About the School

8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

Mission Statement

"At Volunteer High School, our mission is to empower and inspire every student to achieve their fullest potential academically, socially, and personally.”

We are committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and lifelong learning skills. We aim to prepare our students to become responsible, compassionate, and globally-minded citizens through rigorous academics, a rich extracurricular program, and strong community partnerships.

Vision

"Volunteer High School envisions a future where every graduate is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in a rapidly changing world.”

Our school will be a beacon of excellence, known for its innovative teaching methods, commitment to diversity and equity, and unwavering dedication to the success of each student. We aspire to be a hub of educational innovation, cultivating a culture of curiosity, resilience, and empathy, where all our school community members thrive and positively impact the world.

History

The construction of Volunteer began in 1978. The vocational wing opened in 1979 with students being able to take 1/2-day classes during the morning or afternoon that were not offered at their respective high schools. Building Trades was the first class offered at VHS, with those students helping to build houses across the street from the vocational building. Those houses were later sold with the proceeds being funneled back into the school for future projects. The school officially opened during the 1980-81 school year and combined the students from two schools: Surgoinsville High School and Church Hill High School.

Volunteer High School has since added a Freshman Academy wing, refurbished the auxiliary gym, installed a canopy connecting the CTE and Main Buildings, paved the road to the baseball field/softball field/tennis courts, installed lights enabling night games, refinished the gym concession stand, and upgraded the football/soccer field with artificial turf.

TSSAA sponsored sports for the Falcons include football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, track, baseball, softball, golf, soccer, and swimming.

School colors: Royal and Orange

Mascot: Falcon