---
English 9-11 --- Yes
English 12 Yes ---
Photojournalism --- ---
Foreign Language Spanish I-IV --- ---
Mathematics Algebra I-II --- ---
Algebra Functions & Data Analysis (AFDA) --- ---
Computer Math --- ---
Calculus Yes ---
Geometry --- Yes
Trigonometry Yes ---
Physical Education Regular & Advanced Physical Education --- ---
Driver and Traffic Safety Education --- ---
Health --- ---
Science Biology I --- ---
Biology II Yes ---
Anatomy Yes ---
Chemistry I --- ---
Earth Science I-II --- ---
Science 8 --- ---
Social Studies U.S. History Yes ---
U.S. Government --- Yes
World Geography --- ---
World History II --- ---
Vocational Automotive Technology 1 & 2 --- ---
Automotive Body Repair 1 & 2 --- ---
Building Trades 1 & 2 --- ---
Cosmetology 1 & 2 --- ---
Criminal Justice 1 & 2 --- ---
Culinary Arts 1 & 2 --- ---
Masonry 1 & 2, --- ---
Welding 1 & 2 --- ---
Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences --- ---
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) --- ---
Veterinary Assistant 1 & 2 --- ---
Horticultural Sciences --- ---
Other Chorus (Choir) --- ---
Band --- ---
Speech and Drama --- ---

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Lebanon High School is currently a member of the Virginia High School League and participates in the Southwest District as well as the Region 2D conference. They offer students the opportunity to participate in 17 different VHSL sports in the fall, winter, and spring.[7] The school mascot is the Pioneer with red, white, and black being the school's team colors. The "Pioneers" have won several team and individual state championships.[8]

LHS Team State Champions
Athletic/Academic Activity School Year Team VHSL Class Ref.
Basketball 1963-1964 Boys Varsity Group II [9]
Basketball 1990-1991 Boys Varsity Group A [10]
Outdoor Track 2007-2008 Boys Varsity Group A [11]
Softball 2015-2016 Girls Varsity Group 2A [12]
Baseball 2020-2021 Boys Varsity Class 2 [13]
Cross Country 2022-2023 Boys Varsity Class 1 [14]
Baseball 2022-2023 Boys Varsity Class 1 [15]
Cross Country 2023-2024 Boys Varsity Class 2 [16]
Sport Season Home Location
Baseball* Spring "Doc Adams Baseball Field"
Basketball* Winter "Charles C. Long Gymnasium"
Cross-Country* Fall "Through the Pines" Cross Country Course
Football* Fall "Tommy Bryant Stadium"
Forensics Winter "Little Theatre"
Golf Fall N/A
Indoor Track Winter N/A
Marching Band Fall "Tommy Bryant Stadium"
Outdoor Track and Field* Spring Lebanon High School (Not in use)
Scholastic Bowl Winter Lebanon High School
Sideline Cheer* Fall "Tommy Bryant Stadium"
Soccer** Spring "Tommy Bryant Stadium"
Softball* Spring "Shelia Adams Softball Field"
Tennis Spring J.S. Easterly Park
Theatre Fall "Little Theatre"
Volleyball* Fall "Charles C. Long Gymnasium"
Wrestling Winter "Charles C. Long Gymnasium"

*Separate 8th Grade, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Team, **Separate Junior Varsity and Varsity Team

Campus

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "Search for Public Schools - Lebanon High (510342002042)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved April 30, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Lebanon High". Virginia School Quality Profiles. February 23, 2024. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Garland, David (August 28, 1985). "Lebanon News 28 August 1985 — Virginia Chronicle: Digital Newspaper Archive". Virginia Chronicle. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  4. ^ Igo, Stephen (September 8, 2008). "Video Report - Obama brings down the house at campaign stop in Southwest Virginia". Kingsport Times-News. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Lebanon High School - FACULTY/STAFF". Lebanon High School. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  6. ^ a b "Lebanon High School - SCHOOL COUNSELOR". Lebanon High School. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Southwest District". www.southwestdistrictva.org. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  8. ^ Virginia High School League (February 20, 2024). "Virginia High School League- Record Book". VHSL. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  9. ^ Bausell, Ellwood (March 18, 1964). "Lebanon News 18 March 1964 — Virginia Chronicle: Digital Newspaper Archive". Virginia Chronicle. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  10. ^ Greever, Chuck (March 27, 1991). "Lebanon News 27 March 1991 — Virginia Chronicle: Digital Newspaper Archive". Virginia Chronicle. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "VHSL Group A State Outdoor T&F Championships 2008 - Complete Results (Raw)". MileStat.com. May 31, 2008. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  12. ^ Stevens, Anthony (June 15, 2016). "Lebanon News 15 June 2016 — Virginia Chronicle: Digital Newspaper Archive". Virginia Chronicle. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  13. ^ BHC Sports Desk (June 29, 2021). "A perfect ending for the 2021 Lebanon Pioneers. All the BHC's coverage of the 2021 VHSL Class 2 state championship season in one place". The Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "VHSL Class 1 State XC Meet 2022 - Complete Results". MileStat.com. November 12, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  15. ^ HAYES, TIM (June 10, 2023). "CLASS 1 BASEBALL: Cody Compton guides Lebanon Pioneers to state title in first season". The Bristol Herald Courier. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "VHSL Class 2 State XC Meet 2023 - Class 2 Boys". MileStat.com. November 11, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
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