[citation needed] The current building was constructed at a cost of $12.7 million[7] by the site of the existing Randolph Vocational Technical Center, Midland Elementary School and adjacent to the Elkins-Randolph County Regional Airport.

[citation needed] Prior to the name change announcement, ballots were distributed to the students and staff which did not include the name Elkins High as an option.

Several students declared they observed teachers throw away ballots that had the written name choice of Elkins High.

Students who attend EHS also have the opportunity to take Vocational classes at the connected Randolph Technical Center (RTC) and College courses.

Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, track, volleyball and wrestling hold their home contests on the EHS campus.

The cross country, swimming and tennis teams hold their home contests on the campus of Davis and Elkins College.

Previously, the soccer teams played their matches at Riverbend Park in south Elkins.

Elkins High School athletes hold individual and team state titles in numerous sports.