Sun Valley High School (North Carolina)
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.
| Sun Valley High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
5211 Old Charlotte Highway 28110 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°02′47″N 80°38′43″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1961 |
| Status | Open |
| School district | Union County Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Andrew Houlihan |
| CEEB code | 342685 |
| Principal | Mike Harvey |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,520 (2018–2019) |
| Color(s) | Maroon and gold |
| Song | Michigan State Fight Song |
| Athletics conference | Southern Carolina 4A |
| Team name | Spartans |
| Newspaper | Spartan Shield |
| Feeder schools | Indian Trail, Shiloh, Sun Valley, Rocky River |
| Website | ucps |
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.
Sports
Sun Valley is part of the North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA). They are currently a 4A school and compete in the Southern Carolina 3A/4A Conference. The schools team name are the Spartans, with the school colors being maroon and gold.
- The boys' track and field team won the state 3A championship in 1987.
- The girls' track and field team won the 3A state championship for five consecutive years (1989–1993).
- The wrestling team won 3A state championship several times in the early 1990s.
- The boys' cross country team won the 3A state championship eight times between 1986 and 1999.
- The girls' winter track team were the state champions in the 4-by-8 relay.
Notable alumni
- Sam Howell (2019), NFL quarterback for the Washington Commanders, played collegiately at North Carolina[1]
- Michael Macchiavello (2013), American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler, won NCAA Wrestling national championship at NC State[2]
- Claire Ritter (1970), musician[3]
References
- Wertz Jr., Langston. "Sun Valley QB Sam Howell 'flips' from one ACC school, chooses another". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- Michael Macchiavello - All-Americans. nwhof.com. Retrieved June 17, 2023.
- Claire Ritter | Biography & History | AllMusic. AllMusic. Retrieved September 22, 2019.