Nelson County High School

IMPORTANT - NCHS Graduation Information!!! Be sure to check out the NCHS website under NEWS for Important Graduation Information!!!

School Attendance is IMPORTANT!!! Every Gov, All Day, Every Day!

EVERY Gov, EVERY Day - School Attendance Matters! #OneNelson

Welcome Back from Spring Break GOVS! Did you realize.... there are only: - 29 school days until Graduation for our Seniors - 34 days of school left for our underclassmen School Attendance Matters - ALL Day, EVERY Day!!

Every Gov, Every Day!

Did you know that the USDA SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of families so they can purchase healthy foods? See flier for more details.

School Attendance Matters - We need EVERY GOV in school EVERY DAY! #OneNelson

The NCHS Cosmetology Salon is open and accepting appointments. Please see the flier for details. Go GOVS!

Did You Know..... the importance of School Attendance? We need EVERY Gov in school EVDERY day!

March 4-8, 2024 is National School Breakfast Week! Established in 1989, National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates how school breakfasts can set students up for daily success. By observing this special week every year, we are recognizing the importance of a healthy start to the day with breakfast to fuel children’s academic success.

INGENUITY & CREATIVITY - The NCHS Wood Tech class created original design birdhouses using a variety of materials available in the Carpentry Shop.

NCHS CTE Highlight on Horticulture: NCHS offers four Horticulture classes - Introduction to Horticulture, Floral Design, Landscaping, and Plant Production. Horticulture is the science and art involved in the cultivation, propagation, processing, and marketing of ornamental plants, flowers, turf, vegetables, fruits, and nuts. It is unique among plant sciences because it not only involves science and technology, but it also incorporates art and principles of design. These classes are work based learning classes that require students to participate in hands-on, real world agricultural topics and projects. Students regularly work in the NCHS greenhouse, inside, and outside - all year long.

NCHS CTE Highlight on Health & Medical Sciences: NCHS currently offers several programs within the Health Science fields - Nutrition, Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences, and Nurse Aide. In these courses, students are introduced to a variety of healthcare careers and develop basic skills required in all health and medical sciences. Throughout the courses, emphasis is placed on safety, cleanliness, asepsis, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency within the healthcare environment. Students also gain valuable job-seeking skills for entry into the health and medical sciences field. Students in the Nurse Aide program complete at least 40 clinical hours in a variety of community settings.

​NCHS Presents Mamma Mia! Fri, 3/8 @ 7:30pm Sat, 3/9 @ 2pm & 7:30pm Sun, 3/10 @ 2pm Mamma Mia tickets are now available for purchase - https://nchsdrama.ludus.com $12 for adults $7 for students $7 military/first responders Comp for senior citizens 65 and older

NCHS currently offers several FACS courses - Introduction to Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Education I, Dual Enrollment Teachers for Tomorrow, and Living on Your Own. Students enrolled in the Early Childhood Program get hands-on experience with preschool aged children by working with the Tye River Elementary PreK program and the Woodland Early Life Learning Center. Teachers for Tomorrow is a dual enrollment class through the University of Lynchburg. The course requires students to earn at least 26 hours of observation in the classroom. In the Living on Your Own course, students learn life skills such as career planning, cooking, child care, sewing, and much more. FCCLA is the co-curricular club that is incorporated in all of the FACS classes. FCCLA members lead and participate in after-school community events. Our FCCLA members will be competing at the FCCLA State Leadership and Recognition Conference in April.

NCHS CTE Highlight on Cosmetology: The NCHS Cosmetology program trains students in basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to achieve competency in entry-level job skills, obtain licensure, and obtain gainful employment in the field of cosmetology or related career fields. This 3-year program has students complete 840 clocked education hours that address specific tasks necessary for Virginia State Board Licensure preparation and entry-level job skills. Each student receives instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career-oriented activities. Students participate in interactive lecture, demonstration, and hands on, practical skills learning in the Cosmetology Salon Shop.

We need all of our students fueled and ready to learn each day.... during the 23-24 school year breakfast and lunch each day are on us!

NCHS CTE Highlight on Carpentry & Building Trades: NCHS offers 3 Carpentry Courses. Carpentry 1 is an introductory class. The main objective is to introduce students into woodworking with a strong concentration on the safety practices associated with the industry. Carpentry 2 concentrates on the basic skills of each trade area: carpentry, residential wiring, residential plumbing, and masonry. Students are introduced to the trades that are associated with the construction industry and practice practical applications within each trade. Carpentry 3 emphasizes the advanced elements of building construction. All aspects of residential construction from planning to purchasing materials to code compliance are taught. Students obtain practical experience in residential construction by erecting a house from the ground up on the school’s property. The finished house is a project to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Students enrolled in Carpentry courses are eligible to participate in SkillsUSA.

Being in school ALL Day, EVERY Day matters! Go GOVS!

NCHS CTE Highlight on Business & Technology: NCHS offers several courses in Business and Information Technology including Entrepreneurship, Intro to Gaming Design, and Economics & Personal Finance. The courses offered introduce essential technical and professional skills required for students to pursue programs leading to professional careers, as well as Business and Information Technology (IT) certifications. Students develop critical thinking skills that include analyzing real-world situations, economic reasoning, decision making, and problem solving. Working on real-world simulations and projects encourage teamwork and communication skills, which will enhance students' employability.