# Nansemond River High School

Nansemond River High School is a public secondary school in Suffolk, Virginia, United States. It opened in September 1990 and originally consisted of students from two of the three former high schools of Suffolk, now middle schools, John F. Kennedy Middle School and John Yeates Middle School. Nansemond River opened its doors to approximately 1700 students. The student population swelled to nearly 2000 students in 2003, and in 2004, a new high school, King's Fork, was formed. As a result, Nansemond River's population dropped in the 2004-2005 school year to about 1100 students. However, the following year, the school opened its doors to about 1200 students once again.
The current principal is Dr. Shawn Green, and the assistant principals, or administrators, are Tina Paul, Kimberly Warholak, and Darrell Medley. The dean of students is Stevie Green.
Because of rezoning in 2004, the school district is composed of the rapidly suburbanizing Northeastern corner of the city, comprising the neighborhoods from Harbour View, Bennett's Creek, and the Driver areas, as well as other well-established communities such as Pughsville, Huntersville, and Belleville.

## Administration

Administrative staff:
* Dr. Shawn Green, Ed.D, principal
* Tina Paul, assistant principal
* Kimberly Warholak, assistant principal
* Darrell Medley, dean of students

## General school information

* Grades 9-12
* Enrollment 2022-2023: 1688
* Senior class ('11): 321 (September 2010)
* Approximate percentage of students continuing education in two- or four-year colleges or universities: 66% (Class of 2005)
* Odd/even scheduling
* Seniors complete senior portfolio in connection with English 12; AP students are exempt from this requirement
* 85 teachers; 30% hold master's degrees; 4% hold doctorates; average years of experience: 20
* Student to teacher ratio: 17:1
* Graduation rate: 92% 2023

## Grading scale

2021:
A: 93-100
A-: 90-92
B+: 87-89
B: 83-86
B-: 80-82
C+: 77-79
C: 73-76
C-: 70-72
D+: 67-69
D: 63-66
F: Below 63

## Athletics and extracurricular activities
### Athletics

* The Warriors compete within the 5A Southeastern District along with Deep Creek, Great Bridge High School, Hickory High School, Indian River High School, Oscar Smith High School, Western Branch High School, and crosstown rivals King's Fork High School and Lakeland High School.
* The Nansemond River "Warriors" compete in cheerleading, soccer, softball, swimming, football, track & field, cross country, theatre, field hockey, volleyball, baseball, basketball, and wrestling.
* In 2016, the women's track and field program was #1 in Virginia across all classifications. During the Indoor National Championships, the team won the 4x200 relay.
* On October 8, 2022, The Nansemond River High School Competition Cheer Team won The 5A Southeastern District Cheer Competition for the first time ever. They also won the 5A Regional Cheer Competition with Gloucester High School placing second. On November 5, 2022, the cheerleaders placed fourth in the state at the VHSL State Cheer Competition with coaches Amanda Lyons and Lindsay Agreste

### Extracurricular activities

Nansemond River High School has a wide variety of student activities, including the Nansemond River High School Jazz Band, the Warrior Choir, the International Thespian Society, and JROTC Squad.
There are also many clubs, such as National Beta Club (currently NRHS has the state vice president), Technology Student Association (currently NRHS has the state president and vice president), FBLA, V.O.I.C.E. Club, Key Club, and Anime Club.

## Notable alumni

* Pheldarius Payne (class of 2018), defensive tackle for the Houston Texans