Swan Valley School District families and staff, please see the following communication regarding a recent positive case of COVID-19 @ Swan Valley High School: https://bit.ly/2Rk8KoW
Swan Valley School District families and staff, please see the following communication regarding a recent positive case of COVID-19 @ Shields Elementary: https://bit.ly/3g1nALn
Please read the following update regarding High School in person learning and spring athletics: https://bit.ly/2PTVcA6
Congratulations to our April Students of the Month - Brady, Issac, Isabel and Tamera. Not pictured, Nick H. and Brooke P.
Swan Valley School District families and staff, Please see the following communication regarding recent positive cases of COVID-19 within the Swan Valley School District: https://bit.ly/3rZjzJX
SVSD staff and families,
We want to make you aware that MDHHS has reinstated the mandatory 14 day quarantine (as opposed to the more relaxed 10 day quarantine) for those who have had direct contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive. This is to help curb the spread of the virus. Please continue to adhere to all protocols that allow us to continue in person learning. Thank you
Swan Valley School District families and staff, Please see the following communication regarding a positive case of COVID-19 at Swan Valley Middle School: https://bit.ly/3wx7Ohe
The America & Me Essay written by Hallie Beck, has been named 1 of the top 10 statewide winners for 2020-‘21! Hallie's essay earned 1st place! This is a tremendous achievement knowing that 200 Michigan schools & over 2000 students across the state competed.
Hallie will receive a plaque, medallion, and a cash award. Ms. Denman will receive $1,000 on behalf of SVMS.
Congratulations to all the winners, but especially to Hallie! The final rankings for the statewide winners from this year’s contest are listed below along with their city and school.
1st Place – Hallie Beck, Swan Valley Middle School, Saginaw
2nd Place – Abigail VanderBoon, Plymouth Christian, Grand Rapids
3rd Place – Sofia Grossi, St. Lorenz Lutheran School, Frankenmuth
4th Place – Ava Brown, St. Patrick School, White Lake
5th Place – Riley Maddin, Manton Middle School, Manton
6th Place – Gen Cook, St. John Vianney School, Wyoming
7th Place – Jana Salman, Michigan Islamic Academy, Ann Arbor
8th Place – Grace Steiger, Salem Lutheran School, Owosso
9th Place – Alyson Luck, Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, Hartland
10th Place – Marcel Raiche, Bishop Baraga Catholic School, Iron Mountain
2021 Swan Valley Distinguished Alumni
The Swan Valley High School Class of 2021 is asking your help in getting out the word on a program designed to honor one of Swan Valley’s outstanding graduates. Though time is very short, we would like to name our 24th annual honoree at this year’s graduation exercise on June 7, 2021.
Distinguished Alumni Program Criteria: https://5il.co/qyyf
Nomination Form: https://5il.co/qyyg
SVSD families,
Swan Valley is partnering with Covenant Healthcare to provide COVID-19 vaccinations to students 16yrs old and up. This is available to all who have received Covenant services within the last three years. They plan to offer the vaccination on a Saturday. The form to sign up is here: https://bit.ly/3chXQbt
SVSD staff and families,
Please read the following communication from Dr. Rice, State Superintendent of Schools, regarding the release of Michigan Secure. This is a mobile device security application that warns users when suspicious activity is detected on their mobile device: https://bit.ly/3f5qpum
Attention Swan Valley High School spring sports athletes and parents / guardians, you can view the spring sports schedules for all programs at https://5il.co/qlu5. Practice / tryouts times for next week will be posted by Tuesday of this week. Please remember, before trying out and / or practicing, all athletes need to have a valid physical on file (one on or after April 15, 2019) and have been registered on FamilyID at https://www.familyid.com/organizations/swan-valley-school-district.
If the #Covid19 pandemic has left you without a job, and you are struggling to find work because you lack a high school diploma or industry training, Swan Valley Adult Education program can help you get the skills you need for a new job – one you can support a family on. Contact us today to learn how to register! https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/o/svaac #MoveAheadwithAdultEd
SVSD families and staff,
The following days are full remote days for the remainder of the 20-21 school year. Note that all are Wednesdays with the exception of April 16h (Friday) due to state assessments.
March 17, 24,
April 7, 16, 21, 28,
May 5, 12, 19, 26
June 2
Buildings will communicate with families regarding "in person" opportunities available to students on these fully remote days.
Attention any Swan Valley High School and Middle School parents / guardians with students interested in spring sports, linked is an informational letter on the upcoming spring season:
https://5il.co/q4u0
SVSD families, please read the following communication regarding a positive COVID-19 case @ Swan Valley High School: https://5il.co/puue
Swan Valley Schools will be closed Monday, February 22nd due to poor road conditions. The Swan Valley Learning Center will open at 8 a.m.
The Swan Valley School District will be closed Tuesday, February 16 due to winter weather conditions. The learning center will open at 8 am
The Swan Valley School District would like to welcome Gregory L. Grover to its Board of Education. Mr. Grover was appointed to an open Board seat at a special meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. This appointment is for a two year term ending December 31, 2022. Mr. Grover is a 1987 graduate of Swan Valley High School and has experience in business and non-profit work. He and his wife live in Thomas Township and have two children.
