Apple Valley High School (California)
| Apple Valley High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
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11837 Navajo Rd. Apple Valley, CA 92308 Apple Valley, California United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°27′59″N 117°11′18″W / 34.46639°N 117.18833°WCoordinates: 34°27′59″N 117°11′18″W / 34.46639°N 117.18833°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | SunDevil Pride is Contagious! |
| Established | 1967 |
| School district | Apple Valley Unified School District |
| Principal | Dustin Conrad |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | approx. 2,000 |
| Color(s) |
Orange, Black, White |
| Mascot | SunDevil |
| Accreditation | 6 Year WASC Accreditation (the maximum possible) |
| Website |
avhs |
Apple Valley High School (AVHS) is a public four-year high school located in Apple Valley, California, United States. It is a part of the Apple Valley Unified School District. Built in 1967, it was the only high school in the Town of Apple Valley until 1999 when Granite Hills High School opened. The campus has expanded with growth and was modernized with local bond funds in 2002.
Along with academic and co-curricular offerings, students have access to the more traditional school program of clubs, student government and sports.
Mascot
The school's mascot, Sparky the SunDevil, has been the center of controversy for many years. Over the history of the school the character of the SunDevil has increasingly become more cartoon-like, as parents were upset with the Satanic references.
Athletics
In football, the Sun Devils compete annually against the Victor Valley High School Jackrabbits in the "Bell Game". The Bell game has been played since 1969 and Apple Valley leads the overall series 32-15.[1]
Alumni
- Jason Thompson (baseball player)
- Jason Vargas (baseball player)
- Cuba Gooding Jr. (actor)
- Napoleon D'umo (choreographer, creative director)
- Erik Robertson (football player)
- Roger Robinson (football player)
- Chris Brymer (football player)
Groups and Clubs
Apple Valley High School offers many groups and clubs including: Interact, National Honor Society, Spanish club, French club, Band, Choir, Drama, Servants of Our Savior, Junior Statesmen of America, Mock Trial, AVID, ASB (which also has ASB Tech & Audio), Trident Yearbook, The Sundial, Bowling,ping pong, Foundations, Cheer, Football, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Basketball, Break dance,ballroom dancing, SkillsUSA, HOSA, Tennis, Auto Shop, Weight Lifting, CAMP, Graphic Communications and more.
One of the most unusual programs is FFA. It is led by Mr. Penfold, a graduate of the school. On campus students have an assortment of animals. Pigs, steers, chickens, and lambs are raised on campus or at home by most students as their class project. Most animals are then sold at the San Bernardino County Fair in May. FFA teaches students leadership and responsibilities through agricultural activities. Students learn business skills, traveling, public speaking, animal health care, and great friendships.
The Apple Valley High School Marching Sundevils Band has performed at the National Invitational Music Festival, held at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, and has represented the community in the California State Marching Band Championships four times, in 2008,2009,2010,and 2011
The Sundial is the school's student newspaper and has been a member of The Quill and Scroll International Honor Society since 1967.
HOSA is a small learning community program that is designed to teach students about health care and is led by Mrs. Watt, also a graduate of the school. Students in this program prepare for careers in the medical field as well as attend national conventions. HOSA students wear surgical scrubs on campus each Wednesday.
LEAD Academy, another small learning community, was led by Mrs. Mooney and later Mrs. Castellano.
AFJROTC is one of the programs offered. ROTC helps students prepare for their future, many through the military. It is led by Colonel Pennington and Master Sergeant Aguilera.