Blue Valley High School

Academics

In 1988, and again in 2012, Blue Valley High School was selected as a Blue Ribbon School. The Blue Ribbon Award recognizes public and private schools which perform at high levels or have made significant academic improvements.

Athletics

The Tigers compete in the Eastern Kansas League and are classified as a 6A school according to the KSHSAA. Throughout its history, Blue Valley has won 49 state championships in various sports. Many graduates have gone on to participate in collegiate athletics.

Football

The Blue Valley Tigers have won six state championships, and all six coming in 5A. They have been state runner-ups a total of seven times including twice in 6A in 2015 and 2016 losing to Derby High School both times. They have also won EKL 11 times and have had three undefeated seasons.

Volleyball

The Blue Valley Tigers won their first state volleyball championship in 2019, finishing 1st in 6A without dropping a set at the state tournament. The Tigers finished as the 6A state runner-ups in 2018 and 2022.

Marching Band

Blue Valley's Marching Band competes in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Open Class Marching Championship. Blue Valley won their first title in 2019. Blue Valley also holds the record for the highest score in KBA history at 92.15 in Finals.

State championships

Notable alumni

• Will Brennan, current professional baseball player
• Jason Holsman (class of 1994), Commissioner for the Missouri Public Service Commission, Former member of the Missouri Senate and former chairman of the committee on Renewable Energy for the Missouri House of Representatives.
• Tara Nott (class of 1990), won a gold medal in Olympic weightlifting during the 2000 Summer Olympics.
• Mason Richman (class of 2020), NFL offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks
• Brian Schottenheimer (class of 1992), Head Coach for the Dallas Cowboys, son of former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer,
• Sam Scott (class of 1996), drafted by the NY Mets
• Ryne Stanek (class of 2010), MLB baseball player
• Michael Stevens (class of 2004), internet personality for YouTube, creator and host of Vsauce
• Justin Swift (class of 1994), former NFL player for the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions.
• Leanne Wong (class of 2021), artistic gymnast, four-time World Championship medalist (2021, 2022, 2023)
• The Greeting Committee, Indie Rock band

Gallery

File:Bluevalley.jpg|The entrance to the BV Commons (2005) File:Blue Valley High School library.jpg|The entrance to the library (2006) File:Blue Valley High School 10-11-2016.jpg|Aerial view of Blue Valley High School

References

References

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