When asked, “Do you think James Blair Middle School should be renamed?” 53% of respondents said no, 37% said yes and 10% said they were undecided. Among the students, 192 voted no compared to ...

When asked, “Do you think James Blair Middle School should be renamed?” 53% of respondents said no, 37% said yes and 10% said they were undecided. Among the students, 192 voted no compared to ...

The deadline to make alternative suggestions for the name of James Blair Middle School is April 15 by 4 p.m. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 80°F. Monday, June 23rd 2025 ...

James Blair, perhaps best known for founding William & Mary, was also an enslaver. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 85°F. Tuesday, June 24th 2025 Home Page. Advertise with Us.

That includes Mary Lassiter, who was part of the first integrated graduating class at James Blair High School in 1969. The school building later reopened as a middle school in 2018.