501 Piedmont Avenue
276-821-5660

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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 Schools 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 conductive 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.

Location:  501 Piedmont Avenue - Bristol Virginia, 24201    Driving Directions

Contact Numbers:  Phone (276) 821-5660 - Fax (276) 821-5661

Principal:  Gary Ritchie

Asst. Principal:  Randy Flinchum

Enrollment:  547

Grade Levels:  6 - 8
 

SOL Pass Rates                            2008-2009
Grade 6		Grade 7		Grade 8
Math	77%	Math	81%	Math	93%
Reading	91%	Reading	91%	Reading	87%
				Writing	86%
			1877 to Present		94%
			Civics/Economics		89%
			Science		85%

End-of-Course Scores                                             2006-2007
Grade 8
Algebra I	100%	World History I	100%
Geometry	-
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Accreditations/Awards:  Fully SOL Accredited by the Virginia Department of Education
                                      Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Parent Involvement:  PTA, VMS Band Boosters

Student Involvement: 

• Band (also participate in District VII Band and VA Tech Band)

• Juggling Club

• Spelling Bee Competition

• Chorus

• Mentoring Program

• Fellowship of Christian Athletes

• Junior Beta Club

• Athletics (for more information visit VMS Athletics webpage)

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