Desert Oasis High School
Desert Oasis High School is a public high school that opened in Enterprise, Nevada in August 2008. The school, which is a part of the Clark County School District, is 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.
| Desert Oasis High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
6600 W. Erie Avenue Las Vegas, NV, 89141 | |
| Coordinates | 35.99227°N 115.23751°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | "Strike at Every Opportunity." |
| Established | 2008 |
| School district | Clark County School District |
| Dean | Brad Leimbach |
| Principal | Emil Wozniak (2008-2014), A.J. Adams (2014-2017), Kelly O'Rourke (2017-2019), Jennifer Boedekker (2019-Present). |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | ~3400 (2018) |
| School colour(s) | Crimson, silver, black, and white |
| Athletics conference | NIAA Division 1 - Sunset Southwest |
| Team name | Diamondbacks |
| Website | http://schools.ccsd.net/desertoasis/ |
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: accounting, woodworking, marketing, sports medicine, and sports, entertainment, and recreational marketing.
Athletics
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.
Alumni
- Cameron Jefferson ('10) - Professional Football.
Cheer
The Desert Oasis cheerleaders took 1st place at the USA Vegas Classic cheer competition, which was held at the school on Saturday, January 9, 2010. As a result, they earned a spot at the USA Nationals cheer competition, which will be held right outside of the Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, March 26–28. The D-Backs placed 3rd in POM at the National competition.
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)
References
- https://www.rgj.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/05/18/desert-oasis-beats-reno-4-a-state-4-a-baseball-title/3723079002/
- "Desert Oasis High School - Home of the Diamondbacks (Las Vegas, NV)". Schools.ccsd.net. Archived from the original on 2016-01-24. Retrieved 2013-10-25.