| Stuart Hall School | |
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| Location | |
| 235 W. Frederick St. Staunton, Virginia, 24401 United States |
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| Information | |
| Type | Independent Secondary, Boarding |
| Established | 1843 |
| Head of school | Mark H. Eastham |
| Grades | K–12 |
| Campus | Rural |
| Color(s) | Red & White |
| Nickname | Dragons |
| Affiliation | Church Schools of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia |
| Website | Stuart Hall School |
Stuart Hall School in Staunton, Virginia was founded by the Episcopal church as Virginia Female Institute in 1843. It was renamed in 1923 in honor of its most famous headmistress, Flora Cooke Stuart, the widow of Confederate cavalry leader Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart.
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Its principal from 1847 to 1848 was Benjamin Blake Minor (1818–1905). Henry Scharf (1822–1887) was Instructor of Elocution in early February, 1872.[1]
Stuart Hall is a private boarding and day school. It provides girls' boarding, (grades 8-12,) and co-ed day schooling (grades 5-12). The school's "new wing," which was completed in 1997, includes science classrooms, a gym, a new foyer and locker rooms. In 2008-2009 Stuart Hall merged with the local private elementary school Hunter McGuire School. Stuart Hall now serves students in grades K-12.
Stuart Hall boarding students come from all over the United States. Stuart Hall (known by the students as STU), also boards international students who come from several countries and continents outside of the US, including Canada, Africa, Korea, China and Mexico. Stuart Hall is located near Mary Baldwin College, at 235 W. Frederick Street in Staunton. Because of this proximity, students in 11th and 12th grades have the opportunity to participate in classes at the College.
The students and staff participate in traditions that existed since the school first opened. Most of the traditions, such as Ring Banquet (giving of the class rings), Junior-Senior Banquet, Loving Cup, and even graduation, are planned by students and faculty members. The school also holds the Red and White competition, which is a friendly competition between students and faculty which helps promote school spirit.