Private, coeducational school in Powhatan, Virginia
| The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School (BSH) | |
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| Address | |
| 2501 Academy Road Powhatan, Virginia 23139 | |
| Coordinates | 37°33′29″N 77°53′5″W / 37.55806°N 77.88472°W / 37.55806; -77.88472 |
| Information | |
| School type | Private, coeducational Catholic, college prep |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christianity |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Founded | 1959 |
| Head of school | Tracy Hamner |
| Grades | Pre-kindergarten–12 |
| Gender | Coed |
| Age | Early Learners Age 2 to Grade 12 |
| Enrollment | 510 (2024) |
| Hours in school day | 7.75 |
| Campus size | 40 acres (16 ha) |
| Campus type | Outdoor |
| Color(s) | Navy blue and gray |
| Slogan | I am a Knight |
| Athletics conference | Virginia Colonial Conference |
| Sports | Football, cross-country, cheer-leading, basketball, volleyball, swimming, baseball, softball, soccer, golf, strength and conditioning |
| Mascot | Knight |
| Nickname | BSH |
| Team name | Knights |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Website | www |
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot is the only private, co-ed, Early Learners through Grade 12 Catholic school in the Greater Richmond Region. Located on a 40-acre (16 ha) campus in Powhatan, Virginia, BSH is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Students of any faith background are eligible for admission.
Background
Huguenot Academy was a segregation academy founded in Powhatan, Virginia, in 1959. It was originally housed in the basement of a local bank, but expanded when local business leaders donated land and resources. By 1970, enrollment in grades kindergarten through twelve approached 500. Huguenot Academy was known as a reputable academic institution well into the late 1980s, with enrollment approaching 750 at its peak. But the 1990s brought difficulties for the school. The Powhatan County public school system grew more healthy and Huguenot Academy found it difficult to retain students and teachers.
Blessed Sacrament High School purchased Huguenot Academy in 1998, blending the already-built facilities and infrastructure of Huguenot Academy with the financial resources of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond.
References
- "SACS-Council on Accreditation and School Improvement". Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
- ^ Wasson, Wynne W. (August 9, 1998). "Disparate Pasts - Equal Future - Blessed Sacrament, Huguenot Academy Merger Promises Gains for Schools, Students". Richmond Times-Dispatch. pp. B1. Retrieved November 2, 2011.
External links
- bshknights.org School Website
- Knights Athletics School Athletic Website
- Video Tour of BSH 40-acre campus
- Video: BSH, Proud to Be a Knight
- Video: BSH High School Experience
- Video: BSH Middle School Experience
- Video: Parent Testimonials for Blessed Sacrament Huguenot
- Video: BSH Faith & Values Based Education, All faiths welcome
- Video: BSH Arts, Encouraging Exploration of Creativity, Risk-Taking, Collaboration, Diversity & Expression
- Video: BSH Playground Opening
