Teays Valley High School
Teays Valley High School is a public high school located at 3887 State Route 752 in Ashville, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Teays Valley Local School District. The school mascot is the Viking. "The mission of Teays Valley High School is for all students to graduate and be prepared for college and career." Academics. As of the 2013-2014 school year, Teays Valley High School offers courses in the core subjects of English, mathematics, science (physical science, biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, and anatomy), social studies (world history, US history, US government , and psychology), information technology, foreign language (Spanish, French, and German), and physical education. In addition, electives such as newspaper, yearbook, music (choirs and bands), art (four years), and food classes are offered. The curriculum requires a minimum of four years of English, four years of mathematics, three years of science, three years of social studies, two years of foreign language, one year of info tech, one year of physical education, and several credits of electives. Honors classes are offered in English, mathematics, and science. The Honors programs of the first two subjects conclude with AP English Literature and Composition and  AP Calculus AB, respectively; these are the only two AP classes offered at the high school. The Honors science program typically ends with Honors Physics, a conceptual course, but may include a second year of chemistry and a year of anatomy as well as three years of agricultural science. In addition, students are offered the Post-Secondary Enrollment Option, which allows them to take college classes through an accredited university while in high school. Many students, particularly seniors, choose this option, sometimes going "full-time PSEO," meaning that all classes taken in a given year are through a university and  none through the high school itself. Common choices are Ohio Christian University and Columbus State Community College. All students are highly encouraged to pursue an education or career after high school. Many graduating students join a branch of the US Military. Many more go to college, around 90% of them attending an Ohio public or private college. Athletics. As of the 2018–2019 school year, Teays Valley has 18 varsity-level teams. All athletic teams participate in the Mid-State League. Clubs and activities. Instrumental Music. The Director of Instrumental Music at Teays Valley High School is Stephanie K. Smith. Under  Ms Smith, the Marching Band, Concert Band and Wind Ensemble have earned numerous awards and ratings of Superior at the OMEA district and state levels. Choral Music. The Director of Choral Music is Eric Farrell. Under his direction, the choirs have earned several awards at OMEA competitions. Career and technical. Many students opt at the end of their sophomore year to attend the Eastland-Fairfield Career & Technical Schools. These allow students to focus on one area or even a specific career path. These students are for all purposes attending the career center, but are eligible to participate in any extracurricular  activities that Teays Valley offers, as well. Eastland-Farifield Career and Technical Schools which offers nearly 40 high school programs designed for students in their junior and senior year. Technology use. Within the 2010-2014 school years, technology has come to play a more prominent role in student life.