SVHS Headlines

Email: satkins@swanvalley.k12.mi.us

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

August:

August 30th- No School

September:

September 2nd- No School/ Labor Day

September 10th- Trimester 1 Open House/ Sr. Parent Night @ 6:00pm

September 30th- No school/ In-service Day

October:

October 2nd- Count Day

October 2nd- NHS Blood Drive

October 7th- LifeTouch Picture Retakes

October 9th- Midland Marching Band Showcase @6:00 pm

October 11th- Homecoming Football Game vs Powers @7:00 pm

October 12th- Homecoming Dance @7:00 pm

October 31st- Halloween Costume Contest during lunch

Parents, please remember to call the attendance line (921-2411) when your child is absent. Students will be marked unexcused otherwise.

Welcome Back!!

I hope everyone is off to a great start and that each of you are able to settle into a routine. Please remember our exit drive is now open. This means that we have a one-way entrance into the high school drive and one one-way exit out of the high school. Slow down and watch for students as you are coming to school or leaving.

Enjoy the long weekend and we will see everyone back at school on September 3rd!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Atkins

August:

Welcome back Swan Valley!

I hope you all had a great summer. I am excited to be back and resume my position as your School Resource Officer. Just like last year, I will be present in all 4 schools, attending lunch periods, monitoring hallways and parking lots, and will be available for students and staff needs. Although it is a new year, my goal of a safe and secure learning environment still stands. I hope to have as good of a year as the last one.

With construction nearly 100% complete of our new building at the high school, our exit way is reopened. The exit is located between the new building and the Administration building. There are two new signs to help direct traffic to the exit. PLEASE PAY ATTENTION TO THE SIGNS. One of my goals this year is to reduce car accidents in the parking lot. Your attentiveness will help tremendously.

We also have a lot of new students at Swan Valley this year. My message to our experienced students is this: Help others in need, make a good impression, and above all be nice. If you see a new student that does not know where the next class is, help them. Have acceptable table manners in the lunchroom, be impressionable. Do not ever put others down, be nice. You do not have to be a best friend, but be a decent human being.

As always, I am here to help others whenever I can. Please do not be afraid to reach out to me with any concerns, or if you just want to chat.

Stay safe, stay vigilant

Welcome back to school!

Please be aware that no medication, including over-counter-medication, will be administered to any student without a completed Medication Authorization Form containing a healthcare provider’s signature as well as a parent/guardian signature. This is to comply with Michigan Law/Michigan School Health Code (380.1178-380.1179a) and the Swan Valley School District policy (8670). This policy is to ensure the safety of the student and for protection of liability for school staff. We appreciate your cooperation. You may obtain the Medication Authorization Form from the district’s website (swanvalleyschools.com) or pick-up a copy from the school office. Please contact me at 989-921-2621 or via email @ knewman@swanvalley.k12.mi.us should you have questions or concerns. I would be happy to help obtain your healthcare provider’s signature for your convenience. Thank you!

Kimberly Newman, RN BSN

District Nurse, Swan Valley Schools

Seniors, join your classmates for a locker painting event on Sunday, September 22nd, from 1-4PM. This event costs $10 to cover the paper and protective covering. Sign-up in the cafeteria at both lunches on September 4th, 5th, and 6th; or in Mrs. Baldwin's room before or after school. Payment of cash or check is due at sign-up. See Mrs. Baldwin if you need to use Venmo. Let's get your senior hallway looking awesome, while having fun with your classmates.

If you already have your senior picture chosen for the yearbook along with your baby picture please email those to Mr. LaBrake at the following email address.

tlabrak@swanvalley.k12.mi.us

We do not have a supply list put together for high school. We recommend that you get the basics - pens, pencils, notebooks, binders, etc. Teachers will let the students know if they need anything specific once they review their syllabus with them.

Class of 2025

President: Hailey Koch

Vice President: Aubrey Davidson

Secretary: Mia Delgado

Treasurer: Kyle DuRussel

Class of 2026

President: Ashleigh Lederer

Vice President: Isabel McKillop

Secretary: Eve Schicht

Treasurer: Madison McCoy

Class of 2027

President: Braden Ray

Are you interested in Trivia, do you like competition and team work?

Consider joining Quiz Bowl....

Join Mrs. Coffel Thursday, September 5th in room 308 from 2:30-3:15 for QUIZ BOWL fun!!

RALLY IN THE VALLEY AND 1ST ANNUAL SWAN VALLEY SPORTS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND, 5:30 P.M.

The Rally in the Valley Event for the 2024-2025 school year will be on Saturday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Horizons Conference Center (please see flier below). Also, the Swan Valley Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will take place as a part of the Rally with the ceremony beginning at 6:30 p.m. and dinner to follow. In the first year of the Hall of Fame, Swan Valley's 5 team state champions and first 2 individual state champions, Mario Guerrero and Leah Dixon, will be honored. The Rally is a huge fundraiser for the SVAA which helps fund thousands of dollars of equipment and uniforms for Swan Valley Athletics. Come on out and show your support for Swan Valley athletes and honor our state champions, all while having a good time!

Tickets can be purchased in the Swan Valley School Offices or via Venmo. There is also information on how to become a business sponsor.

Go Vikings!

For more information please click on the following link.

Rally in the Valley Flyer

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.

Swan Valley Sports Hall of Fame:

The Swan Valley Athletic Association is also sponsoring the Swan Valley Sports Hall of Fame which will induct its first class at Rally in the Valley on Saturday, November 2nd at 5:30 p.m. at the Horizons Center. A $50 or $100 SVAA Membership will allow you to become a lifetime voting member of the Hall of Fame.

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

Attention any Swan Valley High School students looking for community service hours! The Athletic Department is looking for boys soccer ticket takers and ball boys/girls on the following dates and times at Roberts Community Park:

Tuesday, September 3rd, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 5th, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, September 9th, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, September 16th, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, September 30th, 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 3rd, 4:30 p.m.

*Ticket takers will be needed from 3:45-5:15 p.m.

**Ball Boys/Girls will be needed from 4:15-6:15 p.m.

Please email Mr. Stephens at rstephens1@swanvalley.k12.mi.us or stop by the Athletic Office.

Anyone interested in joining the writing team, please see Mrs. Mazany at 7:15 AM or 2:20 PM on Wednesday, August 28th. If you are not able to attend, please email her at gmazan@swanvalley.k12.mi.us or stop in and see her before or after school any day this week.

If you are interested in a Co-Op/Work Experience job -- see Mrs. Palmer

kpalmer@swanvalley.k12.mi.us

A local lawyer office is accepting applications and resumes.

Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum Volunteers needed

What: For Set-Up of Mid-Michigan Children’s Museum (MMCM) 11th Annual Touch-A-Truck

Community Event

When: Friday, September 13, 2024

There is 1 shift: 3:00 pm-4:30 pm

Volunteers are needed for the following:

• Removing debris and rocks from museum grounds and parking lot

• Folding and moving tables

• Stacking and moving chairs

• Craft and game set-up

Where: 315 W. Genesee Avenue, Saginaw MI 48602

Who:

• Individuals from age 14 on up to 120 (may be hard bending after 120)

• Sports teams from schools, semi-professional and professional

• Businesses that volunteer in the community

• Service groups

• The list goes on and on!

Why: MMCM’s contribution to the community is done by hosting special events throughout the year.

How: Complete the volunteer application and background check at the link below.

Individuals: https://michildrensmuseum.org/volunteer-form/

Groups/businesses/organizations: https://michildrensmuseum.org/volunteer-group-form/

If you have volunteered at MMCM previously, you do not need to submit a new form.

For more information or if you are interested, please contact Whitney, Volunteer Coordinator at

volunteer@michildrensmuseum.org or 989-399-6626.

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

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan

Food Bank of Eastern Michigan Community Service Opportunity

Welcome to the Swan Valley Web Portal. 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/