and a cappella Choir (audition only). Mrs. Sheila Wilcox directs the Junior and Senior High Orchestras. The orchestras are a cooperative program with the neighboring Eveleth-Gilbert School District. The junior high orchestra meets in Gilbert, while senior high students meet in Virginia. The orchestras perform three yearly concerts and participate in honor groups. Knowledge Bowl Teams Virginia is part of Minnesota's northeast region of knowledge bowl. The competitive levels are elementary, junior high, junior varsity, and varsity. Varsity teams have a chance to make it to state in Brainerd, Minnesota; while the other divisions can win the regional tournament held at the Northeast Service Cooperative building in Mountain Iron. Virginia has sent teams to the State Tournament in 2009, 2010, 2013, and 2017. The Urban Edge The Urban Edge is a student-run coffee shop managed by business teacher Kyle Hammer. Snow Week Snow Week is a Homecoming-like celebration during January/February. The celebrations feature performances from student bands and dance groups. A Snow Week king and queen are crowned, as are a freshman prince and princess. Homecoming and Snow Week are hosted and organized by the Student Council. Concurrent enrollment Concurrent enrollment with Mesabi Range Community & Technical College and Vermilion Community College is an option many juniors and seniors consider when getting ready for college. The program (known at some institutions as College in the Schools) allows for qualified students to gain college credit without leaving the high school campus through challenging courses with collegiate formats in lectures, assignments and grading. Many of the credits earned transfer to 4 year institutions across Minnesota. Virginia Secondary also has partnerships with other eastern Iron Range school districts for vocational classes ranging from nursing to accounting. See also List of high schools in Minnesota References External links Virginia Schools Home page Public middle schools in Minnesota Public high schools in Minnesota Schools in St. Louis County, Minnesota Virginia, Minnesota