Calling All Vikings: Homecoming Week • September 22–26, 2025
Theme: The Great American Game — ValleyBowl Homecoming 2025
Homecoming is here, and we need your Viking spirit all week long! Show up, dress up, and hype up our team as we count down to ValleyBowl.
Dress-Up Days
- Monday — Punk Rock Day: Break out the band tees, flannel, and (dress-code-friendly) edge.
- Tuesday — Country Day: Boots, plaid, denim—bring the yee-haw.
- Wednesday — PJ Day: Comfy, cozy, and school-appropriate sleepwear.
- Thursday — Hip-Hop Day: Fresh fits and clean kicks—own the hallway runway.
- Friday — Homecoming Shirt Day: Rep your ValleyBowl Homecoming 2025 shirt and the Great American Game theme!
Please keep all outfits school-appropriate and within the dress code.
Events This Week
- Tuesday: Classes Night — 6:00–7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: Movie Night — 7:30–9:30 p.m.
- Thursday: Bengal Burn — 8:00–9:30 p.m.
- Friday: Pep Rally & Game — It’s go-time! Pack the stands and bring the noise.
Game Day: Let’s Pack the Valley
Wear your homecoming shirt or your green and gold, fill the student section, and make it the loudest night of the year. Let’s pump up the football team and show our Viking spirit from kickoff to the final whistle!
See you all out there—let’s make Homecoming 2025 unforgettable. Go Vikings! 🟢💛
Homecoming 2025 Shirt Pre-Order: Payment & Pick-Up
Rep the Great American Game — ValleyBowl Homecoming 2025 with your official shirt!
Prices & Sizes
- S, M, L, XL: $15
- 2XL, 3XL: $20
When & Where to Pay/Pick Up
Wednesday, Sept. 24 – Friday, Sept. 26
Morning and during lunch at the designated table in the atrium lobby.
You can pay:
- At the pick-up table: Cash or check
- Through the Fees Office: Credit card
Please Note: If you pay through the Fees Office, you must show your receipt as proof of payment at pick-up.
Snag yours early and wear it on Homecoming Shirt Day (Friday) to help pack the stands! 🟢💛
Vikings at the Ed-Op College Fair: Nearly 1,000 Strong!🎓💚💛
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 — Spring Valley showed up in a big way at the Ed-Op College Fair! We had 474 juniors and 481 seniors—that’s 955 Vikings—exploring life after high school.
By the Numbers
- 65+ organizations represented: colleges, universities, technical schools, and the military
- Students connected with reps, asked smart questions, and discovered new pathways and possibilities
Huge Thank You
A special shout-out to our College Information Specialist, Mrs. Lisa Bishton, for initiating this event and ensuring it was a success.
And to all the reps who visited the Valley today—thank you! We appreciate the impact you have on our Vikings’ next steps.
What’s Next
- Seniors: finalize your college lists and application timelines
- Juniors: start planning campus visits and exploring programs
- Everyone: follow up with reps you met and visit School Counseling for resources
Proud of our Vikings for taking the next step toward their futures—let’s keep the momentum going! 🟢💛
Spring Valley Students Explore Health & Wellness Careers
On Thursday, September 18th, Spring Valley students visited the Southeastern Health & Wellness Institute, an accredited program through the Council on Occupational Education. Students learned about career pathways in esthetics, massage therapy, medical assisting, and nail technology—programs designed to blend hands-on training with real-world experience.
A special thank you goes to our CDFs, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Buie, for guiding our Vikings on this valuable field study opportunity.
Celebrating 105 Years with the Kiwanis Club of Columbia
Spring Valley Key Club President Ainsley Ropel and Key Club Advisor Erin Reeves were honored to attend the Kiwanis Club of Columbia’s installation of new officers. The evening celebrated 105 years of service with inspiring messages from Carolinas District Kiwanis Governor John Hethcox, Carolinas CKI Advisor Jennifer Hethcox, and the newly elected leaders.
FALL INTO READING WITH BEANSTACK
Spring Valley has reached Igniter status in Beanstack, which means that over 25% of our school has logged minutes. Our next goal is 75%! Login to Beanstack on ClassLink, and click Log Reading to log your minutes. School-wide prizes are available to those who finish the September Fall into Reading Challenge. Login to Beanstack today! Stop by the ‘Brary if you need help.
#GoReadVikings
Lunch and Learn
The Spring Valley Counseling Department hosted its first Lunch & Learn, giving students the opportunity to sharpen their skills, explore career pathways, and connect with real-world professionals.
Students met with Lakenna McCorey, Director of Volunteer Services at Lexington Medical Extended Care, who shared insights on careers in health care and community service. A special thank you to Ms. McCorey for speaking with our students and to our CDFs, Mrs. Buie and Mrs. Jones, for creating this valuable event.
The next Lunch & Learn will be held on September 25th and will feature Brent Whitesides, Mechanical Engineer at Ford.
SVEF Viking Golf Tournament
SCAN PRESENTS SPRING VALLEY HOMECOMING DANCE
Spring Valley’s Boys and Girls Cross Country teams would love your support!
Need a cozy and fluffy blanket and show your Viking Pride??
Blankets are in stock and ready to be sent home with your student!
Order here: https://linktr.ee/SVHSXCTF
We also have a Spirit Day at Mod Pizza on Tuesday, Sept. 30th…
Stop in to Mod Pizza ANY TIME ALL DAY and tell them
you’re there to support Spring Valley Cross Country.
Pizza not your thing?!
We have a Moe’s Taco Kit night on Tuesday, Oct. 21st.
SUPPORT SVHS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
Bell Schedule
Ways to Serve Detention
STUDENT PRIVILEGE
- Only Seniors may leave for Lunch
- Seniors must have a Senior ID (navy blue with number 12) to leave campus. No ID, No Senior Privilege that day
- Seniors returning late from lunch may have Senior Privileges revoked
- The gym parking lot is not for student parking during the school day. Cars will be ticketed
- No lunch deliveries for any students
ATTENDANCE
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.
STAY CONNECTED
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PARKING
*TO PARK ON CAMPUS READ BELOW
To purchase a current SV parking tag, students must complete the parking agreement form, take Alive @25, purchase a $35 parking tag, and pay all school fees.
SVHS 2025-2026 PARKING AGREEMENT FORM
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