Moapa Valley High School
Encyclopedia
Moapa Valley High School is a small 3A empowered public high school in Clark County
, Nevada
, United States Of America, located in Moapa Valley in the city of Overton, Nevada
, being part of Clark County School District
(CCSD). It has an approximated number of students of 500. Moapa Valley High School is known for its forensics team, winner of 6 consecutive Small School State Championships (2006-2011) and for its football team, which has also competed in the state championship for several years. The school symbol and mascot is the pirate.
in 1956. More information concerning the school and the valley can be found in the books “100 Years on the Muddy”, or “Grant M. Bowler: The Man and His Time”.
Clark County, Nevada
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 1,375,765 people, 512,253 households, and 339,693 families residing within the MSA. The racial makeup of the MSA was 71.6% White , 9.1% Black, 5.7% Asian, 0.8% American Indian and 12.8% of other or mixed race. 22.0% were Hispanic of any race...
, Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, United States Of America, located in Moapa Valley in the city of Overton, Nevada
Overton, Nevada
Overton is an Unincorporated Town located in Clark County, Nevada. The town is on the north end of Lake Mead. The town is home to Perkins Field airport and Echo Bay Airport....
, being part of Clark County School District
Clark County School District
The Clark County School District, , is the 5th largest school district in the United States. It serves all of Clark County, Nevada, including the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Mesquite; plus the census-designated places of Laughlin, Blue Diamond, Logandale,...
(CCSD). It has an approximated number of students of 500. Moapa Valley High School is known for its forensics team, winner of 6 consecutive Small School State Championships (2006-2011) and for its football team, which has also competed in the state championship for several years. The school symbol and mascot is the pirate.
History
A combination Moapa Valley High School and Overton Elementary opened its doors in 1914. This was in a gothic style two-story masonry building. The first graduating class received their diplomas in 1919. The Class of 1919 consisted of two students. Mr. Liljenquist was the first principal of Moapa Valley High School. Due to growth in the valley a second building was added in 1922 which included a 250-seat auditorium and a gymnasium. Later a second gymnasium was added with the help of the Federal Government in the 1930’s. The two-story gymnasium was then converted into the school library. Moapa Valley High School became a part of the Clark County School DistrictClark County School District
The Clark County School District, , is the 5th largest school district in the United States. It serves all of Clark County, Nevada, including the cities of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, and Mesquite; plus the census-designated places of Laughlin, Blue Diamond, Logandale,...
in 1956. More information concerning the school and the valley can be found in the books “100 Years on the Muddy”, or “Grant M. Bowler: The Man and His Time”.
External links
- MVHS — Official website
- HighSchoolSports.net