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Jefferson Forest High School | |
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1 Cavalier Circle , 24551 | |
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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 Wood, and Katie Wood. [3]
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]
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