History
In 1914, three schools consolidated to form Elkhardt School (now Elkhardt Middle School) 6300 Hull Street Road, which had a faculty of four, including the principal. In 1916, the first public transportation to the school was provided by horse-drawn wagon. The name was changed to Manchester District High School in 1924, with the first graduating class, in 1925, consisting of eight students. Rapid population growth, following World War II, required that new facilities be built, and in the fall of 1964 the school was moved to 7401 Hull Street Road (now Manchester Middle School). Westward urban sprawl, from the nearby city of Richmond, Virginia, required yet another move in 1992 to the current location at 12601 Bailey Bridge Road.
From its humble beginnings, Manchester has grown into a modern institution that currently serves almost 2000 students. In addition to its outstanding academic programs, the school also offers over fifty extracurricular activities including clubs, performing arts groups, publications, and athletic teams.
The high schools colors are Orange & Navy Blue. The high school's mascot is the Lancer. The school holds rivalries with the nearby Meadowbrook High School Monarchs and longtime rival L.C. Bird.
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