Check out the piece in The State on Spring Valley's Christian Miller. The Parade All-American and top high school recruit in South Carolina is headed to the University of Alabama. Congratulations Christian!
Viking Sports Wrap
The JV Girls defeated Lugoff-Elgin 45-15 last night to improve to 13-0 on the season. Great Teamwork. We were lead on offense by Malayah Montgomery with 15 points, Anaja Matthews added 8 points, Breanna Martinez and Cierra Wilson 7 points, Sabrina Martinez 6 points, and Tiara Sumpter 2 points. The JV Lady Vikings will be back in action on Monday, February 3, 2014 at home against Blythewood at 5:30 pm followed by the B-Team & JV Boys. Come out and support the Vikings!
JV Boys Basketball
JV team came away with a road win against Lugoff-Elgin, 31-26 was the final score. Ryan Lee was the leading scorer with 16 pts. , Javondii Myers had 7 pts., Kiyon Nelson with 6 pts. and Isaiah York had 3 pts.
2 Hr Delay on Fri, Jan 31st
Based on winter weather reports that are predicting extremely low temperatures, and in an abundance of caution for our students, parents and employees, Richland School District Two will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, January 31.
A two-hour delay means: (1) students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; (2) car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual; and (3) employees who have not been notified otherwise should report to work two hours later than usual. For example: schools that usually start at 8 a.m. will start at 10 a.m. instead.
Late start for high school students has been cancelled. The bell schedule for SVHS for January 31st will be as follows:
1st Per. 10:40- 11:12
2nd Per. 11:17 - 11:49
3rd Per. 11:54 -12:26
Lunch 12:26 - 1:06
4th Per. 1:11 - 1:43
5th Per. 1:48 - 2:20
6th Per. 2:25 - 2:57
7th Per. 3:02 - 3:33
A two-hour delay means: (1) students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; (2) car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual; and (3) employees who have not been notified otherwise should report to work two hours later than usual. For example: schools that usually start at 8 a.m. will start at 10 a.m. instead.
Late start for high school students has been cancelled. The bell schedule for SVHS for January 31st will be as follows:
1st Per. 10:40- 11:12
2nd Per. 11:17 - 11:49
3rd Per. 11:54 -12:26
Lunch 12:26 - 1:06
4th Per. 1:11 - 1:43
5th Per. 1:48 - 2:20
6th Per. 2:25 - 2:57
7th Per. 3:02 - 3:33
Make Up Days for This Week's Cancelations
Because school was canceled Tuesday and Wednesday of this week due to inclement weather, we will have school on Friday, February 14 and Friday, March 28.
Foundation Auction Coming Soon
On Saturday, February 22, 2014, the Spring Valley Education Foundation will hold its 28th Annual Auction, "La Dolce Vita!" to benefit Spring Valley High School. The auction will be at The Tennis Center at The Members Club at WildeWood beginning at 6:00 PM. This always festive and fun evening will include a wide selection of both live and silent auction items, terrific food, and a host of 300 – 350 parents, family, faculty, community neighbors and other friends of Spring Valley High School. Your support is crucial in helping Spring Valley continue to offer a nationally recognized, top-notch education to every student, and to remain a major asset to the Northeast Columbia community. Tickets are available in the Foundation office at Spring Valley. You may call or email Jonnie Corning for more information (803.699.3500, ext. 69061 or jcorning@richland2.org).
Congratulations Brennan Ortiz
In our first attempt at competitive auto mechanics here at the new Spring Valley Automotive School, senior, Brennan Ortiz has placed as first alternate at the state finals round of the All Star Automotive Technology Competition. The finals will be held at Midlands Technical College on February 20th. Brennan has completed one full introductory course of the four offered here at Spring Valley. Way to go Brennan!
Summer Job Opportunities for Students
Fort Jackson is offering lifeguard training opportunities and summer employment for interested students. There are a few different opportunities, but the biggest need for right now is for summer lifeguards. There are various classes scheduled throughout the winter and spring and would love to have students from Spring Valley! If you have any questions about lifeguarding classes and summer jobs, contact Knight Pool at 803-751-4796 and they would be able to answer any questions.
Rescheduled Date for Meeting for Rising 9th Grade Families
The parent/student information session originally schedule for Wednesday, January 29th, has been rescheduled due to inclement weather. The meeting will be Wednesday, February 5th. This meeting is for rising ninth grade parents and students (current 8th graders) and is designed to help families prepare for high school. The meeting will be at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. Information about our school as well as our Discovery and Exploration programs will be presented.
Open House February 6
2 Hr Delay on Thur, Jan 30th
Based on winter weather reports that are predicting extremely low temperatures, and in an abundance of caution for our students, parents and employees, Richland School District Two will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Thursday, January 30.
A two-hour delay means: (1) students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; (2) car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual; and (3) employees who have not been notified otherwise should report to work two hours later than usual. For example: schools that usually start at 8 a.m. will start at 10 a.m. instead.
Late start for high school students has been cancelled. The bell schedule for SVHS for January 30th will be as follows:
1st Per. 10:40- 11:12
2nd Per. 11:17 - 11:49
3rd Per. 11:54 -12:26
Lunch 12:26 - 1:06
4th Per. 1:11 - 1:43
5th Per. 1:48 - 2:20
6th Per. 2:25 - 2:57
7th Per. 3:02 - 3:33
A two-hour delay means: (1) students who ride the bus should report to their bus stops two hours later than usual; (2) car-riders should report to their schools two hours later than usual; and (3) employees who have not been notified otherwise should report to work two hours later than usual. For example: schools that usually start at 8 a.m. will start at 10 a.m. instead.
Late start for high school students has been cancelled. The bell schedule for SVHS for January 30th will be as follows:
1st Per. 10:40- 11:12
2nd Per. 11:17 - 11:49
3rd Per. 11:54 -12:26
Lunch 12:26 - 1:06
4th Per. 1:11 - 1:43
5th Per. 1:48 - 2:20
6th Per. 2:25 - 2:57
7th Per. 3:02 - 3:33
From the College & Career Information Center
Alabama State Admissions Counselor Jonathon Dow will be in the College and Career Information Center Friday, January 31, 2014 from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM. Students wishing to meet with Mr. Dow should sign up using their Naviance account. Students can also come by the CIC for help or more information.
School Closed Wednesday, Jan 29th
Based on winter weather reports that are predicting snow and icy
conditions, and with the safety of our students, parents and employees in
mind, Richland School District Two schools and administrative
operations will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 29. This includes all after school sports, programs, activities and clubs.
By state law, the District is required to schedule three inclement weather make up days in our school calendar. Those days are February 14, March 28, and April 21, 2014. However, no decision has been made on which days will be used to make up time missed because of inclement weather.
School Closed Tuesday, Jan 28th
By state law, the District is required to schedule three inclement weather make up days in our school calendar. Those days are February 14, March 28, and April 21, 2014. However, no decision has been made on which days will be used to make up time missed because of inclement weather.
Informational Meeting for Rising 9th Grade Families
On Wednesday, January 29th, Spring Valley will be hosting an informational session for rising ninth grade parents and students (current 8th graders). The session is designed to help students and parents prepare for high school. The meeting is at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. Information about our school as well as our Discovery and Exploration programs will be presented.
UPDATED @ 5:54 PM -- This event will be rescheduled. Information will be posted here at Viking Update as soon as it is available.
UPDATED @ 5:54 PM -- This event will be rescheduled. Information will be posted here at Viking Update as soon as it is available.
SV Welcomes New School Counselor Robb Streeter
Viking Sports Wrap
On Friday, the Lady Vikings defeated RNE 64-16. Leading the way was Akia Dunlap with 16 points, 5 rebounds and 6 deflections, followed by Cierra Carter with 14 points, 9 deflections and 5 steals. Joi Jones netted 8 points and 7 rebounds. Megan Davis added -7 , Bayleigh Ponds- 6 and Brittany Joyner- 4 points. Dominique Hill added 3 points followed by Mileesha Doctor, Brittany Evans and Keisha Greene with 2 each. Team record is 16-2 overall and 4-1 in the Region. The Vikings wish to send a heartfelt thanks to all who supported our Cancer fund-raiser game!
Create It Discovery Day
Calling all 9th through 11th grade students! Are you curious about careers in information technology?
Saturday, March 1st 12PM - 5PM
IT-oLogy 1301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC 29201
• Tour of the University of South Carolina
• Panel discussion with IT professionals
• Exploring IT majors with USC students
• Hands-on technology activities
The event is FREE but registration is required! Click here to register.
Registration 2014-15 School Year Information
The School Counseling Department will begin the registration/course selection and IGP update for the 2014-15 school year in February. The registration guide is located on the Spring Valley web site under "Departments", "School Counseling" or click here for registration guide.
Current Juniors:
Juniors will be seen individually by appointment. Letters will be mailed to the student's residence. Keep in mind scheduling allows counselors to meet with each student for only 20 minutes, so please discuss your student's future plans in advance to prepare for the meeting. While counselors would like to accommodate request for change in appointments, time constraints do not allow for this.
Viking Parent University
Viking Sports Wrap
JV Girls Basketball
The JV Lady Vikings defeated RNE yesterday 30-13. Our leading scorers were Anaja Matthews and Breanna Martinez both with 9 points, Sabrina Martinez and Malayah Montgomery both added 5 points, Cierra Wilson and Tiara Sumter both had 1 point. Record 12-0. The JV Lady Vikings will be back in action on Thursday, January 30th @ Lugoff-Elgin at 6:00 pm.
JV Boys Basketball
JV team came up short last night against RNE. We were led in scoring tonight by Javondii Myers with 14 pts. ,Isaiah York 9pts. ,Kiyon Nelson 6pts., Desmond Williams, Demetrick Coney, Savvon Weston and James Wilds each had 2 pts.
Wrestling
The Viking Wrestling Team hosted Eau Claire and our rivals RNE last night for our Annual play for Kay Breast Cancer Awareness Match . The Vikings were victorious in both contests goings 2-0, but not with some drama. The dual against RNE came down to the last match, where freshman Mac Simpson secured the win by pin to lift the team to a 39-34 victory. The team is next in action here at Spring Valley on Saturday, Feb.1st as they host the Regional Dual Tournament.
3rd Annual Multicultural Food & Arts Festival
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Bring your whole family to the SVHS Multicultural Food & Arts
Festival on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Spring
Valley High School. Enjoy music and dance performances, homemade ethnic
dishes, an international fashion show, henna painting, origami and more
as we celebrate SV's diversity and talent. Admission $3 adults, $2
students over six or $10 for a family of any size. Click here for performance schedule. Click here for list of booths.
Support Your Lady Vikings Softball Team
Come support your Lady Vikings Softball team as we raise money to help update our facilities. This Monday, January 27, Buffalo Wild Wings just off Two Notch, is hosting a Spring Valley softball night. Just present the attached ticket to your waiter to let them know you are supporting your Lady Vikings. Thank you in advance for all your help, and we hope you get to enjoy a delicious meal from Buffalo Wild Wings on Monday! Click here for ticket.
Cupcakes For Success
The Freshman Academy of Spring Valley presented its wildly successful "Cupcakes for Success" program. All freshmen had an opportunity to get a free cupcake if they made 77% or above in all their courses on their second quarter report card. Well done Freshmen Class!
Report Cards Go Home January 23rd
Report cards will be sent home with students on Thursday, January 23rd.
Did you know...?
You can always check on your student's grades and attendance via Parent Portal.
All Spring Valley teachers are required to keep academic calendars on their websites to keep parents informed of major assignments. You can add these calendars to your own Google Calendar with two mouse clicks. Here's a video showing you how to do it.
Viking Sports Wrap
JV Girls Basketball
The JV Lady Vikings defeated a tough Irmo team last night 37-36 to remain undefeated on the season 11-0. Great effort from the team on a come from behind victory. Irmo lead till the 3rd quarter and we were down 9-18 at one point in the game. The girls fought back to regain the lead and ultimately gain the victory. We were led on offense by Malayah Montgomery with 13 points, Breanna Martinez added 11 points, Anaja Matthews 6 points, Sabrina Martinez 4 points and Cierra Wilson with 3 points. The JV Lady Vikings will be back in action tonight as we travel to RNE at 6:00 p.m.
JV Boys Basketball
JV team lost a close game to Irmo 43-41. Javondi Myers led Spring Valley in scoring with 16pts., Desmond Williams had 10pts, Jhavon Brown 6pts., Isiah York 5pts., Kiyon Nelson and Savvon Weston each had 2pts.
Sparkleberry Country Fair 2014 College Scholarship
The Sparkleberry Country Fair is once again generously offering high school students $1,000 college scholarships. The applications for seniors interested in applying can be found here. The deadline to apply is February 21. We want every student to have the opportunity to apply for this honor and financial benefit.
Community Education Classes
Registration has begun for
community education classes. You may
register until classes begin; however, early registration is recommended as
courses fill early. For further
information on any course offered, call 736-8787 ext. 25103. All classes meet at the Rogers Center.
Introduction to Computer Class: This course
is for the complete beginner and is the perfect starting point to help you with
a personal computer. You will learn
basic skills such as how to use a mouse and navigate around the desktop. From the first class, you will have your
hands on the keyboard and have plenty of time to practice and build your
confidence. Class limited to 10 persons.
Class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning April 28. 4 weeks. 8 sessions. 1-3pm, $60.
Seniors 60 and over $30.
Introduction to Computers II: This class is
for persons who have completed the Introduction to Computer Class and would
like to further their training. This
class addresses your special concerns and builds your confidence and skills. Mondays
and Wednesdays, 1-3 pm, beginning February 3rd. $60. Seniors 60 and over $30.
IPAD AND IPHONE Devices You
must bring your own iphone or ipad to class.
Instruction will be given on maximizing its use. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
March 18- March 27, 1-3PM. 4 classes
$20.
Congratulations to Ishmael Brown
Junior Science & Humanities Symposium
Students from across South Carolina competed at the Junior Science & Humanities Symposium sponsored by the Department of Defense on Friday, January 17th at the University of South Carolina. Overall, there were 82 research projects and 27 high schools with students attending. Seventeen Spring Valley students attended-13 presenters and 4 observers.The following students were selected as semi-finalists (21 total semi-finalists) based on their written research papers:
Victoria Agostini
Richard Chen
Jason Erno
Krishna Gorrepati
Bushra Islam
Priscilla Li
Matthew White
Viking Sports Wrap
Congratulations to our varsity boys basketball team this past Friday with a victory over Ridge View 70 to 58. Our leading scorers were Noah Harper with 17 points. Kenneth Legette and Ja'lon Williams both with 15. Great win!
Varsity Girls Basketball
Last Friday, the varsity girls defeated rival Ridge View by a whopping 83-37. It was by far the best team effort yet! Leading the way was Cierra Carter with 31 points followed by Briana Hill with 14, Bayleigh Ponds with 13 and Akia Dunlap with 10 points. Also contributing were Mileesha Doctor , Joi Jones , Keisha Greene and Dominique Hill with 7,4,2 and 2 respectively. Next, the Lady Vikings hit the road to play 3rd ranked Irmo. ( The Vikings are # 2)
All-Area Swimming
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| Pictured L to R: Isaac Havens, Abigail Harrison, Thomas Agostini, Matthew Greene, Carl Lobitz |
Students Don't Forget to Turn in Your Textbooks
Students, to avoid fees for late textbooks, please make sure you turn in your Semester One textbooks as soon as possible. Books turned in after January 22, 2014 will be marked late.
Schedule Changes
SCHEDULE CHANGES:
Students please use the Google Form that was emailed to you to request a schedule change. With the first day of enrollment as the baseline, students who withdraw from a course within 5 days in a 90-day course or 10 days in a 180-day course will do so without penalty. Students who withdraw from a course after the time specified above shall be assigned a WF and the F will be calculated in the student's overall grade point average as a 61.
LEVEL CHANGES:
The 5 day limitation for withdrawing from a course without penalty do not apply to course or course level changes initiated by the administration of the school.
Please note these three additional guidelines:
- Level changes will be honored only when class space is available during the same time period requested. No level changes will be made after the first 6 weeks of school.
- When a student is failing a course with a grade of 0-61 and they are permitted to change from one course to another, they will transfer to the other course with a 61.
- When a student is permitted to change from one course level to another, the numerical grade in the first course is converted using the uniform grading scale. The transfer grade will be calculated as the appropriate percentage of the new course.
News From the Fee Office
Students who rented a calculator first semester with a “month to be returned” of January, will be charged a late fee January 22, 2014. The late fee of $20 will be added to the student’s fees. If your student needs to extend the contract, he/she needs to come to the fees office to update the Calculator Rental Agreement and pay the $20 rental fee. Students failing to return the calculator by the end of the year will be charged a replacement fee of $120. If your child needs to rent a calculator for the second semester, please have him/her go to the main office and request a Calculator Rental Agreement form. Calculators are issued after the agreement form is completed and a $20 payment is received. In order for your student to participate in graduation or extra-curricular activities, all fees and/or debts must be paid in full. The fees window is open to students before school, at lunch and after school. Please make arrangements to pay any outstanding charges immediately using cash, check, money order, and credit or debit card. Checks will not be accepted without street address or phone number. Contact Mrs. Satchell at (803) 699-3500 ext. 69054 if you have any questions or if you need a printed invoice.
Viking Sports Wrap
JV Girls Basketball
The Junior Varsity Lady Vikings improved to 10-0 last night by defeating Ridge View 34-14. Slow start to the first half but the girls played much better defensively the second half to turn the game around. We had several contributors on offense last night. We were led by Malayah Montgomery with 9 points, Sabrina Martinez added 7 points, Cierra Willson 5 points, Breanna Martinez and Denikwa Anderson both with 4 points, Tiara Sumpter with 3 points and Destiny Robinson with 2 points. The JV Lady Vikings will be back in action again on Wednesday, January 22 against Irmo at 5:30 pm here at Spring Valley. Followed by the B-Team & JV Boys. Come out and support the Vikings!
Miss Spring Valley Pageant
The Miss Spring Valley Pageant takes you back to the Roaring
20’s as they go KRA-ZY! We invite you to join us on Saturday, January 25, at 6:30 p.m. at the District Auditorium, 7500
Brookfield Road, Columbia, SC. Tickets
are $7.00 in advance, $10.00 the night of the pageant. Tickets can be purchased from any contestant or at Spring Valley High School.
Students Don't Forget to Turn in Your Textbooks
Students, to avoid fees for late textbooks, please make sure you turn in your Semester One textbooks as soon as possible. Books turned in after January 22, 2014 will be marked late.
Future Visions Conference
Want to help out your Richland Two Community? Join us on Saturday, February 1, 2014 from 8 am - 1 pm at Richland Northeast High School in the District Auditorium! We are having a community outreach for our Hispanic families to learn more about opportunities available within Richland Two and the Community. We need your help to Register Families, Escort Families, Information Technology help, Spanish Speaking assistants and Childcare Assistants. This is 6 hours of community service! Click here to get a registration form and return it to Ms. Harmon no later than January 29th or contact her at mharmon@richland2.org.
John Jones Named 2013 National Coach of the Year
Jonathan Clymer Earns Perfect Score on SAT Math
Congratulations to Jonathan Clymer for earning the highest possible score of 800 on the SAT math section in December. Way to go Jonathan!
Scholarship for High School Seniors
Scholarships are available here at Spring Valley. Students can find many scholarships by logging into their Naviance account; however, they can also come by the College Information Center (CIC) to seek more information. Parents can also contact Mr. Abram Staten at 803.699.3500 ext. 69005 or astaten@richland2.org for details about the Scholarship and other related college questions.
Do you have a 2.7 or higher GPA, with a minimum SAT score of 1000 (math/critical reading combined) or minimum ACT score of 19? Free college tuition scholarship money is available for you! Click here or call (803) 262-7923 to apply. Application deadline: April 15th.
From the College & Career Information Center
The following schools will visit Spring Valley this month. Students should schedule college visitations through their Naviance account; however, they can also come by the College Information Center (CIC) to sign up and to seek more information. Parents can also contact Mr. Abram Staten, college specialists, at 803-699-3500 ext. 69005 or astaten@richland2.org, for details about the following and other related college events.
Midlands Technical College January 22, 2014 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Location: Lunch Room
Nick Ketaner/ Admission Recruiter
Office: (803) 822-3309
Email: ketanern@midlandstech.edu
White House Student Film Festival
The White House is super-excited to announce the first-ever White House Student Film Festival: a video contest created just for K-12 students, and whose finalists will have their short films shown at the White House. Finalist videos may also be featured on the White House website, YouTube channel, and social media pages.
Film should address at least one of the following themes:
1. How you currently use technology in your classroom or school.
2. The role technology will play in education in the future.
Click here to learn more and how to participate.
Viking Sports Wrap
Our boys basketball team had a tough lost against Blythewood Tuesday night. We lost at the buzzer 74 to 77. Our leading scores were Jordan Bruner with 19 points, Marcus Hollway 12 points, John Miller 9 points and Kenneth Legette & Ja'lon Williams both added 4 points each. Please come support us on Friday, January 17, as we travel to Ridge View for another Region game.
Varsity Girls Basketball
On Tuesday night at the Valley, the Lady Vikings defeated Blythewood 52-40 to up their record to 14-1 overall and 2-0 in the Region. Leading the way was Cierra Carter with 23 points and 10 rebounds. She also was 15 for 15 from the free throw line. Next in scoring was Akia Dunlap with 10 points and 10 rebounds. Briana Hill netted 7 points, followed by Mileesha Doctor with 4, Keisha Greene and Bayleigh Ponds added 3 points and Megan Davis followed with 2 points. Our next game is with rival Ridge View on Friday, January 17 at Ridge View.
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