Spring Valley Stands United for Unity Day! 🧡🤝
On October 22nd, Spring Valley High School proudly celebrated Unity Day, a nationwide initiative that promotes kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Students and staff filled the halls wearing orange to show their support for unity, standing against bullying, and spreading kindness throughout the Valley.
This special day was sponsored by the Key Club, French Club, and Interact Club, who joined forces to create an atmosphere of compassion and connection through several uplifting activities:
💬 A Warm Welcome – Key Club members greeted students with colorful chalk art messages on the walkway, spreading smiles as everyone entered the building.
💌 Messages of Positivity – Interact Club distributed kindness notes to students to brighten their day.
💖 Kindness in Translation – French Club shared paper messages written in French, complete with English translations, celebrating the beauty of language and kindness.
Unity Day reminded us that even small acts of kindness can have a big impact. As we continue through the year, let’s carry the message forward and remember:
“Stand with someone today—no one stands alone at The Valley.” 💚💛
Thank You for Supporting the Spring Valley Blood Drive! ❤️💚💛
Thank You for Supporting the SVHS Red Cross Blood Drive! ❤️💚💛
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make our recent SVHS Red Cross Blood Drive a success! This incredible achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our SVHS Red Cross Blood Drive Club members, the Red Cross team, Spring Valley staff, and, most importantly, our amazing donors.
Your contributions — whether through donating blood, volunteering time, or providing items — truly made a difference. Together, we showed what it means to be part of the Viking community and to give back in a meaningful way.
Thank you again to everyone who helped save lives through your kindness and support! 🩸💪 #VikingPride #SVRedCross #GiveBloodSaveLives
SVHS Students Selected for District Honors Choir 🎶💚💛
Congratulations to our talented Spring Valley High School choir students for being selected to the Richland Two District Honors Choir! These students not only earned scores high enough for selection, but many were among the top scorers across the entire district — with Fletcher King scoring an impressive 95/100 and Foster Woods scoring 94/100!
Please join us in celebrating the following students for their outstanding achievement:
- Caitlyn Jenkins
- Kyra Poindexter
- Breyon Philpot
- Violet Montalvo
- Rosemary Amick
- Fletcher King
- Fernando Gutierrez Vela
- Cameron Mathis
- Ronald Lay Cantarero
- Ellen Shelton
- Maya Dukes
- Timberly Stefan
- Tanedra Battle
- Carter Farr
- Dorothy Purvis
- Foster Woods
- MaKenna Druell
- Stella Clark
- Haydon Shealy
- Kymir Cumbee
- Raylon Taylor
- Gabriel Lokodi
We are so proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence. Way to go, Vikings! 🎵 #VikingPride
SVHS Students Selected for 2025 SCMEA Region III Honor Orchestra 🎻💚💛
Congratulations to the following Spring Valley Orchestra students who were selected, by audition, for the prestigious 2025 SCMEA Region III Honor Orchestras! This exciting event will take place on November 21–22, 2025, at Irmo High School.
We are so proud of these talented Vikings for their hard work, dedication, and musical excellence:
🎶 9–10 Orchestra
Alice Lee – Violin
Jonah Robinson – Violin
Morgan Lewis – Violin
Christopher Galdo – Viola
Danielle Lewis – Viola
Arely Mendez – Cello
Kevyn Rogers – Bass
Ashlyn Nelson – Bass
William Daugherty – Bass (1st Alternate)
🎶 11–12 Orchestra
Gabrielle Stewart – Violin
Oscar Vargas-Gomez – Violin
Leola Kendall – Viola
Nawal Smali – Viola
Londyn Drammeh – Viola
Henry Holton – Bass
Thank you for supporting the SVHS Orchestra Program, and congratulations again to our incredible student musicians! 🎶 #VikingPride
Viking Marching Band Shines at the Moody Tournament of Bands 🎶💚💛
The Spring Valley Viking Marching Band competed in Summerville at the Moody Tournament of Bands on Saturday, October 18th, performing their 2025 production, “Westward Bound.”
Competing in Class 2A, the Viking Band earned an impressive 2nd place finish in their division and placed 5th overall out of 12 bands at the event.
Their final performance of “Westward Bound” will take place at our final home football game against West Florence on October 31st — you won’t want to miss it!
Congratulations to our Viking Band for their hard work, talent, and dedication! 🎺🥁 #VikingPride #SVBand
Congratulations to Malaya Dewey! 🏐💚💛
Join us in congratulating our Senior Libero, Malaya Dewey, for being named to the All-Region Team! 🎉
Malaya’s hard work, leadership, and dedication on the court have made a tremendous impact on the Spring Valley Volleyball Team this season. We’re so proud of her accomplishment and the way she represents Viking Nation with excellence and spirit!
Way to go, Malaya! 💪 #VikingPride #SVVolleyball
SVHS Save the Children Action Network Hosts Another Successful Trunk or Treat! 🎃🍬
The Spring Valley Save the Children Action Network (SCAN) Club had another successful year hosting the annual Trunk or Treat event!
Families, students, and staff came together for a fun-filled afternoon of costumes, candy, and community spirit. This event continues to bring smiles to the faces of our Vikings and local families while supporting SCAN’s mission to advocate for children and families everywhere.
A big thank you to all the club members, volunteers, and staff who helped make this event such a sweet success! 💚💛
Thank You to the Spring Valley Education Foundation! 💚💛✏️
Yesterday, our freshmen and sophomores took the PSAT, and thanks to the incredible support of the Spring Valley Education Foundation, our juniors who wished to participate were also able to take the test.
The Education Foundation generously provided the funds to purchase the PSAT exams for juniors who signed up, ensuring that every interested student had the opportunity to take this important assessment.
We are so grateful for the Foundation’s continued commitment to supporting academic excellence and student success at Spring Valley. Thank you for making a difference for our Vikings! 💚💛
College Board Day Career Panel 💼🎓
During College Board Day, our non-testing students had a fantastic opportunity to hear from an inspiring Career Panel made up of professionals from diverse industries.
Panelists included:
- Chelsea Chestnut – Prisma Health
- Staff Sergeant Kevin Blanton – Army National Guard
- JNai Whitehead – Central Carolina Beauty College
- Kirkland Harrison – Keller Electric and proud Spring Valley Class of 2018 Alumni 💚💛
These guests shared insights into their career paths, offered advice for future success, and inspired students to explore the many opportunities available after high school.
A huge thank you to our Career and College Department — Mrs. Jones (CDF), Mrs. Buie (CDF), Mrs. Wright (Work-Based Learning Coordinator), and Mrs. Bishton (College Specialist) — for organizing this valuable event and connecting our Vikings with real-world professionals.
Lunch & Learn with Furman University 🎓💚💛
Students had the opportunity to meet with a representative from Furman University during lunch as part of our ongoing Lunch & Learn series. This informal session gave students the chance to ask questions, learn about academic programs, campus life, scholarships, and explore what it means to be part of the Furman community.
Events like these help our Vikings make informed choices about their future and connect directly with college representatives. Thank you to Furman University for taking the time to visit Spring Valley High School and share valuable information with our students!
FUEL Lunch & Learn: Careers in Sports with Gamecock Athletics 🏈🎓
Students had an incredible opportunity to explore careers in sports during a FUEL Your Future Lunch & Learn on Friday, October 17th.
The session was led by Charles Bloom, Chief Communications Officer for Gamecock Athletics at the University of South Carolina. He shared valuable insights into the many career paths available within collegiate athletics, from communications and media relations to operations and leadership.
This engaging session gave students a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to succeed in the world of sports and inspired many to consider new possibilities for their future careers.
A big thank you to Charles Bloom and Gamecock Athletics for taking the time to visit Spring Valley High School and share their expertise! 💚💛 #VikingPride #FuelYourFuture
Lunch and Learn
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! 🚀
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
🎄 Bring the Joy of the Season Home — and Support SVHS DECA & FBLA! 🎁
Get into the Holiday Spirit while giving back! This season, SVHS DECA & FBLA are selling Fresh Holiday Evergreen from Mickman Brothers. Our Online Storefront features beautiful and fragrant wreaths, garlands, sprays, and centerpieces crafted from fresh evergreens. You can even purchase a live tabletop tree! Every purchase helps support DECA & FBLA students as they travel to state and national competitions. It’s a simple way to spread cheer and make a lasting difference.
Visit our Online Storefront at https://giftitforward.com/fundraising-code/SPRINGSC002 and choose from a variety of stunning evergreen products – perfect for decorating your home, office, or gifting to loved ones. Your items will be delivered directly to your home via FedEx just in time for the holidays! Don’t wait to make your home and heart a little greener this holiday season! Start your Order Now by clicking the link or scan the QR code in the attached flyer.
Women’s Soccer Schedule
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
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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