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|enrollment = 1,441 (2023–2024)<ref name=NCES>{{cite web|url=https://nces.ed.gov/ccd/schoolsearch/school_detail.asp?Search=1&ID=201200000541|title=Blue Valley Northwest High School|publisher=National Center for Education Statistics|access-date=December 22, 2024}}</ref>
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'''Blue Valley Northwest High School''' (BVNW) is a ] in ]. It is one of five high schools in the ],


'''Blue Valley Northwest High School''' (BVNW) is a ] in ], United States. Blue Valley Northwest is one of five high schools operated by ] school district.
== Notable Graduates ==
*], a member of the 2000 Olympic ], which won the gold medal.


Blue Valley Northwest is a member of the ] and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Huskies". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.
*], who won 4 state wrestling titles and 2 national championships while in high school, and another NCAA championship while at Iowa State.


==Academics==
== Other Information ==
Thirteen courses, mainly for motivated freshmen and sophomores, are designated as "Honors" classes. In addition, 17 Advanced Placement courses for college credit are offered.<ref name ="2015 school profile"/> Students taking Honors or ] courses receive weighted ]s.<ref name ="2015 school profile"/>


In 2010, Blue Valley Northwest was selected as one of the six finalists for the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, sponsored by the Department of Education under the Obama administration.<ref></ref>
*The school's literary magazine is called "The Muse."
*The school's yearbook is called "Horizon", the school broadcast news program is called "Husky Headlines", and the school's literary magazine is called "The Muse." The "Horizon" and "Husky Headlines" have been nominated for several ] awards. The school newspaper is called "The Express"; it is a member of the ].
*Adjacent from the school's campus is the Blue Valley District Activity Center, which consists of a football field, a soccer field, a softball field, and a baseball field.
*The school hosted the National Association of Student Councils Conference in June 2007.
*Brett Potts was named the 2004 Kansas State teacher of the year.
*Kathy Meert was named the 2005 Kansas Horizon award winner.
*The boys soccer team won 6A State in 2006
*Northwest pwns North
*did you eat your vegetables today?
*how much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?


In 2015, Blue Valley Northwest students who attempted the tests achieved an average ] score of 25.3 out of 36 and an average ] score of 1879 out of 2400. The class of 2015 also had seven ] and 20 ].<ref name ="2015 school profile">{{cite web|title=School Profile 2015-16|url=http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QlZOV19Qcm9maWxlRW1haWxfRklOQUxfbG93LXJlc18yLnBkZjo6Oi93d3c2L3NjaG9vbHMva3MvYmx1ZXZhbGxleS9pbWFnZXMvYXR0YWNoLzIxNDkwLzE3MzM4XzIxNDkwX2F0dGFjaF8xMTQzODcucGRm|publisher=Blue Valley Northwest High School|access-date=3 December 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160114193609/http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/education/page/download.php?fileinfo=QlZOV19Qcm9maWxlRW1haWxfRklOQUxfbG93LXJlc18yLnBkZjo6Oi93d3c2L3NjaG9vbHMva3MvYmx1ZXZhbGxleS9pbWFnZXMvYXR0YWNoLzIxNDkwLzE3MzM4XzIxNDkwX2F0dGFjaF8xMTQzODcucGRm|archive-date=14 January 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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==Extracurricular activities==
The Huskies compete in the Eastern Kansas League and are classified as a 6A-5A school according to the ]. Throughout its history, Blue Valley Northwest has won several state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in ], ], and ] athletics.{{citation needed|date=February 2011}}

===State championships===
{| class="wikitable"
! colspan="4"|State Championships<ref>{{cite web|title=State Records & State Champions |url=http://catchitkansas.com/Global/category.asp?C=112444 |format=English |access-date=2010-02-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090421002909/http://www.catchitkansas.com/Global/category.asp?C=112444 |archive-date=April 21, 2009 }}</ref>
|-
! Season !! Sport !! Number of Championships || Year
|-
| rowspan="4" |Fall || ] || style="text-align:center;"|3 || 2006, 2013, 2015
|-
| ] || style="text-align:center;"|3 || 1996, 1997, 2000
|-
|] || style="text-align:center;"|1 || 2021
|-
| ] || style="text-align:center;"|1 || 2007
|-
| rowspan="3"|Winter || ] || style="text-align:center;"|2 || 1994, 1996
|-
| ] || style="text-align:center;"|4 || 1995, 1996, 1997, 2008
|-
| ] || style="text-align:center;"|6 ||2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023
|-
| rowspan="5"|Spring || ] || style="text-align:center;"|1 || 2003
|-
| ] || style="text-align:center;"|2 || 2005, 2015
|-
| ] || style="text-align:center;"|2 || 2000, 2001
|-
| ] || style="text-align:center;"|4 || 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
|-
|-
| colspan="2"|'''Total''' || style="text-align:center;"|'''29'''
|}

====Orchestra====
BVNW's orchestra has received a 1 (the best) ranking every year the school has been open. Students in the orchestra also have auditioned and represented the BVNW in local, state, and national orchestras.{{citation needed|date=February 2011}}

====Yearbook and Newspaper====
The school's yearbook is called ''Horizon'', the newspaper is called "The Express", the school broadcast news program is called ''Husky Headlines'' and the school's literary magazine is called ''The Muse''.

The ''Horizon'' and ''Husky Headlines'' have been nominated for several ] awards, and in 2004, the "Horizon" won the Pacemaker Award.<ref> {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110726102027/http://www.studentpress.org/nspa/winners/ypm04.html |date=July 26, 2011 }}</ref> The school newspaper, ''The Express'' is a member of the ]. At the April 2007 JEA conference in Denver, "The Express" was voted the number one newsmagazine.{{citation needed|date=February 2011}} At the November 2007 JEA conference in Philadelphia, the newsmagazine was rated sixth.{{citation needed|date=February 2011}} In 2015, The Express was nominated for a Pacemaker, but did not win. It did receive sixth place among the competition that year. On November 12, 2016, in Indianapolis, The Express won a Newspaper Pacemaker Award, the first for the publication.{{citation needed|date=February 2017}}

==Notable alumni==
* ], professional baseball player for the ]
* ], member of the ], who won the gold medal
* ], professional basketball player for the ]
* ], current basketball player for the ], former ] and Kansas ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chasen |first1=Scott |title=KBCA picks KU signee Christian Braun as Mr. Kansas Basketball |url=https://247sports.com/college/kansas/Article/KU-Jayhawks-signee-Christian-Braun-named-Mr-Kansas-Basketball-131700688/ |website=] |access-date=May 29, 2021 |date=May 1, 2019}}</ref>
* ], co-founder of ] file hosting service
* ], ] 2004 and ] contestant
* ], former head coach of the ]
* ] (Class of 1997), actor known for his roles as Henry Gibson on '']'' and Steve Newlin on '']''
* ], professional soccer player for ]
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==See also==
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;Other high schools in Blue Valley USD 229 school district
* ] in Stilwell
* ] in Overland Park
* ] in Overland Park
* ] in Overland Park
* ] in Overland Park
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==References==
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Latest revision as of 21:19, 26 December 2024

High school in Overland Park, Kansas, United States
Blue Valley Northwest High School
Address
13260 Switzer Road
Overland Park, Kansas 66213
United States
Coordinates38°53′20″N 94°42′11″W / 38.8888°N 94.7030°W / 38.8888; -94.7030
Information
School typePublic, High School
Established1993
School districtBlue Valley USD 229
CEEB code172296
PrincipalLeah Vomhof
Teaching staff91.60 (FTE)
Grades9-12
Enrollment1,441 (2023–2024)
Student to teacher ratio15.73
CampusSuburban
Color(s)Purple, Black, White, and Silver        
Athletics conferenceEastern Kansas League
MascotHuskies
RivalsBlue Valley North
Blue Valley West
Blue Valley High School
Blue Valley Southwest
NewspaperThe Express
YearbookHorizon
WebsiteSchool Website

Blue Valley Northwest High School (BVNW) is a high school in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Blue Valley Northwest is one of five high schools operated by Blue Valley USD 229 school district.

Blue Valley Northwest is a member of the Kansas State High School Activities Association and offers a variety of sports programs. Athletic teams compete in the 6A division and are known as the "Huskies". Extracurricular activities are also offered in the form of performing arts, school publications, and clubs.

Academics

Thirteen courses, mainly for motivated freshmen and sophomores, are designated as "Honors" classes. In addition, 17 Advanced Placement courses for college credit are offered. Students taking Honors or Advanced Placement courses receive weighted GPAs.

In 2010, Blue Valley Northwest was selected as one of the six finalists for the first annual Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge, sponsored by the Department of Education under the Obama administration.

In 2015, Blue Valley Northwest students who attempted the tests achieved an average ACT score of 25.3 out of 36 and an average SAT score of 1879 out of 2400. The class of 2015 also had seven National Merit Finalists and 20 National Advanced Placement Scholars.

Extracurricular activities

The Huskies compete in the Eastern Kansas League and are classified as a 6A-5A school according to the KSHSAA. Throughout its history, Blue Valley Northwest has won several state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in Division I, Division II, and Division III athletics.

State championships

State Championships
Season Sport Number of Championships Year
Fall Soccer, Boys 3 2006, 2013, 2015
Volleyball 3 1996, 1997, 2000
Football 1 2021
Cross Country, Girls 1 2007
Winter Swimming and Diving, Boys 2 1994, 1996
Swimming and Diving, Girls 4 1995, 1996, 1997, 2008
Basketball, Boys 6 2013, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023
Spring Golf, Boys 1 2003
Tennis, Boys 2 2005, 2015
Tennis, Girls 2 2000, 2001
Soccer, Girls 4 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
Total 29

Orchestra

BVNW's orchestra has received a 1 (the best) ranking every year the school has been open. Students in the orchestra also have auditioned and represented the BVNW in local, state, and national orchestras.

Yearbook and Newspaper

The school's yearbook is called Horizon, the newspaper is called "The Express", the school broadcast news program is called Husky Headlines and the school's literary magazine is called The Muse.

The Horizon and Husky Headlines have been nominated for several Pacemaker awards, and in 2004, the "Horizon" won the Pacemaker Award. The school newspaper, The Express is a member of the High School National Ad Network. At the April 2007 JEA conference in Denver, "The Express" was voted the number one newsmagazine. At the November 2007 JEA conference in Philadelphia, the newsmagazine was rated sixth. In 2015, The Express was nominated for a Pacemaker, but did not win. It did receive sixth place among the competition that year. On November 12, 2016, in Indianapolis, The Express won a Newspaper Pacemaker Award, the first for the publication.

Notable alumni

See also

Other high schools in Blue Valley USD 229 school district

References

  1. GNIS for Blue Valley Northwest High School; USGS; November 16, 2006.
  2. USD 229
  3. High School CEEB Code Search
  4. ^ "Blue Valley Northwest High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 22, 2024.
  5. ^ "School Profile 2015-16". Blue Valley Northwest High School. Archived from the original on 14 January 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2015.
  6. President Obama, Department of Education Announce Race to the Top High School Commencement Challenge Finalists | The White House
  7. "State Records & State Champions". Archived from the original (English) on April 21, 2009. Retrieved 2010-02-05.
  8. NSPA – Contest Winners Archived July 26, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  9. Chasen, Scott (May 1, 2019). "KBCA picks KU signee Christian Braun as Mr. Kansas Basketball". 247Sports. Retrieved May 29, 2021.

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