Congratulations Mimi Harding

Senior, Mimi Harding attended Brevard Music Institute for six weeks this summer playing flute and piccolo. Chosen as one of six international students to perform in the Brevard Symphonic Winds Symphony and the Brevard Concert Orchestra.  Miss Harding was also chosen for the Interlochen Arts Academy this summer for their seven week program, held in Michigan. She is a flutist in the South Carolina Youth Philharmonic orchestra, and has performed throughout the year for the National Flute Association’s High School Flute Choir in Las Vegas, NV, SC Flute Society Artist Competition, SC All-State Band, Winthrop Band Clinic, USC Band Clinic, Richland 2 District Orchestra, various Carolina Flute Guild master classes as well as both Symphonic & Concert Bands at Spring Valley High School. Mimi is currently the senior drum major for the Viking March Band.

Students Participate in an ACS Project Seed Poster Presentation

Eboni Drake                                            Tina Monzavi

On August 2, 2013, three Spring Valley students participated in an ACS Project Seed poster presentation at the University of South Carolina. 2013 graduates, Lindsey Smith and Eboni Drake (Explorations), and Tina Monzavi, class of 2014, conducted summer research with professors at USC through the ACS Project Seed program. Kimberly McRae, also a 2013 graduate, conducted research during the summers of 2011 and 2012 through Project Seed.  She went on to earn a trip to compete in the 2012 International Science and Engineering Fair, where she won multiple awards.  Tina Monzavi won the award for best poster.  Congratulations to these young ladies!

The New NATEF South Carolina Curriculum

Spring Valley Automotive Technology teacher Doug Guthrie was invited by the SC Department of Education to participate on the steering committee for revision of the newly adopted SC Automotive Technology curriculum.  The committee met on August 8 to review and revise the curriculum for alignment with the new National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) standards.  In order to complete the program now, students must pass a National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) student certification test for Maintenance and Light Repair and Electrical/ Electronics. Mr. Guthrie said, “Completion of this program will bolster students’ performance abilities and help them to compete in the highly technical job market of the 21st century.”  He was also pleased that the new curriculum requires a number of "soft skills" crossing into the areas of math, science, communications, and safety.

RSD2 Back-to-School Resource Page

Richland School District Two's Back-to-School resources may be found here.

SVHS Education Foundation Annual Fund

Please join the SV Education Foundation 2013-2014 Annual Fund.   Help support FREE After School Tutoring & Testing Program and academic needs.

Chromebook Information

We've been getting a lot of questions about the Chromebooks.  Hope this helps.

The Lenovo Thinkpad X131e will be the Chromebook issued by SVHS.  The Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook is a rugged laptop built to withstand enthusiastic typing, bustling group work, and other everyday school adventures. Designed with specialized classroom features like reinforced hinges and a rubber casing, students and teachers can work hard and play hard.  Students using a school-issued device will also receive a carrying case.

Students do not have to use a school-issued device. Students are free to bring any device they may already own or wish to purchase, Chromebook or otherwise.  The device needs to be able to connect to wifi. Parents and students must sign the appropriate Responsible Use Policy (RUP) and/or Personal Electronic Communication Devices forms before they are allowed to use any devices at the school.  Appropriate forms and additional information will be made available to families via the internet and in class on the first day of school.

Lastly, we are still using textbooks.  Students will be issued textbooks beginning August 22nd.

Enjoy the rest of your summer and follow everything Spring Valley here at Viking Update.

Proof of Residence Reminder

For the 2013-2014 school year, Richland School District Two (RSD2) will continue with its proof-of-residence procedures that will require all students to provide updated proof-of-residence documentation prior to their enrollment in a RSD2 school, and yearly thereafter.   Families are encouraged to begin bringing in proofs to the Guidance Office for the upcoming school year. Click here for more information.