| Murrieta Valley High School | |
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42200 Nighthawk Way 92562 United States | |
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| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1990 |
| School district | Murrieta Valley Unified School District |
| Principal | Ryan Tukua |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 2,230 (2022-23) [1] |
| Color(s) | Red & Black |
| Mascot | Ned the Nighthawk |
| Nickname | Nighthawks |
| Website |
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Murrieta Valley High School (MVHS), colloquially known as MV or Murrieta opened in 1990 as the first four-year comprehensive high school in Murrieta, California. The school is nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Plateau, at the western end of the city. It is operated by the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. MVHS is a California Distinguished School, [2] and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Feeder schools
- Elementary: Murrieta Elementary School, Cole Canyon Elementary School, Tovashal Elementary School [3]
- Junior High: Thompson Middle School
Notable alumni
- Hank Bachmeier, quarterback for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons [4]
- Keith Berry, wrestler and professional mixed martial artist [5]
- Jorge Cordova, former professional football player, Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans [6]
- Lindsay Davenport, three-time Grand Slam tennis champion and Olympic gold medalist [7]
- Rickie Fowler, professional golfer, PGA Tour [8]
- Kevin Padlo, professional baseball player, Los Angeles Angels [9]
- Tyler Wade, professional baseball player, Oakland Athletics [10]
- Patrick Wisdom, professional baseball player, Chicago Cubs [11]
Achievements
The Murrieta Valley High School Mock Trial Team won The 2023 Riverside County Mock Trial Competition.
The Murrieta Valley High School Robotics Program has a history of excellence. The robotics program has often qualified to compete at the World Championship level. [12] [13] [14] Led by teacher Kevin Bradley, Murrieta Valley High School's robotics program won the VEX Robotics World Championships in 2012. [15] [16] [17]
References
- ^ "Murrieta Valley High". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
- ^ "distinguished - Google Sheets". google.com.
- ^ "School Boundaries Map". www.murrieta.k12.ca.us. Retrieved August 18, 2016.
- ^ Farner, Keith (December 10, 2023). "Hank Bachmeier, QB set to enter his 6th season, reportedly decides on ACC transfer destinatinon". Saturday Road.
- ^ "Keith Berry MMA Bio". Retrieved January 1, 2014.
- ^ "Jorge Cordova Bio". Archived from the original on September 8, 2008.
- ^ "Lindsay Davenport".
- ^ "Rickie Fowler". Archived from the original on October 6, 2010. Retrieved February 28, 2011.
- ^ "Kevin Padlo". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
- ^ "Tyler Wade". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
- ^ "Patrick Wisdom". baseball-reference.com. Retrieved February 14, 2019.
- ^ "Win Qualifies Murrieta Valley Robotics Team for World Championships". Murrieta, CA Patch. December 11, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "MURRIETA: Students compete in robotics championship". Press Enterprise. April 20, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "MURRIETA: Robotics team qualifies for world championships". Press Enterprise. December 2, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "Murrieta Valley Robotics Team Wins World Championship". Murrieta, CA Patch. April 23, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "MURRIETA: Robotics team wins at world championships". Press Enterprise. April 24, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
- ^ "MURRIETA: Murrieta Valley squad claims robotics world championship". San Diego Union-Tribune. June 4, 2012. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
External links
- Murrieta Valley High School
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Murrieta Valley High School
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