Spring Valley Honors Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Spring Valley proudly joined in honoring survivors, remembering those we’ve lost, and supporting those still fighting. On October 9th, our students, faculty, and staff showed their support by wearing all pink.
A special thank you goes to the Spring Valley Science National Honor Society for selling Pink Out shirts and merchandise and collecting donations for the Prisma Health Midlands Foundation Walk for Life. We also salute the many faculty and staff members who participated in the Walk for Life to support cancer research in the Midlands.
Our football stadium was even lit up pink last Thursday night as we honored all the survivors and fighters within our Viking community. 💗
Thank you, Viking Nation, for your support — whether financially or physically — as we continue to stand together in the fight against breast cancer. 💪 #VikingPride #PinkOut
Congratulations to Spring Valley Student Council! 🏆💚💛
Your Spring Valley Student Council (StuCo) represented big at the Southern Association of Student Councils (SASC) Conference this weekend — and brought home multiple awards! We are so proud of their leadership, hard work, and dedication to our Viking community.
Here are this year’s achievements:
🥇 1st Place – Community Service Outreach
🥇 1st Place – School Spirit (Rivalry Week)
🥈 2nd Place – Leadership Outreach/Mentoring Project (CFI Mini Winter Days)
🥈 2nd Place – Citizenship and Patriotism Project (Black History Assembly 2025)
And a huge congratulations to Olisa Ashford, who was named 2025 SASC Advisor of the Year! 🌟
Way to go, Vikings! Your commitment to service, leadership, and school pride continues to make a difference. #VikingPride
FIERCE Sunshine Station Spreads Positivity ☀️💛
Last week, the Spring Valley FIERCE Female Mentoring Group empowered Mental Health Awareness Month with a special Sunshine Station! The ladies created a bright and welcoming space where students and staff could stop by and write positive notes to others as a way to spread kindness throughout the building.
The kind words shared made everyone’s day a little brighter — proving that even small gestures can have a big impact. 💛
🌞 Watch the video above to see the sunshine and positivity our FIERCE members brought to Spring Valley!
NSHS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month 🇪🇸❤️
¡Hola, Vikings! The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (NSHS) celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) with vibrant cultural contributions across our campus. Members decorated the school with cultural displays and represented Spring Valley on a green float at El Carnaval Del Barrio, hosted by R2i2 in Sandhills.
They enjoyed authentic food, admired traditional clothing, and watched lively cultural dances—all while connecting with the community and honoring Hispanic heritage.
We are proud of our NSHS members and ambassadors for their efforts in celebrating and sharing the rich traditions and diversity of Hispanic cultures with Viking Nation! 💛💚
Viking Swim Team Shines at State Championships 🏊♂️💚💛
Please join us in congratulating the Spring Valley Viking Swim Team, who competed at the 5A Division I State Championships at the University of South Carolina Natatorium over the weekend. Our Vikings delivered an outstanding performance — the boys team placed 8th out of 23 teams and the girls team placed 14th out of 23!
🏆 Podium Finishes:
- William Alexander – 🥈 2nd place in the 200 Freestyle and 🥇 1st place (State Champion!) in the 50 Freestyle
- Farrah Ballouli – 🥉 3rd place in the 50 Freestyle and 🥈 2nd place in the 100 Freestyle
- Boys 400 Freestyle Relay Team – 🥉 3rd place (Bayley Johnson, Joshua Loffredo, Andy Li, and William Alexander)
We are incredibly proud of our Viking swimmers for their hard work, dedication, and success at the state level. Congratulations on an amazing season! 💚💛 #VikingPride #SVSwim
Rosie Garrett Named to All-Region Girls Golf Team
Congratulations to senior Rosie Garrett on being selected to the All-Region Girls Golf Team! Rosie’s consistency, leadership, and hard work all season have set the standard for Viking excellence. We’re incredibly proud of you, Rosie—way to represent Spring Valley! 💚💛
Way to go, Viking!
Congratulations to Colin Tang! 🌟
We are proud to celebrate Spring Valley student Colin Tang, whose accomplishments were featured in the October publication of the National Association of Science.
The South Carolina Academy of Science and the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science highlighted Colin as a two-time delegate to the NAAS-sponsored AJAS meeting. Colin became an AJAS Fellow at the 2025 Boston meeting and will return in 2026 in Phoenix.
In addition to this achievement, Colin also earned first place at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, receiving a $5,000 scholarship from the Drug Chemical and Associated Technologies Association for his research.
Congratulations, Colin, on your outstanding accomplishments and for representing Spring Valley on the national stage! 💚💛
Fall Into Reading Challenge Winners Announced! 📚🍁
The ’Brary celebrated our Fall Into Reading Challenge winners on October 14th! From September 1–30, students participated in the reading challenge — and the results were amazing. A total of 89 students completed the challenge in September, a big jump from the 23 students who finished the August challenge. 📈
🎉 Top 10 Readers for September:
- Ariana Eads
- Jorge McGlone
- Farrah Thompson
- Braxtyn Dillard
- Lundon Hinson
- Sierra Marken
- Alexander Leach
- Jahliyah Stevenson
- James Pearson
- Mya Jones
Prize winners received candy, stickers, and donuts, while members of the 1,000 Minutes and Up Club were invited to a special lunch in the library and received a cupcake. In addition, seven students logged 1,500+ minutes and were entered into a gift card raffle. Congratulations to Lundon Hinson, winner of a Chick-fil-A gift card! 🏆
We’re currently at 30% of students logging reading minutes — but we know we can do better! Our goal is to reach 75% participation by the end of the quarter.
📖 Here’s how to join the fun:
- Log in to Beanstack through ClassLink
- Track your reading minutes
- Earn prizes and recognition for your efforts
This month’s reading challenge is Hallow-Read 🎃 — so log your minutes today and join the next celebration! Stop by the ’Brary if you have any questions or need help getting started.
Cupcakes for Success 🧁🎉
The Freshman Academy of Spring Valley proudly presented its Cupcakes for Success program, celebrating academic achievement and hard work. All freshmen who earned a 77% or higher in all their courses on their first quarter report card received a free cupcake as a sweet reward for their success. 🍰
A big thank you to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for sponsoring this celebration of student achievement.
The celebration doesn’t stop with freshmen!
- 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with all A’s and B’s were also treated to a cupcake for their efforts.
Congratulations to all our Vikings on a job well done! Keep striving for success — you’ve earned it! 💚💛
⭐ Spring Valley Honor Roll Students Rewarded for Their Hard Work!
A huge thank you to CiCi’s Pizza and owner Mitch Uehling for partnering with Spring Valley High School to celebrate our Super Star students who earned a spot on the “A” and “A/B” Honor Roll!
These hardworking students received a coupon for a free buffet with the purchase of another buffet — a delicious reward for their academic success. 🎉
We are grateful to CiCi’s for their continued support of our Viking community and for helping us celebrate the achievements of our students. Go Vikings! 💚💛
Enter the 2025 Congressional App Challenge! 💻📱
Calling all student coders! Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Congressional App Challenge — a nationwide competition hosted by the Congressional Internet Caucus that gives middle and high school students the chance to showcase their creativity and coding skills by building an app.
🏆 What’s at stake:
- Winning apps will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.
- Winners will be invited to a special reception in Washington, D.C.
This challenge is open to middle and high school students who live or attend school in South Carolina’s Sixth Congressional District.
📅 Deadline: Thursday, October 30, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.
👉 To register, submit your entry, and review the rules, visit: https://www.congressionalappchallenge.us
If you have questions, please contact the office at (803) 799-1100.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to share your ideas and innovation on a national stage! 🚀
🌟 Spring Valley High School Teacher & Staff of the Month Nominations
Each month, we celebrate one Teacher of the Month and one Staff Member of the Month based on a special theme. Students, Parents, and Staff can nominate! Please tell us who you’re nominating and why they fit this month’s theme. Form will close on October 24th.
October – Biggest Team Player
Recognizes someone who collaborates, lends a hand, and makes working together easier. A teacher who coordinates with other teachers, communicates clearly, checks in on group work, and makes the class feel like one team where everyone is included.
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
FUEL Lunch & Learn: Exploring Careers in Water Management 💧
During our recent FUEL Lunch & Learn, students had the opportunity to explore exciting career pathways in the water industry. Jill Martinez (former SV parent) from Columbia Water and Devin Orr from the South Carolina Rural Water Association shared valuable insights about the many careers involved in operating a water plant — from engineering and maintenance to environmental science and beyond.
They also provided students with information on how to take advantage of a paid pre-apprenticeship program designed specifically for high school students, offering a great way to gain real-world experience before graduation.
Additionally, we were joined by representatives from the Department of Employment and Workforce, who shared resources and guidance on preparing for future career opportunities.
Thank you to all of our guests for investing in our Vikings’ futures and inspiring the next generation of professionals in the water industry!
Lunch & Learn with Landmark Construction 🚧
Students recently attended a Lunch & Learn session with Landmark Construction, where they explored exciting career opportunities in the construction industry. A special thank you to Christa Porth for speaking with our students about the wide range of careers available and the skills needed to succeed in this field.
Opportunities like this give our Vikings a real-world look at potential career paths and help them make informed decisions about their futures. 💚💛
Thank You, Midlands Tech! 🎓💚💛
A big thank you to Midlands Technical College for visiting Spring Valley for Midlands Tech Senior Day! Our seniors had the opportunity to learn more about programs, admissions, and pathways available to them after graduation.
We appreciate Midlands Tech for supporting our Vikings as they plan for their futures and explore the many opportunities ahead. Thank you for investing in our students’ success!
Women’s Soccer Schedule
Boys’ Golf Optional Practices Begin October 1st ⛳️
Attention Vikings! Boys interested in joining the golf team and current team members are invited to attend optional practices starting Tuesday, October 1st at Woodlands Country Club. Practices will take place after school and are a great opportunity to sharpen your skills, connect with teammates, and prepare for the upcoming season.
Bring your clubs and your Viking spirit—we’ll see you on the course!
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
Pizza not your thing?!
We have a Moe’s Taco Kit night on Tuesday, Oct. 21st.
SUPPORT SVHS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
Introducing the Lightspeed Parent Portal 📱👨👩👧👦
We’re excited to share a new tool designed to keep you connected to your child’s digital learning — the Lightspeed Parent Portal!
With so many new technologies and online learning resources, your involvement in your child’s education is more important than ever. Through our partnership with Lightspeed Systems®, you can now gain visibility and control over your child’s internet usage on school-issued devices at home and after school hours.
With the Lightspeed Parent Portal, you’ll have access to:
- 📊 Weekly Student Online Activity Reports – Delivered straight to your email, these reports summarize your child’s browsing activity for the week.
- 🔍 Full Web-Based Portal – Gain in-depth visibility into your child’s online activity in real time. See when and what sites are accessed, pause screens, or manage app usage as needed.
📎 CLICK THE LINK BELOW to access the Parent Guide and get started with Lightspeed Parent Portal today:
👉 Lightspeed Parent Portal Guide
Stay informed, stay connected, and partner with us in supporting your child’s learning journey!
Bell Schedule
ID Sales
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.
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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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