Manchester High School (Virginia)

Manchester High School is a high school located in the Midlothian community of unincorporated Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States.The school is a part of Chesterfield County Public Schools.HistoryIn 1914, three schools consolidated to form Elkhardt School 6300 Hull Street Road, which had a faculty of four, including the principal. In 1916, the first public transportation to the school was provided by horse-drawn wagon. The name was changed to Manchester District High School in 1924, with the first graduating class, in 1925, consisting of eight students. Rapid population growth, following World War II, required that new facilities be built, and in fall 1964 the school was moved to 7401 Hull Street Road . Westward urban sprawl from the nearby city of Richmond, Virginia, required yet another move in 1992 to the current location at 12601 Bailey Bridge Road.Manchester currently serves almost 2000 students. Beyond its academic programs, the school also offers over fifty extracurricular activities including clubs, performing arts groups, publications, and athletic teams.The school colors are orange and navy blue. The high school's mascot is the Lancer. The school holds rivalries with the nearby Meadowbrook High School Monarchs, longtime rival L.C. Bird, and the newer Cosby High School.CampusManchester shares many of its facilities with the adjacent Bailey Bridge Middle School. It is home to Lloyd Swelnis Stadium, named after the long-time Manchester athletic director. In 2003 closed-circuit cameras were installed in the building and parking lots to provide better security for students and staff. An addition to the main building was completed in 2004 to house the Mass Communications and Spanish-Immersion Specialty Centers.