History of Trantwood Elementary

The history of the Trantwood area can be traced to when the location was an Algonquin Indian burial ground.  The Trant family purchased a large tract of land, Trantwood’s present site, in 1930.  A dairy farm was started on the property and later Black Angus beef cattle were added.  The farm was sold in 1960 to the Virginia Beach School Board for the construction of an elementary school.

In 1963 Trantwood Elementary School opened its doors to serve the Great Neck area.  In 1969 an air-conditioned annex of four classrooms and two activity rooms were added to the school.  The entire school became air-conditioned in 1987 and the gymnasium was constructed in 1991.

The current renovation ground breaking took place in June of 2002 and the building was completed and dedicated on April 14, 2005.

School celebrates 50^th anniversary on April 17^th, 2013.

Principals, Asst. Principals, and Head Secretary