Altavista High School

Altavista High School is a public high school in Altavista, Virginia. Altavista High School and Middle School are under the same roof and, thus, go by the name Altavista Combined School (Grades 6-12). The current enrollment is estimated to be 700 students (6-12).[2] The mascot is the Colonel, and their teams are known as "The Colonels."[3] The school is a member of VHSL and competes with the Group A Dogwood District.[4]

Altavista Combined School
Location
904 Bedford Avenue<

Altavista
,
Virginia
24517

United States
Information
TypePublic
Established1913
School districtCampbell County Public Schools
PrincipalMr. Tyrone Gafford
Faculty49.96 (FTE)[1]
Grades6 to 12
Enrollment663 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio13.27[1]
Color(s)Orange & Black          
SloganNumber one, Colonel Country
Athletics conferenceVirginia High School League
Division A
A Dogwood District
SportsFootball, Volleyball, Cross Country, Marching Band, Basketball, Tennis, Soccer, Track, Baseball, Softball, Forensics, Swim, A.C.E
MascotColonels
Team nameColonels, Lady Colonels
RivalsGretna High School
YearbookThe Nuntius
Websiteacs.campbell.k12.va.us

A notable alumnus of Altavista Combined School is Juan Thornhill, Safety for the Kansas City Chiefs and Superbowl LIV Champion.[5]

Athletics

Division A State Championship Titles

Football

2009, 2013, 2014. All under Coach Mike Scharnus.

Volleyball

2002. Under Coach Debra Spencer.

Boys Cross Country

2010. Under Coach Darryl Smith.

Boys Basketball

2004, 2013, 2014, 2015. All under Coach Mike Cartolaro.

Girls Basketball

2004. Under Coach Debra Spencer.

Softball

2009. Under Coach Tim Fenn.

Organizations

Forensics

Numerous state titles.

Nuntius yearbook
  • VHSL Trophy Class. Under numerous advisers.
  • Columbia Scholastic Press Association Silver Crown. Under Adviser Betsy Brittingham.
  • Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Crown. Under Adviser Betsy Brittingham.
  • National Scholastic Press Association Pacemaker Finalist. Under Adviser Betsy Brittingham.
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References
  1. "Altavista High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  2. "U.S. News & World Report". Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  3. "Altavista Colonel Athletics". Campbell County Public Schools. Retrieved 28 September 2015.
  4. "Dogwood District". dogwooddistrictva.org. Retrieved 16 July 2018.
  5. "Juan Thornhill - Wikipedia". en.m.wikipedia.org. Retrieved 2020-02-03.


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