Clemson Poetry Declamation

Spring Valley students excel at the 46th annual Clemson Poetry Declamation. 

On Saturday, October 27, several students participated in the poetry declamation. The following students received awards:

Bay Thomas - 1st Place - Latin 2

Martina Bryant - 3rd Place - Latin 2

Brandon Gibbs - 1st Place - Latin 3

Caitlin Aycock - 2nd Place - Latin 3

Murray McDaniel - 2nd Place - Latin 4

Please congratulate these students when you see them. #vikingfirst

October Department Spotlight

Meet Our Math Department:
Department Chair: Denise Stifffler
Taylor Belcher
Ishamel Brown
Becky Coulter
Stephaine Fowler
Julian Hale
Brain Hedgecock
Weslynn Hutto
Larissa Lasseter
Robert Long
Maureen McKelvey
Christine Miller
Matthew Oberly
Lauren Root
Ramona Saracila
Blair Shillinglaw
Tuck
Charles Smoak
Abby Suss
Rodney Willson
Kathleen Yaeger

Viking Sports Wrap

Boys Cross Country
10/27

On Saturday the Viking boys cross country team competed in the 5A mid-state qualifier. The Vikings finished 6th out of the 17 teams and qualify for the State Championship next Saturday. Individually George Wells was 20th (17:13), Murray Jones was 22nd (17:18), Jacob Ho was 26th (17:25), Fernando Castro was 44th (17:58), Mark Wild was 48th (18:05), Andrew Polson was 50th (18:09), and Carlos Angeles was 51st (18:13). The Vikings will be competing in the State Championship on Saturday at 12:00 at Clemson Sandhills Extension 

Football 

10/26

The Spring Valley Varsity Football team defeated arch rival 10-3 to finish in a tie for second place in the region. The Vikings are now 6-3 and 2-2 in the region. The Vikings were led on offense by Adrian Ross who had 148 yards rushing. TJ Wise had 54 yards rushing and 1 touchdown. The offensive line was led by Aidan Long, Shaun Wiley, and Eric Porter. Malik Wesley had 1 reception for 14 yards. Alex Herrera was 1-1 on field Goals with a 33-yard field goal. He also had 3 punts for a 45.7-yard average. 

On defense, the Vikings were led by Anthony Wilson who had an interception and a caused fumble. Isaiah Miller had a huge fumble recovery in the 3rd quarter. OT Nikiri had 8 tackles and 1 tackle for loss and a fumble recovery. Anteon Ervin, Paul Davis, and Skylar McCants all had 5 tackles for the Vikings. Antoen Ervin also had 2 tackles for loss.

The Vikings will have their last regular season game this Friday at home against Chapin HS and it will be senior night. We need a huge crowd for this big game as the Vikings look to finish the regular season 7-3. 

SVHS Counseling Corner - 1st Quarter Newsletter

The Spring Valley High School School Counseling Department would like to invite you to view the, SVHS Counseling Corner - 1st Quarter Newsletter.  In this newsletter you will find helpful tips about scheduling classes, college visits, contact information, and upcoming events.

Go Vikings!

FREE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY FOR COLLEGE WORKSHOP

PIE SHOWDOWN TOMORROW

TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF

Key Club will be collecting donations all week (October 29- November 2) for Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF.  Please place donations in the orange box in each teacher's room during class. Money collected will support The Eliminate Project to help save and protect moms and babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus.  We will also designate some of the donations to go towards Hurricane relief.

Accept the Viking Challenge and help fund the FREE After-School Tutoring Program sponsored by SVEF

Help the Spring Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) fund our FREE After-School Tutoring and Testing Program.  This program is available to ALL of Spring Valley High School's 2000+ students. Participate in the SVEF Viking Challenge AND raise $10,000 in 100 days!!! 

Please Give Here: https://www.gofundme.com/viking-challenge?member=521470

#springvalleyeducationfoundation #VikingChallenge2018 #donationsatwork#freetutoring

Veterans Day Appreciation/ Pictures Needed of Our Veterans

On Friday, November 9th, Spring Valley High School will honor the service of our veterans with a breakfast in the Media Center from 8:00 a.m. until 8:50 a.m., followed by a school-wide Veterans Appreciation Assembly at 9:00 AM in the Gym. The Spring Valley High School 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. We’re asking that you complete the form to include the following information. Pictures of Veteran in uniform, name, rank, branch of service, wars or conflicts served in (if any), retired or active, and the name of the student or staff member related to the veteran. We hope to see all of our veterans on Friday, November 9th so that we may express our gratitude for all that you have done, and all that you do. The deadline for submitting the form is Wednesday, November 6th.

Hurricane Michael Relief Drive

R2 Film Festival

Are you a storyteller? A Writer? A future actor or filmmaker? Are your technology skills top-notch? Do you have a talent for making short movies? Then the Richland 2 Film Festival is for you! TELL YOUR STORY!

Go to https://r2filmfestival.blogspot.com for more info and to apply!

SV Boys Lacrosse Cornhole Tournament

Fall 2018 ASVAB Administration - Tuesday, November 13th

Are you interested in a career in the military? 

The fall administration of the ASVAB will be held Tuesday, November 13th.  It will take place in the multi-purpose room (MPR) on the 2nd floor.  Testing will begin at 8:40 am and should conclude by lunchtime.  Please let me know if you are interested in taking the ASVAB so that I can get you signed up.  Please plan on reporting directly to the MPR once you arrive on campus.  We will forward an attendance roster to the teachers so that you will be excused from 1st-4th periods and will be allowed to make up any missed work.   

A great study resource for the ASVAB can be found using the link below:

https://www.mometrix.com/academy/asvab-test     

Please be sure to let me know if you are interested in taking the ASVAB Tuesday, November 13th.  Just send me a quick email, vawright@richland2.org.  If you have any questions please feel free to contact me or swing by the CIC.

Spring Valley PINKS OUT!

#PinkOut day at the Valley! So far APBio and the Science Nat. Honor Society have raised over $2,500 for the @PalmettoHealth Breast Center. Our goal is $3,500! Help us reach our goal and purchase a pink out shirt tonight at the game. GO VIKINGS!

COME OUT AND SUPPORT YOUR VIKINGS

BEAT BLYTHEWOOD 

This week our Spring Valley Vikings got pumped up for our game tonight against Blythewood. Students and Staff dressed up in their sports jerseys, punk rock attire, western attire, cameo and today pink to support breasts cancer awareness. But it's not too late for you to support us on our quest to BEAT BLYTHEWOOD. Come to the game tonight at 7:30 at Harry Parone Stadium and SUPPORT YOUR VIKINGS. GO VIKINGS!

Congratulations to the SV Viking Band

As the season winds down for the Marching Bands, Spring Valley Vikings have earned Superior Ratings at each of the three Marching Tournaments in which they have competed. At Irmo on October 6th. they earned 2nd place in their class, and in Mooresville North Carolina this past Saturday, they earned third place in their class and 8th out of twenty bands classes 1-7. They also took home 2nd place captions for Color Guard, Percussion, and Marching Technique. SC Viking Band will host 2a & 4A State Marching Finals this coming Saturday. The entire campus will be full of tractor trailers, box trucks, buses, and over 10,000 spectators. On Nov. 3rd, Spring Valley Bands will complete the competitive marching band season at the Loris Tournament of Bands.

Thanks for your support and congratulating our students

Boys Track & Field Interest Meeting

SENIOR SHIRTS - LAST DAY TO ORDER IS TOMORROW

Attention, SENIORS! If you are interested in purchasing a senior t-shirt, please click here to fill out the following form by Friday, October 26th. We have two senior t-shirt options available, as shown above. The price for one t-shirt is $15, and it will be $25 for both. All payments will need to be paid through the SVHS fees office.

PINK OUT TOMORROW !!!

Boys Track & Field Interest Meeting

Reminder: NO Saturday detention this Saturday, October 27, 2018!

There will be NO Saturday detention this Saturday, October 27, 2018 due to the State Band Competition.  Saturday detention will resume on November 3, 2018.

Spring Valley Unites Against Bullying

Today Spring Valley students and staff stand together in unity against bullying and we're united for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion! Students wore orange and received orange cupcakes from the counseling department to recognize that bullying is not an option. Thank you to the Counseling Department for leading this cause and bring us all together. #UnityDay2018 #BullingPreventionMonth

Classified Employee of the Month for September

Spring Valley "Classified Employee of the Month" program is designed to recognize a classified employee who has gone beyond the call of duty. The teachers and staff voted and the winner of September is Ms. Evonne Washington.Congratulations!

Teacher of the Month for September

Spring Valley "Teacher of the Month" program is designed to recognize teachers who are making a profound and positive difference in the lives of our students. Each month during the school year Spring Valley students, teachers, parents, and staff are given a chance to vote for a teacher and explain how that teacher has made an impact on them. Congratulations to the "Teacher of the Month" for September Mr. Scott Price. 

*Students, Parents, and Teachers, please check your email for our October Teacher of the Month Form. We will be taking nominations for your favorite English teacher. 

Viking Challenge

Help us fund our FREE after-school tutoring and testing program available to ALL of Spring Valley High School's 2000+ students by participating in our Viking Challenge AND raise $10,000 in 100 days!!! 
Please Give Here 👉https://www.gofundme.com/viking-challenge?member=521470
#springvalleyeducationfoundation #VikingChallenge2018 #donationsatwork#freetutoring 

Reminder: NO Saturday detention this Saturday, October 27, 2018!

There will be NO Saturday detention this Saturday, October 27, 2018 due to the State Band Competition.  Saturday detention will resume on November 3, 2018.

JOIN US TOMORROW ON FACEBOOK LIVE

State Fair Awards

Art by Callie Grace McManus

Congratulations to the following students that had had their artwork receive SC State Fair Student Art Exhibit awards!

Callie Grace McManus- 

Photography Best in Show 

9th-12th Grade

Oliver Narvaiz-

 9th Grade Merit Award

Tianna Fuller- 

10th Grade Photography

3rd Place

Kayla Hunter- 

12th Grade Merit Award

Congratulations to SV Orchestra Students

Congratulations to the following Spring Valley HS Orchestra students! On Saturday, Oct. 6th, they successfully auditioned for the SCMEA Region Three Senior (9-10)and Senior Honors (11-12) Orchestras. The 2018 SCMEA Region Three Orchestra event is scheduled for Nov. 16-17, at Lexington High School. The performance on Nov. 17th is free and open to the public.

Senior (9-10) Orchestra:

Eileen Chen
Ronit Pathak
Esther Kim
Christopher Li
Matthew Li
Pranav Poola
Spandana Anchoori
Bhavani Tuppale
Tierra Simmons
Tremayne Ansani
Connor Swayne

Senior Honors (11-12) Orchestra:

Tyson Ansani
Ethan Sosa
Aaron Pearson
Sylvia Brown
David Noel, Jr. 1st Alternate Violin

Drill Team Wins at The Citadel!

The Viking Drill Team took overall First Place Honors in the Bulldog Classic Drill Meet at The Citadel on Saturday. Spring Valley competed against 9 other schools across the state in 13 different categories. Our cadets finished 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in 10 of the 13 categories! Our award-winning Color Guard Team led the way earning first place honors! In total, the team returned to Spring Valley with 11 total trophies (4-1st place, 3-2nd place, 3-3rd place, 1-overall champion). This was our first overall win in three years. 

Drill Team Commander: JaTravious Ingram

Unarmed Commander: Princess Zapanta

Color Guard Commander: Dreyson Clark

Unarmed Exhibition Commander: Kaouri Marie Alipio

Regulation Armed Commander: Anthony Harper

Unarmed Regulation Commander: Nekyia Perry

Student Council Awards at SASC Conference

Student Council attended their Southern Association of Student Councils this past weekend and placed in the following project categories:

1st Place - Video Category
“I Am More” Pride Assembly Video produced by Callie Grace McManus and James Agens

2nd Place - Community Service
“Tis the Season of Giving” Winter Days 2017

3rd Place - Service to School
“Be the Change” Pride Assembly 2017

Congratulations to our Spring Valley Student Council!

Spring Valley Alumni Spotlight

SVHS Alumni JJ Milakovich 

JJ Milakovich a Spring Valley alumni just won the audition to be a clarinetist in the Premier Washington Army Band "Pershing's Own". He also won the premier Army Band position with West Point last month, but held out to complete the Washington position and won it. After leaving Spring Valley as our Drum Major in 2011 and 2012, and Principal Clarinet with the SV Symphonic Band, JJ went to DePaul University to major in clarinet performance. After graduating, he then earned scholarships to earn his Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance at Northwestern University, where he also won the clarinet position in the Chicago Civic Orchestra.

JJ will head to Washington where he will also join another Spring Valley clarinetist Erik Franklin. Eric was a Drum Major in 2006 and 2007 and had a full ride to Furman, then completed his grad work at Indiana University School of Music. Erik has been the Principal Clarinetist with the Premier Washington Army Field Band for the past five years. They are currently on tour on the west coast.

Congratulations to both SV Graduates.

2A-4A State Marching Band Competition

SENIOR SHIRTS

Attention, SENIORS! If you are interested in purchasing a senior t-shirt, please click here to fill out the following form by Friday, October 26th. We have two senior t-shirt options available, as shown above. The price for one t-shirt is $15, and it will be $25 for both. All payments will need to be paid through the SVHS fees office.

BEAT BLYTHEWOOD WEEK

UNITY DAY OCTOBER 24TH

R2 Film Festival

Are you a storyteller? A Writer? A future actor or filmmaker? Are your technology skills top-notch? Do you have a talent for making short movies? Then the Richland 2 Film Festival is for you! TELL YOUR STORY!

Go to https://r2filmfestival.blogspot.com for more info and to apply!

Winter Days 2018 Interest Meeting

Hurricane Michael Relief Drive

SENIOR SHIRTS

Attention, SENIORS! If you are interested in purchasing a senior t-shirt, please click here to fill out the following form by Friday, October 26th. We have two senior t-shirt options available, as shown above. The price for one t-shirt is $15, and it will be $25 for both. All payments will need to be paid through the SVHS fees office.

Veterans Day Appreciation/ Pictures Needed of Our Veterans

On Friday, November 9th, Spring Valley High School will honor the service of our veterans with a breakfast in the Media Center from 8:00 a.m. until 8:50 a.m., followed by a school-wide Veterans Appreciation Assembly at 9:00 AM in the Gym. The Spring Valley High School 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. We’re asking that you complete the form to include the following information. Pictures of Veteran in uniform, name, rank, branch of service, wars or conflicts served in (if any), retired or active, and the name of the student or staff member related to the veteran. We hope to see all of our veterans on Friday, November 9th so that we may express our gratitude for all that you have done, and all that you do. The deadline for submitting the form is Wednesday, November 6th.

Save the Date: BEAT BLYTHEWOOD WEEK

UNITY DAY OCTOBER 24TH

SUPPORT THE FIERCE PIE SHOWDOWN

Save the Date: BEAT BLYTHEWOOD WEEK