Google Science Fair

The fourth annual Google Science Fair opens for entries on 12 February 2014. Students aged 13-18 from all across the globe can participate in the competition by submitting a science or engineering project online. Students can win some amazing prizes, experiences and will have the opportunity to share their ideas with the world.

Viking Sports Wrap

Varsity Girls Basketball
On Friday night at Lugoff, the Lady Vikings defeated Lugoff 88-23  to up their record to 17-2 overall and 5-1 in the Region.  All of the Lady Vikings were able to score! Scorers for Spring Valley:  Cierra Carter - 19 pts, Megan Davis – 14pts, Bayleigh Ponds – 13pts, Akia Dunlap – 10 pts, Brittayny Joyner – 6 pts, Mileesha Doctor – 6 pts, Brittany Evans – 6 pts,  Keisha Greene – 5 pts, Raven Fleming – 4 pts, Joi Jones – 2 pts, Briana Hill – 2 pts and 5 rebounds, and Dominique Hill – 1 pt. and 5 steals. Our next game is with rival Blythewood on Tuesday, February 4th at Blythewood.

2014 SVEF Senior Scholarships

Attention Seniors!  Check out the scholarships ranging from $300 to $1,000 offered by the Spring Valley High School Education Foundation to see if you fit the criteria for one or more.  Applications are due no later than April 1.  You can also access these at www.supportspringvalleyhigh.org and click on "Scholarships". Stop by the Education Foundation office, C-161 in the Atrium, if you have questions. Click here for list of 2014 SVEF senior scholarships. Click here for copy of 2014 senior scholarship application.  

Students Named Candidates in U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

Aakash Shingala                  Gregory Rassolov
Congratulations to Gregory Rassolov and Aakash Shingala for being named candidates in the 2014 United States Presidential Scholars Program. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964, by executive order of the President, to recognize and honor some of our nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, creative and performing arts. Each year, up to 141 students are named as Presidential Scholars, one of the nation's highest honors for high school students.  Click here for complete list.

From the College & Career Information Center

Upcoming College Visits:
The following schools will visits 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 for details about the following and other related college events.

Abram Staten College Specialists
803-699-3500 ext. 69005 astaten@richland2.org
Bethune-Cookman University Friday, February 21, 2014  10:00 AM- 11:00 AM
Location: CIC

Ms. Ronda Bostick    Admissions Counselor
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: 386-481-2647 Fax: 386-481-2601
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Tuesday, February 25, 2014  9:30AM-10:30AM
Sarah Griffin-- Admissions Counselor
Voice: 336.334.4821    Fax: 336.334.5051

Lance Murphy Named National Achievement Scholarship Program Finalist

Congratulations to senior Lance Murphy for being named a National Achievement Scholarship Program Finalist. Of the more than 160,000 students who currently enter the National Achievement® Program each year, over 4,700 are honored. A smaller group of about 1,600 are named Semifinalists, the only students who have an opportunity to advance in the competition for National Achievement Scholarships. Approximately 1,300 Semifinalists qualify as Finalists. Beginning in late February, the National Achievement® Program notifies about 800 Finalists that they have been selected to receive a National Achievement Scholarship. Hats off to Lance! Click here for requirements for becoming a Finalist.

Prom Tickets For Sale

We will be selling prom tickets for the prom which is scheduled for May 3, 2014 at 701 Whaley. Tickets will only be sold on Thursdays in the Atrium lobby.  Senior tickets are free but each senior MUST sign up for his/her own ticket. If a date is from another school then a ticket must be purchased. All students with dates from other schools must have date approval forms completed with all necessary signatures. If a date is in college or the workforce then there is a different form to fill out. 

Dates and ticket prices are the following:

$25 single/$35 couple
January 30
February 6

$35 single/$45 couple
February 13
February 20