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.
About VHSL News
No current About VHSL news.
In About VHSL
Events
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 25 12 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 03 12 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Mar 24 12 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 20 12 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- Deadline - Tennis District Contests (AAA) Date: May 16 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis Regional Contests (AAA) Date: May 23 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track Regional Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- VHSL Swim & Dive Championships (A/AA) Date: Feb 09 12 Location:
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Swim & Dive Championships (AAA) Date: Feb 17 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis District Contests (AAA) Date: May 16 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis Regional Contests (AAA) Date: May 23 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track Regional Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- Deadline - Softball District Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- Deadline - Soccer District Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 25 12 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 03 12 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Mar 24 12 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 20 12 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Lacrosse Championships Date: Jun 09 12 Location:
Resources
- » 2004-05 Participation Survey (PDF, 85.0 KB)
- » 2005-06 Participation Survey (VND.MS-EXCEL, 347 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, 334 KB)
- » VHSL Executive Committee Minutes - Dec. 2007 (PDF, 75.8 KB)
- » VHSL Executive Committee Minutes - March 2008 (PDF, 17.3 KB)
- » VHSL Handbook (PDF, 616 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2002-03 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 284 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2004-05 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 307 KB)
- » VHSL Strategic Plan (PDF, 66.5 KB)
- More Resources
- » Johnson SMAC Award (PDF, 21.6 KB)
- » Student Action Team Information and Application Packet (PDF, 334 KB)
- More Resources
- » VHSL Handbook (PDF, 616 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2002-03 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 284 KB)
- » VHSL Participation Survey - 2004-05 (VND.MS-EXCEL, 307 KB)
- » VHSL Strategic Plan (PDF, 66.5 KB)
- More Resources
- » VHSL Handbook (PDF, 616 KB)
- More Resources
Information For:
VHSL/VIAAA Booster Summit
The Virginia High School League and Virginia Interscholastic Athletic Administrator Association are proud to co-sponsor a Booster Club Summit in conjunction with the finals of the VHSL State Volleyball Championships. Read 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
© 2008 - 2011 Virginia High School League. Powered by Clearwired