The Spring Valley JROTC Raider Team competed last Saturday at Liberty High School in the Red Devil Challenge. Our cadets competed against 13 other schools, in a series of grueling strengths of feat and endurance across the campus. Spring Valley’s all male team earned first team honors for the first time in this particular competition, while the mixed team earned third place honors.
Powered with 10 veterans from last year, the Raiders have continued their winning streak from last year. The Raiders next competition will be in Charleston at Fort Dorchester in November.
Viking Boys Swimming Wins Blue Devil Invitational
On Sunday, September 24, the Spring Valley Boys Swim Team took home the championship trophy from the Blue Devil Invitational. Blue Devil Invitational is a meet co-hosted by Dreher High School and Cardinal Newman School at the Blatt P.E. Center on the campus of the University of South Carolina.
The boys from Spring Valley defeated 26 other Midlands area schools to bring home the win. The Spring Valley Girls Swim Team placed 6th among the field of 27 schools. The teams had several top 10 finishes to lead them to victory.
Some of the most notable swims from the day include a 1st place finish in the Boys 200 Yard Medley Relay with seniors Andrew May, JoJo Frye, Patrick Quirk, and Isaiah Grant; a 1st place finish for JoJo Frye in the Boys 200 Yard Individual Medley, a 2nd place finish for Ellis Murray in the Girls 100 Yard Backstroke, and a 2nd place finish for Patrick Quirk in the Boys 100 Yard Backstroke. Congratulations, Vikings!
Trashion Fashion Halloween Costume Contest
EAO is bringing back the Trashion Fashion Show with a twist – It’s a Halloween Costume Contest!
Are you interested in making an upcycled Halloween costume? Do you love to repurpose what has fallen into disuse? Can you make something from anything and love a good challenge? Join the Environmental Assistance Organization on October 23rd in the Auditorium from 6:30 -8:00! Fill this form out with your team and get to work. Clubs, classes, and student teams are all welcome. Scan the QR Code to sign up or go to https://tinyurl.com/2023TFSV
All proceeds will go to our Special Education department and the Maui Strong Fund to help recovery efforts from the wildfires disaster in August.
Your team members will be asked to help sell tickets ($5 each) for Maui victims. Please see Mrs. Zweimiller (D204) for details before school or at lunch!
Congratulations to our newly elected 2022-2023 Parent SIC members:(left to right) names and pictures Alicia Gibson-Robinson, Jessica Green, Nikki Miller, Shaina Reid, Anna Thompson, and Sierra Williams.
Monica Lawton – Chair Meridith Goldstein – Vice Chair Sierra Williams – Secretary
SVHS 9 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMI-FINALISTS
Nine students in Spring Valley High School who are showing exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies are competing for National Merit Scholarships. They are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
High school juniors entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.
Spring Valley’s National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists are Sanvi Divekar, Jackson Dowey, Shirhan Ganesh Babu, Abagail Greer, Emma Hook, Jisoo Lee, Ava Phelps, Iraine Taine, and Bella Ward.
About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.
Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2024. Every finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 950 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 180 corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 160 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,800 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.
SVHS Counseling Department News
JUNIOR PRIVILEGE
Donuts for Maui
Poetry Battle Royale Workshops
Red Cross Club Collecting Money for Maui Wildfires
The Spring Valley Red Cross Club is collecting money for the Maui wildfires. Over the next two weeks our club members will be at carpool drop-off and pick-up. Please look for them and donate your spare change! You can contact club sponsor, Ms. Andrea Clutts, for more info.
Follow the SV Red Cross Club on Instagram @valleyredcrossclub. We appreciate your support!
Gear Up News
Halloween Trashion Fashion Show 2023
EAO is bringing back the Trashion Fashion Show with a twist – It’s a Halloween Costume Contest!
Are you interested in making an upcycled Halloween costume? Do you love to repurpose what has fallen into disuse? Can you make something from anything and love a good challenge? Join the Environmental Assistance Organization on October 23rd in the Auditorium from 6:30 -8:00! Clubs, classes, and student teams are all welcome. Guidelines for costume design are linked in the sign up form.
All proceeds will go to our Special Education department and the Maui Strong Fund to help recovery efforts from the wildfire disaster in August.
Your team members will be asked to help sell tickets ($5 each) for Maui victims. Please see Mrs. Zweimiller (D204) for details before school or at lunch!
Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
Season Passes
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
Nine students in Spring Valley High School who are showing exceptional academic ability and potential for success in rigorous college studies are competing for National Merit Scholarships. They are among 16,000 semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.
High school juniors entered the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®), which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The nationwide pool of semifinalists, representing less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors, includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state.
Spring Valley’s National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists are Sanvi Divekar, Jackson Dowey, Shirhan Ganesh Babu, Abagail Greer, Emma Hook, Jisoo Lee, Ava Phelps, Iraine Taine, and Bella Ward.
About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and approximately half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship, earning the Merit Scholar® title.
Three types of National Merit Scholarships will be offered in the spring of 2024. Every finalist will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit® $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state-representational basis. About 950 corporate-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards will be provided by approximately 180 corporations and business organizations for finalists who meet their specified criteria, such as children of the grantor’s employees or residents of communities where sponsor plants or offices are located. In addition, about 160 colleges and universities are expected to finance some 3,800 college-sponsored Merit Scholarship awards for finalists who will attend the sponsor institution.
Congratulations to Mrs. Zweimiller!
Congratulations to Mrs. Adrienne Zweimiller on receiving one of the first mini-grants from the Richland Two Education Foundation (R2EF). The R2EF sponsored a mini-grant program open to teachers in Richland School District Two. These grants will support a wide-range of sustainable programs and student opportunities created for R2 students.
Mrs. Zweimiller is using the grant to purchase a class set of books entitled “The Soul of an Octopus” by American Naturalist Sy Montgomery. The grant will also; be used to build a stream modeling tank for her Marine Science class. The Marine Science class is a new course offered here at Spring Valley. This course offers students who are interested in studying marine biology a start towards their future.
SVEF Golf Tournament
SVHS Counseling Department News
JUNIOR PRIVILEGE
Last Chance to Vote
Juniors! This is your last chance to have your voice heard for our 2024 prom theme! Voting will close on Wednesday, September 20th
Softball Mums Flower Fundraiser
The Softball program is conducting this fundraiser in hopes to get support our players in the upcoming Spring season. The delivery date for the Mum’s is September 30th. All orders must be made before September 24, 2023. Payment will be due at the time of pick-up. Make all checks to LVSBC. Thank you! #VikingFirst
Checks can be made out to Lady Viking Softball Booster Club (LVSBC for short).
Gardening Club Interest Meeting 9/21 @ Lunch (D309)
Donuts for Maui
Repurpose & Upcycle Club
Repurpose & Upcycle Club meeting Wednesday, Sept. 20 during lunch
Are you creative? Do you see potential in found items? Are you looking for the rest of your tribe? Well, come to the library at lunch Wednesday and find others who see the world the way you do. We are the Repurpose and Upcycle Club. We look for found items and turn them into works of art and heart. Repurpose & Upcycle Club Interest Form
Poetry Battle Royale Workshops
Red Cross Club Collecting Money for Maui Wildfires
The Spring Valley Red Cross Club is collecting money for the Maui wildfires. Over the next two weeks our club members will be at carpool drop-off and pick-up. Please look for them and donate your spare change! You can contact club sponsor, Ms. Andrea Clutts, for more info.
Follow the SV Red Cross Club on Instagram @valleyredcrossclub. We appreciate your support!
Gear Up Sessions
Season Passes
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
Calling All Vikings: Homecoming Dress Days are Here! Get Ready for a jam-packed Homecoming week with tons of activities and fun. Join us on Tomorrow in your Camo Outfit!
Homecoming T-Shirts
Congratulations to Mr. Jeff Temoney!
The South Carolina School Leadership Executive Institute (SLEI) has a unique partnership with Truist Leadership Institute designed to equip principals from districts across the state with the insight, knowledge, and competencies necessary to lead innovative and successful schools.
The rigorous, seven-month institute for principals is designed to enhance principal’s skills in three areas: Instructional Leadership, Leading Change, and Engagement and Motivational Strategies.
The following are required for successful completion: 1) Participants choose among multiple instructional and equity tools to identify an area in their school in which they want to improve and collect data and 2) Participants collect feedback from staff using a school culture survey to reflect on working conditions, and staff, student, and community relations. Participants are eligible for 120 renewal credits upon completion of all sessions and required work.
Underclassmen & Faculty Yearbook Pictures
Yearbook Pictures for 9th – 11th graders will be this Thursday, September 14 8 am – 4 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room Students will either come with 1st Semester English Class or receive a personal pass to have pictures taken. Use the attached flyer to place picture orders.
Senior Class T-Shirt
Vocational Vikings!
SVEF Golf Tournament
Attendance Awareness Month
JUNIOR PRIVILEGE
Prom Theme Suggestions
Softball Mums Flower Fundraiser
The Softball program is conducting this fundraiser in hopes to get support our players in the upcoming Spring season. The delivery date for the Mum’s is September 30th. All orders must be made before September 24, 2023. Payment will be due at the time of pick-up. Make all checks to LVSBC. Thank you! #VikingFirst
Checks can be made out to Lady Viking Softball Booster Club (LVSBC for short).
Red Cross Club Collecting Money for Maui Wildfires
The Spring Valley Red Cross Club is collecting money for the Maui wildfires. Over the next two weeks our club members will be at carpool drop-off and pick-up. Please look for them and donate your spare change! You can contact club sponsor, Ms. Andrea Clutts, for more info.
Follow the SV Red Cross Club on Instagram @valleyredcrossclub. We appreciate your support!
Gear Up Sessions
Season Passes
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
Spring Valley(Discovery and Explorations Magnet Programs) Recertified as a National Demonstration School
Pictured from L-R : Mrs. Stacey Baker; Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction, Mrs. Barbara Turner; Director of Magnet Programs for Richland Two, Mr. Jeff Temoney; SVHS Principal, Dr. Michelle Wyatt; Director of Magnet Programs for SVHS, Ms. Kim Bouchey; Lead Teacher of Explorations Program
Spring Valley High School, home of the Discovery and Explorations magnet programs, is proud to announce that we have again been named a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School by Magnet Schools of America (MSA), the national association for magnet and theme-based schools. Being recognized as a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School is a tremendous honor and accomplishment. As a Nationally Certified-Demonstration Magnet School, Spring Valley demonstrated through evidence, reflection, and strategic action, that we have established the Standards of Excellence in our school and fulfilled a commitment to our community stakeholders. Spring Valley was originally certified as a Demonstration School, the highest level of certification, in 2019 and completed the recertification process in June 2023.
MSA created this national certification process to recognize the most exemplary magnet schools in the nation and to applaud them as they continue to grow by providing high-quality, innovative curriculum that promotes choice, equity, diversity, and academic excellence for all students. The certification process is based on the five pillars of magnet schools and the National Magnet School Standards of Excellence. These standards define the essential elements and characteristics of high-quality magnet programs. To learn more about the magnet certification program, please visit https://magnet.edu/certification/national-certification
Mr. Jeff Temoney, Dr. Michelle Wyatt, and Ms. Kim Bouchey will be recognized on behalf of the school during an awards ceremony held at Magnet Schools of America’s 42nd National Conference in New York City, New York, April 16-20, 2024. We are extremely grateful to our school’s staff, students, families, and partners for their active roles in supporting our cognizant efforts to thrive for excellence.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Spring Valley in the Top 20 High Schools
“Families can use the Best High Schools rankings to see how schools compare at the national, state and local level on factors like graduation rates and college readiness,” said Anita Narayan, managing editor of Education at U.S. News. “The rankings also provide insight into academic performance among underserved groups.”
The methodology focuses on six factors: college readiness, reading and math proficiency, reading and math performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rates. College readiness specifically measures participation and performance on Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate exams. The data used in this edition is from the 2018-2019 academic school year, and therefore was not affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Alongside the national rankings, U.S. News published rankings at the state, metro area and school district levels. Only metro areas and school districts with three or more high schools were included in these subrankings.
The Best High Schools rankings are available exclusively on USNews.com and include data on a variety of factors, such as enrollment, student diversity, participation in free and reduced-price lunch programs, graduation rates and the results of state assessments. U.S. News worked with RTI International, a global research firm, to implement the comprehensive ranking methodology. For more information, visit Facebook and Twitter using #BestHighSchools.
SVHS Celebrates Students Awarded with Academic Honors from College Board National Recognition Programs
Students at Spring Valley earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance. The academic honors for rural area, Black, Indigenous, and/or Latino students are an opportunity for students to share their strong academic achievements with colleges and scholarship programs that are seeking to recruit diverse talent.
Awardees at Spring Valley High School are listed below and pictured above from (L-R):
Award Key: National African American Recognition Award (NAARA) National Hispanic Recognition Award (NHRA) National Rural and Small Town Award (NRSTA) National Indigenous Award (NIA)
“We’re thrilled to celebrate our students and recognize them for the great work they’ve been doing. We’re proud of their strong academic performance in the classroom and on College Board assessments like the PSAT/NMSQT®, PSAT™ 10, and AP® exams,”. “There’s so much that makes our students unique, and receiving this honor reinforces this as an asset for their future.”
PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10 assessment scores that are within the top 10% of assessment takers in each state for each award program or earned a score of 3 or higher on 2 or more AP Exams in 9th and 10th grade.
Attend school in a rural area or small town, or identify as African American/Black, Hispanic American/Latino, or Indigenous/Native.
Eligible students are invited to apply on BigFuture during their sophomore or junior year and are awarded at the start of the next school year in time to share their achievements in high school as they plan for the future. At the same time, colleges and organizations using College Board’s Student Search Service™ can connect directly with awardees during the recruitment process.
Calling All Vikings: Homecoming Dress Days are Here! Get Ready for a jam-packed Homecoming week with tons of activities and fun. Join us on Monday in your Team Jersey!
Underclassmen & Faculty Yearbook Pictures
Senior Class T-Shirt
College Application Day
SVEF Golf Tournament
Attendance Awareness Month
JUNIOR PRIVILEGE
Prom Theme Suggestions
College of Charleston MOVE Program
Gear Up Sessions
Season Passes
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024The SVHS School Improvement Council (SIC) is made up of an elected and appointed membership that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community representatives. This is mandated by state law and written in our bylaws which are available upon request. Each year, two parent/guardian representatives from each grade level serve on SIC.
For the 2023-2024 school year Parents/Guardians of Freshman and Junior students are invited to submit their name(s) for election.
We are requesting that NOMINATIONS be submitted ONLINE or by completing the Self-Nomination Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area.
Completed self-nomination forms are due by September 5, 2023.ELECTIONS will take place on September 6, 2023. Parents will have the option to vote by submitting an ONLINE Election Form or by completing the Election Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area on September 6, between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm.
The parents receiving the highest number of votes will become our newly elected SIC representatives. Announcement of the final membership of the 2023-2024 will be published in the Viking Update and on the school website. All regular SIC meetings are held in the school media center and are open to all parents/guardians, students and community members. Meeting dates and times are published at the start of the school year. For more information contact the front office at 803-699-3500.
The Spring Valley’s Women’s soccer team was recognized by the United Soccer Coaches Thursday with the Team Academic Award. This award recognizes exemplary performance in the classroom during the 2022-23 academic year. A total of 195 women’s soccer teams throughout the United States, 8 in SC, have earned the United Soccer Coaches High School Team Academic Award for exemplary performance in the classroom as a team during the 2022-23 academic year.
To qualify for the award, the team must have a minimum grade point average of 3.25 for the entire academic year.
Attendance Awareness Month
JUNIOR PRIVILEGE
Prom Theme Suggestions
College of Charleston MOVE Program
Gear Up Sessions
SVEF Moe’s Fundraiser
Season Passes
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
Coca-Cola Scholarship
PSAT REMINDERS
This Fall, all third-year Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the College Board PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday, October 26th. This Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that is co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States. The test will measure the student’s knowledge and skill in reading, writing, and math. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
As juniors, this assessment is optional and the cost will not be covered by the District or the State. The cost for the test is $18. Any student who may be interested in completing this assessment as a Junior must sign up for the opportunity. If you would like to take the NMSQT this Fall you must complete, the Google form sent to you by Mr. Dundr by Monday, August 28th at 8 a.m. Failure to do so will result in the inability to test. If you have any questions, please contact the School Testing Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Dundr.
SAVE THE DATE: FALL VIRTUAL SC EXAMS
FIERCE APPLICATION
Interest Meeting for National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Tri-M Music National Honor Society
Adopt-A-Stream Interest Meeting
Striving Artist
National English Honors Society
Society of Odin at Spring Valley Application You can be a charter member of the Society of Odin if you meet the following criteria:
Juniors
Must have completed at least 1 year of honors English
Must be enrolled in either Honors or AP during junior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
Seniors
Must have completed at least 2 years of honors or AP English
Must be enrolled in honors, AP or dual enrollment during senior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
All applicants must complete this online application and submit an unofficial transcript to verify grades and GPA. Application As members of the Society of Odin, you will be required to participate in at least one service project and two community events planned by the group. If you fulfill membership obligations, you will be eligible for a graduation cord. There is a one time fee of $35 for your membership
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024The SVHS School Improvement Council (SIC) is made up of an elected and appointed membership that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community representatives. This is mandated by state law and written in our bylaws which are available upon request. Each year, two parent/guardian representatives from each grade level serve on SIC.
For the 2023-2024 school year Parents/Guardians of Freshman and Junior students are invited to submit their name(s) for election.
We are requesting that NOMINATIONS be submitted ONLINE or by completing the Self-Nomination Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area.
Completed self-nomination forms are due by September 5, 2023.ELECTIONS will take place on September 6, 2023. Parents will have the option to vote by submitting an ONLINE Election Form or by completing the Election Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area on September 6, between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm.
The parents receiving the highest number of votes will become our newly elected SIC representatives. Announcement of the final membership of the 2023-2024 will be published in the Viking Update and on the school website. All regular SIC meetings are held in the school media center and are open to all parents/guardians, students and community members. Meeting dates and times are published at the start of the school year. For more information contact the front office at 803-699-3500.
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
Coca-Cola Scholarship
PSAT REMINDERS
This Fall, all third-year Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the College Board PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday, October 26th. This Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that is co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States. The test will measure the student’s knowledge and skill in reading, writing, and math. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
As juniors, this assessment is optional and the cost will not be covered by the District or the State. The cost for the test is $18. Any student who may be interested in completing this assessment as a Junior must sign up for the opportunity. If you would like to take the NMSQT this Fall you must complete, the Google form sent to you by Mr. Dundr by Monday, August 28th at 8 a.m. Failure to do so will result in the inability to test. If you have any questions, please contact the School Testing Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Dundr.
SAVE THE DATE: FALL VIRTUAL SC EXAMS
FIERCE APPLICATION
Interest Meeting for National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Tri-M Music National Honor Society
Adopt-A-Stream Interest Meeting
Striving Artist
National English Honors Society
Society of Odin at Spring Valley Application You can be a charter member of the Society of Odin if you meet the following criteria:
Juniors
Must have completed at least 1 year of honors English
Must be enrolled in either Honors or AP during junior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
Seniors
Must have completed at least 2 years of honors or AP English
Must be enrolled in honors, AP or dual enrollment during senior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
All applicants must complete this online application and submit an unofficial transcript to verify grades and GPA. Application As members of the Society of Odin, you will be required to participate in at least one service project and two community events planned by the group. If you fulfill membership obligations, you will be eligible for a graduation cord. There is a one time fee of $35 for your membership
Mu Alpha Theta
Gaming Genesis
Latin Club Interest Meeting
BOYS SOCCER INTEREST MEETING
Spring Valley Girls Lacrosse Info
Boys Basketball Conditioning
NAHS Interest Meeting
Come by Mr. Drews’ room (B139) during lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 30th to learn more about the National Art Honor Society. NAHS is open to 10th-12th grade students who have one full arts credit (visual arts or media arts)
Congrats to Spring Valley High School and Principal Mr. Jeff Temoney for being recipients of this year’s Innovation Cup, awarded to the school and principal that shares the most student innovators with R2I2.
SVHS National Honor Society Induction Ceremony
Medication Procedures
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024The SVHS School Improvement Council (SIC) is made up of an elected and appointed membership that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community representatives. This is mandated by state law and written in our bylaws which are available upon request. Each year, two parent/guardian representatives from each grade level serve on SIC.
For the 2023-2024 school year Parents/Guardians of Freshman and Junior students are invited to submit their name(s) for election.
We are requesting that NOMINATIONS be submitted ONLINE or by completing the Self-Nomination Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area.
Completed self-nomination forms are due by September 5, 2023.ELECTIONS will take place on September 6, 2023. Parents will have the option to vote by submitting an ONLINE Election Form or by completing the Election Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area on September 6, between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm.
The parents receiving the highest number of votes will become our newly elected SIC representatives. Announcement of the final membership of the 2023-2024 will be published in the Viking Update and on the school website. All regular SIC meetings are held in the school media center and are open to all parents/guardians, students and community members. Meeting dates and times are published at the start of the school year. For more information contact the front office at 803-699-3500.
Interest Meeting for National Technical Honor Society (NTHS)
Softball Interest Meeting
Season Passes
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
Coca-Cola Scholarship
PSAT REMINDERS
This Fall, all third-year Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the CollegeBoard PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday, October 26th. This Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that is co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States. The test will measure the student’s knowledge and skill in reading, writing, and math. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
As juniors, this assessment is optional and the cost will not be covered by the District or the State. The cost for the test is $18. Any student who may be interested in completing this assessment as a Junior must sign up for the opportunity. If you would like to take the NMSQT this Fall you must complete, the Google form sent to you by Mr. Dundr by Monday, August 28th at 8 a.m. Failure to do so will result in the inability to test. If you have any questions, please contact the School Testing Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Dundr.
SAVE THE DATE: FALL VIRTUAL SC EXAMS
FIERCE APPLICATION
Tri-M Music National Honor Society
National English Honors Society
Society of Odin at Spring Valley Application You can be a charter member of the Society of Odin if you meet the following criteria:
Juniors
Must have completed at least 1 year of honors English
Must be enrolled in either Honors or AP during junior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
Seniors
Must have completed at least 2 years of honors or AP English
Must be enrolled in honors, AP or dual enrollment during senior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
All applicants must complete this online application and submit an unofficial transcript to verify grades and GPA. Application As members of the Society of Odin, you will be required to participate in at least one service project and two community events planned by the group. If you fulfill membership obligations, you will be eligible for a graduation cord. There is a one time fee of $35 for your membership
Chess Club Interest Meeting
Mu Alpha Theta
Latin Club Interest Meeting
Red Cross Club
BOYS SOCCER INTEREST MEETING
Spring Valley Girls Lacrosse Info
NAHS Interest Meeting
Come by Mr. Drews’ room (B139) during lunch on Wednesday, Aug. 30th to learn more about the National Art Honor Society. NAHS is open to 10th-12th grade students who have one full arts credit (visual arts or media arts)
Spring Valley Athletics Fall 2023 Team Shop is now open!
There is Spirit Wear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS – Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7uJxUnrZsT – Store Open From: August 3 – August 16, 2023
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024
School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2023-2024The SVHS School Improvement Council (SIC) is made up of an elected and appointed membership that includes students, parents, teachers, administrators and community representatives. This is mandated by state law and written in our bylaws which are available upon request. Each year, two parent/guardian representatives from each grade level serve on SIC.
For the 2023-2024 school year Parents/Guardians of Freshman and Junior students are invited to submit their name(s) for election.
We are requesting that NOMINATIONS be submitted ONLINE or by completing the Self-Nomination Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area.
Completed self-nomination forms are due by September 5, 2023.ELECTIONS will take place on September 6, 2023. Parents will have the option to vote by submitting an ONLINE Election Form or by completing the Election Form IN PERSON and dropping it in the SIC BALLOT BOX in the atrium area on September 6, between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm.
The parents receiving the highest number of votes will become our newly elected SIC representatives. Announcement of the final membership of the 2023-2024 will be published in the Viking Update and on the school website. All regular SIC meetings are held in the school media center and are open to all parents/guardians, students and community members. Meeting dates and times are published at the start of the school year. For more information contact the front office at 803-699-3500.
On Saturday, August 19th, Discovery and Explorations students (and parents) spent the morning removing litter from Two Notch Road between Sparkleberry Lane and Clemson Road. The magnet programs initially adopted this stretch of road in August of 2021 in an effort to help keep our community roads clean. This past Saturday marked the beginning of our third year of service. Our magnet students and parents have truly made a noticeable difference on this stretch of road. A huge thank you to all who volunteered!!
SAVE THE DATE : Open House
Junior Class Ring Meeting
USC College Rep Visit
SVHS Cheer Cicis Spirit Night
Black Student Union
Softball Interest Meeting
Season Passes
Spring Valley High School Football and Volleyball, home season passes, are now available for purchase click the link below: Football & Volleyball Season Passes
Coca-Cola Scholarship
PSAT REMINDERS
This Fall, all third year Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the CollegeBoard PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday, October 26th. This Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that is co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States. The test will measure the students knowledge and skill in reading, writing and math. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
As juniors, this assessment is optional and the cost will not be covered by the District or the State. The cost for the test is $18. Any student who may be interested in completing this assessment as a Junior must sign up for the opportunity. If you would like to take the NMSQT this Fall you must complete, the google form sent to you by Mr. Dundr by Monday, August 28th at 8am. Failure to do so will result in the inability to test. If you have any questions, please contact the School Testing Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Dundr.
SAVE THE DATE : FALL VIRTUAL SC EXAMS
Rho Kappa Interest Meeting
Environmental Assistance Organization – Interest Meeting Friday at Lunch!
Are you interested in helping out your environment and community? Then boy do we have the club for you! The Environmental Assistance Organization! The EAO club is a club that works to help and inspire others to take care of the environment while also having fun! If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please come to the interest meeting in D204 this Friday during lunch!
National English Honors Society
Society of Odin at Spring Valley Application You can be a charter member of the Society of Odin if you meet the following criteria:
Juniors
Must have completed at least 1 year of honors English
Must be enrolled in either Honors or AP during junior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
Seniors
Must have completed at least 2 years of honors or AP English
Must be enrolled in honors, AP or dual enrollment during senior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
All applicants must complete this online application and submit an unofficial transcript to verify grades and GPA. Application As members of the Society of Odin, you will be required to participate in at least one service project and two community events planned by the group. If you fulfill membership obligations, you will be eligible for a graduation cord. There is a one time fee of $35 for your membership
Mu Alpha Theta
Latin Club Interest Meeting
Red Cross Club
BOYS SOCCER INTEREST MEETING
American Sign Language Club Interest Meeting
Women’s Basketball Interest Meeting
Spring Valley Girls Lacrosse Info
W.OR.D. POETRY CLUB INTEREST MEETING
NAHS Interest Meeting
Come by Mr. Drews’ room (B139) during lunch on Wednesday Aug. 30th to learn more about the National Art Honor Society. NAHS is open to 10th-12th grade students who have one full arts credit (visual arts or media arts)
Spring Valley Athletics Fall 2023 Team Shop is now open!
There is Spirit Wear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS – Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7uJxUnrZsT – Store Open From: August 3 – August 16, 2023
This Fall, all third year Juniors will have the opportunity to participate in the CollegeBoard PSAT/NMSQT on Thursday, October 26th. This Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test that is co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation in the United States. The test will measure the students knowledge and skill in reading, writing and math. Students who take the PSAT/NMSQT may meet the requirements to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships.
As juniors, this assessment is optional and the cost will not be covered by the District or the State. The cost for the test is $18. Any student who may be interested in completing this assessment as a Junior must sign up for the opportunity. If you would like to take the NMSQT this Fall you must complete, the google form sent to you by Mr. Dundr by Monday, August 28th at 8am. Failure to do so will result in the inability to test. If you have any questions, please contact the School Testing Coordinator, Mr. Joshua Dundr.
SAVE THE DATE : FALL VIRTUAL SC EXAMS
Rho Kappa Interest Meeting
Environmental Assistance Organization – Interest Meeting Friday at Lunch!
Are you interested in helping out your environment and community? Then boy do we have the club for you! The Environmental Assistance Organization! The EAO club is a club that works to help and inspire others to take care of the environment while also having fun! If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, please come to the interest meeting in D204 this Friday during lunch!
National English Honors Society
Society of Odin at Spring Valley Application You can be a charter member of the Society of Odin if you meet the following criteria:
Juniors
Must have completed at least 1 year of honors English
Must be enrolled in either Honors or AP during junior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
Seniors
Must have completed at least 2 years of honors or AP English
Must be enrolled in honors, AP or dual enrollment during senior year
Must have an overall GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
Must have a 3.5 combined GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous English classes
All applicants must complete this online application and submit an unofficial transcript to verify grades and GPA. Application As members of the Society of Odin, you will be required to participate in at least one service project and two community events planned by the group.If you fulfill membership obligations, you will be eligible for a graduation cord. There is a one time fee of $35 for your membership
Interested in Joining Student Council
Mu Alpha Theta
Latin Club Interest Meeting
Adopt-A-Stream Environmental Club
Scan Interest Meeting
Red Cross Club
BOYS SOCCER INTEREST MEETING
Math Club
American Sign Language Club Interest Meeting
Women’s Basketball Interest Meeting
Spring Valley Girls Lacrosse Info
W.OR.D. POETRY CLUB INTEREST MEETING
Book Club Interest Meeting
NAHS Interest Meeting
Come by Mr. Drews’ room (B139) during lunch on Wednesday Aug. 30th to learn more about the National Art Honor Society. NAHS is open to 10th-12th grade students who have one full arts credit (visual arts or media arts)
Productivity Club Interest Meeting – See you Tuesday at lunch!
Have you ever been the only person awake past midnight procrastinating on your homework? Fear not, because you’ll never have to feel such solitude again! The spring valley productivity club, unofficially known as procrastination club, is reopening this year on August 22nd! If you’re interested in joining a community of fellow procrastinators, be sure to check out the interest meeting in room D204 at lunch next Tuesday, August 22nd. Don’t procrastinate on coming!
Fall Play Auditions
Spring Valley Athletics Fall 2023 Team Shop is now open!
There is Spirit Wear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS – Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/7uJxUnrZsT – Store Open From: August 3 – August 16, 2023
