Alva Independent School District
School district in Oklahoma
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The Alva Independent School District is a school district based in Alva, Oklahoma United States.
TypePublic
MottoAlva Goldbugs Strive for Excellence
SuperintendentTim Argo
Websitehttp://www.alvaschools.com/
| Alva Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| United States | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | Alva Goldbugs Strive for Excellence |
| Superintendent | Tim Argo |
| Other information | |
| Website | http://www.alvaschools.com/ |
Facilities
| 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 |
Awards
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]
