Our Goals

Historic Onancock School is on a quest to establish the old high school and the 13 acre grounds as a vital and vibrant cultural and community center to benefit the Town of Onancock and the citizens of the entire Eastern Shore of Virginia. To date, much work has been accomplished to stabilize and improve the school building and to enhance the condition of the grounds. 

Our Vision

As the heart of our diverse community, the Historic Onancock School Community & Cultural Center contributes economically, culturally and educationally to the quality of life on Virginia’s Eastern Shore while preserving the community character.

Our Mission

Friends of Onancock School (FOS) is a 501-c(3) non-profit dedicated to strengthening the economic and cultural vitality of the Eastern Shore's diverse community through the rehabilitation of the Historic Onancock School and its adjoining campus. FOS achieves its goals with the support of a broad based and engaged population involved in community service and recreational activities, the arts, educational programs, and small business entrepreneurship initiatives.

Our Values

• Integrity

• Heritage

• Enrichment

• Diversity

• Environment

Strategic Plan 2022-25

A four year strategic plan that was developed in 2021 and voted and approved in January 2022. This plan will guide our efforts to improve the building and open spaces and to increase the value of the Historic Onancock School as a cultural and community center. Major goals include:

• Continue to improve the building and open space of the Historic Onancock School

• Ensure sufficient income to cover operational expenses and to increase contingency/capital funds

• Cultivate greater community support and outreach to increase usage of facility

• Maintain and grow active tenants who support the FOS mission

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