SVHS Headlines

Email: satkins@swanvalley.k12.mi.us

Website: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/
Location: 8400 Ohern Road, Saginaw, MI, USA
Phone: (989)921-2401

December:

December 23rd- through January 5th- Christmas Break

January:

January 6th- School Resumes

January 15th- Student Government Spirit Day/ Country V/S Country Club

January 20th- No School

January 27th- NHS Induction

The holiday season is a time to celebrate the joy of togetherness, the warmth of community, and the many accomplishments of our students, staff, and families.

I am grateful for the support our families provide our school. Together, we continue to nurture a culture of learning, kindness, and growth that makes our school a special place for everyone.

I wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, a restful winter break, and a New Year filled with happiness and success. May your days be bright, your hearts be light, and your time with family and friends truly cherished.

Warm regards, Mrs Atkins

I would like to clarify the winter dress code that runs from November 1-April 1. There have been many questions.

Since shorts are not allowed during this time frame, exposing skin with holes in jeans/pants is also not allowed. Once April 1 comes along, we will be back to allowing shorts and holes (below the knee) in jeans/pants. I'm trying to be as consistent as possible with this policy. All the students have been very understanding and cooperative, and I appreciate that!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year,

Mrs. Wiley

I hope everyone has a safe and Merry Christmas! Technically not half way there, but most of us see Winter break as that point. For those interested in my stats, I thought this would be a good topic as we reach “half way”. After checking my number of complaints/reports done for the school, I am only 1 shy of last year. 24 and 23 respectively. However, the breakdown (which I won’t go into great detail for legal purposes) is the key point.

One of my goals this year was to reduce the number of accidents in our parking lots. Last year at this time 6 were reported, this year only 2. I refuse to take credit for this. I believe the praise goes to our students for their attentiveness.

Next, our actual crime/violent reports are down as well. I bunched together actual criminal reports with assaults (fights), and threats (direct or indirect to school). Last year totaled 8 at this time versus 4 this year. Again, these are the ones reported. I would like to see this as a 0 for the next half. School officials and I are continuously working on reducing this number.

The last group are generic reports; reports for documentation purposes. This year 17 general reports were reported. Last year 10 general reports were reported. This number does not concern me, nor should it concern parents/staff. There are many things police officers have to document for a number of reasons.

All in all, Swan Valley School District is a great place to work and learn. Other school districts are seeing double, or even triple these numbers. It is safe to say Swan Valley is the place to be.

Stay safe, stay vigilant

Before/After School Academic Assistance Program

All teachers are available to give students extra help from 7:20-7:30am and from 2:15-2:40pm in that teacher's classroom. Please see the calendar below or click on the following link:

AST Calendar for the week of 1/6/2025

Already this autumn season, we are seeing an increase in pneumonia cases.

Pneumonia is a respiratory infection in which the air sacs in the lungs become inflamed and filled with fluid or pus, making it difficult and painful to breathe. It can be caused by a bacteria, virus, or fungus. Pneumonia is often the consequence of a COVID or influenza infection. It is spread through respiratory droplets in the air or from touching contaminated services and then touching our faces (nose, mouth, eyes), similar to the way other respiratory infections are spread. Symptoms include fever, dry cough, headaches, body aches and weakness. However, instead of feeling better within a few days, symptoms worsen and may include chest pain, shortness of breath, a rapid heart rate, shaking/chills and/or a blueish tint to the lips and nailbeds. Pneumonia can be diagnosed per chest xray, sputum sample or blood cultures. Treatment includes antibiotics (for pneumonia caused by bacteria), bronchodilators (to help ease breathing), fluids and LOTS OF REST!! A person with pneumonia may remain contagious for up to 48 hours after starting an antibiotic and fever has stopped, and it may take from one week to one month before full recovery. Untreated pneumonia can lead to a lung abscess, sepsis and ultimately respiratory failure. Some of the infections that can lead to pneumonia can be prevented with vaccines. These include the flu vaccine, the pneumococcal vaccines, and the COVID vaccine. Meticulous hand washing, cough etiquette and immunizations are the best public health measures we can take to keep ourselves and those around us healthy this season!

Kimberly Newman, RN BSN

District Nurse, Swan Valley Schools

Please click on the following link for information in regards to 2025 Skilled Trades Night

December:

Congratulations to our BPA students!

Please click on the following links to view results from SVHS BPA Regionals & BPA Presentations.

BPA Regionals 2024 with Alternates

BPA Presentations

All navigation is now done with the "Site Navigation Dropdown" in the upper left.

Please visit our school website under Foodservice for menus, carb counts and nutrition facts. For the 2024 2025 school year, all breakfast and lunches will be free of charge. Please remember money must be on your account prior to purchasing a la carte items.

Checks are to be made payable to Swan Valley School District.

Please click on the Food Service Login Link below to access your account. The link is also on the SV web page under food service.

https://foodservice.swanvalleyschools.com/

Swan Valley Athletic Association Membership

Attention Swan Valley Parents / Guardians! The Swan Valley Athletic Association is looking for new members. It is the vision of the Swan Valley Athletic Association to provide our student athletes with outstanding opportunities. Parental support and involvement is crucial to this endeavor. For more information on the SVAA, please check out their webpage at the following link: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/page/sv-athletic-association

Perks of becoming a BASIC member include:

-1 punch card for 10 popcorns and 10 drinks at home athletic events

-discount on Rally in the Valley ticket

-senior student is eligible to apply for the SVAA Scholarship

*Please click on the SVAA Membership Form 2024-2025 to view additional upgrades and perks.

**You can also sign up for membership on the SVAA Online Registration Membership Form.

For more information regarding the Swan Valley Athletic Association, please reach out to President Angela Alworden at alworden@sbcglobal.net.

The Shields Lions Club Community Service Opportunity

The Shields Lions Club is sponsoring a Food Giveaway on February 1, 2025.

The food giveaway will take place at the Swan Valley Middle School parking lot.

We are asking for volunteers to fill boxes (assembly line style) and a few strong-armed people at the end of the line to place the boxed food in the trunk or backseat of the cars of people needing food. Help with traffic flow is also needed.

Volunteers should arrive about 8:00AM, Food Giveaway starts about 9:00AM. Usually, completed by 11:00AM

We expect over 300 families or more will be lining up in their cars to receive free food. The Food Bank of Eastern Michigan will be delivering about 23000 lbs. of food that morning for this giveaway at Swan Valley.

Contact: Duane Comerford, 989-751-4233 Call or text to sign up.

The Shields Lions Club will be getting some help with equipment from the Freeland Lions Club and a few of their adult volunteers. Freeland Lions sponsor a food giveaway every month and they are offering our community good organizational advice.

Saginaw County Animal Care & Control

Volunteers assist staff in three areas, dog walking, cat care and housekeeping. Our volunteers are a vital part of the organization! Every bit of time a volunteer gives is a true gift to the staff and animals. For more information please see the attached flyer

To apply please click on the following link and fill out the Volunteer Application.

Saginaw County

Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum

NYE Dec 30th 2024 Volunteer Opportunity

NYE Dec 31st 2024 Volunteer Opportunity