Blue Valley High School is a 9-12 public high school in Overland Park, Kansas, United States. It is operated by the Blue Valley USD 229 school district.
History In 1970, Blue Valley High School was the first high school built by the Blue Valley school district.
Athletics The Tigers compete in the Eastern Kansas League and are classified as a 6A school according to the KSHSAA. 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 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.
Marching Band Blue Valley's Marching Band competes in the Kansas Bandmasters Association Open Class Marching Championship. Blue Valley won their first title in 2019. Blue Valley also holds the record for the highest score in KBA history at 92.15 in Finals.
Show Choir Blue Valley's Show Choir "Chamber Singers" competes across the United States yearly with numerous appearances in the FAME National Show Choir Championship. Winning their first title in 2024, they've continuously grown, constantly ranking top 50 in the nation yearly with their various sets such as "Pinocchio", "Peter Pan and Wendy", and "The Story of Thomas Edison".
State championships State Championships Season Sport/activity Number of championships YearFall Football 6 1991, 1998, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2013 Cross Country, Boys 1 2014 Tennis, girls' 1 2010 Debate, four-speaker 13 1992, 1994, 1995, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2014, 2016 Debate, two-speaker 3 2000, 2005, 2009 Marching Band 5 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 Cheer (Gameday) 2 2017, 2022 Volleyball, girls' 1 2019Winter Wrestling 1 1997 Swimming and diving, boys' 6 1986, 1987, 1988, 1991†, 2011, 2012Spring Golf, boys' 3 2005, 2021, 2022 Golf, girls' 2 1977, 1981 Baseball 7 1992, 2008, 2010, 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021 Softball 1 1994 Swimming and diving, girls' 2 2011, 2012 Tennis, boys' 1 2016Year-Round Scholars Bowl 6 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 Speech and Drama 3 1991, 1992, 2017Total 64 † 1991 co-champion with another school
Notable alumni Will Brennan, professional baseball player Jason Holsman (class of 1994), Commissioner for the Missouri Public Service Commission, member of the Missouri Senate, chairman of the committee on Renewable Energy for the Missouri House of Representatives Tara Nott (class of 1990), won a gold medal in Olympic weightlifting during the 2000 Summer Olympics. Mason Richman (class of 2020), NFL offensive tackle for the Seattle Seahawks Brian Schottenheimer (class of 1992), Head Coach for the Dallas Cowboys, son of former NFL coach Marty Schottenheimer Ryne Stanek (class of 2010), professional baseball player Michael Stevens (class of 2004), internet personality for YouTube, creator and host of Vsauce Justin Swift (class of 1994), former NFL player for the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Detroit Lions. Leanne Wong (class of 2021), artistic gymnast, five-time World Championship medalist The Greeting Committee, indie rock band Sam and Colby, paranormal investigators and YouTube duo
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See also List of high schools in Kansas List of unified school districts in Kansas Other high schools in Blue Valley USD 229 school district Blue Valley North High School in Overland Park Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park Blue Valley West High School in Overland Park Blue Valley Southwest High School in Overland Park Blue Valley Academy in Overland Park
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Blue Valley USD 229 school district