PROFILE  

LOCATION

Appalachia High School, situated at the east end of the town of Appalachia, Virginia, is one of seven high schools in the Wise County-City of Norton area. With a population of 1968, Appalachia is located in the Richmond District in the Southwestern section of Wise County. Incorporated in 1906, Appalachia serves the townspeople and the people of the surrounding communities.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Appalachia High School is to provide quality instruction to its students so that they maybe come effective and productive members of society in a rapidly changing and increasingly complex world.

BELIEFS

School is a place that is safe, clean, comfortable, orderly, well-equipped, and functional for learning, free from harassment and violence.
School is a place of positive growth intellectually, physically, personally, socially , and psychologically.
School is a place to teach and stress civility and good citizenship.
School is a place to interact with others to become successful contributing members of society.
School is a place that advocates and promotes social, political and economic equality and opportunity within a caring environment.
School is a place to provide balanced programs, time, and resources to promote development of critical skills, creativity, and life-long learning.

ALMA MATER

In the Great Blue Ridge

Stands a lonesome Pine

And its branches spread

 O'er that school of mine.

And the memories wrought

By that glorious sight

Fill my heart with glee

Through the weary night.

Appalachia High School,

We love you,

With a heart so brave and true...

Time may turn your walls to dust,

But cherish still, our dreams we must.