Empowering Minds: Education and Schools in Our Community
Excellence in Public Education
Augusta County Public Schools serve Fishersville with a balance of strong academics, innovation, and whole-child development. Physician families benefit from a system where children are known personally and supported throughout their K-12 journey.
- Wilson Elementary, Wilson Middle, and Wilson Memorial High School provide a seamless K-12 pathway
- District consistently exceeds state averages on core assessments
- Average student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- $12M+ in recent facility improvements at Wilson cluster
- $3.5M technology initiative (2023) for 1:1 student devices
- 94% on-time graduation rate, above state and national averages
- Strong community support through bonds and parent involvement
Innovative STEM Excellence
- Award-winning Wilson Middle robotics program
- STEM Academy at Valley Career & Technical Center with college credit
- Wilson Memorial High offers Project Lead the Way engineering pathway
- Annual STEM Fair with Augusta Health professional participation
- Elementary STEM lab recognized with Virginia DOE Innovation Award (2023)
- Summer STEM camps in robotics, coding, and environmental science
- Blue Ridge Community College dual enrollment for STEM courses
Language and Global Education
- Spanish begins at elementary level, expands in middle & high school
- Wilson Memorial offers Spanish, French, and Latin (4 years each)
- Global Studies Program integrates international perspectives
- Virtual exchanges with schools in Europe and Latin America
- Annual International Festival celebrating diverse cultures
- Mandarin options through community partnerships
- Recent $500K grant to expand world language resources
Arts and Creativity
- Weekly art and music instruction in elementary schools
- Middle school exploratory courses: band, chorus, drama, visual arts
- High school band program with state-level recognition
- Annual districtwide Arts Alive showcase
- Renovated auditorium at Wilson Memorial for performances
- Artist-in-residence programs connect students with professionals
- Partnership with American Shakespeare Center for theater enrichment
- $1.2M investment in arts facilities and equipment
Specialized Learning Opportunities
- Governor’s School for advanced STEM learners
- Shenandoah Valley Regional Alternative Education Program
- AP program with 15+ courses and high pass rates
- Dual enrollment with Blue Ridge Community College
- Valley Career & Technical Center: 20+ pathways including health sciences
- Virtual Virginia expands advanced offerings
- Gifted education programs starting in elementary
- Inclusive special education services
Recent Accolades
- Wilson Memorial High earned VDOE Distinguished Achievement Award (2023)
- Augusta County on AP College Board Honor Roll
- Wilson Elementary recognized as Purple Star School for military families
- District tech program won Virginia School Boards Gold Innovation Award
- Multiple regional Teachers of the Year honors
- Wilson Middle Robotics Team reached World Championships (2023)
- Consistently high graduation and college matriculation rates
- District financial management recognized with GFOA Certificate of Excellence
Private and Parochial Options
- Stuart Hall School (Staunton) – Episcopal, college-prep PK–12
- Grace Christian School – Christ-centered K–12
- Ridgeview Christian School (Stuarts Draft) – biblical worldview K–12
- Sunrise Learning Center – Montessori for early learners
- Highland Hills Montessori – through middle school
- Additional church-affiliated schools throughout Augusta County
- Active homeschooling cooperatives with Augusta County Homeschool Association
Higher Education Access
- Blue Ridge Community College (15 minutes away)
- Mary Baldwin University in Staunton (health sciences programs)
- James Madison University (30 minutes) comprehensive programs
- University of Virginia (35 minutes) – world-class research university
- Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences (Fishersville) – healthcare-focused campus
- Virginia Tech and Washington & Lee University within driving distance
- Online and continuing education opportunities available
