Learn about Henry E. Lackey High School
We are glad that you are searching for real estate information on our site. This information is located on a page that is not maintained by DMS Properties, LLC Residential Real Estate Services. Henry E. Lackey High School is located in Indian Head, Maryland. It is named for Henry E. Lackey, who was appointed to the Naval Academy in 1895. In 1908, he was stationed at the Naval Proving Ground in Indian Head Maryland. In 1917, (WWI) Lackey returned as commanding officer.
Seeing a need for education, Lackey commissioned a building that would become Lackey High School. That building was located approximately 100 yards from the gate to the naval base. It was the first four-year high school in Charles County and in 1919, student enrollment was 252. The class of 1923 was the first graduating class. The Lackey High School building had central heating, running water, and electric lights eight years before the town. After a distinguished career of 41 years, he retired on July 1, 1940 to Temple, New Hampshire. Rear Admiral Lackey died on October 15, 1952, but his accomplishments live on today in Henry E. Lackey High School.
In 1952, a fire destroyed the original building. The new site for the school was established approximately one mile from the Naval Ordinance Station. This building, which now serves as General Smallwood Middle School, was Lackey High School until 1969. It was then that the existing Lackey High School was combined with Pomonkey High School. Pomonkey High School was a segregated school for the African American community. The merger formed the newly integrated Lackey High School on the current grounds on Chicamuxen Road.
In 1998, funding was approved for renovation of the building. That renovation included a new performing arts wing, new science labs, an auxiliary gym, four computer labs, a television studio, and wiring for cable television and school studio broadcasts. In 2002, the school was rededicated and renamed to include the proper name of Henry E. Lackey High School. In 2003, the indoor swimming pool was added.