Galax High School

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name= Galax High School


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streetaddress= 225 Academy Dr
city= Galax
state= Virginia
zipcode= 24333
country= USA
url= [http://www.gcps.k12.va.us/ School District Site]
district= Galax City Public Schools
superintendent= Mr. Samuel S. Cook
principal= Mr. C. Brian Stuart
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fundingtype= Public
schooltype= high school
grades= 8-12
language= English
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conference= Mountain Empire District
Region C
athletics= Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Cross-Country, Football, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Wrestling
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Galax high school is a high school located in the independent city of Galax, Virginia, United States.

About the school division

The Galax City Public School Division is in Galax, Virginia. The city of Galax is on the boundary between Carroll and Grayson counties in southwest Virginia. Galax is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains about 82 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia and 68 miles northwest of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The city is approximately 7 square miles in area. Galax derives its name from the galax leaf, a heart-shaped leaf that is waxy green in the summer and bronze in the winter.

The Galax City Public School Board consists of five members who are appointed by City Council. The School Board meets the second Tuesday of each month, with special meetings scheduled as needed.

There are schools in the Galax City Public School Division: Galax Elementary School (PK-4), Galax Middle School (5-7), and Galax High School (8-12).

School Mission Statement

The Galax City Public School Division is a community of learners. The division's mission is to promote lifelong learning, responsible citizenship, and respect for a diverse global society within a safe and orderly environment.

School Non-Disclosure Policy

The Galax City Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, or marital status in its practices or programs. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title: Assistant Superintendent, Galax City SchoolsAddress: 223 Long Street, Galax, VA 24333Telephone Number: [phone]

School Athletic Directions

All students must have a valid physical form for the current school year in order to practice and participate in sports. Forms may be found by going to www.vhsl.org/forms.htm and clicking on the "Physical Forms" tab.