Palo Verde High School

Infobox School2 |name = Palo Verde High School


address = 333 S Pavilion Center DrLas Vegas, Nevada 89144
established = 1996
type = Public high school
locale = Summerlin
grades = 9-12
Principal = Dan Phillips
students =3,400
mascot = Black Panther
colors = Black, Green, Silver
homepage = [http://www.paloverde.org/ 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. [ [http://www.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/nv/other/219#students Student Teacher Ratio Palo Verde High School - Las Vegas, Nevada - NV ] ]

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. [ [http://www.paloverde.org Palo Verde High School] ]

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. [ [http://www.paloverde.org Palo Verde High School] ]

Athletics

The Palo Verde Panthers compete in Class 4A Sunset Region of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA).

Athletic Offerings [ [http://www.paloverde.org/sports.htm Palo Verde Athletics] ]

Fall Sports *Cross Country *Football *Women's Volleyball *Men's Soccer *Women's Golf *Tennis

Winter Sports *Basketball *Wrestling *Women's Soccer *Bowling

Spring Sports *Track *Baseball *Softball *Men's Golf *Lacrosse *Boys’ Volleyball *Swimming and Diving

Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association State Championships

*Football - 2004
*Mens Basketball- 2005
*Girls Soccer - 2006, 2007
*Boys Tennis - 2006, 2007
*Boys Swimming - 2008
*Boys Volleyball-2006

unset Region-Northwest Division Championships

*Cross Country-2006
*Football - 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007
*Wrestling - 2001

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. [ [http://www.pvforensics.com Palo Verde Forensics - Welcome to Palo Verde Forensics ] ]

Famous Alumni

*Brendon Urie, lead singer of Panic at the Disco
*Brent Wilson, former bassist of Panic at the Disco

References

External links

* [http://www.paloverde.org/ Palo Verde High School]
* [http://thepaloverdepanthers.prepsportsonline.com/ Palo Verde Athletics]
* [http://www.ccsd.net/ Clark County School District]
* [http://www.niaa.com/ NIAA]