Art and music instruction are available K-12. The school also features competitive programs in Wrestling, Golf, Tennis, Football, Basketball, Cross Country, Girls Track, Volleyball, Soccer and Softball. The Essex County School Board and the Essex Board of Supervisors are very supportive of quality educational services for each Essex child. The members of the School Board are appointed by the Essex School Board Selection Committee. Individual parents, business persons, and retired citizens tutor, work to improve athletic fields, assist teachers, serve on school improvement teams, and serve as mentors for students.
Civic clubs are generous in their support of the schools.
Vision and hearing screening, sponsorship of student leadership clubs, and donations for scholarships are a few of the services provided by area civic groups. All vacant positions are posted in the Rappahannock Times. Finger-print and child abuse registry background checks required. The major focus of all educational programs is the development of reading, mathematics and English communication skills. All teachers use phonics and basal texts which are supplemented with literature-rich whole language.