Apple Valley High School (California)
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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. The school opened in 1967, and was the only high school in Apple Valley until Granite Hills High School
opened in 1999.
Jackrabbits in the "Bell Game". The Bell game has been played since 1969 and Apple Valley leads the overall series 27-15.
One of the most unique 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 twice, in 2008 and 2009.
The Sundial is the school's student newspaper and has been a member of The Quill and Scroll International Honor Society since 1967. The SunDial has won numerous awards including First Place from Quill in Scroll in 2008 and First Place with Special Merit from American Scholastic Press association in 2010.
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, is led by Mrs. Castellano. In LEAD Academy students study child development.
Key To The Community or Key Club is run by Mr. Kuanda. Key Club focuses on helping the community.
helpers of our community,(hooc) is run by mrs. reyes.hooc is a community service program.as well as key club and many others.
AFJROTC is one of the programs offered. ROTC helps students prepare for their future, many through the military. It is led by Colonel Taylor and Master Sergeant Aguilera.
Apple Valley, California
-Climate:*On average, the warmest month is July.*The highest recorded temperature was in 2002.*On average, the coolest month is December.*The lowest recorded temperature was in 1949.*The most precipitation on average occurs in February.-History:...
, California, United States. It is a part of the Apple Valley Unified School District. The school opened in 1967, and was the only high school in Apple Valley until Granite Hills High School
Granite Hills High School (Apple Valley, California)
Granite Hills High School is located in Apple Valley, California and was established in 1999 under the leadership of founding principal Richard Sauers. It is currently the high school with the most students in the Apple Valley Unified School District. The current principal is Michael...
opened in 1999.
Mascot
The school's mascot, Sparky the Sun Devil, has been the center of controversy for many years. Over the history of the school the character of the Sun Devil 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 SchoolVictor Valley High School
Victor Valley High School is located in Victorville, California at 16350 Mojave Drive and is the oldest high school in the Victor Valley Union High School District .School principal: Chris DouglassMascot: Jackrabbits...
Jackrabbits in the "Bell Game". The Bell game has been played since 1969 and Apple Valley leads the overall series 27-15.
Alumni
- Jason Thompson (baseball player)
- Jason VargasJason VargasJason Matthew Vargas is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners. He has played parts of two seasons in the major leagues with the Florida Marlins, part of one season in the major leagues with the New York Mets and the last two seasons with the Seattle Mariners.-College...
(baseball player) - Cuba Gooding Jr. (actor)
- Napoleon D'umo (choreographer, creative director)
- Erik RobertsonErik RobertsonErik Robertson is an American football center for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at California.Robertson has also been a member of the Seattle Seahawks and New York...
(football player) - Roger RobinsonRoger RobinsonRoger Robinson was an American football running back who was signed by the Arizona Cardinals and allocated to NFL Europe in 2006....
(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, Trident Yearbook, The Sundial, Bowling,pin pon, Foundations, Cheer, Football, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Basketball, Break dance,ballroom dancing,Skills USA,HOSA, Tennis, Auto Shop, Weight Lifting and more.One of the most unique 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 twice, in 2008 and 2009.
The Sundial is the school's student newspaper and has been a member of The Quill and Scroll International Honor Society since 1967. The SunDial has won numerous awards including First Place from Quill in Scroll in 2008 and First Place with Special Merit from American Scholastic Press association in 2010.
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, is led by Mrs. Castellano. In LEAD Academy students study child development.
Key To The Community or Key Club is run by Mr. Kuanda. Key Club focuses on helping the community.
helpers of our community,(hooc) is run by mrs. reyes.hooc is a community service program.as well as key club and many others.
AFJROTC is one of the programs offered. ROTC helps students prepare for their future, many through the military. It is led by Colonel Taylor and Master Sergeant Aguilera.