Palo Verde High School
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| Palo Verde High School | |
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| 333 S Pavilion Center Dr
Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 |
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| Information | |
| Locale | Summerlin |
| Principal | Dan Phillips |
| Students | 3,400 |
| Type | Public high school |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Mascot | Black Panther |
| Color(s) | Black, Green, Silver |
| Established | 1996 |
| Homepage | PaloVerde.org |
Palo Verde High School is a high school in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The school was built in 1996 with an adjacent 10 portable classrooms located in Summerlin, a rapidly growing suburban middle class to affluent community. The origin of the school's name comes from the surrounding Palo Verde trees. The school's ethnic ratio is 61.9% Caucasian; 10.6% African American; 15.2% Hispanic; 11.8% Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.5% Native American. [1]
The school site includes a Clark County College of Southern Nevada CCSN High Tech Center and an adjacent Parks and Recreation facility, providing the opportunity to develop unique technology and curricular programs. [2]
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[edit] Palo Verde Mission Statement
The mission of Palo Verde High School is to prepare students to realize their academic, creative, physical, social, and career potentials as contributing members of society in a community of mutual respect. [3]
[edit] Athletics
The Palo Verde Panthers compete in Class 4A Sunset Region of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA).
[edit] Athletic Offerings[4]
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Fall Sports
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Winter Sports
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Spring Sports
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[edit] Nevada Interscholastic Athletics Association State Championships
- Football - 2004
- Mens Basketball- 2005
- Girls Soccer - 2006, 2007
- Boys Tennis - 2006, 2007
- Boys Swimming - 2008
[edit] Sunset Region-Northwest Division Championships
- Football - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
[edit] Forensics
Founded in 2001 by Michelle Uttke, the Palo Verde Forensics team has grown from a team of under 10 people to a booming team of over 100 competitors. One of the largest and most successful schools in the Golden Desert Forensics League, the debate team consistently places in the top 3 at local debate tournaments. The current coach is Sheila Berselli. Many members have achieved notable district wide attention. In 2008, Palo Verde Forensics team placed 2nd in the Nevada State Debate Championship. [5]
[edit] Famous Alumni
Brendon Urie - Lead Singer of Panic At the Disco
Brent Wilson - Former Bassist of Panic At the Disco
