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Hampton City Schools

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Hampton City Schools
Address
One Franklin St.
, Virginia, 23669
United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentDr. Raymond Haynes
School board7 members
2 Student Representatives
Chair of the boardJoe C. Kilgore
Governing agencyVirginia Department of Education
Schools29
Other information
Websitewww.hampton.k12.va.us

Hampton City Schools is the school division of Hampton, Virginia. The district serves almost 20,000 students across 29 schools in Hampton, including 18 elementary, three K-8, five middle, and five high schools, and a PreK learning center.

History

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School Renaming

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In 2021, Hampton City Schools made the decision to rename five schools and educational centers. All of the schools were renamed after Hampton residents who made an impact on their community[1].

Former Superintendents

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C. Alton Lindsay served as superintendent until June 30, 1968, when he retired. Garland R. Lively was scheduled to take over that position.[2]

Administration

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Superintendent

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The superintendent of Hampton City Schools is Dr. Raymond Haynes. Before his appointment in 2023, Haynes was the district's executive director of schools and chief of secondary school leadership[3][4].

School Board

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There are 7 members on the school board and 2 student representatives

  • Dr. Richard Mason, Chair
  • Dr. Tina Banks-Gray, Vice Chair
  • Stephanie Jackson Afonja
  • Ann Cherry
  • Joseph C. "Joe" Kilgore
  • Jason S. Samuels
  • Dr. Reginald Woodhouse
  • Sophia Harris, Student Representative
  • Jonathan Jackson, Student Representative

Schools

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High schools

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K-8 schools

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  • Andrews PreK-8
  • Phenix PreK-8
  • Kilgore Gifted Center

Middle schools

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  • Eaton Middle School
  • Jones Middle School
  • Lindsay Middle School
  • Syms Middle School
  • Tarrant Middle School

Elementary schools

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  • Aberdeen Elementary School
  • Armstrong Elementary School
  • Asbury Elementary School
  • Barron Elementary School
  • Bassette Elementary School
  • Bryan Elementary School
  • Burbank Elementary School
  • Christian Elementary School
  • Cooper Elementary School
  • Forrest Elementary School
  • Jackson Elementary School
  • Kraft Elementary School
  • Langley Elementary School
  • Machen Elementary School
  • Patrick Elementary School
  • Peake Elementary School
  • Phillips Elementary School
  • Smith Elementary School

Pre-Kindergarten

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  • Robert R. Moton Early Childhood Center

References

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  1. ^ "Hampton City School Board votes to rename 5 schools after local trailblazers". News 3 WTKR Norfolk. May 20, 2021. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "Garland Lively Named Successor to Lindsay". Daily Press. Newport News, Virginia. August 29, 1968. pp. 3 (Second Front), 23 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "HAMPTON CITY SCHOOLS". www.hampton.k12.va.us. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
  4. ^ "New Hampton City Schools superintendent outlines his vision for the school division". 13newsnow.com. June 12, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2024.
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