"[7] One notable feature of the second high school building was a large tube-shaped fire escape, that had an enclosed circular and spiral slide inside.

Also, I headed teams in coaching football, basketball for boys and girls for two years, baseball during the entire period, and teaching driver education to students and adults.

"[11] In 2013, Martinsville high completed a $9 million renovation to build TV studios, 21st century science labs, a mock hospital room, and a remodeled cafeteria.

[13] Martinsville offers programs such as International Baccalaureate, Piedmont Governor's School for Mathematics, Science, and Technology, Advanced Placement, and Dual Enrollment classes.

[14] In order to graduate, Martinsville High school students are required to complete at least 40 hours of volunteer community service by the end of their senior year.

[15] Martinsville offers a comprehensive athletic program and participates in the Virginia High School League's interscholastic sports competing in the Piedmont District.

Sports offered include basketball, baseball, cross country, football, golf, softball, scholastic bowl, swimming, tennis, track, volleyball, and wrestling.