Jefferson Forest High School

Jefferson Forest High School
Location
1 Cavalier Circle Forest , Virginia 24551
Information
School type	Public, high school
Founded	1972
School district	Bedford County Public Schools
Superintendent	William Dupere
Principal	Ben Martin
Grades	9–12
Enrollment	1,335 [1]  (2016-17)
Language	English
Color(s)	Red, Black, and White
Athletics conference	Seminole District
Mascot	Cavalier
Rivals	Liberty High School Brookville High School Staunton River High School
Feeder schools	Forest Middle School
Website	http://www.bedford.k12.va.us/jfhs/

Jefferson Forest High School (JFHS) is one of the three high schools in Bedford County, Virginia. Jefferson Forest High School was first opened in 1972. ^[2] The school's Principal is Ben Martin, and the assistant principals are Kim Morris, Ryan White, and Katie Wood. ^[3]

History

JFHS is designed with four levels and houses over sixty-six classrooms. In 2008–2009, the school was renovated and added two new science and math hallways. In addition to regular classrooms, there is a library, weight room, gymnasium, auditorium, home economics room, industrial arts facility, band room, chorus room, and an art room. Jefferson Forest High School's past enrollment in 2006–2008 is 1,250 students and 1,375 in 2008–2009. There are 180 days in the school year. Each day starts at 8:45 AM and goes until 3:45 PM with seven different periods. ^[4]

In 2018 and 2019, several controversial incidents occurred, including two where students displayed a Confederate flag and shared photos during the school's Spirit Week. This led to discussion at the school board level, including a proposal to ban the display of "any symbols of racism or oppression". ^[5]

Athletics

• Soccer – State Champs 2011 (Boys),2017 (Girls), Runners-up in 2004, 2021 and 2024 State Semifinalists in 1999, 2000, 2006, 2009, 2012
• Football – State Runners-up 1979 & 1991; State Champs Division 3 1992 and 1993
• Girls Volleyball – State Champs 1997, State Runners-Up in 1984, 1996 and 2003
• Outdoor Track – State Champs 1999, 2000, and 2001, triple crown champs
• Baseball – State Champs 1988; State runners-up 1989; state runner up 2015
• Concert Band – 9th place at Nationals and a Virginia State Honor Band, National Concert Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana, 2012, 2018, Gold Medal at Carnegie Hall, 2017
• Marching Band - 2018 VMBC State Champions Group 4A, ^[6] 2021 VMBC State Champions Group 3A ^[7]
• Swimming- State 3rd place 2009, Boys 4A State Champions 2016–17 season
• Theatre – State Runners-up 2012, 2014, 2016, 2022 Class 4 State Champions 2019, 2020 and 2021
• Film – State Champs (Commercial/PSA) 2018, (Animation) 2022, Audience Choice (Experimental) 2019, 2022, (Animation) 2022
• Improv – VTA State Champs 2015, 2016, 2019
• Competition Cheerleading – State Champs 2003
• Cross country – Seminole District Champions 1994–2014, Girl's State Champions 2000, 2001, 2013, 2014, Boys' State Champions 2020
• Diving – State Champion 2019
• Scholastic Bowl – Class 4 State 2nd place (2021)

Notable alumni

• Jake Grove (born 1980), All-American Offensive Lineman at Virginia Tech and former Center for the Oakland Raiders and Miami Dolphins
• Anthony Poindexter (born 1976), All American and NCAA Hall of Fame Safety at University of Virginia. Former Special Teams member for the Baltimore Ravens, coach at Purdue University.

References

1. "Jefferson Forest High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
2. "About Us". Jefferson Forest High School. Retrieved December 31, 2017.
3. "Administration" . Retrieved August 4, 2024.
4. "School Calendar" . Retrieved August 4, 2024.
5. "Confederate flag incident at Virginia high school sparks concern of racist behavior". The Washington Post. Retrieved February 25, 2019.
6. "Prelims Recap Groups 2, 4, & 5" (PDF). Retrieved August 4, 2024.
7. "Champs Scores 2021 | VMBC" . Retrieved August 4, 2024.

External links

• Jefferson Forest High School Archived 2009-04-24 at the Wayback Machine

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