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, United States that was established in 1969. It is operated by

Blue Valley USD 229 Blue Valley USD 229 is a public unified school district headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. Located in east central and southeast Johnson County, Kansas, covering of Overland Park including parts of Leawood and Stilwell, a ...

Academics

In 1988, and again in 2012, Blue Valley High School was selected as a

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. 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

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. 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. State championships

Notable alumni

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(class of 1990), won a gold medal in

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(class of 1992), QB Coach for the

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, son of former NFL coach

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, Former member of the

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and former chairman of the committee on

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for the

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. * Justin Swift (class of 1994), former NFL player for the

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. * The Greeting Committee, Indie Rock band * Michael Stevens (class of 2004), internet personality for

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(class of 2010),

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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

External links

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Blue Valley USD 229 school district
{{authority control Public high schools in Kansas Schools in Johnson County, Kansas Educational institutions established in 1969 1969 establishments in Kansas