Nothing But Net Charity Basketball Game - Tonight

Richland School District One and Richland School District Two employees are going to rumble again on the hardwood at the 2nd annual “Nothing but Net” charity basketball game. The game is Thursday, January 7 at 6 p.m., at Keenan High School, located at 361 Pisgah Church Road.While it is serious competition on the hardwoods, in the end, “Team Richland,” a joint effort of both districts, raised almost $100,000 to benefit the Palmetto Health Foundation Breast Cancer Walk for Life/Race for Life. 

The “Nothing but Net” challenge will feature a breast cancer “survivor” recognition presentation during half-time and a free throw shooting contest between school superintendents Dr. Debbie Hamm and Dr. Craig Witherspoon. We hope you will come and cheer on Richland Two! Admission is $5 for everyone age 6 and up. Tickets purchased for the October match up will be honored.   

For more information visit the Richland Two website. 

Viking Sports Wrap

Varsity Girls Basketball

The Lady Vikings defeated White Knoll 62-38 on Wednesday night!! Scoring for the Lady Vikings were Anaja Matthews with 17 points, Shantay Taylor with 17 points, Dominique Hill with 11 points, Christian Hithe with 11 points, Joi Jones with 4 points and Sabrina Martinez with 2 points. Top rebounders were Shantay Taylor with 13 rebounds and freshman, Taylor Lewis, with 10 rebounds. Christian Hithe also dished out 5 assists. The Lady Vikings will travel to Lugoff-Elgin on Friday.

Varsity Boys Basketball

Congratulations to our boys basketball team for defeating White Knoll 67-63 in over time. Proud that our boys fought back from behind as much as 18 points. Our record is now 1-0 in our conference and 8-4 over all. Our leading scorers were Jordan Bruner 24 points, Noah Harper 15, Kendall Wall 10, Deangelo Ward 7, Javondii myers 4, Tommy Bruner 3 and NaQuan Addison 2. Our next game is against Lugoff-Elgin on Friday Jan. 8th. @ 7:30 after the girls game. 

Please come support your Vikings!

2016 Intel Science Talent Search Semifinalists

L to R: Krishna Gorrepati and Mohammad Arammash

Mohammad Arammash and Krishna Gorrepati have been selected as 2016 Intel Science Talent Search semifinalists.  They are the only two students in South Carolina to receive this honor. 

The Intel Science Talent Search is the nation’s oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition. The Intel Science Talent Search recognizes and empowers the most promising young scientists in the United States who are creating the technologies and solutions that will positively impact people’s lives. Projects submitted for consideration cover all disciplines of science, including engineering, mathematics, biochemistry, materials science, physics, behavioral science, and medicine and health.

Each semifinalist receives a $1,000 award from the Intel Foundation with an additional $1,000 going to his or her school. Semifinalists were selected from 1,750 entrants hailing from 512 high schools in 43 states, Washington, DC, Puerto Rico and six American and international high schools overseas. 

Congratulations to Mohammad and Krishna, their parents and their teachers!

Valley's Got Talent Tomorrow @ 6:30 pm

Don't forget that Valley's Got Talent is Friday at 6:30 pm in the Spring Valley auditorium. Tickets are being sold at lunch in the Commons lobby on Thursday and Friday for $3 or you can buy them from Ms. Valentie, Ms. Bouchey, any of the contestants, or any of the junior class representatives. Tickets will be $5 at the door. Come out and support the junior class and our 11 extremely talented performances!

Coach Anne Long featured in The State

Coach Anne Long, Spring Valley girls basketball coach, is featured in The State for her long track record of success. Click here to read the  article. 

Today's Schedule

Thursday, January 7, 2016

Early Bird 7:30 - 8:25

2nd Period EXAM 8:40 - 10:40

1st Period class 10:45 – 11:06

4th Period class 11:11 – 11:33

LUNCH 11:33 - 12:08

3rd Period EXAM 12:13 - 2:13

5th Period class 2:18 – 2:40

6th Period class 2:45 - 3:07

7th Period class 3:12 - 3:33

Job Opportunities for Students

Tiffany's Bakery at 8502 Two Notch Road will be hiring afternoon customer service employees. If you have early dismiss this is a great position. The work would be afternoons till 6 pm and Saturdays till 3 pm. Contact Jamie McMillan at 736-2253 or in person at the bakery. You could receive Work Based Learning credit for this job. Contact Mrs. Morgan in E330 if you need more information.

The Boys and Girls Club of the Midlands has openings for After School workers at Center for Achievement, Joseph Keels, Rice Creek, Round Top and Windsor Elementary Schools.These jobs are from 2:30 - 5:30 pm every day after school. Students would be working with kids from ages 5 - 11. Students must have early dismissal as they must report by 2:30 pm at the site. Contact Mrs. Morgan for the application.