ACT Resources
If you are planning to take the ACT we encourage you to check out a variety of FREE resources offers by ACT. Stop by the College/Career Center if you have any questions!
SC Student Website for all things ACT: http://www.act.org/southcarolina
Tuesday, September 21 @7pm: SC ACT Student Overview Session: This is a free, virtual event to provide students and families with general information about the ACT, how scores are used, and test taking tips and strategies. https://www.act.org/content/act/en/students-and-parents/act-webinars-for-students-and-parents.html
Saturday, October 30 – SAVE THE DATE: My Journey: High School to College and Career – Get notified when registration opens. Join us for this free, virtual event to learn from experts how to prepare for college and career—from finding scholarships to transitioning to life on campus and more!
Red Cross Club Interest Meeting
Want to join Red Cross Club? Our interest meeting will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 15th during lunch. Fill out this form to receive the Google Meet link: tinyurl.com/SVRedCrossClubQuestions? Email Jillian McNally (00075968@richland2.org)
Science National Honor Society now accepting applicants
Are you a junior or a senior? Have you maintained a B+ in ALL of your science courses? Have you taken at least one honors science class during or prior to your junior year? If you are a junior, do you plan on taking at least one AP science course before graduating? If you are a senior, have you taken or are you currently enrolled in AP Biology, Biology II Honors, AP Chemistry, Chemistry II Honors, AP Physics, and/or AP Environmental Science?
If so, then you may be eligible for membership in the Science National Honors Society. If you are interested in becoming a member of the SNHS, please fill out the application found here: https://forms.gle/qtjsFBqHFND8zgK97. Applications are due no later than September 17th, 2021
QUESTIONS? Email M. Spigner at mspigner@richland2.org
CLASS OF 2023 CLASS RINGS
Did you miss the Jostens Class Ring Meeting?
Watch Jostens Class Ring Meeting Video
Order Deadline: September 10th
Order Steps:
Soccer Interest Meeting
Spring Valley Boys Soccer will hold a virtual interest meeting on Wednesday, September 8th at 6:00 pm. Please use this Google Meet link to attend: https://meet.google.com/gha-zkor-hib?authuser=0
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Head Coach Stephen McKinney at smckinney@richland2.org
Science Olympiad Interest Meeting – Lunch 9/16
JOIN F.I.E.R.C.E SVHS FEMALE MENTORING GROUP
Applications due by September 10th
RHO KAPPA MEMBERSHIP
Are you interested in joining the social studies National Honor Society? If so, please join the Rho Kappa google classroom using code: mz2jr5l; Once you join the classroom, you will see the membership guidelines and be able to fill out the application. Applications for 21-22 school year are due to Mrs. Shelton by September 30th, 2021. The fee is $25 to join, and $20 for a cord at graduation (seniors only). Feel free to email: rshelton@richland2.org with any questions or concerns
SVHS Education Foundation Annual Golf Tournament
Join SVHS Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society
If you would like to join the Spring Valley High School Chapter of the Mu Alpha Theta National Mathematics Honor Society, applications are being accepted now. Please read through the entire application for important information concerning qualifications, deadlines, responsibilities, etc. Questions or concerns should be directed to Mrs. Thomas (stthomas@richland2.org) or Mrs. Stiffler (dstiffler@richland2.org).
TECHNOLOGY INSURANCE
Focus on Your Future Friday
Focus on Your Future Friday: Finish Strong by the Board of Directors
September 24, 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Virtual event for students featuring “The Board of Directors” who will help students kick off the school year ready to set goals and dream big! The Board of Directors will highlight life skills such as perseverance, responsibility, goal setting and other good habits students need to succeed in and out of the classroom, providing them with a framework and guidance to finish the school year strong when they cross the finish line in June.
Please register in advance for this webinar: Register in Advance for Focus on Your Future Friday
After registering, you will receive an email with virtual ZOOM link and additional details to join the webinar.
STUDENT JOBS: HELP WANTED
After School Tutoring
We will offer both on campus and virtual tutoring options this year. Offering both platforms allows us to provide more options for students to get academic assistance after school. Please visit the SVHS Tutoring website for a complete schedule of the tutoring opportunities.
A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.
