Poquoson High School
high school in Virginia, United States
Poquoson High School is a public secondary school, located in Poquoson, Virginia and serves as the sole public secondary school for students in the city. The school was opened in 1910 and currently has approximately 700 students. The school competes in athletics and activities in the Virginia High School League's AA Bay Rivers District. Poquoson High has historically been known for its wrestling program, which has won numerous state championships and has occasionally been ranked nationally.
History
Poquoson High School was established in 1910 to serve the educational needs of the Poquoson District in York County, Virginia. The original building was a two-story wooden structure featuring a cupola, constructed at a cost of $6,000. It was located on the site where the current Poquoson Middle School stands today.
In 1932, the high school moved to a new brick building at 965 Poquoson Avenue, adjacent to the original site. This facility served as the high school until 1976 and now houses Poquoson Middle School.
The growth of nearby Langley Air Force Base and NASA Langley Research Center contributed to an increase in the local population and, consequently, the school's enrollment.
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