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and was the first new public school to be opened in Clark County since Legacy High School was opened in 2006. The school also transferred approximately 1,000 students from Sierra Vista High School and others from Liberty High School.

Curriculum

Among the normal curricula available at most Las Vegas area high schools, Desert Oasis offers several alternative programs including those in the areas of Business and Career and Technical Education. Some of the classes offered in these programs include:

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Sports program

* The athletics programs at Desert Oasis High School compete in the NIAA - Division 1 - Sunset Northwest League. * Fall sports: Cheer, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Football, Girls Golf, Boys & Girls Soccer, Boys & Girls Tennis, and Girls Volleyball. * Winter sports: Cheer, Boys & Girls Basketball, Boys & Girls Bowling, Girls Flag Football, and Wrestling. * Spring sports: Cheer, Baseball, Boys Golf, Softball, Boys & Girls Swimming & Diving, Boys & Girls Track & Field, and Boys Volleyball.

State titles

* Men's Bowling (2016), Baseball (2019) *

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(2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)

Notable alumni

* Cameron Jefferson (2010) - professional football player *

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(2016) - professional baseball player

Feeder schools

*Charles and Phyllis Frias Elementary School (2008) *Aldeane Comnito Ries Elementary School *Evelyn Stuckey Elementary School (2010) *Dennis Ortwein Elementary School (2018) *Beverly S. Mathis Elementary School (2017) *Jan Jones Blackhurst Elementary School (2017) *Carolyn S. Reedom Elementary School (2008) *William V. Wright Elementary School (2006) *Mark L. Fine Elementary School (2009) *Lois and Jerry Tarkanian Middle School (2006) *Lawrence and Heidi Cannarelli Middle School (2003)

Principals

The following have served as principals of the School: * Emil Wozniak (2008-2014) * A. J. Adams (2014-2017) * Kelly O'Rourke (2017-2019) * Jennifer Boedekker (2019-2022) * Ian Salzman (2022-present)

References

External links

Desert Oasis High School homepage
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