Welcome to
Virginia Middle School
The History of Virginia Middle School
Virginia Middle School is located at 501 Piedmont Avenue
in Bristol, Virginia. The original structure is 83 years old and
consists of 3 stories. The building served as Virginia High
School from 1914-1953. In 1953, a new high school was built
and this site became Virginia Junior High School serving
seventh and eighth students. After a concept study by the
School Board, the name was changed to Virginia Middle
School in 1990. The school underwent extensive renovation
in 1995 and was completed for total occupancy in 1996. The
school presently serves grades six through eight.
Our school has been placed on the National Register of
Historic Places by the United States Department of the
Interior and has been registered as a Virginia Historic
Landmark.
MISSION STATEMENT
We, at Virginia Middle School, with
the help of parents and community,
strive to educate our students in a
safe and nurturing environment,
where academics, physical fitness,
cultural awareness, social skills,
self-motivation, and self-discipline
come together to promote
individual achievement and
productive, responsible citizenship.
Beliefs:
The staff of
Virginia Middle School
believes ...
•Middle school students learn in different ways.
•The middle school must be student-centered.
•Teachers strive to educate the whole child by
meeting the academic, physical, emotional, social,
and artistic needs of the students.
•Appropriate activities enhance learning at all
levels of development.
•Our school must provide a safe environment
conducive to learning.
•The middle school provides the essential transition
from elementary to high school.
•Community, parents, teachers, administrators, and
students share the responsibility for educational
success.
Administration
Gary Ritchie Randy Flinchum
Principal
Assistant
Principal
Office personnel
Judy Tolley Tricia Sale
Secretary
Office Manager
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Guidance Counselors
Betsy Turnbull
Julia Bailess
Gail
Lambert
Secretary
School Nurse
Missy Mize
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School Resource Officer
EddiE O’dEll
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Main Entrance
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Fairmount Ave. & Cafeteria
Entrance
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Euclid Avenue Entrance
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First Floor
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Second Floor
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Third Floor
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Gym
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Cafeteria
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Band Room
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Chorus Room
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Library
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VMS Auditorium
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Tech Ed
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Virginia Middle School Staff
Mrs. Alvis
Mr. Barrett
Coach Arnold
Mrs. Bell
Mrs. Bagnall
Ms. Cannon
Virginia Middle School Staff
Ms. Chilcot
Ms. Davis
Mr. Cookenour
Coach Daniels
Mrs. Dingus
Mrs. Dishner
Virginia Middle School Staff
Mrs. Fischer
Mrs. Fullen
Mrs. Hampton
Ms. Hancock
Mrs. Hanson
Mrs. Honaker
Virginia Middle School Staff
Mr. Hopson
Mrs. Kaufmann
Mr. Love
Mrs. Mason
Mrs. Kerney
Mrs. Meadows
Virginia Middle School Staff
Mrs. Meyers
Mr. Parks
Mrs. Mumpower
Mrs. Parks
Mrs. Neese
Mrs. Poulton
Virginia Middle School Staff
Mrs. Price
Coach Quesenberry
Mr. Ramey
Mrs. Rock
Mr. Shannon
Coach Shuler
Virginia Middle School Staff
Mrs. Smith
Mr. Stipe
Mrs. Stamper
Mrs. Staton
Mrs. Stipe
Mr. Sturgill
Virginia Middle School Staff
Mr. Tolbert
Ms. Wadill
Mrs. Weatherly
Mrs. Whistler
Mrs. White
Mrs. Hobbs
Virginia Middle School Staff
Attendance
supervisor
Mr. Jones
Highlands Community
Services Day Treatment
Counselors (L-R)
Mr. Connelly
Mrs. Puckett
Mr. Verlander
Sol Tests Required
6th Grade – English
Math
Social Studies
7th Grade – English
Math
Civics
8th Grade – English/Writing
Math
Science
Ancient World History
End of Course SOL Tests
Offered For High School
Credit
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Ancient World History
6th Grade Curriculum
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English
Reading
Math 6, Algebra
Science 6
US History 1877present
• Wellness/Health
• Electives
Band
Art
Computers
Music
Spanish/French
Math Recovery
Language Arts
Recovery
7th Grade Curriculum
• English
• Reading
• Pre-Algebra
Algebra I
• Life Science
• Civics
• Wellness/Health
• Foreign Language
French, Spanish
• Electives
Band
Choir
Music Appreciation
Tech Ed
Art
Teen Living
Speech and Drama
Math Recovery
Language Arts
Recovery
8th Grade Curriculum
• English
• Pre-Algebra, Algebra I,
Geometry
• Physical Science
• Ancient World History,
Contemporary World
Issues
• Wellness/Keyboarding
• Electives
Band
Concert Choir
Music Appreciation
Tech Ed
Art
Speech and Drama
Spanish, French
Teen Living
Reading
Math/Language
Recovery
English & Reading
Curriculum
• General Reading – 6th ; 7th
• Advanced Reading – 6th ; 7th
• General English – 6th; 7th; 8th
• Advance English – 6th; 7th; 8th
Foreign Language
Curriculum
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Spanish 1-Part A – 6th;7th
Spanish 1-Part B – 7th ; 8th
French 1-Part A – 6th;7th
French 1-Part B – 7th; 8th
Spanish 2 – 8th
French 2 – 8th
Math Curriculum
• 6th Grade – General Math
Advanced Math
Algebra 1 Part A
• 7th Grade – General Math
Advanced Math
Algebra 1 Part A
Algebra 1 Part B
• 8th Grade - General Math
Advanced Math
Pre Algebra
Advanced Pre Algebra
Algebra 1 Part B
Geometry
Science Curriculum
• 6th Grade – General Science
Advanced Science
• 7th Grade – General Science
Advanced Science
• 8th Grade – Physical Science
Advanced Physical Science
Thank You for Visiting
Virginia
Middle
School