Sun Valley High School (SVHS) is a public high school in Union County, North Carolina. Sun Valley is part of Union County Public Schools. It is located between Monroe and Indian Trail.
History Sun Valley was founded in 1961. For decades, it was the only high school in western Union County. Three new high schools have been built in the area since the 2000s, partially relieving the crowded conditions that persisted at the school for many years.
The school presently serves all of Wesley Chapel, eastern Indian Trail, eastern Weddington and part of western Monroe. This was a result of redistricting on behalf of the Union County Public School board.
Athletics
Sun Valley is a member of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) and are classified as a 6A school. The school is a part of the Southern Carolina 6A/7A Conference.Bryant, Joel. (March 6, 2025). Here are the new NCHSAA conferences for 2025-29. highschoolot.com. Retrieved May 31, 2026. Sun Valley's team name are the Spartans, with the school colors being maroon and gold. Listed below are the different sports Sun Valley has to offer for its students:
Baseball Basketball Competition Cheerleading Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling
Notable alumni Robert Greene, "filmmaker-in-chief" at the Murray Center for Documentary Journalism at the University of Missouri Sam Howell, NFL quarterback, played collegiately at North Carolina Michael Macchiavello, American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler, won NCAA wrestling national championship at NC StateMichael Macchiavello – All-Americans. nwhof.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023. Claire Ritter, musicianClaire Ritter | Biography & History | AllMusic. AllMusic. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
References
External links Sun Valley High School website Sun Valley Athletic Booster Club