High Rocks started as a wilderness summer camp with the goal of preparing girls academically and emotionally for the challenges of high school. We have evolved to meet the needs of the girls, and High Rocks is now a four-year, tuition-free resiliency and leadership program. High Rocks girls learn leadership as they develop personal confidence and academic skills. High Rocks is located in Pocahontas County WV, and serves Greenbrier, Pocahontas, Nicholas counties in West Virginia. Contact Info · Share this Page
students and High Rocks summer interns, Jessica and Yvette(HR Alum).
High Rocks Happenings
Vice Principal of Pocahontas County High School praises High Rocks girls for being a positive voice for change.
"I'm really excited about what you all are doing here," Joe Riley(PCHS Vice Pricipal) added. "I'm glad to think that people are wanting to make a difference, especially from the student standpoint. Keep it going, and give us some feedback."While he often hears students complain about how much they dislike school, Riley said he was encouraged to finally hear from students trying to come up with some answers , rather than just naming the problems. ~December 7, 2006 Pocahontas Times
· Hear the girls thoughts on education: Listen the WVMR story
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High Rocks Girls Hit the Road
Watch out Birmingham! In April, alums, girls and staff will spend a full week building with Habitat for Humanity in Birmingham, Alabama. They'll be sharing some High Rocks love, honing their construction skills and making a positive change in a corner of the world.
Also in April, West Virginia social service professionals will get a taste of some High Rocks Girl Power. Girls will facilitate a full hour long workshop at the state National Association of Social Workers Conference(NASW) in Charleston. As the only youth voice at this conference, High Rocks girls offer valuable insight to professionals that work with youth every day.
What's the state of our water? That's exactly what the RIVER RATS will be exploring during their extensive 5 day study of our area's watersheds this June. Pocahontas County alone is the birth place of eight rivers! Girls will roam the area visiting the likes of logging operations, quarries and water treatment plants to discern the effects they are having on our water supply. The girls will take their findings to the Capitol to share them with law makers.
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2- HC 64 Box 438
Hillsboro, WV 24946
telephone (304) 653-4891 fax (304) 653-4335
email info@highrocks.org