The Virginia High School Literary League was organized in November of 1913 by the Jefferson and Washington Literary Societies at the University of Virginia (UVa) to generate interest in high school public speaking. By February 1914, 80 schools had enrolled in the league. On April 30 of that year, 20 high schools advanced from local competition to a state debate tournament at UVa. The following year (1914-15), state competitions expanded to include public reading, basketball, baseball and track. In addition to sponsoring state competitions, the Virginia High School Literary and Athletic League established regulations governing eligibility of participants.
From those early years the Virginia High School League (VHSL) has grown to include the 312 public high schools in the Commonwealth. The VHSL is a non-profit, voluntary organization whose purpose remains to serve more that 200,000 students who participate each year in interscholastic athletic and academic programs and competitions.
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Events
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Abingdon H. S., Abingdon Date: Sep 07 10 Location: Abingdon H.S. (Room 400)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Glenvar H.S., Salem Date: Sep 08 10 Location: Glenvar H.S. (Middle School Forum)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Brookville H.S., Lynchburg Date: Sep 21 10 Location: Brookville H.S. (Multi-Purpose Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Turner Ashby H.S., Bridgewater Date: Sep 23 10 Location: Turner Ashby H.S. (Lecture Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Tallwood H.S., Virginia Beach Date: Sep 27 10 Location: Tallwood H.S. (Scholar Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Bethel H.S., Hampton Date: Sep 28 10 Location: Bethel H.S. (Library or Auditorium)
- Area Eligibilty Meeting - J. R. Tucker H.S., Richmond Date: Sep 29 10 Location: J.R. Tucker H.S. (Auditorium)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - James W. Robinson Secondary, Fairfax Date: Sep 30 10 Location: Robinson Secondary (Davala Hall)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - VHSL Office, Charlottesville Date: Oct 07 10 Location: VHSL Office (Lower Conference Room)
- Virginia High School Hall of Fame Banquet Date: Oct 18 10 Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville
- VHSL Field Hockey Rules Clinic - Chantilly Date: Sep 11 10 Location: Westfield High School, Chantilly
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Marion Date: Oct 04 10 Location: Marion H.S., Marion
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Midlothian Date: Oct 12 10 Location: James River H.S., Midlothian
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Falls Church Date: Oct 13 10 Location: Falls Church H.S., Falls Church
- Virginia High School Hall of Fame Banquet Date: Oct 18 10 Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Virginia Beach Date: Oct 20 10 Location: Tallwood H.S., Virginia Beach
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Newport News Date: Oct 21 10 Location: Heritage H.S., Newport News
- VHSL Wrestling Rules Clinic - Charlottesville Date: Oct 23 10 Location: VHSL Office, Charlottesville
- VHSL Field Hockey Championships Date: Nov 13 10 Location: TBA
- VHSL Cheer Championships Date: Nov 13 10 Location:
- VASDDC Conference Date: Oct 01 10 Location: English Inn, Charlottesville
- VHSL Academic Activity Rules Clinics - Charlottesville Date: Oct 02 10 Location: The English Inn, Charlottesville
- VHSL Publications Rules Clinics - Chantilly Date: Oct 04 10 Location: Dulles Expo Center, Chantilly
- VHSL Publications Rules Clinics - Roanoke Date: Oct 06 10 Location: Roanoke Higher Education Center, Roanoke
- VHSL Publications Rules Clinics - Richmond Date: Oct 08 10 Location: Richmond Convention Center, Richmond
- Virginia High School Hall of Fame Banquet Date: Oct 18 10 Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Charlottesville
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AA) Date: Dec 06 10 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (A) Date: Dec 07 10 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 26 11 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 05 11 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Abingdon H. S., Abingdon Date: Sep 07 10 Location: Abingdon H.S. (Room 400)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Glenvar H.S., Salem Date: Sep 08 10 Location: Glenvar H.S. (Middle School Forum)
- VHSL Field Hockey Rules Clinic - Chantilly Date: Sep 11 10 Location: Westfield High School, Chantilly
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Brookville H.S., Lynchburg Date: Sep 21 10 Location: Brookville H.S. (Multi-Purpose Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Turner Ashby H.S., Bridgewater Date: Sep 23 10 Location: Turner Ashby H.S. (Lecture Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Tallwood H.S., Virginia Beach Date: Sep 27 10 Location: Tallwood H.S. (Scholar Room)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - Bethel H.S., Hampton Date: Sep 28 10 Location: Bethel H.S. (Library or Auditorium)
- Area Eligibilty Meeting - J. R. Tucker H.S., Richmond Date: Sep 29 10 Location: J.R. Tucker H.S. (Auditorium)
- Area Eligibility Meeting - James W. Robinson Secondary, Fairfax Date: Sep 30 10 Location: Robinson Secondary (Davala Hall)
- VHSL Academic Activity Rules Clinics - Charlottesville Date: Oct 02 10 Location: The English Inn, Charlottesville
Resources
- » 2004-05 Participation Survey (PDF, 85.0 KB)
- » 2005-06 Participation Survey (VND.MS-EXCEL, 347 KB)
- » 2009-10 VHSL Calendar (PDF, 16.2 KB)
- » Dec 2004 Minutes (PDF, 25.0 KB)
- » Johnson SMAC Award (PDF, 21.6 KB)
- » R & R Plan - 2007-09 (PDF, 106 KB)
- » Region Awards of Merit - 1998-2008 (PDF, 556 KB)
- » Student Action Team Information and Application Packet (PDF, 288 KB)
- » VHSL Calendar 2011-16 (PDF, 306 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Executive Committee Minutes - Dec. 2007 (PDF, 75.8 KB)
- » VHSL Executive Committee Minutes - March 2008 (PDF, 17.3 KB)
- » VHSL Handbook (PDF, 625 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2002-03 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 284 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2004-05 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 307 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Strategic Plan (PDF, 66.5 KB)
- More Resources
- » Johnson SMAC Award (PDF, 21.6 KB)
- » Student Action Team Information and Application Packet (PDF, 288 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- More Resources
- » 2009-10 VHSL Calendar (PDF, 16.2 KB)
- » VHSL Calendar 2011-16 (PDF, 306 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Handbook (PDF, 625 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2002-03 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 284 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2004-05 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 307 KB)
- » VHSL Play for a Cure Toolkit (PDF, 1.58 MB)
- » VHSL Strategic Plan (PDF, 66.5 KB)
- More Resources
- » VHSL Calendar 2011-16 (PDF, 306 KB)
- » VHSL Eligibility PowerPoint (VND.MS-POWERPOINT, 580 KB)
- » VHSL Handbook (PDF, 625 KB)
- More Resources
Information For:
Cash for Quotes
Schools Earn up to $10,000!
VHSL corporate partner Allstate Insurance helps to underwrite many of the costs of state-level programs. They have also initiated a new fundraiser which can directly benefit your school. For every auto insurance quote written between now and December 1, 2009, Allstate Insurance will donate $5 (up to $10,000) to your school. More»
Online Giving
More than 200,000 students participate annually in VHSL athletic and activity programs. By goving a donation to the VHSL Foundation, you help ensure that high school students will always have the opportunity to learn life lessons through participation in these programs. More »
Century Club
The Century Club are individuals who have made a commitment to support and promote the VHSL Foundation by securing resources to ensure the continuation of League programs. Please contact Hannah Catherine Munro if you are interested in becoming a member of the Century Club or a Contributor.
VHSL Foundation
More than 200,000 students participate in VHSL programs. Help support League programs by contributing to the VHSL Foundation. More »
Location
1642 State Farm Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA 22911-8609
Take 29 south into Charlottesville to the 250-East Bypass toward Richmond. Drive approximately four miles on 250. After you pass the Pantops Shopping Center (Applebees, Giant, Starbucks, Liberty Gas Station), turn RIGHT onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
I-64 West to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn right on Rt. 250. At the fourth light, turn Left on State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Contact us
- Phone: 434-977-8475
- Fax: 434-977-5943
- Email: info@vhsl.org
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note: MVP is currently working with your IT dept to import student data. If you have not yet provided your IT contact to Joyce Sisson, please send it to jsisson@vhsl.org.
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