Weatherman 135 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Word has it the Lee County School Board is ready to split Lee High School into 2 new high schools (Pennington and Jonesville), and make Lee HS a middle school. Do they need VHSL approval to do this? Any body have any insight on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapeape 259 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 They should take their one big high school & split it into 5 smaller satellite campuses throughout the county. 😂 V-Cats and Deleted Account 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdog 10 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 I just heard this at my work this morning and hear lots thinking of moving on to big stone. It’s a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 I heard about it last night, saying their thinking is they will get more state money to do so. I cant imagine that is true unless some new legislation is enacted. The crazy part is they were ready to tear down JMS and PMS last year if they could get the money to build new middle schools. I do wish the old Cumberland could somewhat be reborn with Jonesville and Pennington being added but I just dont see this flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted January 23, 2019 Excuse my ignorance on the subject, but what is the downfall or negatives if (big if) hey can get more money from the state? Also, why is there the thought of splitting into two High Schools? I'm assuming (only assuming and that's dangerous) that there is some kind of financial benefit if they are talking about splitting? Last of all, call the one middle school Flatwoods Middle. If your bringing back PG and Jonesville, might as well give ole Flatwoods a shout out. As for Dryden and Keokee, well....it is what it is. P.S. I know about Dryden and Keokee and PG and Jonesville, but where was Flatwoods High located? Rose Hill, St. Charles, Jonesville, etc? Also, of Keokee, Dryden, and Flatwoods, which ones formed Jonesville and P. Gap High or where did these three consolidate into? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44cov3 55 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Why not adjust the lines; more students go to TWHS. That would boost TWs numbers and drop Lee to div 1 AA. Seems pretty reasonable and much more cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weatherman 135 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, 44cov3 said: Why not adjust the lines; more students go to TWHS. That would boost TWs numbers and drop Lee to div 1 AA. Seems pretty reasonable and much more cost effective. There is no Div. 1 AA anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
44cov3 55 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 You are correct Weatherman, could they possibly swing having two schools in 1D between TW and Lee? Or is Lee just too big; haven’t seen the latest enrollment numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapeape 259 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 1. Lee High School has had significant plumbing / leakage issues since it was built ( in 88 - 89?). The lowere level athletic locker rooms & offices have flooded for years and made the central stairway of the school smell like an open sewer. The eventual issue that lead to the total destruction of the gym floor has been an issue for YEARS. 2. There were about as many kids at Pennington High in 88 as there are kids at Lee High in 9-12. Since they moved the 8th grades onto the high school campus JMS & PMS should be near empty, as they are housing 6-7 grades only. 3. There are no physical school buildings between PMS & JMS (Other than the high school). Elk Knob Elementary is just outside Pennington; Flatwoods is about 15 minutes past Jonesville. The St. Charles building is unusable. Sticklyville seems to be in good shape, but it might as well be in Scott County. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 5 hours ago, Hokie1Pokie said: Excuse my ignorance on the subject, but what is the downfall or negatives if (big if) hey can get more money from the state? Also, why is there the thought of splitting into two High Schools? I'm assuming (only assuming and that's dangerous) that there is some kind of financial benefit if they are talking about splitting? Last of all, call the one middle school Flatwoods Middle. If your bringing back PG and Jonesville, might as well give ole Flatwoods a shout out. As for Dryden and Keokee, well....it is what it is. P.S. I know about Dryden and Keokee and PG and Jonesville, but where was Flatwoods High located? Rose Hill, St. Charles, Jonesville, etc? Also, of Keokee, Dryden, and Flatwoods, which ones formed Jonesville and P. Gap High or where did these three consolidate into? Flatwoods was very close to Jonesville. The old HS now, elementary school is located not far from the airport. Before Lee's consolidation, Keokee, Dryden, Flatwoods, Jonesville and Pennington were all HS. There is nothing wrong with them getting more money if they can, but Id be surprised if they can when they arent creating more students in the process, or buildings. If they do, will it be enough to properly offset additional costs associated of restoring things for each HS properly. Also, many school buildings in Lee are in deep need of refurbishment or replacement. They have put theirselves in a bind much like Wise County of was in IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1inStripes 932 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 15 minutes ago, Grapeape said: 1. Lee High School has had significant plumbing / leakage issues since it was built ( in 88 - 89?). The lowere level athletic locker rooms & offices have flooded for years and made the central stairway of the school smell like an open sewer. The eventual issue that lead to the total destruction of the gym floor has been an issue for YEARS. 2. There were about as many kids at Pennington High in 88 as there are kids at Lee High in 9-12. Since they moved the 8th grades onto the high school campus JMS & PMS should be near empty, as they are housing 6-7 grades only. 3. There are no physical school buildings between PMS & JMS (Other than the high school). Elk Knob Elementary is just outside Pennington; Flatwoods is about 15 minutes past Jonesville. The St. Charles building is unusable. Sticklyville seems to be in good shape, but it might as well be in Scott County. PMS and JMS also hold 5th grade now as well. Grapeape 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwhscoachT 162 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 10 hours ago, 44cov3 said: You are correct Weatherman, could they possibly swing having two schools in 1D between TW and Lee? Or is Lee just too big; haven’t seen the latest enrollment numbers. Lee 666 Tw 252 9-12 (around 310 with 8th grade) As on march 2018 Comes out to be 460 ish in both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, TwhscoachT said: Lee 666 Tw 252 9-12 (around 310 with 8th grade) As on march 2018 Comes out to be 460 ish in both. With an enrollment of 666 it isn't any wonder Lee High is cursed, there is no way in the world I would have turned in that ADM number. Deleted Account 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Who would like to bet that this situation is botched in the worst way possible? V-Cats, GMan, redtiger and 1 other 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 1 hour ago, cityofRaven said: Who would like to bet that this situation is botched in the worst way possible? I don't have a horse in this race and can only offer opinion, but if the school board and the people want this then they should do it..Lee High ain't working. This has been a mess for years and a prime example of sometimes things that never sort themselves out some times old never heal..I wish Lee the best in whatever they decide to do, but once you go back it will be set in stone and it would be nice to have Pennington and Jonesville back, they still hate each other anyway! maybe they could undo the Union merger and have Appy and PV back! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokie1Pokie 350 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 Bring back Pocahontas, Bland, and Rocky Gap! V-Cats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 4 hours ago, cityofRaven said: Who would like to bet that this situation is botched in the worst way possible? It’s off the board in Vegas... cityofRaven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 For more information and the ever so insightful community comments... https://www.leedaily.com/2019/01/22/lee-school-board-considering-major-changes/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 3 hours ago, SXSW said: I don't have a horse in this race and can only offer opinion, but if the school board and the people want this then they should do it..Lee High ain't working. This has been a mess for years and a prime example of sometimes things that never sort themselves out some times old never heal..I wish Lee the best in whatever they decide to do, but once you go back it will be set in stone and it would be nice to have Pennington and Jonesville back, they still hate each other anyway! maybe they could undo the Union merger and have Appy and PV back! LOL! NO! I'm hoping Union will get fat by gobbling up some more Lee kids. haha jarhead24219 and Beamerball 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerball 566 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 As if the "arming teachers with guns" issue wasn't enough....and we could add the county's hospital deal with Americore if we want to I guess....now there's this. Most I've heard from aren't in favor of this. It's almost like they don't care how bad the idea is, just as long as it gets them noticed. I would say that this school board will be shaken up come election time, but given that very few will actually run for any position here...yeah, who knows really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grapeape 259 Report Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) So, both teams share 5 Star or play at PHS / JHS? https://www.roanoke.com/sports/high_schools/former-roanoke-catholic-football-coach-cooke-dies-at-age/article_22b1b9ce-e627-54b8-a1b2-6c66dbaeca0d.html https://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/history-with-hayes-don-williams-left-a-coaching-legacy/article_3552451c-afa1-11e7-bf79-cf32618930e9.html https://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/history-with-hayes-jonesville-pennington-rivalry-had-its-drama/article_bc0d9bb2-a21c-11e6-9a57-0b020071fc96.html Edited January 24, 2019 by Grapeape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason 299 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 So they want to combine both middle schools for three grades then split them into the two high schools once they leave middle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 17 hours ago, Union_Fan said: NO! I'm hoping Union will get fat by gobbling up some more Lee kids. haha What percentage of Union's football team is from Lee County? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Union_Fan 2,155 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, SXSW said: What percentage of Union's football team is from Lee County? Not enough! Lol If we're talking about actual transfers (kids that were enrolled in Lee High at some point), a couple over the last few years. If you're talking about kids that live within Lee Co boundaries and have attended PV/Union over the years, lots. The section of 23 between BSG and Duffield and the section of 58 between BSG and Dryden have a lot of kids that attend or have attended PV/Union because of the close proximity. Less than 10 minutes to BSG or 30-60 to Rye Cove or Lee High. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swva_havok_fan 1,261 Report Share Posted January 25, 2019 17 hours ago, Union_Fan said: NO! I'm hoping Union will get fat by gobbling up some more Lee kids. haha Me too, then maybe they will go 3A and that's one less ingredient in the kettle. Lol jarhead24219 and Union_Fan 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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