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February 5th Viking Update

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Celebrating National School Counseling Week

Spring Valley is excited to join the nation in celebrating National School Counseling Week, a time set aside to acknowledge the invaluable role of school counselors in U.S. educational systems. This dedicated week highlights the significant influence school counselors have on students’ academic achievements and career development.

Our Deep Appreciation for the Counseling Department

We sincerely thank our entire School Counseling Office staff for their steadfast commitment and support. Your dedication to creating a nurturing and empowering atmosphere for our students is truly admirable.

Special Acknowledgment to Our Counselors:

Special Recognition for Our Counseling Department Staff:

Happy School Counseling Appreciation Week! Your hard work and dedication are instrumental in shaping our students’ futures and enriching our school community. Thank you for everything you do!

Congratulations to Coach Cori Zimmerman & Coach Matt Oberly

The South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association (SCACA) and the South  Carolina High School League (SCHSL), in partnership with the Excellence in Coaching Project, announced the 25 Coaches who were selected for participation in South Carolina’s inaugural “Tomorrow’s 25” class.  

Tomorrow’s 25 is the signature leadership program from the Excellence in Coaching Project. It is a 10-month fellowship designed to invest in 25 coaches from across the state who have been deemed an emerging leader in high school and middle school athletics. Currently, the Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching  Fellowship is adopted in South Carolina and Mississippi. 

“Tomorrow’s 25 was a game-changer in South Carolina and so badly needed for today’s world of coaching,” said Scott Earley, Executive Director of the South Carolina Athletic Coaches Association. “The  program is the best thing we have done in a long time.” 

All 25 coaches were identified by a selection committee and represent the best the state has to offer.  Final selections had to represent the values of the coaching fellowship – a love of young people and a desire to develop them for life within the context of sports – and had to demonstrate excellence in their sports as ambassadors for the state. Serving on this year’s selection committee were Maggie Jameson (Abbeville High School), Greg Johnson (West Florence High School), John Combs (Spring Valley High  School), Thomas Bell (T.L. Hanna High School), and Tydles Sibert (Woodland High School).  

Over the course of 10 months, Tomorrow’s 25 Coaches will travel five times to locations in Columbia and  Clinton for in-person classes, while the other five sessions are done virtually. The goals for each session of  the coaching fellowship are to assist in three areas of growth for each candidate: 

1. Coaching the Whole Athlete (Leadership, Resilience, Empathy, and Responsibility) – Each participant will be able to implement all sessions’ materials at their current school and share with their colleagues. 

2. Opportunity to network with 24 of their peers who have demonstrated the capacity to be the state’s future leaders in athletics.

3. Access to current leaders in the SCACA, SCHSL, College Athletics, and other thought-leaders in education to learn how they can grow their spheres of influence in their communities and across the state. 

The first session was held on August 14th, and the coaches are nearing their seventh class session, which will be held on February 12th. This year’s class of coaches will officially finish the program in mid-May.  

This is also the first year the Tomorrow’s 25 program is in two states (South Carolina and Mississippi)  with the hopes that more intentional out-of-state collaboration will foster breakthroughs in the coaching profession. 

“Collaborating with other states creates a unique opportunity for the groups to share with and learn from each other,” said Dr. Jerome Singleton, Commissioner of the South Carolina High School League. “It  gives them their best chance at success in the coaching profession as it relates to the people they  represent and serve.” 

Congratulations to Spring Valley High School coaches Matthew Oberly and Cori Zimmerman

▪ Matthew Oberly, cross country/track, Spring Valley High School 

▪ Cori Zimmerman, cheer, Spring Valley High School 

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More about the Tomorrow’s 25 Coaching Fellowship and the Excellence in Coaching Project: 

Dr. Hunter Taylor, an award-winning professor and author from the Southeastern Conference (SEC), is  the founder of the Excellence in Coaching Project and the creator of the Tomorrow’s 25 curriculum.  Before making the leap into academia, Taylor spent 10 years as a men’s basketball coach on the college,  high school, middle school, and international levels.  

“Coach Earley and Dr. Singleton are incredibly serious about making a difference in their home state,”  said Taylor. “And we have a plan for this to make a long-term impact in South Carolina – a state that  reveres the coach as one of its most trusted moral leaders.”  The Excellence in Coaching profit is a non-profit that seeks to elevate the work of coaches across the  United States, and “Tomorrow’s 25” is its signature program – designed to partner with state coaching  associations to intentionally invest in their emerging leaders.

Spring Valley Students Shine in Scholastic Art Awards 2024-25

Spring Valley students have once again demonstrated their artistic prowess by securing awards in the prestigious 2024-25 Scholastic Art competition. Competing against talented peers from across the southeastern region, our students have excelled in various categories, showcasing their creativity and dedication to the arts. Notably, our four Gold Key winners will advance to the national level, representing Spring Valley on a grand stage.

Gold Key Winners

These talented students have earned the highest honors in their respective categories and will advance to the national competition:

Silver Key Winner

Honorable Mentions

Congratulations!

A heartfelt congratulations to all our talented artists! Your hard work and creativity have brought pride to Spring Valley. We eagerly anticipate the national competition and wish our Gold Key winners the best of luck. Keep inspiring with your art!

SPRING TRYOUTS

SAVE THE DATE: ST. PATS VIKING PARTY & TRIVIA NIGHT

Mark your calendar for our annual St. Pats Party and fundraiser:
Friday, March 14, 2025 6:30 PM

Tickets and Sponsorships available at:

Click here for more information and to support

Support a Viking with your $20 donation you can:
PSAT Fees for 1 Student
Out-of-town college campus tour for two students
Daily Health room supplies
One hour of math/science tutoring

Key Club: Carnation Flowers are on sale now!


What in Tarnation, buy a Carnation! Key Club is selling carnations the week of Feb 3rd – 11th. Buy a carnation for $2 and send it to a friend! Carnations will be delivered to 3rd-period teachers on Valentine’s Day.

Spring Valley NHS Valentine’s Day Dance

SVHS HOSA CANDY GRAMS

Scholarships

SVEF: INVEST IN A VIKING

The Spring Valley Education Foundation is excited to invite you to Invest in A Viking with your $20 donation.  

Please visit  https://spring-valley-education-foundation.square.site/ to support our students.

By participating, you can also win a $100 Amazon gift card or a $250 Jostens certificate, which can be used toward your student’s class ring.

Free to Focus

We wanted to remind all parents and students that the “Free to Focus” initiative has been fully implemented. This state-mandated policy aims to enhance the learning environment and ensure that all students can concentrate better on their studies. The policy includes specific guidelines and support measures designed to reduce distractions and foster a more productive educational experience. We encourage everyone to familiarize themselves with the details of this policy to ensure a smooth transition and successful implementation. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to creating an optimal learning atmosphere for our students.

Student Parking

 Students will no longer be allowed to utilize the parking lot in front of the gym upon arrival to school.  This parking lot is reserved for Staff and Visitors only in the mornings. Students will begin receiving tickets and parking fines when parking in this area.  All students are required to have the appropriate parking pass to utilize any campus parking and must park in the Upper/Junior Lot unless they have been assigned a designated Senior Parking Spot elsewhere on campus.  Upon returning from lunch, or for after school activities, students may use the Gym Lot.  Again, students may not use the Gym Lot any earlier than the beginning of 5th period.  

LUNCH REMINDER

Attendance Matters

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After School Tutoring

We will offer both on-campus and virtual tutoring options.  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 tutoring opportunities. 

A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.

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