The history of the school is the history of education in Gorna Oryahovitsa. In 1822, Father Zotik opened a school in the monastery’s metochion “St. Trinity”, and in 1827, Father Gerasim laid the foundations for the secular school. After the Liberation, the school became central to the town. In 1937-38, a new two-story building was constructed, with the white carved stone from the old school embedded in its foundation as a symbol and legacy. In the 1970s, the building became three stories high. A new gymnasium and student canteen were added. In 1988, the primary school evolved into a secondary comprehensive school. In the renovated spaces during the 1980s and 1990s, which became studios for visual arts, music, and computer labs, as well as a new music-exhibition hall, young talents showcased their creative abilities. Students and teachers manage to preserve the traditions and legacies of their patron – Vicho Gruncharov, an educator and cultural figure who, in the second half of the 19th century, dreamed and fought for the freedom of the Bulgarian people under foreign rule.
The school teaches students from the preparatory group to 12th grade.
The students of Vicho Grancharov Secondary School constantly win awards and medals.
Awards for the Students of Vicho Gruncharov High School
Competition/Contest Number of Awards
„Mathematics Without Borders“ – Final Seventh Edition – 2019/2020 – 1 Gold Medal
1 bronze medal
“Mathematics Without Borders” – Autumn Round – 2020: 3 Silver Medals
four bronze medals
“Многознайко” – First Round – 2020
“Youth Mathematician” – First Round – 2020, 4 Gold Medals
11 silver medals
“Young Patriot” – First Round – 2020
8 gold medals
1 silver medal
3 bronze medals
“Young Artist” – First Round – 2020
5 gold medals
4 silver medals
9 bronze medals
“Native Speech” – First Round – 2020
6 gold medals
5 silver medals
7 bronze medals
“I Know English” – First round – 2020 – 18 gold medals
8 silver medals
7 bronze medals
“Know-It-All” – Second Round – 2021: 19 Gold Medals
16 silver medals
14 bronze medals
National Children’s Drawing Competition “St. Trifon Zarezan” Sungurlare – 2021, Second Place and Statuette
IV National Competition “I Will Love This Land and These People with All My Heart!” – 2021 Encouragement Award
International Children’s Drawing Competition “I Saw the Disaster with My Own Eyes” – 2020 First Place – Second Age Group
National Competition for Prose and Poetry “Yana Yazova” Hristo Smirnenski – 2020 Second Place
and 2 consolation prizes
Mountain biking organized by the Municipality of Lyaskovets, supported by the local committee for combating juvenile delinquency – 2020. Age group – 5th to 7th grade.
5 first places
Two-thirds of the place
11th International Competition for Computer Drawing and Collage “Creativity Without Borders” – Haskovo 2020 1 Gold Medal
1 bronze medal
International Folklore Festival “Colorful Tapestry” – 2020: Two Diplomas for Outstanding Performance
Students who have received multiple awards in the field of musical art:
Kristina Encheva III “a”
Preslava Georgieva Grade VIII “a”
These are just some of the awards received by the students of Vicho Grancharov Secondary School. A BMCK club, led by Daniela Kenareva, was established at the school. The students and their leader were recently honored with a plaque and certificates for good deeds during the 2019/2020 school year by the “Messengers of Goodness” competition. The awards are granted by the Local Commission for Combating Juvenile Delinquency (LCJLD). The club participates in numerous initiatives every year.
Third place and the Audience Award were won by Vicho Gruncharov Secondary School in a photo contest on the theme “Our Classroom,” organized by Furniture Factor.
Awards for Teachers from SU “Vicho Gruncharov”
Teacher Award
Vanya Nedkova “Neofit Rilski” – 2019/2020 academic year
Award for Contribution to Education, Municipality of Gorna Oryahovitsa – 2019/2020 Academic Year
Daniela Velcheva, Teacher of the Year in Primary Education – from RUO Veliko Tarnovo – 2019/2020 academic year.
Valentina Marinova Certificate under the Statute for Awarding and Presenting Honorary Awards in the Preschool and School Education System in the Veliko Tarnovo Region – 2019/2020 Academic Year
Stefan Pechikamukov Diploma under the Statute for Awarding and Presenting Honorary Awards in the Preschool and School Education System in the Veliko Tarnovo Region – 2019/2020
Daniela Kenareva “Awakener of Gorna Oryahovitsa Municipality” for 2018
Teacher of the Year – 2018
Best Teacher in the Field of “Natural and Mathematical Sciences” – 2019
Rositza Petrova, Teacher of the Year in the high school stage – from RUO Veliko Tarnovo – 2018/2019 academic year.
The specialized classes at our school are “Hardware and Software Sciences,” “Foreign Languages – English,” and the “Technological Profile – Entrepreneurship and Business.”