Congratulations Class of 2014


From the Nurse

Attention all parents: Medications are not kept in the health room over the summer. Please make sure you or your student pick up all over-the-counter (Motrin, Tylenol, etc.) and prescription medications (inhalers, Epi-pens, other prescription medications) from the health room by Friday, June 6th at 12 noon. Any medications left after 12 noon will be discarded.

Backpack Round Up Project

The Backpack Round Up Project is used in an effort to help collect new or used backpacks for the homeless in Columbia. For the thousands of homeless in town it is very difficult to maintain a place for their basic possessions like soap, extra garments, and change. Often they are assaulted and robbed for what little they have. When backpacks are provided to them it can make a world of difference. It is a sturdy and useful bag that they can secure very close to their body to hold all that they own in the world.

Richland Two has partnered with Resurrections Ministries of Columbia once again to recycle student backpacks to help the homeless! A box will be at the Atrium desk beginning on Friday May 30th for students to turn in their donations. The backpacks will be picked up on Wednesday, June 3rd and Thursday, June 4th and will be given to homeless in need. If you have a new or used backpack to donate, please drop it off at the Atrium desk.


Congratulations Ansley Seay

Ansley Seay earned the South Carolina Academic Honors Distinction. Please accept this apology for leaving Ansley Seay off the Academic Honors List. 

Bell Schedule for Remainder of Today

1st:  11:00-11:21
2nd: 11:26-11:57
3rd: 12:02-12:33
4th: 12:38-1:09

Lunch:  1:09-1:44

5th: 1:49-2:21
6th  2:26-2:57
7th: 3:02-3:33

Class of 2014


Have a look at the Spring Valley High School Class of 2014!

Five Athletes Sign Letters of Commitment to Play College Sports


Congratulations to the the following athletes and their families who are seeing a dream become reality. Five athletes seized the opportunity to continue their academic and athletic careers on the collegiate level.  Fellow classmates, teachers, coaches, staff and family members filled the Atrium at Spring Valley for their signing ceremony.  Among the signees were: Raven Fleming - Girls Basketball with Columbia International University; Jack Timmerman - Boys Track & Field with Clemson; Shauntel Smullen - Girls Track & Field with Coker College; Cierra Smith - Girls Soccer with Spartanburg Methodist; Adrian Thompson - Boys Soccer with Wofford.
Pictured L to R (Seated): Raven Fleming, Jack Timmerman, Shauntel Smullen, Cierra Smith, Adrian Thompson; L to R (Standing): Dr. Baron R. Davis, Spring Valley Principal; Anne Long, Girls Head Coach Basketball; John Jones, Boys Head Coach Track & Field; Trina McFadden, Girls Head Coach Track & Field; Jamie Brindel, Girls Assistant Coach Soccer ; Dave Clark, Boys Head Coach Soccer; Tim Hunter, Spring Valley Athletic Director

Chief Langston Receives Recognition from Department of Defense for 2014

The Department of Defense presents the 2014 "Certificate of Recognition" to Chief Perry Langston, for his outstanding leadership in education, choosing to continue to proudly serve again as an exemplary educator at Spring Valley High School. He selflessly continues to serve as a  participant in the Troops to Teachers program and has been chosen to be featured in Troops to Teachers outreach efforts to help transitioning military men and women find new careers as educators. He has been at Spring Valley High School since 1997, as a Aerospace Science Instructor. 

Graduation Parking Information

The Spring Valley High School graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 8:00 AM on Saturday, June 7th at the Carolina Coliseum. Doors will be open to the public at 7:30 AM.  This year the University of South Carolina has made significant changes to the parking around Coliseum. Several of the lots that have been open in past years will not be available for use due to construction of new facilities. Please review this map to ensure that you are familiar with where you can park. Please allow yourself adequate time to get to the ceremony and seated in the Coliseum by the 8:00 AM start time.

Job Opportunities for Students

Bi-Lo at the Village of Sandhills is hiring energetic, hard working, students to fill several positions at their store.  Apply at the store.  For more information see Mrs. Morgan in E 330.

Congratulations to Karen Lee

The Richland School District Two Education Foundation committee for the Stephen W. Hefner Scholarship has selected Karen Lee as this year’s recipient. Karen was chosen from many excellent candidates, and should be very proud of this accomplishment. The scholarship honors Dr. Hefner’s legacy of service to Richland Two and the Northeast Community. 

A Letter from Dr. Davis

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Yearbooks Still Available for Sale

There is a limited supply of yearbooks still available for sale in room D221 for $65 (cash or checks made out to Spring Valley High School). 

SVEF Executive Director Job Posting

Click here for SVEF Executive Director Position Description.

Congratulations All-Star Soccer Players

Cierra Smith                                          Adrian Thompson                                        Angela Downs
Congratulations to Cierra Smith, Angela Downs, and Adrian Thompson.  Cierra  Smith was selected to play on the 2014 North-South All-Star Soccer Team.  Angela Downs and Adrian Thompson were selected to play in the 8th Annual Clash of the Carolinas All-Star Soccer Game.

Summer Jobs for Graduating Seniors

WIA is looking for graduating seniors and possibly high school students, whom may be in need of a summer job in the Columbia area. Click here for more information and application. "No man stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child".
  • 6 weeks of summer employment
  • 1 week of Work Readiness Training
  • $7.25 an hour
  • Work up to 30 hours a week

Cash incentive for goal achievement (i.e $500 for earning your High School Diploma). You need to do this before you graduate so that you qualify for the $500 incentive.  Also, ignore the dates…they are still accepting applicants.

AF JROTC Receives All-Services State Championship Award from RSD2

The Board of Trustees of Richland School District Two Honors and Salutes members of the award winning Spring Valley High School AF JROTC on May 13, 2014 for winning the 2014 TOP Gun All-Services State Drill Championship and the Governor's Trophy. They are the TOP all-services drill team in the State.

Don't Lose Your Hard Work When You Leave Us

Students, Faculty, and Staff:

If you won't be with us in Richland Two next year because you're graduating, retiring, or moving, make sure to make a copy of anything in your Google Drive that you want to take with you. Check out Google Takeout before you leave us and your Google account is deactivated. If you have a Google Site that you want to continue to use after you leave, check out this simple how-to video showing you how to copy the site to your private Google account.  Again, make sure you do this before you go.  Once your account is deactivated you'll lose everything associated with it. Don't let that hard work go down the drain. Make a copy soon.

Summer School Information

Richland Two is offering a six week virtual summer school that runs Mondays through Thursdays beginning on June 16th and ending on July 31st. Information is available on the Summer School website.

No Late Start Tomorrow

There will be no Late Start Wednesday tomorrow, May 28th, nor the following Wednesday, June 4th. Please make a note of it. First period begins at 8:40 AM both days.

Proof-of-Residence Reminder

Richland School District Two schools are currently conducting the annual verification of addresses for all Richland School District Two students. In order to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted transition from the 2013-2014 school year to the 2014-2015 school year, we urge you to bring/send/scan in your proof-of-residence for your students now. Documents should be directed to the Guidance Office. Click here for more information.

Find Out How to Experience Two Weeks in France!

Please join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 27 in the Spring Valley Media Center at 5:15 p.m.  This trip is open to all Spring Valley students, parents and faculty. We hope to see you there!

SV Fine Arts Dept Profiled


A film crew from the State Department of Education was out at Spring Valley recently, creating a series of videos to highlight our distinguished Fine Arts Department. The feature will soon be on the SCDoE's website and will air on SCETV's ARTiculation LIVE television program this summer.  But you can see a sneak peek here, today, only at Viking Update.

Health Science Students Spend Time at Fort Jackson

Spring Valley Seniors Lakeisha Greene and Fred Hogsett partnered with 3rd Battalion, 34th Infantry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment at Fort Jackson to learn more about Army medicine and careers as athletic trainers.  As part of the training, the students arrived every morning at 5:30 a.m. to observe unit sick call and how athletic trainers assessed injured or sick Soldiers. After sick call, the students observed Physical Readiness Training or assisted the trainers in building treatment packets for Soldiers. Some of the students participated in a 12-kilometer foot march with Company B, 3-34th.  
The training was part of the Spring Valley Health Science Education curriculum, which is designed to expose students to basic health care knowledge and subjects such as anatomy, disease processes and infection control.  The Health Science program also incorporates basic skill mastery and career exploration. The goal is to provide students with knowledge, skills, and experiences that will allow them to make informed decisions regarding their future postsecondary and career plans. The highlight of the program is the culminating  Health Science 2/Clinical Studies course. It is designed to provide students with real world experiences and applications that allow them to develop professional characteristics and workplace skills as well provide internship and shadowing opportunities in the area of their interest. Through these experiences students make connections with professionals and find relevance for their classroom experience. It also enlightens them to current trends in the field of medicine and introduces them to unique career opportunities that are not readily known.

Graduation Parking Information

The Spring Valley High School graduation ceremony will begin promptly at 8:00 AM on Saturday, June 7th at the Carolina Coliseum. Doors will be open to the public at 7:30 AM.  This year the University of South Carolina has made significant changes to the parking around Coliseum. Several of the lots that have been open in past years will not be available for use due to construction of new facilities. Please review this map to ensure that you are familiar with where you can park. Please allow yourself adequate time to get to the ceremony and seated in the Coliseum by the 8:00 AM start time.

Proof-of-Residence Reminder

Richland School District Two schools are currently conducting the annual verification of addresses for all Richland School District Two students. In order to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted transition from the 2013-2014 school year to the 2014-2015 school year, we urge you to bring/send/scan in your proof-of-residence for your students now. Documents should be directed to the Guidance Office. Click here for more information.

2014 FBI Youth Academy

The 2014 FBI Youth Academy will be on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Youth Academy Program (YAP) was created in 2001 to educate high school (rising Juniors) & college students about the mission, goals and inner workings of the FBI.  In this program, the FBI details the policies, procedures, initiatives and techniques that guide its investigations. Students learn about major investigations and participate in a variety of “hands-on” exercises that illustrate the duties and responsibilities of the FBI.  If interested, please contact Ms. Denise M. Taiste, Public Affairs Specialist at 803.551.4352 or by email at denise.taiste@ic.fbi.gov. Candidates for the Youth Academy Program (YAP) must meet the following criteria: 

  • Must be at least a junior in high school or above.
  • Must obtain permission from parent/guardian, if needed. .
  • Must submit a completed application.
  • Must be willing to travel to the FBI’s office.
  • Must agree to attend the entire day’s session. 

For those interested in attending, please have them fill out the attached application and send to me by close of business Monday, June 16, 2014. Click here for application.

Chief Langston & Major Ward Receive Outstanding Instructor Award

Spring Valley High School AF-JROTC instructors Major Frank Ward and CMSgt. Perry Langston were presented Outstanding Instructor Awards in recognition of setting the highest example of Air Force Core Values, which are crucial to the success of the AF-JROTC mission. Out of 1,927 AF-JROTC Instructors nationwide, they were selected for the award based on their teamwork; dedication to the Air Force core values, and their steadfast commitment to students, school and community.

Congratulations Christian Miller

Christian Miller and his mother Lisa Miller Ford
Spring Valley linebacker Christian Miller won the prestigious 2014 South Carolina Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award. The award ceremony took place Tuesday, May 20th at the Zone at Williams Brice Stadium. Criteria for the award include but are not limited to academic achievement, athletic accomplishments and community leadership. Christian, along with the other 24 finalists, will have their names placed inside the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame in South Bend, Indiana. National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Museum will be moving to Atlanta this summer.   
Christian will now move onto the National level and compete for the 2014 National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award in New York City.  Click here to read more about the National High School Scholar-Athlete Awards. Click here to view WACH FOX interview and story.

Engaging Students by Embracing Technology

Dr. Michael Rodgers' Introduction to Engineering Design classes are doing virtual design projects.  The students are working in virtual teams with other students around the country. They are in teams of 3-5 students, working on one of the following design projects, from scratch to working drawings: 
  • Modular Coffee Shop Table
  • Speaker Support System
  • Antique Goblet Display/Flight Case
  • Happy Meal Toy
  • Wooden Mechanical Toy
  • Locker Organizer
The students are using Skype to have team and class discussions along with Google Docs and Google Drive to share files and for team organization.  First period has teamed up with Jodie Ramirez’s class in Edina, Minnesota. Fifth period and sixth period have teamed up with Karuna Parmar’s classes in Barrington, Illinois.  Seventh period has teamed up with Christine Bertsch’s class in Indianola, Iowa.

2014-2015 RSD2 School Calendar

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Join the National Mathematics Honor Society

The application for joining Mu Alpha Theta ( the National Mathematics Honor Society) may be found on the Spring Valley Math Department web page. Requirements are that students must have at least taken Algebra 2 or are currently enrolled in Algebra 2 and received a grade of a B or higher in all math courses. See Mrs. Stiffler in D127 for more information.  The deadline to apply is Tuesday, May 27th.  All underclassmen are encouraged to apply.

Today Is Last Late Start Wednesday

Today is our last Late Start Wednesday of the 2013-2014 school year. We will be on regular bell schedule for May 28 & June 4. Please make a note of it.

Final Transcript Request Forms

Seniors can pick up their final transcript request (Parchment) forms from Mr. Staten in the CIC office starting May 21st. 

Gospel Choir Spring Concert is May 30th

The Gospel Choir presents its Spring Concert on Friday, May 30, 2014. The performance will begin at 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church, 716 Sandfield Road, Blythewood, SC 29016.  Everyone is invited to this free event.

Richland Two Graduation Tips

Graduation is an exciting and important time in the lives of our Richland Two families.  We have prepared the following tips to help prepare you and your graduate for this year’s ceremonies. Click here to view tips and parking areas. The Carolina Coliseum doors will open at 7:30 a.m. for ALL spectators (guests).

Congratulations to our College-Sponsored Merit Scholarship Winners

Linda Thomas                                                    Jedidiah Gist                                           Himabindu Vinnakota
Linda Thomas, Jedidiah Gist and Himabindu Vinnakota have been named 2014 College-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship winners! The National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced approximately 2,500 winners of National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities. Officials of each sponsor college selected their scholarship winners from among the Finalists in the 2014 National Merit Scholarship Program who plan to attend their institution. These awards provide between $500 and $2,000 annually for up to four years of undergraduate study at the institution financing the scholarship. An additional group of Scholars will be announced in July, bringing the total number of college-sponsored Merit Scholarship recipients in the 2014 competition to approximately 4,500. Click here for more information.


Congratulations to Spring 2014 Mini Grant & Wishing Well Recipients

The Spring Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) announces awards of $21,078.52 to fully or partially fund all the teacher requests received for Spring 2014. This brings the total of the SVEF awards for this school year to $38,647.70 These awards go directly into the classroom to provide students and teachers with the very best equipment & materials and are made possible by our Auction, Golf Tournament & 5K fund raising events. 
  • $6,087.35 to Science Department to purchase equipment for higher functioning Biology, Chemistry and Magnet Science Research labs: electronic balance, magnetic stirrer/hot plate, analytical balance and a set of stereomicroscopes. 
  • $1,218.10 to Health Room to purchase an AED with cabinet and alarm for Fine Arts/Auditorium wing. 
  • $2,763.55 to Student Activities to purchase a new sound system for assemblies, many school activities and events. 
  • $4,410 for Chest/Bench Press and Lat Pull Down/Low Pulley machines for PE Fitness Lab. 
  • $748.91 to purchase TV and mount to run videos to educate students about the C.A.T.E. (Career and Technology Education) Department’s seven program areas. 
  • $1,228.90 to purchase 20 Electronic SNAP Circuit kits for Physical Science.
  • $1,011.50 to AF JROTC for to replace drill clothing.
  • $805.54 to Special Needs for a laptop to get department’s embroidery machine business back up and running. 
  • $620.50 to Culinary Arts for Baker’s Scale + parts.
  • $1,245.95 to Visual Arts Photography to purchase five 35mm film cameras. 
  • $638.22 for Wishing Wells ($100 or less) to Special Services, C.A.T.E., English, Career Prep and Culinary Arts teachers. 


Rotary Club of Spring Valley Awards Scholarships

Graduating seniors who received a 2014 Rotary scholarship are (left to right): Spring Valley Rotary Scholarship Chairman Bobby Curtis, Scholarship Committee member Mary Dailey, scholarship recipients Anna Petitgout, Hannah Rutland, Matthew Mujica, Alexis Rutnik, Michael Hoffman, LaceyAnne Robinson and Scholarship Committee member Patricia Fernald.
Six area Richland District Two high school seniors were awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the Rotary Club of Spring Valley at the club’s meeting on May 8. The scholarship recipients from Spring Valley High School are:  Michael Hoffman, who will attend Wofford College to major in English; Matthew Mujica who will attend the University of South Carolina majoring in International Business; Anne Petitgout who will attend Clemson University majoring in Engineering; Alexis Rutnik who will attend Winthrop University majoring in Sports Medicine and Hannah Rutland who will attend the University of South Carolina majoring in Exercise Science. Lacey Anne Robinson of Ridge View High School was also awarded a scholarship. She will attend Wofford College majoring in Chemistry.

College and Career 101 for Teens

The Richland County Library Northeast Branch is presenting monthly seminars for teens interested in learning more about colleges and careers.  On Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 3pm, Latoya Jeeter, Career Coach at Columbia College, will present on the following topics:  How to get that first summer job; how to apply for college; how to write that first resume; and how to navigate the challenges of being a first generation college student. The library is located at 7490 Parklane Rd., Columbia, SC 29223.

Proof-of-Residence Reminder

Richland School District Two schools are currently conducting the annual verification of addresses for all Richland School District Two students. In order to ensure a smooth and uninterrupted transition from the 2013-2014 school year to the 2014-2015 school year, we urge you to bring/send/scan in your proof-of-residence for your students now. Documents should be directed to the Guidance Office. Click here for more information.

Find Out How to Experience Two Weeks in France!

Please join us for an informational meeting on Tuesday, May 27 in the Spring Valley Media Center at 5:15 p.m.  This trip is open to all Spring Valley students, parents and faculty. We hope to see you there!

You and Two Tonight

Richland School District Two will host the first session of “You and Two,” beginning at 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, at Bridge Creek Elementary School. This community engagement event will include a brief overview of Richland Two and a district panel question and answer session. Light refreshments will be served. All members of the Richland Two community are invited and encouraged to attend.

The goal of “You and Two” is to share Richland Two achievements, address community concerns and generate ideas that will provide the highest quality education for students.

“We know the best way to educate students is through the involvement of the community,” said Superintendent Debbie Hamm, “We hope all members of the Richland Two community will come and share their ideas and visions for how we can continue to make Richland Two an outstanding school district.”

Bridge Creek Elementary is located at 121 Bombing Range Rd, Elgin, SC 29045.

Congratulations Martin Li & Madison Pobis

Martin Li
Madison Pobis
Martin Li and Madison Pobis, Discovery juniors, attended the International Sustainable World Energy, Engineering, and Environment Project Olympiad (I-SWEEEP) held in Houston, Texas May 1st - 5th. Madison was selected to represent our state/country by carrying the flags during the Opening Ceremony. Martin's project, titled "Generating Power from Human Footsteps Through a Mechanical Floor Tile ," and Madison’s project, titled "The Effect of Discharge on Specific Conductance from Three Different Sites Within the Santee River Basin,"  were selected to compete at I-SWEEEP at the 2014 South Carolina Region II Science and Engineering Fair.  At I-SWEEEP, Martin and Madison won silver ($400) and bronze ($150) medals, respectively. Congratulations to Martin, Madison, their parents, and their research teacher, Mrs. Michelle Spigner!

Chromebook Collection for the End of the Year

Senior chromebook collection is May 12th through the 23rd. Seniors are required to return their devices, cases, and chargers to the AV/ITS room inside the multipurpose room on the 2nd floor. No appointment is required. 

Chromebook collection for grades 9-11 will be May 23rd through the 29th. Underclassmen are required to return only their devices and chargers. We will not collect cases as students will reuse them next year. If you know you are not returning to Spring Valley next school year, please return everything -- the device, the charger, and the case. Students in grades 9-11 will be issued an appointment ticket to return their devices.  The tickets will be handed out in 3rd period next week. 

If a student fails to return a device, a $377.00 fee will be assessed. Missing chargers are $47.00. Missing cases are $33.00. Students returning materials after May 30th will be assessed a late fee. If you have any questions please contact Kathryn Robinson via email at krobinson@richland2.org or by phone at 803.699.3500 x. 69201.

Important Information: Schedule Changes This Summer

NEW THIS YEAR: in order to allow school counselors sufficient time to ensure that all student schedules are conflict free and fulfill graduation requirements, no schedule changes will be made this summer outside of rescheduling a failed course. Students should see or email their school counselor to make final changes to course requests prior to the last day of school.  Any changes desired after this time will be postponed until orientation in August.

Moe's Caters Graduation Parties


2014 Academic Awards Ceremony

The Academic Awards Ceremony is intended to offer students at Spring Valley an opportunity to be recognized by their peers in a public forum for any academic accolade he or she might have earned over the course of the past year. We proudly recognize each one of these students for his or her accomplishments and acknowledge the contributions of their parents and teachers in supporting these successes. Congratulations, Viking Students! Click here for complete list of award recipients. View more photos on Flickr.

Dorion Lewis Receives Turnaround Achievement Award

Dorion Lewis is a senior at Spring Valley High School who has been diligent and humble this entire school year. He has actively pursued his studies while following instructions that will help him eventually enroll in the Culinary Arts Program at The Art Institute of Charleston, with aspirations of one day owning a restaurant. He has taken responsibility to seek out others to help him achieve his goals and be successful his senior year. His maturity level is impeccable and has earned him the honor of being the recipient of the Turnaround Achievement Award. With a pleasant demeanor of being well-mannered and respectful while flashing a big smile, we can't think of a more deserving student for this honor. Congratulations Dorion!

SV Students Perform at USC

Last night the Palmetto Youth Brass Choir gave their final concert of the year at the USC School of Music Recital Hall. The group is comprised primarily of Richland Two students and featured Spring Valley Band students Paul Curry (trumpet), Aaron Roach (trumpet), Troy Herrmann (horn), Austin Myers (trombone), and Dennis Patterson (euphonium).

Summer School Info Now Online

Richland Two is offering a six week virtual summer school that runs Mondays through Thursdays beginning on June 16th and ending on July 31st. Information is available on the Summer School website.