Research Sherando High School public Schools in Winchester, Virginia

“The parents are absolutely the best! So supportive and always willing to jump in and help with all Warrior Club functions - it's a pleasure to be a part of the 'family' at Sherando High School. Great job to all parents and fans!”

“Football games at Sherando are irreplaceable!! They are almost like attending live Redskins games. No problems with teachers! All Teachers reply back in a timely manner. Front office staff leaves a little to the imagination. They seem to not know answers to questions and have completely ignored me each time I have gone in. I stand there, no ones asks if they can help you or what information you need. I have been in the office several times and not once did they acknowledge that I was standing there. The children seem to be well mannered in general and sort of old school (which in this day and time is a good thing). Yes, diversity is somewhat an issue but students thus far seem accepting of others.”

“Sports at Sherando seems to take priority. About diversity, there is none at Sherando. These kids are not prepared to handle the type of diversity that exists at VaTech, UofVa, Pitt, Duke, etc.”

“After moving from a high school in Chesterfield County, we found Sherando to be a breath of fresh air. The administration and teaching staff were very helpful,friendly,qualified, and not a bunch of snobs!”

“Warrior Club, the schools booster club was a major disappointment. As the distributor of athletic scholarships for deserving high school seniors, they seemed not interested in rewarding excellence, more interested in giving scholarships to the children of the Warrior Club parent members. Top athletes and their accomplishments seemed minimized.”

“I loved Sherando. it was the first time i was so enthusiastic about goin to school (almost every single day.) The teachers i ahd were great. THey didnt just tell us to turn to a page and answer questions, no. They intereacted with us in creative ways and i actually learned so much! Its not like i just studied stuff for the test Friday then forget what the heck we were talkin bout the next week. I met one of the nicest people i have ever met there (and ive been around) Almost everyone i met was so nice and friendly. It is a diverse school believe it or not. The peopel i met were soo very different with unique personalities. Very few cliques, peopel were very open and the school was very spirited. i loved it!”

“People are too hard on Sherando. I am currently a senior at Sherando and have been here for all four years. Overall, I have to say that I really enjoy going to Sherando. For being little old Stephens City, Sherando is pretty big and has a lot of different people. The clubs, sports teams, and most (can't say all) teachers are really great and caring. The more I hear about the other schools in the area and in our district, the more I am glad to go to Sherando High!”

“sherando high school is a wonderful school . every program at the school is very well taught... my children love this school”

“As a former student of Sherando, I don't see how anyone in their right mind could bash this school. Look, Sherando doesn't have the most diverse demographic, but neither does Frederick Co. as a whole. Being a minority myself, I never felt any prejudice or hatred amongst my peers. If anything, there was a great respect for the individual cultures that we all had and were able to share with others. As for 'band,' they received equal amount of attention as any other program, all of which were top-notch. I will always cherish the fact that I came from such a great school that tries to educate its students in all the areas, and not putting emphasis on one department over the other.”

“For the most part I believe sherando to be a good school, but their is alot of favortism when it comes to sports. It doesnt seem to matter if you can play, its just who you are! the football team takes presents over every other sport even tough some have brought in more achievements. The whole school in athletic need a overhaul. Frederick county schools use to be the best around, this area.”

“I am a student of Sherando and overall I think it is a school of great opportunities. No, you don't have to be an athlete to be noticed because I am not and I am noticed just like the other students in the school. Athletics is just one of the big achievements of our school but there are many more. I have been a member of the Sherando Band(the flag and rifle team), and let me say we got a great amount of credit for being a Virginia State Band. Also, I am very well rounded in many extracurricular activities the school offers, each one being full of adventures and experiences. I feel Sherando is a great school for students and faculty. I am happy that I have been able to attend this school because I have learned many life long memories and met amazing friends and compassionate teachers.”

“I would like to say that this is a very good school. I personally like the band director. He is in it for the right reasons and I feel that he is doing an excellent job!”

“Within this school the athletic coaches are viewed as gods and the administration bows down to their every need. The other organizations are pushed to the side and given the least amount of money. For example the school's band had a storage shed out back and while the band was away a band camp the football team used it for storage and is still using it. The president of the band organization talked to the principal and he sided with the coaches even though the president explained that the band organization had bought the shed with their own money. So if your kid wants to be notice here they will have to become an athlete or otherwise they will be ignored along with the other 'common' student.”

“I am a student of the band at this high school and I have seen many things. Here my school the athletic programs get most of the funding. Also I noticed that even though the motto for most schools is an equal education for all, some students are sent home for short skirts but others such as cheerleaders and 'star' female players are allowed to walk around. Also some players on the football team get ISA and are not allowed to play, yet other 'star' player's coaches use their 'muscle' to pursuade the adminstration to ignore the incident and allow their 'boys' to play that night. Even some teachers here seem to be threatened by the coaches and are easy on the players. Some of these views might be considered one-sided but this is only what I have seen.”

“We are new in the area and have not found any support for the issues of being a new student. We have found that the safety issue at Sherando along with the racial overtones make this school less than desirable to attend.”

“This school is a great school. The admistration is always understanding and cooperative. However, the coaching staff at Sherando High has a bit of an attitude, they believe that the athletes don't understand their own bodies and know when they are hurt. I understand that students often fake an injury during a difficult practice, but when it is true, listen! The school really does have a great atmosphere with students and faculty getting along well.”