Student Holiday Tuesday, November 4th, Election Day
2014-15 FBLA Induction Ceremony
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| Photo courtesy of iOntheValley reporter Milton Wright |
The induction ceremony was held at The Richland County Recreation Commission Adult Activity Center on Wednesday, October 29th.
Spring Valley proudly inducted thirty-six members and formally pinned seven officers. Spring Valley’s officers include: Stephen Johnson (President), Whitney Jenkins (Vice-President), Tiffani-Shae Starks (Secretary), Aiditi Taylor (Treasurer), Melanie McRae (Reporter), DeAnonte’ McMillian (Historian), and Janae Bacote (Parliamentarian).
SV Baseball Team Take Halloween to the Diamond
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| Photos courtesy of iOntheValley reporter Stacey Baker |
Report Cards Go Home Today
Did you know...?
You can always check on your student's grades and attendance via Parent Portal.
All Spring Valley teachers maintain 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.
USC Admissions Representatives on Campus Oct 30th
Representatives from the University of South Carolina will be on campus on October 30th at 9:30 AM. Juniors and Seniors interested in USC are encouraged to attend. To meet with the USC Admissions representatives students need to sign up in Naviance. See Mrs. Ashworth or Mr. Staten in the Career Information Center if you need help with the Naviance site.
Members of MAN UP Fellowship After School
Viking Sports Wrap
Girls Golf
Spring Valley Lady Vikings golf team traveled to Summerville to play in the 4A State Championship that was held at Wescott Plantation. The top 8 lower state qualifiers and top 8 upper state qualifiers played 36 holes over two days. The Lady Vikings 2014 season came to an end with a 15th place finish in the state.
Two day low medalist for Spring Valley was senior, Bonnie Ayres. Other contributors and players for Spring Valley were Kamryn Beaman, Payton Starmack, Mary Colvin Temple and Jessica Kibler.
Lander University Admissions Representative at SV on Nov. 6th
Lander University Admissions Representative Kenneth Roach II will be in the College and Career Information Center on Thursday, November 6th at 9:15 a.m. Students wishing to meet with Kenneth Roach II should sign up using their Naviance account; however, they can also come by CIC for help or 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.
They will be accepting students and offering scholarships to all students that are eligible and complete the application.
Small class sizes, personal attention from experienced professors, unique opportunities in and outside the classroom – it’s all part of the Lander academic experience. Our curriculum, with more than 60 areas of undergraduate study, encourages students to explore the arts, humanities, science and mathematics, allowing you to discover areas that capture your imagination and challenge your mind. With an average class size of 23 that provides for one-on-one interaction between students and professors, Lander offers everything you would expect from a public school, including price, but with a private-school atmosphere.
College of Charleston/Art Institute Bus Tour is Friday, October 31st
The college bus tour to College of Charleston and The Art Institute of Charleston will be on Friday, October 31st. Students should meet in the bus loop at 7:45 a.m.
Tuskegee University Admissions Representative @ SV on Nov. 6th
Tuskegee University Admissions Representative Erik P. Mehren will be in the College and Career Information Center on Thursday, November 6th at 11:15 a.m. Students wishing to meet with Mr. Erik P. Mehren should sign up using their Naviance account; however, they can also come by CIC for help or 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.
Tuskegee University will be accepting students and offering scholarships to all students that are eligible and complete application.
Tuskegee University is an independent and state-related institution of higher education. Its programs serve a student body that is coeducational as well as racially, ethnically and religiously diverse. With a strong orientation toward disciplines which highlight the relationship between education and work force preparation in the sciences, professions and technical areas, Tuskegee University also emphasizes the importance of the liberal arts as a foundation for successful careers in all areas. Accordingly, all academic majors stress the mastery of a required core of liberal arts courses.
Report Cards Go Home Thursday
Did you know...?
You can always check on your student's grades and attendance via Parent Portal.
All Spring Valley teachers maintain 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 Update Now Available in 80 World Languages
Viking Update is now available in 80 different languages for our international families. To translate Viking Update into another language, simply select the language from the drop-down menu near the bottom of the blog.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Disfrutar! Amusez-vous! Genießen Sie! Buon divertimento! التمتع به! आनंद लें! お楽しみください！תהנו! Geniet dit! Gozatu! Ĝuu! Nikmati! Наслаждайтесь! Divirta-se!
FBLA Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive
Please help FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) by donating non-perishable food items for our Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. They are adopting six families this Thanksgiving by providing them with baskets containing food items for a Thanksgiving breakfast and/or dinner. Donations can be dropped off in the Atrium area at the front desk or in Mrs. Sumter's classroom. Donations began on Monday, October 13th and will end on Friday, November 14th. Thank you for your help and support.
Job Opportunities for Students at District Office
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RSD2 has 2 job positions available for students at the District Office. The positions are junior receptionist, you would be responsible for greeting customers and answering phones. They are looking for an articulate personable student with good interpersonal skills. This is a paid internship and the students can earn Work Based Learning credit. The job is for Monday to Friday from either 8:00 am to noon or 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. See Mrs. Morgan in E330 for an application. The deadline to apply is November 7th.
Spring Valley Football Players Selected to Play in 2014 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl
Spring Valley seniors Ja'Lon Williams and Tyler Frazier were selected to play in the 2014 Touchstone Energy Cooperatives Bowl. The all-star game, formerly known as the North-South All-Star Football Game will take place at Doug Shaw Stadium in Myrtle Beach on Saturday, December 13th at noon. Congratulations to Ja'Lon and Tyler!
Pictures Needed for Veterans Assembly
On November 10th, Spring Valley High School will honor the service of our veterans with a breakfast in the Media Center from 8:00 until 8:50, followed by a school-wide Veterans Appreciation Assembly at 9:00 AM in the Gym. The Spring Valley Symphonic Band will be performing patriotic songs alongside the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson, and a guest speaker will address the student body.
For the assembly, we would like to include a slideshow of images of veterans related to our students – mother, father, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc. Please send us your pictures, in uniform, with the following information: name, rank, branch of service, wars or conflicts served in (optional), retired or active, and the name of the student or staff member related to the veteran. Please email the photo as an attachment to Jim Childers, Assistant Principal, at jchilder@richland2.org. The deadline for submitting a picture is November 5th.
We hope to see all of our veterans on November 10th so that we may express our gratitude for all that you have done, and all that you do.
Spring Valley Students Tour College Campuses
Before choosing the best college to attend, it is important for students to test the waters. Making a college visit and touring the campus can be pivotal in a students decision to apply to a school. Rather than just reading about schools online, students get an unmatched opportunity to decide if they can envision themselves on that campus being part of that environment. During the Fall, Spring Valley's Career Information Center organizes college tours for juniors and seniors. Visit the Career Information Center for more information on college tours and the entire college application process.
Viking Sports Wrap
Varsity Football
The SV varsity football team lost a close game top Dutch Fork HS 25-12 this past Friday night. The Vikings led 12-10 with less than 7 minutes left in the game before losing a hard fought game. The Vikings were led on offense by Ryan Lee who had 11 rushes for 61 yards and was 4-7 passing for 69 yards. Alec Koon had 11 rushes for 58 yards and 1 TD. RJ Bacon had 2 catches for 42 yards and 1 TD. Cooper Gresham had 4 punts for 1 41.5 average.
On defense the Vikings were led by Sr. Ja'Lon Williams who had 7 tackles, 1 sack and 1 tackle for loss. Tyler Frazier had had 15 tackles and 1 tackle for loss and De'Marcus Muscove had 13 tackles. Keenan Reid and JC Pope each had 10 tackles.
The Vikings have a huge region game this Friday versus Ridge View at Blythewood stadium. The Vikings are now 5-4 on the season.
Job Opportunity for Students
Divine Consign at 224 O'Neill Court is hiring. They are looking for a student that has early dismissal for a part time job at their store. Please call Sandra Byrd at 708-9773 to set up an interview. For more details see Mrs. Morgan in the Work Based Learning office E 330.
Viking Sports Wrap
Girls Cross Country placed 2nd in Region
B-Team Football defeats Dutch Fork 14-13
Girls Tennis loses to Greenville High School
Girls Cross Country
The girls cross country team placed 2nd in the region behind Dutch Fork last night. The Lady Vikings had a great race with two All Region runners, Claudia Cannon & Breanna Murrin. They compete again on November 1st at the Mid-State Qualifier.
B-Team Football
The B-Team defeated DF 14-13 Thursday with a dramatic 100+ yard run by Austin Eichleberger and after a penalty, DJ Skeleton hit the winning 35 yd extra point, to claim the victory. This was a great team effort victory for the SV B-Team. It was a very exciting win for the team and everyone watching.
Girls Tennis
The girls tennis team finished their season last night with a loss to a very tough Greenville High School squad. The team record this season is 10 & 7. I am very proud of the girls and especially of their poise and demeanor when faced with adversity. You should be very proud of how they handled themselves when dealing with some very rude parents and players from the opposing team. Way to go Lady Vikings!
USC Admissions Representatives on Campus Oct 30th
Representatives from the University of South Carolina will be on campus on October 30th at 9:30 AM. Juniors and Seniors interested in USC are encouraged to attend. To meet with the USC Admissions representatives students need to sign up in Naviance. See Mrs. Ashworth or Mr. Staten in the Career Information Center if you need help with the Naviance site.
Pictures Needed for Veterans Assembly
On November 10th, Spring Valley High School will honor the service of our veterans with a breakfast in the Media Center from 8:00 until 8:50, followed by a school-wide Veterans Appreciation Assembly at 9:00 AM in the Gym. The Spring Valley High School Band will be performing patriotic songs alongside the 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson, and a guest speaker will address the student body.
For the assembly, we would like to include a slideshow of images of veterans related to our students – mother, father, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc. Please send us your pictures, in uniform, with the following information: name, rank, branch of service, wars or conflicts served in (optional), retired or active, and the name of the student or staff member related to the veteran. Please email the photo as an attachment to Jim Childers, Assistant Principal, at jchilder@richland2.org. The deadline for submitting a picture is November 5th.
We hope to see all of our veterans on November 10th so that we may express our gratitude for all that you have done, and all that you do.
Job Opportunity for Students
Spring Valley Country Club has a job available in their tennis center. The job will consist of helping at the tennis center on a part time bases including weekend work. If you are interested contact Alex at 727-5394 or alex@springvalleycc.com.
SCBDA 2A/4A State Marching Band Championships Saturday, Oct. 25th
Spring Valley Viking Band will host the 2014 South Carolina Band Directors Association 2A/4A State Marching Band Championships on Saturday, October 25th from 8:00 a.m. til 11:00 p.m. Please come out to see these wonderful bands perform from all over our state!
Khana Smith is the News19 Player of the Week
Spring Valley volleyball player Khana Smith battled adversity in her senior season. But this head captain has shown her teammates how to deal with setbacks.
42nd Annual Declamation Contest at Clemson University
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Top row: Joseph Ravan, Carl Lobitz, Mohammad Arammash, Aryn Cooper, and Dandavikranth Reddy
Middle row: Azalfa Lateef, Ishita Thumati, Indirah Canzater, and Almeera Lateef
Bottom row: Saipriya Sairam, Mynyatta McFadden, Lauren Holtslander, and Madison Pobis
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Mock Trial Interest Meeting October 21st at 3:45 in Room C243
Mock Trial interest meeting today, October 21st in Room C243 at 3:45p.m. If you are unable to attend, please get in contact with Mr. Robertson or Mr. Graham for information.
Viking Sports Wrap
Varsity Football
The SV varsity football team defeated Lugoff-Elgin 40-14 Friday night to run its record to 5-3 on the season. The Vikings were led on offense by the rushing of Kevin Owens who had 120 yards and 2 TD's, Kadarius Bunch who had 1 TD. Also scoring for the Vikings were WR Kavon Breeland and RB Bryson Jones on TD passes. Vincent Wilson had a great game on the offensive line.
The defense was led by a fumble recovery for a TD from senior Austin Adams. Also having good games were JC Pope 10 tackles, Ty Tallant 8 tackles 1 tackle for loss, Tyler Frazier, De'Marcus Muscove, Jordan Willaims Michael Asbury and Ja'Lon Williams. The Vikings region record is now 1-1. The Vikings have a big showdown with Dutch Fork HS this Friday at home and need a huge crowd to help knock off DF 6-2 2-0 in the region.
Boys Cross Country
Last Wednesday the Boys Cross Country Team finished the regular season by defeating Ridgeview. The Boys finished the season at 12-3. Saturday we ran in the Sandhills Invitational and finished 5th out of 35 schools. This is a young team who is continuing to improve and trying to qualify for the State Championships. At this time our varsity is: Ben Garrett, Jacob Maldonado, Cam Brandenburg, Matt Frierson, Shash Ravi, Steven Andreen, and Jon Kaus.
We compete in the Region Championship this Thursday at Sandhills.
University of Northern Colorado Admissions Representative @ SV Oct. 21st
University of Northern Colorado Admissions Representative Josh Baros will be in the College and Career Information Center on Tuesday, October 21st. Students wishing to meet with Josh Baros should sign up using their Naviance account; however, they can also come by CIC for help or 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.
UNC offers more than 200 undergraduate, graduate, extended campus and online programs, designed to help you pursue your goals and find your path with expert faculty, outstanding resources and hands-on educational experiences.
2014 SCMEA Region 3 Honor Orchestra
9-10 Orchestra
Kenny Kim
Cassidy Johnson
Royce Frye
Aaliyah Sumpter
Jayohndra Price
Isaac Lee
Nicole Bellows (1st Alternate, Violin)
11-12 Orchestra
Briana Bell
Martin Li
Gangyun Kim
Sarah Lee
Sanghun Ju
Kira Saini
Perry Witt
Priscilla Rhym
Nicholas Brown
Priscilla Li
Ebony Patton
Clemson University Admissions Representative at SV on Nov. 13th
Clemson University Admissions Representative Jake Anderson will be in the College and Career Information Center on Thursday, November 13th at 10:45 p.m. Students wishing to meet with Mr. Anderson should sign up using their Naviance account; however, they can also come by CIC for help or 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.
When students come to Clemson, they expect the best in both academics and campus life. That’s why we strive to offer great housing, dining, transportation, health services, activities — everything that makes Clemson feel like home away from home.
The U.S. Fleet Forces Band Performs for Students @ SV
The Spring Valley Symphonic Band students had the opportunity to participate in an instructional clinic with the U.S. Fleet Forces Band on October 14th, followed by a performance in the Spring Valley Auditorium.
Under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Mark Corbliss, the band is fortunate to be staffed by some of the U.S. Navy's finest and most talented musicians. The U.S. Fleet Forces Band, stationed in Norfolk, VA, performs over 600 engagements annually. Its mission is to provide musical support for ships, shore activities, Navy Recruiting, foreign dignitaries, and community relations events. The “Finest in the Fleet” entertains audiences totaling in the millions every year.
FBLA Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive
Please help FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) by donating non-perishable food items for our Thanksgiving Food Basket Drive. They are adopting six families this Thanksgiving by providing them with baskets containing food items for a Thanksgiving breakfast and/or dinner. Donations can be dropped off in the Atrium area at the front desk or in Mrs. Sumter's classroom. Donations began on Monday, October 13th and will end on Friday, November 14th. Thank you for your help and support.
Newberry College Admissions Representative at SV on Tuesday, Oct. 21st
Founded in 1856 by the Lutheran Church, Newberry College is a small liberal arts college with a beautiful 90-acre campus in Newberry, South Carolina. Our modest size allows us to offer a personalized experience in higher education, with a 14 to 1 student-teacher ratio. Small classes allow our faculty to build relationships with their students and offer them individual attention and guidance specific to their needs.
Viking Update Now Available in 80 World Languages
Viking Update is now available in 80 different languages for our international families. To translate Viking Update into another language, simply select the language from the drop-down menu near the bottom of the blog.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Disfrutar! Amusez-vous! Genießen Sie! Buon divertimento! التمتع به! आनंद लें! お楽しみください！תהנו! Geniet dit! Gozatu! Ĝuu! Nikmati! Наслаждайтесь! Divirta-se!
Bridging the Gap Between Engineering and Business to Create an Entrepreneurial Culture
Mrs. Crisie Smith was the guest speaker in Mrs. Wells’ Entrepreneurship class. The name of Mrs. Smith's company is “Development Innovations” and they created an app called “Takeoff Running”. The app can be downloaded from Amazon App Store, Google Play and the App Store. The students were very engaged during her presentation, because they were able to download the app and played around with it. She also talked to the class about how companies make money from apps and things they need to know when creating an app. Mrs. Smith shared with the students some creative ideas that they can apply to their business plans.
Spring Valley's MAN UP Program
MAN UP (Maximizing and Navigating Unlimited Potential) is a program which aims to develop young men through mentoring and training. Students met their mentors for the first time as Spring Valley's MAN UP mentoring program kicked off the 2014-15 year with it's annual "Meet and Greet". The program continues to grow in its second year of existence.
All Outdoor Out-of-Season Practices are Cancelled Today!
Due to a Tornado Watch in effect until 10:00PM, and the eminent weather that radar is showing, all outdoor out-of-season practices are cancelled today.
Football, cross country, tennis, and golf may practice outdoors until conditions deteriorate.
Athletic Events Cancelled Due to Threat of Severe Weather
Tennis match at Lugoff-Elgin scheduled for today has been cancelled due to the threat of severe weather.
The Region Golf Tournament scheduled for today has been cancelled due to the threat of severe weather.
Student Holiday October 16th & 17th
Richland Two schools and centers will be closed for students on Thursday, October 16th and Friday, October 17th. Students, enjoy your break!
Pink Out
Did you know:
- One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime
- Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women
- Each year, an estimated 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 40,000 will die
It's not too late to sign up to participate in the Palmetto Health Foundation's Walk for Life on October 18th. You can sign up online or contact Kara Luke for more information.
Southeastern Institute Admissions Representative @ SV Tomorrow
Southeastern Institute Admissions Representative Ms. Jeana Jenkins, MA will be at Spring Valley on Tuesday, October 14h at 12:16 p.m.in the Commons. Students wishing to meet with Ms. Jenkins, should sign up using their Naviance account; however, they can also come by CIC for help or 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.
The purpose of Southeastern Institute is to offer quality career education. Our curriculum is geared towards entry-level students with no prior background in the subject matter. Our programs focus on the specialized skills and knowledge needed for today’s marketplace by providing courses that apply to skill performance and career management development.
At Southeastern Institute we provide career education in an environment of personalized attention that simulates the real world.
We offer:
- Small Class Sizes
- Industry Experienced Faculty
- Career Placement Assistance
- Day or Evening Classes
- Hands on Training
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