SPRING FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Final Exam Schedule & State Testing Reminder 📝💚💛
Please view the Final Spring Exam Schedule above and make sure you are prepared for testing. It is important that all students arrive at school on time and get plenty of rest each night.
📚 Test Tips for Success
✔ Get a good night’s sleep
✔ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔ Arrive on time and prepared
✔ Bring all required materials (Chromebook, charger, pencils, etc.)
✔ Read directions carefully and take your time
✔ Stay calm and do your best
⚠️ IMPORTANT: State Testing Security Rules
There are strict security rules required by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) and state law. These rules are in place to protect the fairness and integrity of your test results.
🚫 NO CELLPHONES
🚫 NO AIRPODS & HEADPHONES
🚫 NO TABLETS & GAMING DEVICES
🚫 NO SMART WATCHES
🚫 NO SMART GLASSES
That means NO cell phones, smart watches, or smart glasses. Using or even having one of these devices visible during testing is a major infraction under SCDE rules and the district’s code of conduct.
❗ Consequences for Violations
- Test Invalidation: Your test score will be voided and recorded as a zero
- Disciplinary Action: Level III infraction (may include suspension or expulsion)
- Police Involvement: The School Resource Officer (SRO) will be notified
- Legal Consequences: Under S.C. Code Ann. § 59-1-445, violations may result in fines up to $1,000 and investigation by SLED
Even possessing an unauthorized electronic device in the testing room—without using it—can result in serious disciplinary action.
💡 Final Reminder
Do the right thing—turn off and put away all devices before testing begins.
Your integrity matters. Protect your future, your reputation, and your results.
You’ve worked hard—now go show what you know! 💚💛
SVHS Seniors Recognized for STEM Signing Day 2026 🔬💚💛
Congratulations to Spring Valley seniors Niyah Haywood and Alejandro Holloway on being recognized for the 10th Annual South Carolina STEM Signing Day!
Held on April 29, 2026, this special event celebrated high school seniors who are committing to continue their education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields—similar to athletic signing days.
Honorees were recognized at a ceremony in Columbia, SC, alongside industry partners, with opportunities to earn up to $12,000 in scholarships.
We are incredibly proud of Alejandro and Niyah for their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment to pursuing careers in STEM. Way to represent The Valley! 💚💛
Vikings Go Undefeated at Queen City Ultimate Tournament! 🥏💚💛
Spring Valley’s Vikings Ultimate delivered an incredible performance at the 2026 Queen City Ultimate Frisbee Tournament, finishing a perfect 6–0 to claim the U20 5v5 Division Championship!
Competing against top teams from North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and Massachusetts, the Vikings showcased skill, relentless energy, and outstanding teamwork at one of the premier youth ultimate tournaments.
The team dominated pool play with a powerful offense and stifling defense, advancing to the championship game against Grimsley High School. In a hard-fought final, the Vikings secured the win 11–8, cementing their place at the top of the division.
Throughout the weekend, the team demonstrated exceptional chemistry, resilience, and a strong commitment to sportsmanship—true hallmarks of Vikings Ultimate.
U15 Team Debut
The tournament also marked an exciting milestone as the U15 team made their debut. Competing with grit and determination, the young squad gained valuable experience and showed tremendous promise for the future of the program.
U20 Team
Captains: Louie Bartlett, Milan Vu
Seniors: Louie Bartlett, Gabe Lokodi, Will Phelps, Dhruv Tangri, Surya Thiagu, Milan Vu
Juniors: Sarthak Nelakuditi, Rudra Patel, Yashas Peddireddy, Zachary Williams
Sophomores: Aarush Jani, Santosh Solomon
Coaches: Tae Ho, Dale Purvis
U15 Team
Kaleb Christensen, Matthew Maharaj, Avery Nguyen, Mahek Patel, Dorothy Purvis, Neil Purvis, Greher Sexton
Congratulations to both teams for representing Spring Valley with pride, excellence, and sportsmanship on and off the field! 💚💛
Boys Tennis Wins Region Championship! 🎾💚💛
Congratulations go out to Coach John Engel and our Spring Valley boys’ tennis team on winning the Region 5-5A Championship with their victory over Lugoff-Elgin!
This marks an incredible third consecutive region title (2024, 2025, 2026) for our boys tennis program—an outstanding display of consistency, hard work, and excellence.
We are proud of our Vikings for continuing to represent The Valley at the highest level.
GO VIKINGS! 💚💛🎾
Congratulations to Ms. Morgan Varn! 🍎💚💛
Congratulations to Spring Valley math teacher Ms. Morgan Varn on receiving a $500 grant from the Alpha Chapter of South Carolina Alpha Delta Kappa (AΔK)!
This grant is awarded to a teacher who is currently enrolled in a Master’s Degree program and who demonstrates a strong love for the career of education. Applicants were selected based on a written response sharing their passion for teaching and their favorite part of being in the classroom.
We are proud of Ms. Varn for this achievement and grateful for her dedication to her students, her continued growth as an educator, and her commitment to making an impact in the classroom.
Congratulations, Ms. Varn! 💚💛
Visual Art Department Hosts Annual Art Exhibit 🎨💚💛
The Spring Valley Visual Art Department is hosting its Annual Art Exhibit in the Media Center now through May 8th. The exhibit represents the creativity and hard work of nearly 1,000 students across Art 1, Art 2, Art 3, Photography, Media Arts I, Media Arts II, and AP Studio Art classes.
The show was judged by a panel of three local artists and educators. Congratulations to all of our student artists whose work was recognized!
Best in Show 2026
🏆 Jason Peay
🏆 Leola Kendall
Category Winners
Art 1
- Hylie Davis — “Eye Collage”
- Arianna Bradley — “Macro Drawing”
- Sadie Douthitt — “Origami”
Art 1 — Special Education
- Nicholas Allen — “Weaving”
- Sartaaj Virk — “Abstract Drawing”
- Antwan Jacobs — “Contour Portrait”
Art 2
- Lisa Iwaya — “Cardboard Relief”
- Rylee Cleare — “Storytelling Bas Relief”
- Elle Thompson — “TP Animal Sculpture”
- No’Ella McKnight — Perseverance in Creativity, “Soap Sculptures”
Art 3: Drawing
- Lucile Kendall — “Drypoint Salamander”
- Trusten Medlock — “Green Self-Portrait”
- Rylee Cleare — “Spider Drypoint”
Photography
- Alvionna Jones
- Lucy Westfall
- Arianna Warren
Media Arts
- Katie Thornton — “Digital Painting Self-Portrait”
- Tristin Prince — “Digital Painting, Group with Stars”
- Michelle Ogburu — “Labubu Still-Life”
Media Arts II
- Brendon Hitchcock — “Birds & Bloom, Falcon”
- Sara Horne — “Gio Swaby Pattern Portrait”
- Adam Davis — “Animated Digital Collage”
AP Studio Individual Exhibits
- Jason Peay
- Leola Kendall
- Lucie Kendall
Congratulations to all of our participating students, category winners, Best in Show recipients, and NAHS seniors. We are proud of the incredible talent, creativity, and artistic excellence on display at The Valley! 💚💛
SVHS Alum Shrihan Ganesh Babu Featured for Innovation & Entrepreneurship 💡💚💛
Congratulations to Spring Valley alumnus and 2024 graduate Shrihan Ganesh Babu, founder of CuffWay, for being featured on the South Carolina Business Review after winning the 2025 InnoVision Technology Development Award!
Shrihan, now a student at the University of South Carolina Honors College, is making an impact by developing a medical device designed to improve respiratory safety. His work reflects true innovation—identifying a real clinical problem, building a company around it, and bringing his ideas to life.
Being recognized on a statewide platform highlights not only his dedication and entrepreneurial spirit but also the powerful impact of student-driven innovation.
We are proud to see Shrihan continuing to achieve great things and represent The Valley with excellence! 💚💛
Spring Valley Athletics Celebrates College Signings! 💚💛
It’s an exciting time for Spring Valley Athletics!
On April 30th, during lunch, several outstanding student-athletes officially signed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level. This milestone reflects their dedication, perseverance, and the support of their families, coaches, teachers, and the entire Viking community.
College Athletic Signings
- Kamorie Green — Track and Field, Columbia College
- Katelyn McNeil — Track and Field, Lander University
- Alton Shell — Track and Field, Fayetteville State University
- Nicholas McWhite — Track and Field, Lenoir-Rhyne University
- Jacob Whicker — Lacrosse, Webber International University
- Anton Carlos-Boykin — Lacrosse, Brevard College
- Bryson Hugee — Lacrosse, Catawba College
- Grady Tucker — Soccer, Coker University
- Kameron Portee-Broadwater — Football, The Citadel
- Dylan Redden — Football, Newberry College
We are so proud of these student-athletes and all they have accomplished. Be sure to congratulate them as they begin this exciting next chapter!
Go Vikings! 💚💛
Class of 2026 Montage 🎓💚💛
Dream big, Vikings! This chapter may be coming to an end, but the rest is still unwritten. ✨
As we celebrate the Class of 2026, we honor the memories, friendships, achievements, and moments that have shaped their journey at Spring Valley.
Congratulations, seniors — your next chapter is just beginning! 💚💛
Class of 2026 Graduation Update 🎓💚💛
Seniors — it’s finally here! The Graduation Update is now available with everything you need to know as you prepare for your big day.
This document includes important information such as:
✔ Key graduation dates
✔ Elementary School Senior Walk list
✔ General graduation details and expectations
📄 CLICK HERE TO ACCESS SENIOR INFORMATION
Make sure you review all details carefully as we count down to graduation! 💚💛🎓
Class of 2026-
Leave Your Legacy at Spring Valley High School – Viking Brick Campaign!
The Spring Valley Education Foundation is excited to launch the Viking Legacy Brick Campaign — a permanent way for alumni, the Class of 2026, families, and local businesses to show their Viking pride while supporting our students and teachers.
Personalized engraved bricks start at just $100 and will be proudly installed in the courtyard next to the flagpole at the front entrance of Spring Valley High School (Columbia, SC). Your name, graduation year, family message, or business logo will become a lasting part of SVHS history.
Who it’s for:
- All Spring Valley alumni (any class year)
- Class of 2026 seniors & families — secure your spot now!
- Community businesses and supporters
Every brick is 100% tax-deductible and directly funds classroom grants, scholarships, and innovative programs at Spring Valley.
Bricks start at $100 • Multiple sizes and options available Order online at https://polarengraving.com/supportspringvalley or pick up a form in the front office.
Spaces are limited — don’t miss your chance to leave a forever mark on Viking Nation! 
Support Teacher Appreciation Week 💚💛
As the school year comes to a close and we look ahead to summer, we invite you to join us in showing appreciation for our incredible Spring Valley teachers and staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Your support will help the Spring Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) provide a special breakfast and gift raffle for teachers on Wednesday, May 6th, along with other appreciation efforts throughout the week.
Every contribution makes a difference!
💵 Suggested Donation: $10–$50 per family
👉 Donate here: http://spring-valley-education-foundation.square.site/
Thank you for helping us celebrate and honor those who inspire, support, and make a difference in the lives of our students every day.
Have a wonderful summer! 💚💛
TRACK
SOCCER SCHEDULES
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.
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
