Kettle Run High School (Nokesville, Virginia)
| Kettle Run High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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7403 Academic Avenue Nokesville, Virginia, 20181 | |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 2008 |
| School district | Fauquier County Public Schools |
| Principal | Major Warner |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,184 (2013) |
| Language | English |
| Campus | Sububan |
| Color(s) | Green, Orange |
| Mascot | Cougars |
| Rival Schools |
Liberty High School Fauquier High School Patriot High School Brentsville District High School |
| Athletic Conference |
Evergreen District Region II |
| Website | Kettle Run HS |
Kettle Run High School is a public high school in Nokesville, Virginia. The school is part of Fauquier County Public Schools and is located at 7403 Academic Avenue, Nokesville, VA. It has a population of a little more than 2,000 students. It usually has a graduating class of a 100-150 students.
History
Kettle Run High School opened in 2008 as the third high school in Fauquier County. The location in the eastern part of the county is experiencing the highest rate of growth in the county. In the first year of operation there was no senior class, making 2010 the first graduating class. The school is named after the nearby geographical area Kettle Run and the mascot is the Cougar.
Accreditation
Kettle Run High School is fully accredited by the Virginia Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Academics
Many Kettle Run students go on to Virginia colleges and universities, such as Virginia Tech, George Mason University, James Madison University, Christopher Newport University, Eastern Mennonite University and University of Virginia, while most of the remaining graduates move on to out-of-state institutions. Some students stay local and attend Lord Fairfax Community College or Northern Virginia Community College.
Athletics
The mascot is a cougar and the sports teams currently play in the AA Evergreen District and AA Region II. Kettle Run offers Competition Cheer, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Swimming, Winter Track, Track & Field, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, and Ice Hockey. One of the most notable basketball players to grace the halls of Kettle Run High is RaShawn Latimer. On this day RaShawn Latimer broke Kettle Run High's Basketball All Time Scoring Record.
Notable Alumni
- Joshua Tapscott, University of Wyoming Running Back , class of 2013.
- Cameron O'Connor, George Mason University Wrestler, class of 2014.
- RaShawn Latimer, Eastern Mennonite University, class of 2014.
External links
- Kettle Run High School's official website
- Kettle Run HS official sports website
- Kettle Run HS official Band website
- Fauquier County Public Schools website
Coordinates: 38°43′58″N 77°40′51.15″W / 38.73278°N 77.6808750°W