Shields Elementary

To our incredible Swan Valley School District bus drivers—thank you for being the first friendly face our students see each morning and the last one sending them home safely each day. Your patience, dedication, and care keep our Vikings rolling strong, no matter the weather or the miles. We appreciate you today and every day for the vital role you play in our school family! 🚌💜

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our incredible Viking secretaries across the entire district! 💜🤍

Thank you for answering all the phone calls, solving all the mysteries, finding all the missing forms, calming all the chaos, and somehow keeping the copy machines working (which may be your most impressive skill of all). You are the unofficial tech support, calendar coordinators, problem-solvers, student helpers, parent greeters, and the friendly faces that keep our Viking schools running every single day.

Honestly, if schools ran on coffee, kindness, and miracles… you’d still be doing most of the work. ☕📎

We appreciate you more than words can say—thank you for everything you do for our Viking family!

School of Choice is Open!

It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of MARCH VIKING VICTOR:
Ray Pearsall – High School
Derek Young - Havens & Shields Elementary
Tim Neitzke – Maintenance Department
It’s time to get your APRIL vote on! Anyone can vote: Students, staff, parents and members of the community. Use this link to nominate: https://bit.ly/3MwxqnA

Each month, Shields Elementary Student Leadership hosts an “Appreciation Station” to celebrate and recognize the hard work and dedication of our staff. This special treat is made possible through the generosity of our school community, as families and local businesses volunteer to sponsor the monthly cart for everyone to enjoy. It’s a small gesture that makes a big impact and helps our staff feel valued and supported. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Slumka and Kemerer families for sponsoring this month’s Appreciation Station. Your kindness and generosity are truly appreciated, and you help make Shields Elementary such a wonderful place to learn and grow!

Our Community Wellness Day vendor lineup is officially FULL! We are beyond grateful for the incredible local businesses and organizations who said yes to being part of this special day for our community.

On Sunday, April 19th (12–3 PM) at Swan Valley High School, these amazing vendors will be sharing resources, services, and products that support wellness for individuals and families across our community.

Please help us celebrate and support the businesses joining us:

Human Kind

Greif Girls Farm

Carla Marie Hurd: Battle Buddies Well Being, LLC

Tinymindfulmoments

Nash Dermatology

Deep Roots Wellness LLC

Salt Salon

Pretty Gold Thing

Kehres Health & Chiropractic

Randi Jo: Hope Through Healing Counseling

Ennis Center for Children Inc.

Sarah Henninger:Thrive MI

Golden Minds Therapy PLLC

Golden Lotus Sanctuary

Salix Sauna and Wellness Suites

1894 Craft Co.

Thurston For Wellness

Lifewave – Nontransdermal Phototherapy Patch

Vive Aesthetics

The Tending Co.

Pure Barre

Body Mechanics Rehabilitation & Wellness

Campos Family Agency - Farm Bureau 

Cora’s Massage Therapy & Bodywork

This event is all about connecting our community with local resources that support health, movement, and overall well-being — and we couldn’t do it without each of these incredible businesses.

Mark your calendars and come spend the afternoon with us!

Coffee

Snow cones for the kids

Kids crafts

Wellness sessions

Local resources for families

All activities during the event are free for attendees thanks to the support of our amazing sponsors.

We cannot wait to see our community come together for this day.

Thank you to Maier & Associates Charitable Foundation in Bay City for donating 8 bikes to Shields Elementary for a giveaway to our students.

It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of FEBRUARY VIKING VICTOR:
Maddie Thompson – Middle School
Kelly Conger - Havens & Shields Elementary
Stephanie Noah – Havens Elementary

We are less than a month away from the Craft and Mom-2-Mom Sale at Swan Valley High School. Saturday, March 7th from 9am-1pm It’s not too late to sign up to be a seller. If you are interested, sign up today by using this link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ8hO0sWCPJdTLtpCr0kmM7ORnHG2nkR4pd4aM21yz0H9GAA/viewform?usp=sf%5C_link If you are interested in coming to shop that day, it will cost $5 to get in. All proceeds will go to Shields Elementary as a fundraiser. Don’t forget your bags for all the great things you find! Hope to see you there!

Not to be outdone...💜🤍

Today we want to give a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible school counselors at Swan Valley School District. 💜🤍Your compassion, guidance, and unwavering support make a difference in the lives of our students every single day. You help our Vikings navigate challenges, celebrate successes, and build bright futures. We are so grateful for the care and dedication you show our students and families. Swan Valley is stronger because of you! 💜🤍

If you are looking for a fun night out with your family, come check out Family Literacy Night at Shields Elementary on Wednesday, March 4th! Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 11th. You can scan the code, or use this link directly. https://forms.gle/jaKAX9QzjwCP4qwZA Hope to see you there!

It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of JANUARY VIKING VICTOR:
Rebecca Rousseau – Havens Elementary
Nicole Prieur - Havens Elementary
Jennifer Johnson – Shields Elementary

💜🤍 Calling All Future Vikings! 🤍💜

Swan Valley School District is proud to welcome new families through our Schools of Choice program! If you’re looking for a district that values academic excellence, strong relationships, and a supportive community where students are known by name, Swan Valley is the place to be. From our youngest learners to our graduating seniors, Vikings are challenged, encouraged, and inspired every day.

At Swan Valley, we offer engaging classrooms, dedicated teachers, outstanding athletics and extracurriculars, and a community that truly cares. Whether your child loves the arts, athletics, leadership opportunities, or hands-on learning experiences, there’s a place for them here in Viking Nation.

Now is the time to enroll and become part of something special. Join the pride. Join the tradition. Join the Vikings! 💜🏹
Schools of Choice Open Enrollment starts TODAY! Click this link for the forms: https://aptg.co/c3NlPv

Today we want to give a heartfelt thank you to the incredible Swan Valley School District Board of Education members. Your leadership, vision, and commitment to our students, staff, and families help keep our Viking ship sailing strong every single day.

Behind the scenes, you dedicate countless hours making thoughtful decisions that support academic excellence, student opportunities, and the continued success of our district. Our community is stronger because of your service and steady guidance.

We are proud to be Vikings and grateful for each of you! 💜🤍💜🤍

Please share with any family who has a little one interested in becoming a Little Viking! Our Young 5s and Kindergarten Registration Day is next Tuesday at Shields.

Swan Valley School District and the Swan Valley Learning Center will be closed for Friday, January 23rd due to the Wind Chill Advisory. Decisions about athletic events will be made by 11:00a.m. Wind chills are expected to be consistently in the -15 to -25 range Friday, not just for the morning. Frostbite times are less than 30 minutes.

The 2026-2027 School Calendar is now available. Check it out on this link: https://aptg.co/hPKfCY