Martinsville City Public Schools is a small, yet innovative, school system in Virginia whose successes have attracted state and national recognition.
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ABOUT US
About 2,200 students attend our five schools, all of which are fully accredited. These include Clearview Early Childhood Center, a full-day preschool; two elementary schools, Albert Harris Elementary and Patrick Henry Elementary; Martinsville Middle School; and Martinsville High School. We educate the WHOLE child and have shown dedication to protecting the arts and school athletics in spite of budget cuts. Every school makes the most of educational technology to engage students, such as iPod carts, and almost every classroom is equipped with a Smart Board.
Martinsville High School is proud to offer students a comprehensive program of advanced classes, with numerous opportunities to earn college credit through Advanced Placement, dual enrollment courses and Piedmont Governor’s School. In addition, more than 25 MHS students per year get a two-year head start on college through our ACE Academy, a partnership with Patrick Henry Community College that allows juniors and seniors to earn an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma. We also provide a wide range of career and technical education courses and internships in business, technology, video production and health occupations to prepare students to compete in the 21st century global economy. Students can participate in a full range of JV and varsity athletics, marching band and jazz band, chorus, gospel choir, drama productions, honor societies and more. We strive to prepare every student for success after high school.
Martinsville Middle School serves students in grades 6-8. MMS was recognized in spring 2011 as one just 20 finalists across the country in the Panasonic National School Change Awards. The school is home to the only NASA Science, Engineering, Math and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) facility in Virginia, one of just 16 in the country! The SEMAA lab uses NASA technology and educational resources to inspire student interest in science, technology, engineering and math. We also offer pre-AP courses and advanced learning opportunities that prepare middle school students to succeed in advanced classes in high school. Students have the option of taking algebra I as early as sixth grade, with some finishing geometry and algebra II courses before they even reach high school! Students who need extra academic support receive help from teachers who stay after school to work with them one-on-one or in small groups. The middle school also offers arts classes, such as band; student athletics; and clubs like the National Society for Black Engineers.
Two K-5 schools, Albert Harris Elementary and Patrick Henry Elementary, each serve more than 500 students. Patrick Henry received the Governor's Award for Educational Excellence in 2011. In addition to a strong core instructional program, band, art, music and foreign language classes, and enrichment begin at the elementary level at both schools. Both elementary school buildings have been extensively renovated and equipped with cutting-edge instructional technology. They also engage all students using creative school garden programs. Albert Harris Elementary began an outdoor garden laboratory last year to provide hands-on experiences in science, math, writing and more. Patrick Henry Elementary’s Parent-Teacher Organization provided the school with a greenhouse last year, and the program has expanded to include an outdoor garden as well.
Clearview Early Childhood Center provides preschool instruction to about 110 children aged 3 and 4, with special education services starting at age 2. The full-day program prepares students for success in kindergarten and beyond by focusing on early literacy, social skills and more. Parents receive extra support by attending monthly classes on topics such as healthy child development, building literacy skills at home, and communication. Clearview also houses the local Head Start program.
Martinsville students also benefit from a variety of strong community partnerships with organizations such as the Harvest Foundation, PHCC, the New College Institute, Piedmont Community Services, Smart Beginnings, the Blue Ridge Public Library, the Virginia Museum of Natural History and many more. PAA brings cultural enrichment events and performances to the schools, as well as intensive day-long art workshops for talented high school artists. The preschool and elementary schools partner with Activate Martinsville-Henry County to hold walk-to-school events and other fitness activities for children, starting them on a lifetime of healthy habits. The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Blue Ridge and MHC After 3 serve hundreds of students in kindergarten through high school with after-school tutoring, homework help, cultural enrichment, character education, health and nutrition, and more.
Bringing Life to Learning
An educated workforce that is prepared to compete in the 21st century global economy.
