October 9th Viking Update

No School for Students

No Tutoring Tuesday

Miss Spring Valley Virtual Parent Meeting

Parents, if your child is interested in competing in or chairing for this year’s Miss Spring Valley Pageant, please click this link to join our virtual Parent Information Meeting on Tuesday, October 10th at 6:00 PM. We will share everything you need to know and take questions as well! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to the director, Greer Crow, at misssvhs@gmail.com.

Congratulations Dr. Wendy Harriford-Platt !

Congratulations to Spring Valley English teacher Dr. Wendy Harriford-Platt for being chosen as a TED Talk Speaker. Ticket reservations for the event are available on Eventbrite. https://tedxcolumbiacollegesc.eventbrite.com

Facebook: TEDx Columbia College SC

LinkedIn: TEDxColumbiaCollegeSC

SVHS Students Artwork at SC State Fair

L-R (Vianne Phan, Somya Jain, and Neko Goldston)

SV had three winners at the state fair this year, the following students received a ribbon:

Somya Jain — Honorable Mention, 9th Grade

Vianne Phan — 3rd Place 11th Grade

Neko Goldston — Honorable Mention, 12th Grade

Other students with work selected for display are Alana Moonan, James Patrick, Reese Morgan, Satvik Nelakuditi, Ellie Pittman, Daniya Ashford, and Emma Hook

Swing by the Canty building and check out the work if you go to the fair this year!

Thank You to SVEF

SV WORD OPEN MIC

SEAT TIME

Save the Date

Key Club’s Anti-Bullying Month

October is Key Club’s Anti-Bullying Month. Keep an eye out for more information regarding events each week.

Trashion Fashion Halloween Costume Contest

EAO is bringing back the Trashion Fashion Show with a twist – It’s a Halloween Costume Contest!

Are you interested in making an upcycled Halloween costume? Do you love to repurpose what has fallen into disuse? Can you make something from anything and love a good challenge? Join the Environmental Assistance Organization on October 23rd in the Auditorium from 6:30 -8:00! Fill this form out with your team and get to work. Clubs, classes, and student teams are all welcome. Scan the QR Code to sign up.

All proceeds will go to our Special Education department and the Maui Strong Fund to help recovery efforts from the wildfires disaster in August.

Your team members will be asked to help sell tickets ($5 each) for Maui victims. Please see Mrs. Zweimiller (D204) for details before school or at lunch!

JUNIOR PRIVILEGE

Gear Up News

Gamecocks Esports Event

Gamecocks Esports Show match

When: November 10th, 2023 at 5:30pm
Where: Close-Hipp Building, 1705 College St, Columbia, SC 29208
Game: Rocket League
What: Watch a competitive esports match between the USC Gamecocks Esports team and another team TBA, participate in 1-on-1 and group coaching sessions from USC Esport athletes, learn about potential Esport careers and academic offerings here at USC, meet collegiate esport coaches to expand your network, and more!
Cost: FREE (food and drinks will be provided – tbd on type of food)
Additional information: please reply to this email to confirm your school’s interest, further information and registration details will be provided in the coming weeks. Please also ensure that there is at least 1 adult chaperone from your school attending the event with students.