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Glen Rogers High School


Glen Rogers High School was a high school in Glen Rogers, Wyoming County, West Virginia. An extraordinary school with proud alumni, it was closed in 1992 and consolidated into nearby Pineville High School and Oceana High School.

Glen Rogers High School's mascot was the "Owl" with its sporting teams called the "Owls". The school colors were green and white.

Glen Rogers High School alma mater: "Glen Rogers High, Glen Rogers High, we love our high school, raise our banners high. We love our name, fight for our fame, victory forever is our aim".

Feeder schools for Glen Rogers High School included Glen Fork Elementary School, Glen Rogers Elementary School and John McGraw Elementary School.

1928 - High School classes first offered.

1929 - Glen Rogers High School holds its first graduation with two students.

1951 - New school is built to replace the earlier structure. Total cost of new structure is $172,750.

1977 - Glen Rogers High School varsity boys basketball team wins the West Virginia Class A State Championship, defeating the then #1 ranked Gauley Bridge Travellers, 69-65.

1992 - Glen Rogers High School holds its last graduation. The school was closed and consolidated when enrollment in grades 9-12 dropped under 200 students.

2013 - School is demolished due to arson and ongoing vandalism.

Glen Rogers High School offered many clubs and groups for its students. Some of these were the Science Club, National Honor Society, Chorus, Future Business Leaders of America, Christian Youth Group, Quiz Bowl Team, Chess Club and the Varsity Club. Additionally, over the years, the school offered various sports including boys and girls basketball, softball, football, baseball, cross country, cheerleading and golf.


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