James Monroe High School (Virginia)

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James Monroe High School
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James Monroe High School (Virginia)
2300 Washington Avenue
Fredericksburg, VA
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Type Public
Established1920
School district Fredericksburg City Public Schools
PrincipalRickie Hopkins
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,023 (2016-17) [1]
Color(s)   Orange and Black
Mascot Yellow Jacket
Website James Monroe High School Website

James Monroe High School is located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is a four-year public high school in the Fredericksburg City Schools system. The school is named after James Monroe. The current school building opened to students in September 2006. James Monroe High School is part of the VHSL AA Battlefield District.

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The Virginia State Department of Education fully accredits James Monroe High School.

History

Opened in 1920, the building now known as Maury School was Fredericksburg's first real high school. It was originally called Fredericksburg High School, but in 1939, this name was changed to honor the nation's fifth president, James Monroe, who had his law office in the city from 1786-89.

The second James Monroe High School building was constructed in 1952, and a wing was added in 1959. From 1981-83, a large renovation project modernized the entire building, and another wing was added. The Arthur H. Schwartz Memorial Athletic Complex was constructed during 1985-86, providing a new track, tennis courts, and a baseball field.

Up until 2005, Fredericksburg City Public Schools used an unusual system of grade levels and schools. James Monroe High School carried 8th through 12th grades. However, the construction of a new upper elementary school in the school district in 2005 allowed for the system to become standardized. The class of 2009 was the last eighth grade class of James Monroe High School.

Demolition of the old JM high school building, August 2006 OldJM450ar.jpg
Demolition of the old JM high school building, August 2006

The second high school was demolished in June through August 2006. The new replacement high school began construction in June 2004. It opened August 2006, and is built in the back of the second high school. The Class of 2010 was the first graduating class to go through all four years at the third JMHS.

VHSL State Championships

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. ↑ "Bill Tracking - 2009 session > Legislation". lis.virginia.gov. Retrieved 2023-04-11.
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