Viking Update December 12th

FALL EXAM SCHEDULE

For students enrolled in Algebra 1, Biology, English 2, and US History and Constitution for 1st Semester, students will be completing their State End Of Course Examination (EOC). The EOC for these classes is a State mandated, comprehensive assessment that is worth 20% of the total grade. Due to the nature of this assessment there are a number of rules and procedures that must be followed by both staff and students. Please be aware of the following information for all EOC Exams:

• It is imperative that your student is present and on time for their designated Exam Date. The Exam Schedule can be found on the frontpage of our website. Students will not be able to be signed out of school during these assessments. Failure to complete the exam will result in a 0% on the assessment and a loss of 20% of the student’s overall grade.

•  Students will need a fully charged, school issued Chromebook to take the assessment. Please ensure your student charges their device the night before.

• All technology, besides a school issued Chromebook, is strictly prohibited for the entire duration of testing. This includes, but is not limited to, cell phones, headphones, smart watches, etc. Failure to completely power off these devices, store them in a bag or purse, and place them in a designated area of the room provided by teachers will lead to discipline consequences, administrative search of devices/phones, and potential 0% score on the exam. 

• As with any test, a good night’s sleep and a nutritious breakfast is important leading up to test day. 

EOC Testing will begin with our English 2 Writing portion on Thursday, December 5th. The conclusion of the English 2 EOC, as well as all other EOCs, will follow the Semester 1 Exam Schedule. If you have any questions regarding the EOC, please contact the School Testing Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Dundr. 

Winter Days 2025: Thank You, Viking Nation! 💚💛🎄

As our Winter Days school-wide community outreach comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to every student, staff member, family, and community partner who contributed. Your generosity and commitment continue to make Winter Days one of Spring Valley’s most meaningful traditions.

Since 1984, Winter Days has remained the largest annual community outreach initiative at Spring Valley High School. This beloved project unites our Viking community in service—supporting local agencies, families in need, and organizations that rely on our care and compassion.

Each year, our committee chairs work closely with community partners to identify needs, set collection goals, and coordinate a wide range of charitable drives. Their leadership—paired with the overwhelming generosity of our students and families—allows us to make a lasting impact throughout the Midlands.

This year’s outreach included donations toward:

• Cans & Non-Perishable Food Items
• Toys
• Families Helping Families
• Homeless Outreach Items
• Children’s Books (K–5)
• Make-A-Wish South Carolina

We are proud to share that, once again, our students exceeded their goals in every category! Your donations directly support families facing real challenges and uplift our community when it matters most.

Winter Days brings out the very best of Viking Nation—compassion, service, unity, and the true spirit of giving.

Thank you for helping us keep this cherished legacy alive and impactful.

Together, we continue to make a difference. 💚💛✨

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

The following school partnerships were instrumental in assisting Spring Valley Winter Days in their giving efforts. Many of our partner schools hosted mini Winter Days programs in their respective schools, allowing students to see firsthand what it means to give to others who are less fortunate.

• Lonnie B. Nelson Elementary
• North Springs Elementary
• Polo Road Elementary
• Pontiac Elementary
• Windsor Elementary
• Center for Inquiry
• Center for Knowledge
• Summit Parkway Middle School
• E.L. Wright Middle School

A Perfect Start to the Spring Valley Academic Quiz Team’s Year 🧠💚💛

The Spring Valley Academic Quiz Team kicked off the Midlands Collaborative regular season in impressive fashion on Monday, December 8th, at Camden High School, earning two decisive victories to start the year undefeated.

Match Results:

• Spring Valley 35, Lugoff-Elgin 15
• Spring Valley 35, North Central 9

Team members who competed in these matches were Vedant Pinglikar (12), Jacob Etheridge (10), Jaxon Hale (10), Sebastian Jones (9), Kingsley Wang (9), Myles Dennis (9), and Manish Gobinath Vimala (9). Their strong teamwork, quick thinking, and depth of knowledge were on full display throughout both competitions.

The Academic Quiz Team is coached by Dr. Michelle Wyatt and practices every Friday during lunch in Room C205.

Congratulations to our Quiz Team on an outstanding start to the season. We look forward to cheering them on as they continue to represent Spring Valley with excellence! 💚💛

Teacher Thank You & Holiday Cheer Drive 🎁💚💛

Dear Families,

As the holidays approach and the year comes to a close, we invite you to join us in celebrating and supporting our incredible teachers and staff through the Teacher Thank You and Holiday Cheer Drive.

Your generous donations help fund Teacher Appreciation Week, year-round staff perks, and special events like our beloved Staff Holiday Social—including lunches, gift cards, and meaningful team-building activities.

💝 Every contribution makes a difference.

Suggested donation: $10–$50 per family

Donations may be made to the Spring Valley

Education Foundation at:

👉 https://spring-valley-education-foundation.square.site/

Thank you for honoring the educators and staff who inspire, support, and uplift our students every day.

Happy Holidays from The Valley! 🎄✨

Important Tutoring Update 📚🕒

Please note that there will be no after-school tutoring from Monday, December 15th, through Friday, December 19th.

After-school tutoring will resume in January.

The Testing with Mrs. Dubberly will remain open Monday through Thursday next week until 5:00 PM.

Thank you, and we wish everyone a restful end to the semester! 💚💛

RETURN LIBRARY BOOKS

As we approach the end of the semester, the library team wants to remind you of three things: 

1. If you are finished with your book, return it before Winter Break to avoid fines. 

2. If you are still reading your book, come by the library to renew the book to extend your due date. 

3. If you would like to check out books to read over Winter Break, come check out books the last few days before break! Your due date won’t be until after Winter Break. 

Be sure to log your reading on Beanstack! Challenge completers earn special prizes and rewards. 

📚 Congratulations to Our November Beanstack Readers! ☕✨

Congratulations to all of our readers who successfully completed the November Beanstack Reading Challenge!

On December 8th, more than 30 students joined us in the library during lunch for Starbooks, where they enjoyed hot chocolate and homemade gingerbread treats as a special reward for their reading commitment.

🎁 Raffle Winners:

• Ayanna Mitchell – Chick-fil-A Gift Card
• Farrah Thompson – Tote Bag
• Aiden Douglass – Tote Bag

Keep up the great work, Vikings! 📖

Remember to continue reading and logging your minutes in Beanstack to earn prizes and fun celebrations in the months ahead! 💚💛 #SVReads #BeanstackChallenge #VikingPride

READING WITH BEANSTACK

🎄 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.

Lacrosse Schedule

Boys Basketball Schedule

Ladies JV & Varsity Basketball Schedule

Women’s Soccer Schedule

Boys and Girls Cross Country

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

Cheer

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

1. Only Seniors may leave for Lunch
2. Seniors must have a Senior ID (navy blue with number 12) to leave campus. No ID, No Senior Privilege that day
3. Seniors returning late from lunch may have Senior Privileges revoked
4. The gym parking lot is not for student parking during the school day.  Cars will be ticketed 
5. 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 

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

NO DELIVERS

Bus Transportation

Richland School District Two Transportation Website  Spring Valley HS Transportation Contact Information Spring Valley Bus Routes  Track the School Bus In Real-Time: 360 Ride App