Alva Independent School District

The Alva Independent School District is a school district based in Alva, Oklahoma United States.

Alva Independent School District
Location
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoAlva Goldbugs Strive for Excellence
SuperintendentTim Argo
Other information
Websitehttp://www.alvaschools.com/

Facilities edit

Building Grades Address Administrator
Alva School District Offices 418 Flynn Street Superintendent: Tim Argo
Washington Early Childhood Center Pre-K/1st 701 Barnes Principal: Shane Feely
Longfellow Elementary School 2nd/3rd 19 West Barnes Principal: Alysson Tucker
Lincoln Elementary School 4th/5th 1540 Davis Street Principal: Jenny Webster
Alva Middle School 6th/7th/8th 800 West Flynn Street Principal: Stephanie Marteney
Alva High School Fr.-Sr. 501 14th Street Principal: Vicki Nighswonger

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Awards edit

In 2016 Washington Early Childcare Center was recognized with a national award by Let's Move Active Schools, part of First Lady Michelle Obama's Let's Move! initiative. The school was recognized for their 'outstanding efforts in creating an Active School environment'.[4] To qualify for the award, schools must commit to providing students with at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day, and met benchmarks set by the program including; physical activity during school, physical education, physical activity before and after school, family and community engagement.[5]

See also edit

List of school districts in Oklahoma

References edit

  1. ^ "Alva Public Schools - Administrator Directory". Alva Public Schools. Archived from the original on September 23, 2020. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  2. ^ "Schools". Alva Public Schools. Archived from the original on November 7, 2016. Retrieved May 19, 2017.
  3. ^ Martin, Lynn (April 23, 2017). "Alva school board hires three principals". Alva Review-Courier. Martin Broadcasting. Archived from the original on June 12, 2017. Retrieved October 24, 2017.
  4. ^ "Let's Move Active Schools". Alliance For A Healthier Generation. Archived from the original on June 13, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2017.
  5. ^ "Let's Move! Active Schools Announces 2016 National Award Recipients". Let's Move Schools. September 7, 2016. Archived from the original on February 17, 2017. Retrieved May 20, 2017.

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