Nevada High School (Missouri)

Nevada High School is a public high school located in Nevada, Missouri. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and is the only high school in the Nevada R-V School District.

History
The school held its first graduation ceremony in 1881.

Academics
NHS offers Advanced Placement classes; about one-tenth of the student body partakes in an AP class.

Athletics
Nevada's athletic teams are nicknamed the Tigers and compete in the Big 8 Conference.

Performing arts
NHS fields three competitive show choirs, the mixed-gender "Soundsational Singers" and "Vocal Fusion" as well as the all-female "Treble Effects". Since 1990, the program has also hosted an annual competition.

Notable alumni

 * Ed Emery, politician
 * Brett Merriman, professional baseball player
 * Bill Phelps, politician