Blue Valley West High School

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Blue Valley West High School
School type	High School
Established	2001
Students	1,537
Mascot	Jaguars
Location	Overland Park, Kansas
Information	913-239-3499
Website	http://www.bv229.k12.ks.us/BVW/

Blue Valley West High School is one of four Blue Valley high schools, and is located in Overland Park, Kansas, United States.

1 Mission Statement
2 Boy's Basketball
3 Red and Silver Brigade
4 Jaguar Football
5 External links

[edit] Mission Statement

Blue Valley West High School will prepare students for a changing world by providing the highest quality of educational opportunities in a caring and innovative environment.

Varsity Baseball The varsity baseball team has established dominance in the Eastern Kansas League. Since the school was opened in 2002 the baseball team has been league champions. They carry a 92-22 overall record, 4 Regional Titles, and a 2nd place finish at state in 2006. The program has sent numerous players to college all over the country.

[edit] Boy's Basketball

The boys basketball team is coached by Donnie Campbell and won their first state title during the 2006-2007 school year. The Jaguars were in a three-way tie for the EKL title and had big victories over Blue Valley Northwest and Shawnee Mission West, who were both ranked number one in the city at the time West beat them. During their state championship run, West beat Lawrence Free State in the semifinals and beat Leavenworth in the finals for the 6A championship.

[edit] Red and Silver Brigade

The Red and Silver Brigade is the award-winning marching band ensemble at Blue Valley West High School. Its numerous awards include 3 time grand champions of the "Echoes Off the River" marching festival in Alton, Illinois, many local awards, and multiple Division 1 ratings and class awards at BOA super-regional championships. The Brigade swept their class and made finals at the 2006 BOA Super Regional in St.Louis. Next year they will be attending BOA St.Louis and Indianapolis, as well as Grand National Championships in Indianapolis. Next year they will be led by Drum Majors Emily Riley, Clark Graham, Troy Armstrong, and Ethan Levine. The Brigade has established itself as one of the best high school marching bands in the region and they hope to continue their success.^{[citation needed]}

After just six years of existence, the band is already the highest scoring Kansas band ever at a BOA competition.^{[citation needed]} Its director, Dr. Craig R. Miller has built the band from scratch since its founding in 2000. He has taken the ensemble to such places as San Antonio, Indianapolis, Atlanta, Tulsa, St.Louis, and Carnegie Hall in New York City. The band also receives assistance from Carolyn Knapp, Matt Arnet, Paul Bessetti, Lennon Bone, Alex Vallar, Tasia Malone, and Josh Love. The band performs at all home football games, basketball games, and pep assemblies. The symphonic band, concert band, and jazz bands have all received division 1 ratings at festivals. This year the jazz bands will be going to Chicago to perform.

[edit] Jaguar Football

The Blue Valley West Jaguar football team is an up-and-coming powerhouse in Kansas 5A Football. After reaching the state playoffs in only their second year, head coach Scott Wright, along with his assistant coaches, and his teams have piled up a 4-year record of 24-18 since their 3-6 start in the 2000-2001 season. They have reached the state playoffs in 3 out of 5 years in the school's history. They have now qualified for the 2006 postseason as well.

In all 3 years they have made the playoffs, they have lost in the second round, except for the 2004 season, when they lost a hard-fought contest in the state semifinal game.

The school will move up to the 6A division for the 2007 sports season.