Happy American Education Week

#R2Champion Award

Who should be nominated? Any member of the Richland 2 educational community who has made a positive impact or been a champion for you or your student. You can nominate someone for any award category you believe they deserve to be recognized. Let’s celebrate each other, and every nomination is a winner!

Nominations for the #R2Champion awards can be submitted by any member of the Richland 2 district faculty or staff at: https://richland2.brightidea.com/R2Champion Families, students and community members can nominate on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #R2Champion. Also tag your nominees school for better reach.

Save The Date: Virtual SC Fall Exams

Winter Days Kick-Off

Key Club Yellow Tulip Project

FIERCE PIE SHOWDOWN

Please support the FIERCE mentoring group by donating to our Pie in the Face Showdown. The money raised from this fundraiser will be donated to the Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation in the name of our former mentor Coach Legette.

The teachers and staff participating are Dr. Platt, Coach Key, Mr. Durant, Mr. Paschal, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs. Wargel, Mr. Grantham, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs.Spigner, Mr. McGee, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Smoak.

If you would like to donate please stop by the Spring Valley Main Office.

Thank you for all your support.

UPDATED Semester 1 Exam Schedule

There has been an update to the Semester 1 exam schedule. Wednesday, January 4 is a Late Start date!

SVHS Parent University

THE REGISTRATION FORM HAS BEEN UPDATED

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER: http://tiny.cc/SVHSParentU2022 

Seniors Order Cap & Gowns TODAY!

ORDER NOW!   

    Order Steps:                                                              

1. Visit RhodesGraduation.com/Seniors/                                               
2. Sign Up for Updates HERE
3. PLACE YOUR ORDER with your $60 deposit           

Senior Shirt Orders

Richland 2 is Hiring!

Richland Two FAFSA Assistance Night

What to bring to our District FAFSA Help Night with link included (courtesy of Free Application for Federal Student Aid )

What will I need to fill out the FAFSA?

To complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®), you will need:

-Your Social Security Number

-Your Alien Registration Number (if you are not a U.S. citizen)

-Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned. (Note: You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool.)

-Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)

-Records of untaxed income (if applicable)

-An FSA ID to sign electronically

-If you are a dependent student, then you will also need most of the above information for your parent(s).

Wrestling Team Store

The Spring Valley Wrestling Team Store is now open! Please help support the team and show your school spirit. Check out the shop link posted below. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cmgXavRPpY The store is Open From: October 31 – November 14, 2022

Financial Aid & Scholarships Workshop

GEAR UP NEWS:

Teacher Cadets Class

Junior and Senior SV Students!

Do you have some interest in working with children in the future (teaching, counseling, law enforcement, coaching, nursing, etc.)?  If you have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher, no suspensions, and good attendance, please reach out to Mrs. Dilley in Classroom D329 if you would be interested in taking the Teacher Cadet class next semester.  The class is 1/2 period. 

Interested in a career in teaching? This scholarship might be for YOU!

The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is entering its 24th year of offering the state’s brightest and best students up to $24,000 over four years to become South Carolina educators.

Here’s what you need to know about the Teaching Fellows Program.

Includes enrichment programs, professional development, and leadership opportunities Supplies up to a $6,000 fellowship annually for four years (as long as the student is in the process of completing a degree leading to initial teacher certification and meets the criteria to continue in the Program) Requires participants to agree to teach/serve in an approved educational capacity in a South Carolina public school one year for each year funding is received and sign a Promissory Note along with a surety.

Teaching Fellows must attend one of the eleven Teaching Fellows Institutions. These include Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, USC Aiken, USC Columbia, USC Upstate, and Winthrop University.

The Teaching Fellows application is available at https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html

Women’s Soccer HoneyBaked Ham Fundraiser

The women’s soccer team is currently in the middle of their annual HoneyBaked Ham fundraiser. This is an online sale that ends November 18. You can purchase a gift card online for any amount and either get a digital gift card emailed or an actual plastic gift card mailed to you. 20% of all sales come back to the program benefiting both the JV and Varsity teams.

So many people buy hams for parties and gatherings. You can even purchase gift cards for gifts. Please visit https://honeybakedfundraising.com//fundraisers/Spring_Valley_Womens_Soccer

At checkout when it asks “Donation Credit” please consider including one of our players so that they can get the credit.

Green and Gold Magazine

Job Postings for Students

ParentSquare for Parents

ParentSquare.com/Help

StudentSquare for Students

NO DELIVERIES

TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS?

Richland School District Two Transportation Website

Spring Valley HS Transportation Contact Information

Spring Valley Bus Routes

Girls Lacrosse

After School Tutoring

We will offer both on-campus and virtual tutoring options this year.  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 the tutoring opportunities. 

A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.

Richland 2 The Season of Gratitude

TOMORROW STARTS OUR SEASON OF GRATITUDE!
SCAN THE QR CODE & submit a video that will post on social media.
Make sure to use the hashtag #GratefullyNoted!
Let’s be intentional in showing our appreciation to students, staff and our community!

Todos unidos contra el cáncer (All united against cancer)

The Spanish National Honor Society invites you to the 3rd floor E hall to take a picture at the Cancer Awareness backdrop.

Wrestling Team Store

The Spring Valley Wrestling Team Store is now open! Please help support the team and show your school spirit. Check out the shop link posted below. https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/cmgXavRPpY The store is Open From: October 31 – November 14, 2022

Medical Excuses

GEAR UP ACT Blitz Workshop

College & Career Center Announcements

UPCOMING EVENTS:
October 31st- Winthrop University College Tour – Information regarding the campus tour has been sent out in Schoolinks. Permission forms are in my office. (SENIORS & JUNIORS ONLY)

November 10th- Benedict / Columbia College College Tour- Information regarding the campus tour has been sent out in Schoolinks. Permission forms are in my office. (SENIORS & JUNIORS ONLY)

November 17th – FAFSA event~ Mark your calendars for an evening of Q& A regarding filling out the FAFSA / details coming in the next week.

Miss Spring Valley Pageant

If you missed the Spring Valley Pageant meeting and would still like to compete, or if you would like to be involved, please reach out and fill the contestant packet out. Packet is located in the Main Office. Have questions please contact Greer Crow (gcrow@richland2.org). 

GEAR UP NEWS:

VIKING TEACHER/STAFF OF THE MONTH

Who is your favorite Teacher & Support Staff Employee of The Month? Please take a moment to fill out the October nomination form that was emailed to students and parents. This October we are voting for your favorite English Teacher and Support Staff (Counseling Dept.). Voting will end on November 4th at 4:00 pm. The winner for each month will be selected and announced at the designated time. Please note that your nomination letter will be shared with the teacher and classified employee selected.

SV Women’s Hoops Tryout Info

Teacher Cadets Class

Junior and Senior SV Students!

Do you have some interest in working with children in the future (teaching, counseling, law enforcement, coaching, nursing, etc.)?  If you have a GPA of a 3.0 or higher, no suspensions, and good attendance, please reach out to Mrs. Dilley in Classroom D329 if you would be interested in taking the Teacher Cadet class next semester.  The class is 1/2 period. 

Interested in a career in teaching? This scholarship might be for YOU!

The South Carolina Teaching Fellows Program is entering its 24th year of offering the state’s brightest and best students up to $24,000 over four years to become South Carolina educators.

Here’s what you need to know about the Teaching Fellows Program.

Includes enrichment programs, professional development, and leadership opportunities Supplies up to a $6,000 fellowship annually for four years (as long as the student is in the process of completing a degree leading to initial teacher certification and meets the criteria to continue in the Program) Requires participants to agree to teach/serve in an approved educational capacity in a South Carolina public school one year for each year funding is received and sign a Promissory Note along with a surety.

Teaching Fellows must attend one of the eleven Teaching Fellows Institutions. These include Anderson University, Charleston Southern University, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, College of Charleston, Francis Marion University, Lander University, USC Aiken, USC Columbia, USC Upstate, and Winthrop University.

The Teaching Fellows application is available at https://www.cerra.org/teaching-fellows-application.html

Women’s Soccer HoneyBaked Ham Fundraiser

As you begin to make plans for your family gatherings during the holiday season, please consider purchasing a gift card to use towards your purchase of a Honey Baked Ham or some of their other fabulous sides. Funds raised by the soccer program will go towards the purchase of equipment, uniforms, and apparel for both the JV and Varsity programs.

Green and Gold Magazine

Job Postings

ParentSquare for Parents

ParentSquare.com/Help

StudentSquare for Students

NO DELIVERIES

TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS?

Richland School District Two Transportation Website

Spring Valley HS Transportation Contact Information

Spring Valley Bus Routes

Girls Lacrosse Interest Meeting

After School Tutoring

We will offer both on-campus and virtual tutoring options this year.  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 the tutoring opportunities. 

A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.

Congratulations to Evan Javis Nominee for 2022 Mr. Richland County HSFB Player of the Year

Congratulations to Spring Valley High School RB/SS Evan Javis he is nominated for this years Mr. Richland County High School Football Player of the Year.

The Richland County Recreation Commission, the Richland County Recreation Foundation and the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation have announced the nominees for the 2021 Mr. Richland County High School Football Player of the Year Award.

The award is presented annually to the top varsity high school senior football player in Richland County who demonstrates outstanding character, community involvement, as well as academic and athletic excellence. The selected winner of this significant award will receive a $2,000 scholarship.

The winner is selected by a panel of voters from local Columbia media outlets and 17 head football coaches from each high school in Richland County. 

Head coaches are not permitted to vote for their own players. The winner will be announced during a ceremony this December.

Technology Insurance

The last day to purchase technology insurance for the 2022-2023 school year is Friday, Sept. 30th. 

Repair and Replacement Cost Schedule

To reduce the potential burden to students and parents, and to simplify the assessment of costs for schools, the cost schedule is generalized into major, minor, and cosmetic charges. Costs are based on our current models. It is possible that lower-cost options are available through third parties in some cases, but we can not accept substitutes or alternative repair proposals. Loss is not covered by insurance.

Full Replacement CostFor loss, theft or in cases where damage is so severe that repair is not cost effective.	$350
Major RepairFor damage to the screen, system board and/or multiple damages reported in the same instance.	$150
Minor RepairFor damage to all other components.	$75
CosmeticFor minor cosmetic damage which in no way affects the operation of the device, and will not be repaired.	$25
Swappable Items (Loss not covered by insurance)Power Adapter and CableProtective Carry Case	$25
Replacement TagsRemoval or damage of asset or other informational tags or markings. Not covered by protection plan.	$5

Varsity Football Game Reschedule

Our Varsity Football game vs Rock Hill has been moved to Thursday 9/29 at 7:30 pm! See you for Thursday Night Lights!

MIDLANDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE INFORMATIONAL SESSION

MIDLANDS TECH VIEWBOOK

**POSTPONED** Storage Clean Out Day

Due to the incoming weather, set storage clean out day has been postponed until October 15th. Anybody interested should come to behind the auditorium/ side of the school close to the senior lot near the tennis courts at 10am on Saturday, October 15th. Service Hours will still be given!!!

SAT BOOT CAMP

We will once again be partnering with Tutors Across America to provide a discounted SAT Boot Camp over the dates of October 14th-16th. This camp will help students to prepare for the SAT exams.

Schedule for the 3-Day (20-hour) SAT Weekend Boot Camp

Friday, October 14th              4:00pm-8:30pm 

Saturday, October 15th          9:00am-6:00pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)

Sunday, October 16th            9:00am-6:00pm (lunch break from 1:00-2:00)

The boot camps are averaging 150-200 point improvements, which represents a 20-40 percentile point increase in just one weekend.  This is a game-changer for your college admissions, as well as scholarships!

Regular Cost of Camp: $399

Discounted Cost: $199 for Spring Valley students.

Use coupon code  GOVIKINGS at checkout.

The camp includes two practice exams.  (actual past exams)

Tutors Across America’s Founder, Ryan Fitzgibbons

Achieved a perfect score on the SAT

Scored in the 99th percentile on the ACT (the highest you can get)

Member of Mensa High IQ Society

Completed Bachelors Degree in just 2 years

One of Kaplan’s highest rated teachers in the nation for student score improvement

His students earned over $25 Million in scholarships last year

How To Enroll in the SAT Boot Camp

1. Go to www.tutorsacrossamerica.com  

2. Scroll down through SAT COURSES to find your camp listing.

3. Enroll as directed.

4. Use coupon code GOVIKINGS at checkout. (you may use your code for any camp that works for you, including ACT and online camps)

100% free scholarships are available.  See your counselor for details.

SAT/ACT PREP WORKSHOP

Spring Valley High School will be offering a Prep workshop on Tuesday, October 25th.

The SAT/ACT preparation course through ATTEST LLC  will take place in person. The session is from 8:45 a.m -1:30pm. The concepts covered are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre- Calculus, Grammatical Writing, Evidence Based Reading & Writing. Students will have breaks throughout and a lunch break. Students attending the session will receive an excused absence for their participation. The deadline to sign up is October 18th. Class is limited to the first (75) to sign up.For 11th and 12th Graders Only.

SAT/ACT PREP SIGN UP FORM

PARENT UNIVERSITY

REGISTRATION

Green and Gold Magazine

COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY

FAFSA

Job Postings

ParentSquare for Parents

ParentSquare.com/Help

StudentSquare for Students

Senior Painted Parking Spots 2022-2023

The Spring Valley Education Foundation, in conjunction with the administration of Spring Valley High School, is offering a unique opportunity for the Senior students. Seniors are invited to paint their own parking spot to increase school pride and camaraderie. Students are encouraged to express themselves through positive artwork, to beautify the campus, to build school spirit, to begin a Senior tradition. As a byproduct, we believe this fundraiser will increase campus security. Having student’s park in reserved spots can also help identify unwelcome visitors to campus if they park in student spots.


Purchasing a Reserved Senior Parking Space allows the purchasing Senior student to personalize his/her assigned space by painting it. Funds raised will be collected by the Spring Valley Education Foundation to support the educational needs of
Spring Valley High School. Reserving and painting parking spaces is a privilege rather than a right. This fundraising opportunity will benefit many students, as well as provide convenience not previously afforded. “RESERVED” or parking spaces will continue to be available for Senior students who do not wish to purchase and decorate a parking spot.

Prerequisites:
• Must be current with all fees and charges
• Must have completed Alive at 25 Program
• Must purchase a SVHS parking pass for 2022-2023 school year

Click below for more information and the Application

SENIOR PAINTED PARKING SPOTS APPLICATION 2022-2023

NO DELIVERIES

TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS?

Richland School District Two Transportation Website

Spring Valley HS Transportation Contact Information

Spring Valley Bus Routes

This Week in Viking Sports

SVHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Any student interested in getting certified in water analysis on September 29, please complete the interest form: Adopt-a-Stream Water Certification Interest Form

Girls Lacrosse Interest Meeting

SVEF Golf Tournament

Please follow the link below:

SVEF GOLF TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

After School Tutoring

We will offer both on-campus and virtual tutoring options this year.  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 the tutoring opportunities. 

A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.

SPRING VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL HAS 10 NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SEMIFINALISTS

Ten 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 MeritScholarship Program.

High school juniors entered the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2021 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 Stephanie A. Babinec, Aleena A. Chattha, Madison K. Han, Justin I. Kong, Ryan D. Leadbitter, Christopher W. Ravan, Jacob A. Stoll, Adams Clarendon Stone, Sai Siddharth C. Thumsi, and Anna V. Todd.

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 2023. 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.

Fall Open House TOMORROW !

Please join us for Open House, Thursday, September 22nd from 5:00 – 6:30 PM, in the Spring Valley Commons. Meet your student’s teachers, counselors, and administrators.

Spring Valley’s College and Career Center in partnership with our GEAR UP and Work Based-Learning Coordinators will host a Junior/Senior Parent Meeting during Open House from 5:30-6:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR).  We will reintroduce ourselves and highlight the variety of services that render support to our students from various areas.  Our GEAR UP Coordinator will speak on the topic “How to Pay for College”.  

We value your time and understand that engaging with the teachers is important.  The session will take no longer than 30 minutes.  We look forward to seeing you 

Technology Insurance

The last day to purchase technology insurance for the 2022-2023 school year is Friday, Sept. 30th. 

Repair and Replacement Cost Schedule

To reduce the potential burden to students and parents, and to simplify the assessment of costs for schools, the cost schedule is generalized into major, minor, and cosmetic charges. Costs are based on our current models. It is possible that lower-cost options are available through third parties in some cases, but we can not accept substitutes or alternative repair proposals. Loss is not covered by insurance.

Full Replacement CostFor loss, theft or in cases where damage is so severe that repair is not cost effective.	$350
Major RepairFor damage to the screen, system board and/or multiple damages reported in the same instance.	$150
Minor RepairFor damage to all other components.	$75
CosmeticFor minor cosmetic damage which in no way affects the operation of the device, and will not be repaired.	$25
Swappable Items (Loss not covered by insurance)Power Adapter and CableProtective Carry Case	$25
Replacement TagsRemoval or damage of asset or other informational tags or markings. Not covered by protection plan.	$5

School Improvement Council (SIC) Self-Nomination Form 2022-2023

The 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 2022-2023 school year Parents/Guardians of Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students are invited to submit their name(s) for election. In effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, 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. The safety of our families/students/faculty & staff is our top priority. Completed self-nomination forms are due by September 22, 2022.

ELECTIONS will take place on September 22, 2022. 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 22, 2022, 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 2022-2023 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.

SIC Self-Nomination Form

SMITHSONIAN STEM Certification Program

Event Details:  Please register to attend the SMITHSONIAN STEM Certification Program where you will learn more about careers in healthcare, experiment with virtual reality and simulated surgical procedures, and hear from a panel of area healthcare professionals including a local surgeon and design engineer Registration Link:  SMITHSONIAN.GoTMPC.org Attention:  High School Students – ages 16+ that are interested in exploring possible careers in HealthcareDate and Time: Saturday, September 24, 2022, from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm 

Location: The Meeting Place Church Banquet and Conference Center, 201 Columbia Mall Blvd Columbia, SC

For Additional Information:  Please contact Career Specialists Mrs. Wright, vawright@richland2.org or Mr. Scriven, erscriven@richland2.org

Alpha Academy Mentoring & Scholarship Program

2022-2023 ALPHA ACADEMY APPLICATION

2022-2023 ALPHA ACADEMY INFORMATION PACKET

Delta GEMS

The Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is pleased to announce that Dr. Jeanne L. Noble Delta GEMS is accepting Participant Applications for the 2022-2023 program year. This program addresses the needs of minority young women ages 14-18, in grades 9-12^th grades.

The goals of Delta GEMS:

·  To instill the need to excel academically;

·  To provide tools that enable girls to sharpen and enhance their skills to achieve high levels of academic success;

·  To assist girls in proper goal setting and planning for their futures – high school and beyond; and

·  To create compassionate, caring, and community-minded young women by actively involving them in service-learning and community service opportunities.

Please email any questions to rca.deltagems@gmail.com. For additional information about the Richland County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc, please visit https://www.richlandcountydeltas.org/.

2022-2023 Delta GEMS Application

COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY

FAFSA

ParentSquare for Parents

StudentSquare for Students

Senior Painted Parking Spots 2022-2023

The Spring Valley Education Foundation, in conjunction with the administration of Spring Valley High School, is offering a unique opportunity for the Senior students. Seniors are invited to paint their own parking spot to increase school pride and camaraderie. Students are encouraged to express themselves through positive artwork, to beautify the campus, to build school spirit, to begin a Senior tradition. As a byproduct, we believe this fundraiser will increase campus security. Having student’s park in reserved spots can also help identify unwelcome visitors to campus if they park in student spots.

Purchasing a Reserved Senior Parking Space allows the purchasing Senior student to personalize his/her assigned space by painting it. Funds raised will be collected by the Spring Valley Education Foundation to support the educational needs of
Spring Valley High School. Reserving and painting parking spaces is a privilege rather than a right. This fundraising opportunity will benefit many students, as well as provide convenience not previously afforded. “RESERVED” or parking spaces will continue to be available for Senior students who do not wish to purchase and decorate a parking spot.

Prerequisites:
• Must be current with all fees and charges
• Must have completed Alive at 25 Program
• Must purchase a SVHS parking pass for 2022-2023 school year

Click below for more information and the Application

SENIOR PAINTED PARKING SPOTS APPLICATION 2022-2023

NO DELIVERIES

TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS?

Richland School District Two Transportation Website

Spring Valley HS Transportation Contact Information

Spring Valley Bus Routes

Attendance Matters Week

This Week In Viking Sports

SVHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

Any student interested in getting certified in water analysis on September 29, please complete the interest form: Adopt-a-Stream Water Certification Interest Form

Girls Lacrosse Interest Meeting

Boys Soccer Interest Meeting

Greetings, This is Coach McKinney checking in. I hope everyone’s club seasons and/or fall sports have started off well. Get your grades right and reach out if you need anything. Be sure to swing by for the soccer interest meeting for high school soccer in the spring. It’s mandatory for returners and prospective players. #HEART If you haven’t already signed up, please sign up to our app at springvalleyboyssoccer.teamapp.com to keep current with soccer updates.

SVEF Golf Tournament

To join or support the Golf Tournament on September 30th:

Please follow the link below:

SVEF GOLF TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

After School Tutoring

We will offer both on-campus and virtual tutoring options this year.  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 the tutoring opportunities. 

A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.

Spring Valley Student Gives Back to the Community

Spring Valley student Harmonie Frederick, each year embarks on an imitative to help out in the community with a service project. This year Harmonie decided to help children in need through her organization, Kids Inspired by Cancer Kampaign (KICK). Click here to read more about Harmonie’s community service project and how she plans to continue to raise awareness as it relates to important causes in our community.

College Board Recognition

We are pleased to announce that several Spring Valley High School students have been designated as College Board National African American Recognition Program Scholars, based on their remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT and/or AP.

(Top Row Pictured L-R) Anya Hopkins, Antwan Scott, Marc Hines, and Mckenzie Simmons.

(Middle Row Pictured L-R) Myron Dobson, Rachel Johnson, Ryan Young, and Ryann Johnson.

( Bottom Row Pictured L-R) William Smith, Xavier Simmons, Salyia Salters, and Everlast Chigoba.

We are pleased to announce that two Spring Valley High School students have been designated as College Board National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars, based on their remarkable academic achievements and outstanding performance on the PSAT and/or AP.

(Pictured L-R) Maximiliano Hernandez and Gabriella Mejia.

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 5th is a holiday. All Richland School District 2 schools and offices will be closed. Enjoy the break.

YEARBOOK PICTURES SEPT. 7TH

Senior Shirt Designs Wanted!

Senior StuCo is looking for a few great designs for the seniors shirts this year! For details see the flyer below. The submission form will close on Friday, September 16th.

COLLEGE FAIR SEPTEMBER 13TH

SAT/ACT PREP WORKSHOP

Spring Valley High School will be offering a Prep workshop on Tuesday, September 27th. The SAT/ACT preparation course through Attest Test Prep is being offered this school year. It takes place on September, 27th in person. The session is from 8:45 a.m.- 1:30pm.

The concepts covered are Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Pre Calculus Grammatical Writing, Evidence Based Reading & Writing. Students will have breaks throughout and a half hour lunch break. Students can bring a lunch or bagged lunch will provided. Students attending the session will receive an excused absence for their participation. The deadline to sign up is September 20th. Class is limited to the first (75) to sign up.

SAT/ACT PREP SIGN UP FORM

COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY

FAFSA

SAVE THE DATE: FALL OPEN HOUSE

SPIRIT WEEK SEPT. 6-9

ParentSquare for Parents

Core Course GPA

NO DELIVERIES

TRANSPORTATION QUESTIONS?

Richland School District Two Transportation Website

Spring Valley HS Transportation Contact Information

Spring Valley Bus Routes

This Week In Viking Sports

SVHS CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

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 or AP 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.

Are you a junior or a senior? Have you maintained a B+ in ALL of your science courses? Have you taken at least one honors science class during or prior to your junior year? If you are a junior, do you plan on taking at least one AP science course before graduating? If you are a senior, have you taken or are you currently enrolled in AP Biology, Biology II Honors, AP Chemistry, Chemistry II Honors, AP Physics, and/or AP Environmental Science? If so, then you may be eligible for membership in the Science National Honors Society. If you are interested in becoming a member of the SNHS, please fill out the application on the following form: https://tinyurl.com/SVSNHS22 QUESTIONS? Email M. Spigner at mspigner@richland2.org

Any student interested in getting certified in water analysis on September 29, please complete the interest form: Adopt-a-Stream Water Certification Interest Form

Women’s Soccer Information Meeting

SVEF Golf Tournament

To join or support the Golf Tournament on September 30th:

Please follow the link below:

SVEF GOLF TOURNAMENT ENTRY FORM

After School Tutoring

We will offer both on-campus and virtual tutoring options this year.  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 the tutoring opportunities. 

A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.

Exam Schedule *UPDATED*

Spring Valley Boys Win First Track State Championship in a Decade

Congratulations to the Spring Valley Boys Track Team and to Coach Oberly who has been named the 2022 SCTCCCA Boys’ 5A State Track Coach of the Year.

Click here to read more about this great achievement.

Discovery and Explorations Students Conduct Quarterly Adopt-a-Highway Clean-up

On Saturday, May 21st, Discovery and Explorations students (and parents) picked up litter from Two Notch Road between Sparkleberry Lane and Clemson Road. The magnet programs adopted this stretch of road in August of 2021 in an effort to help beautify our community. This past Saturday was the third quarterly pick-up and resulted in 15 bags of trash being removed. Students who participated included Brayden Dalton, Benjamin Davis, Anagha Gowda, Talha Islam, Arnav Jani, Bryan Lee, Jake McGee, William David Smith, Mason Snyder, Reagan Richardson, and Colin Tang. A huge thank you to all who volunteered!!

Vikings Ultimate Frisbee Team Earns Second Place in State Tournament

The Vikings Ultimate team played in the 2022 SC High School State Ultimate Championship Tournament this past weekend in Chapin, SC. Spring Valley ended pool play seeded 2nd with great wins over Academic Magnet, Carolina Forest, and AC Flora. The Vikings met AC Flora again in the semi-finals in a very hard-fought match by both teams. After going down 3-7, Spring Valley came back to tie it 7-7. In the second half, AC Flora had 3 game points but the Vikings battled back to tie the game again 11-11 to force sudden death. The nail-biting last point ended with an amazing win by the Vikings! Spring Valley faced off against Dreher in the final championship game but time ran out for the Vikings and Dreher won 12-10 to win the State title. Spring Valley took 2nd place overall, which is an amazing result for their first time playing in the State Tournament! The tournament team consisted of:

Seniors: Drew Boysia, Scott Dillon, Rhett Moore, Shreya Thiagu, Blake Wild Juniors: Aidan Anthony, Carson Aycock, Justin Kong, Kameron Morgan Sophomores: Caleb Anthony, Josh Offutt, Patrick Quirk, Sammy Urs Freshmen: Lee Dillon, Ella Gillam, Krish Patel Coaches: Tae Ho, Ethan Ho

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

Seniors please take a moment and click on the below link to fill out the below Senior Survey 

SENIOR EXIT SURVEY

Parchment

-Please ensure that you have created a Parchment account for your final transcript requests. (Parchment information attached)

Transcripts

-Please ensure that you have requested your final transcripts to be sent to your college/university of choice by June 1, 2022 through Parchment.

-After requesting your final transcript in Parchment, choose place on hold for grades.

Annual Registration is Open

Annual Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is open. 

Each year all families must complete the Annual Registration process.  Please visit the Richland 2 website to see step-by-step instructions for completing your registration in PowerSchool. Please complete your registration as soon as possible to prevent schedule delays next school year for your student(s).

You will need to access your Parent Portal and click Annual Registration.  You will be able to verify all the student information and upload proof of residency required to complete the process.  Below are details related to the information you will need for Annual Registration.

If you will be living at the same address, we require one proof of residency from this list (Current bills):

• Electric
• Water
• Cable
• Landline phone

If you have an Address Change, we require a total of 3 Proofs of residency:
*One from this list:*

• Mortgage Bill(current bill)
• Lease Agreement
• HUD – 1 Settlement Statement(Only if closed within the last 30 days)

*Two from this list:(Current bills)*

• Water / Sewer
• Electric
• Cable/Satellite
• Landline Phone

If you are Families Living with Families, please complete these forms and provide the needed information.  Contact Vanessa DeLeon (vdeleon@richland2.org) in the Counseling Department if you have any questions.

The Spring edition of The Green & Gold is now ready!

Visit https://tinyurl.com/tggSpring2022 to view SV’s Literary Magazine. This edition has art by Hanna Jatoi, A. Hopkins, Bhavani Tuppale, and ZaMiya Bookhard; and poetry by Jocelyn Rodriquez, Katelynn Sauve, Chelsea McFadden, Abby Collins, and Tamia Thaxton. 

The Green & Gold staff is Mrs. Boykin’s Advanced Writer’s Workshop Class.

Optional Summer Assignments for incoming AP Calculus AB Students

Optional Assignments and Optional Class Meetings for the summer will be posted through Google Classroom. If you are taking AP Calculus or CP Calculus (or plan to take one of those courses in the future), it is highly recommended that you participate in the optional activities made available to you this summer to increase your opportunity for academic success during the next school year.

SENIOR UPDATE 2022

Congratulations!! Graduation day is almost here and we are excited to begin the celebration! Please review the below information and links for details on your big day. We look forward seeing everyone on Thursday, June 2nd at 8:00 am!

CLASS OF 2022 GRADUATION INFORMATION PACKET

SPRING & SUMMER ’22 Internship Opportunities

SPRING & SUMMER ’22 Internship Opportunities

Full Time Career Opportunities

Full-Time Career Opportunities

Elective Changes for 2022-2023

STEM ENRICHMENT CAMP 2022

HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER SCHOOL

Sparkleberry Lane Construction

We wanted to let all of our families know that we will be experiencing some traffic issues on Sparkleberry Lane in front of the school over the next 2-3 months.  Richland County will be making updates to the gas lines, storm drains, and adding sidewalks.  Work crews will do their best to minimize the impact to arrival and departure times at school.  If you are a car rider or student driver, we strongly encourage you to arrive early to school to make sure you are on time for class.

After School Tutoring

We will offer both on-campus and virtual tutoring options this year.  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 the tutoring opportunities. 

A special thank you goes out to the Spring Valley Education Foundation for funding this important initiative.