Monument Valley High School (Arizona) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Monument Valley High School |
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North Highway 163/Mustang Blvd
86033
United States
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| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | Excellence. Every Student, Every Day |
| Established | 1958 |
| School district | Kayenta Unified School District |
| CEEB code | 030178 |
| Principal | Ryan Dodson |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 595 (2016–17) |
| Color(s) | Scarlet, white and silver |
| Mascot | Mustangs |
Monument Valley High School is a public high school located in Kayenta, Arizona. It is the only high school managed by the Kayenta Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sports teams and its unique history. Students from several nearby communities attend Monument Valley High, often called MVHS.
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History of Monument Valley High School
Monument Valley High School opened its doors in the mid-1950s. The first group of students graduated in 1962. The very first school building had a special design. It was round, made to look like a traditional Navajo home called a hogan.
Inside this unique building, the center was a basketball court with a wooden floor. Classrooms and other school areas were built around this central court. This design gave the school a very interesting look.
Sadly, the original school building burned down in 1978. A new school building was quickly built in the same spot later that year. This is the building that students use today.
Home of the Mustangs: Sports at MVHS
Monument Valley High School is famous for its successful sports teams, known as the Mustangs. The school has won many state championships in the AIA 3A Division.
The Nash Center: A Special Arena
The school's basketball and volleyball teams first played in the Beets Gymnasium. In 1991, a much larger sports arena was built. This new arena cost $11 million and could seat 3,800 people! It was named the Nash Center.
The Nash Center is named after Lucinda and Robert Nash. They were both coaches at Monument Valley High School and are considered legends in the Navajo Nation area. Lucinda Nash coached the girls' volleyball team, leading them to an amazing 37 state championships! Robert Nash coached the girls' basketball team, winning four state championships.
When it first opened in 1991, the arena was called the Student Activity Center. It was the biggest arena on the Navajo Nation until 2006.
Where Students Come From
Monument Valley High School serves students from several communities in the area. Besides students from Kayenta, the school district also includes students from Chilchinbito, Oljato-Monument Valley, and Shonto.
