Webster County High School, in Upperglade, West Virginia, is a public high school that opened in 1974.HistoryWebster County High School was opened in 1974. Webster County High School Highlanders. It was the result of the consolidation of Cowen High School and Webster Springs High School. The two rival schools agreed on a new mascot and new school colors. Mr. Daniel Bean became the first principal of the new school. Webster County High School was built on land acquired by eminent domain from Twyla M. Robinson daughter of James B. Miller and Alice I. Williams. The land acquisition was disputed, in the courts, until the mid-1980s.On February 19, 2008, Senator Jay Rockefeller visited Webster County High School to speak with students about technology in education. During his visit, he expressed the importance of federal eRate funding for schools, libraries, and rural health facilities.Student bodyThe size of the student body has dropped since the school opened. When it opened it had over 900 students. Presently, on average, during any given year it contains 600 to 800 total students.NicknameWebster County's teams are nicknamed the "Highlanders" using a Scotsman with a set of bagpipes as the school logo.Notable alumni Josh Stewart – actor on the television shows Third Watch and Dirt.
