PHASE 5 Swan Valley High School Class of 2020 and Families: SENIORS, you are two weeks away from your graduation day! We have finalized the plans for your graduation ceremony based on the guidelines from the State of Michigan’s Safe Start Plan - Phase 5. As we informed you on our last communication: “Swan Valley High School WILL be hosting a 2020 Commencement... READ MORE >

PHASE 4 OR LOWER Swan Valley High School Class of 2020 and Families: SENIORS, you are two weeks away from your graduation day! As promised, we have finalized the plans for your graduation ceremony based on the guidelines from the State of Michigan’s Safe Start Plan - Phase 4. As we informed you on our last communication: “Swan Valley High School WILL be hosting... READ MORE >

For the 2020-21 School Year, Swan Valley Middle and High School will use an online registration and payment platform called FamilyID. With the uncertainty of fall sports because of Covid-19, athletic registration through FamilyID is scheduled to open up on the Swan Valley School District website at www.swanvalleyschools.com (Go to Athletics; FamilyID Sports... READ MORE >

Next Wednesday, June 24th on the Swan Valley High School Football Field, graduating seniors are invited to the Cap and Gown Shenanigans 2020 event. This event is only for seniors and staff. No spectators will be allowed, but we hope to have a limited number for the onsite graduation on July 27th. Seniors with last names A-K are invited to attend from 6:30-7:30... READ MORE >

Saginaw County Youth AmbassadorsCongratulations to all of the Swan Valley Representatives! READ MORE >

June 1, 2020 was supposed to be your graduation date. Due to circumstances beyond everyone's imagination and control, that is not possible. Although this is not a replacement for a "normal commencement," we still wanted to join you in celebrating your graduation on your original date. We look forward to July 27, 2020 as we plan to host an in person event to... READ MORE >

The regular meeting of the Swan Valley Board of Education will take place on Thursday, May 21, 2020 @ 7:00 p.m. Due to COVID-19 and numerous Executive Orders (including 2020-75), this meeting will occur in a virtual format using Zoom meetings. Individuals interested in "attending" are to send an email or call to the Swan Valley School District... READ MORE >

Class of 2020 Families and Students: We hope that this letter finds you safe, healthy and in positive spirits. Below is a quick recap of the letter sent previously regarding important graduation related dates: May 26th: Cap and Gown Pick Up, iPad Purchase / Turn In, and Senior Materials Return (i.e. library books, textbooks, iPads if not purchasing, etc.). To... READ MORE >

Please use this form and email to the address listed if you would like a sign for your student. These are for decoration for the town on graduation day. This is supported from the Class of 2020 Mom's group so I do not have any other information on the activities. If you do have questions please email Mrs. Tracey Williams @ swanvalleypayitforward@gmail.com. If... READ MORE >

Swan Valley High School Class of 2020 and Families: SENIORS, you are a month away from what should have been your graduation day. While it is unfortunate that the traditional June commencement is not able to take place due to the world wide pandemic, we are committed to honoring this milestone achievement and offering other ways to show staff and community... READ MORE >

This is a very authentic quarantine picture that was taken at the beginning of April. This picture is me in my comfy clothes and messy hair with baby bunnies all over my lap. During the quarantine we took in some orphaned baby bunnies, so that was an awesome project while there wasn’t much going on! READ MORE >

I’ve been painting, watching Gilmore Girls, and flipping clothes to sell on Depop! It’s been a good chance for me to rest and finish some projects. READ MORE >

This photo represents me relaxing by playing some games after doing my online school work for the day READ MORE >

My yellow lab, Honey has kept me busy during quarantine. We’ve been on many walks and have spent lots of nights in the yard playing catch. This photo was taken by my mom who has also kept me quite busy during quarantine. We spend a lot of time taking the dogs for walks to relax and clear our minds. READ MORE >

I have been using my time in quarantine to add to my wall of art. I have doing a lot of painting and drawing and I have also been learning how to embroider. Enjoying time outside has been great too! READ MORE >

Here is how I’ve been enjoying my home quarantine! I have taken the opportunity to hang up my hammock in my backyard to enjoy the sunshine and fresh air. I take great naps, cuddling with my dogs, and along with doing my homework in my hammock. It should be a priority to get out and enjoy the sunlight and just relax. READ MORE >

With my abundance of free time in quarantine, I’ve been spending it fixing my old motorcycles and other motorized toys. READ MORE >

Over this quarantine break I’ve been working on my ceramic sculptures. I’ve enjoyed having days where I can sit and focus on one sculpture all day long. I’ve also been reading and running a lot with all my extra time. READ MORE >

During quarantine, I have spent most of my time with my dogs going on lots of runs and walks! Emily (on the left) and Ivy (on the right) are 2 year old sisters and love all the attention they can get, so they are loving this whole quarantine thing! My family has played tons of games and watched lots of movies together. I’m sure everyone is glad the weather is... READ MORE >

ACADEMICS. This is not the word that athletes like to stress about when their sport is in season. They are constantly told about how academics is important and that they need to do well on their schoolwork to be successful in life. As a future educator and coach, I make sure that my girls always know that their academics are important. They all know that if they... READ MORE >

I've been working at the storage units. And when I am not working, I’m doing school work, watching movies, hanging with the family, or destroying my sister at foosball. READ MORE >

Here is how I have been enjoying my quarantine! I have been walking my two dogs almost every day. Oakley (Goldendoodle) is the yellow colored dog and Gracie (Labradoodle) is the black one. We walked for 3 hours and took almost 16,000 steps. It is nice to get out and enjoy the weather and the dogs love it too! READ MORE >

I’ve spent my quarantine drawing and painting a lot, I have played a lot of games and watched movies with my family. Also I have been going on lots of bike rides and spending a lot of time outside! READ MORE >

Member of the Class of 2020 and Senior Parents Unfortunately with this pandemic ravaging our state and face to face school closed for the remainder of the year many of the “normal” senior events are being impacted in unforeseen ways. We wanted to reach out to you regarding these events to keep you updated on our tentative thoughts and plans. The Junior / Senior... READ MORE >

Swan Valley High School Parents and Students: As you know, the Swan Valley School District is launching its “Learning from Home” format on April 13th in compliance with the Governor’s Executive Order ending face to face instruction for the remainder of the school year. LEARNING IS NOT OVER FOR OUR STUDENTS, it is just transitioning to a new and different format.... READ MORE >

Class of 2020: I wanted to reach out to you to reinforce that school IS NOT OVER FOR YOU. We are no longer able to offer face to face instruction as a result of COVID19, but we are transitioning to a “Learning from Home” format for all students in Kindergarten through twelfth grade. At this time, 84 (67%) of you are enrolled in a graduation required class /... READ MORE >

LAST CHANCE to come out and see the play! Sunday, March 1, 2020 @ 2:00 PM. Introducing the CAST MEMBERS from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The students and their bio's are listed below starting with seniors in alphabetical order:*Photo Credit to Heidi McGrandy Photography Seniors in Alphabetical Order Trent Alworden is a senior, he will be starring as... READ MORE >

There is still time to come out and see the play! Saturday, February 29, 2020 @ 7:00 PM. Introducing the "Four Siblings" from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The students and their bio's are listed below starting from the left:Play Summary: Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy are taken to a mansion where they discover an old wardrobe and soon discover that it... READ MORE >

Introducing the "Witches Army Members" from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The students and their bio's are listed below starting from the left:Mikayla Lietzke is a high school senior who is playing Fenris Ulf in this year’s production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Fenris Ulf is a menacing wolf that captains the White Witch’s secret police, and... READ MORE >

There is still time to come out and see the play! Saturday, February 29, 2020 @ 7:00 PM. Introducing the "Forest Animals" from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. The students and their bio's are listed below starting from front left:Nicole Enderi is a sophomore and will be playing Forest Animal #1 as a deer. This is her second year in drama and she hopes to... READ MORE >

Bryce Stevenson is excited to play the role of Tumnus in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe this year. With no previous acting experience, Bryce plans to end his senior year out with a great production. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

Bryce Stevenson is excited to play the role of Tumnus in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe this year. With no previous acting experience, Bryce plans to end his senior year out with a great production. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

William Lipscomb, a senior at Swan Valley High School. After years of stage tech experience, he has earned his role as the Stage Manager. Everything from the lights to coordinating the fight scenes was his doing, and he did good. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

Jadeyn Neuenfeldt is a senior and this is her third year in drama. She plays the elf and she is Father Christmas’s helper and she has managed the tech group and helped with the set. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

Mikayla Lietzke is a high school senior who is playing Fenris Ulf in this year’s production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Fenris Ulf is a menacing wolf that captains the White Witch’s secret police, and aims to stop the four children every step of the way. Outside of theatre, Lietzke mostly plays video games, with The Legend of Zelda and The Witcher... READ MORE >

Alec Kipfmiller plays the older brother Peter in The Lion Witch and The Wardrobe. This is Alec's third and final year of drama. Alec is a senior and plans on continuing his drama career into college. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

Hailey Grover is a senior. She will be playing the role of Susan, one of four children in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This is her third year in drama. She has also helped with costumes and set for the production. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

Jaden Derleth is in his final year of drama. In this years production of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Jaden plays Edmund, the third eldest child. Please come out to watch Derleth and his cast mates! Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

Michael Bunker is a senior, he will be playing the fabulous Centaur in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. This is his second year in Drama and he is very happy to have been part of the drama class at Swan Valley. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

George Weadock is a senior at Swan Valley High School. He’s playing Father Christmas in the Swan Valley High School production of The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe. He’s quirky and different. Photo credit: Heidi McGrandy Photography READ MORE >

Autumn Shapland plays Lucy in The Lion Witch and The Wardrobe. This is her third year in drama, she is in 12th grade. Lucy is the youngest child out of the four kids, she finds Narnia and brings her older brother Edmund to try to save Narnia. They go back and get her other siblings Peter and Susan. Then the true adventure begins. READ MORE >

Sofie Wickham is a senior. She will be starring as the White Witch, an evil queen. She is so excited to be a part of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe! READ MORE >

Callen Reaume is a senior. He will be playing the role of Aslan in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Aslan is a great lion, he helps the kids defeat the White Witch. Callen decided to join drama after seeing Clue. This is Callen’s first production. READ MORE >

Trent Alworden is a senior, he will be starring as Mr. Beaver in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. This is Trent’s first year in drama. He decided to join after watching Clue because he thoroughly enjoyed it. He hopes to put on a great show in his first production. READ MORE >

Last Saturday, February 22nd at Yale High School, the Swan Valley High School Wrestling Team had 2 wrestlers qualify for the MHSAA Individual State Wrestling Tournament Finals in Division 3. The Finals will be held in front of thousands of wrestling fans at Ford Field in Detroit the weekend of March 7th. It is not uncommon for Swan Valley to have state qualifiers,... READ MORE >

Mrs. Luplow, Guidance Counselor at SVHS delivered multiple scheduling presentations for Fall 2020. The window for open registration in Skyward starts March 9th - 13th. Please complete the following when the window is open:*Input in Skyward*Print course request and SIGNED by parent*Turn in to Counseling OfficePictured: Freshmen Grad Class of 2023 READ MORE >

SV Alumni WIN at the 2020 CMU Sales Challenge! Payton Pietz (2018 - pictured above) in the Freshmen/Sophomore Division and Matthew (Chewy) Dils (2016) in the Senior division. Both alumni had a strong foundation through SVHS BPA. News Article from CMU: http://www.cm-life.com/article/2020/02/college-of-business-sales-event Link to Video featuring SV... READ MORE >

Students may be off today, but SVHS teachers always looking to expand their technology training. READ MORE >

Swan Valley Players are proud to present: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Come watch your favorite performers during several of our showtimes: Thursday, February 27th @ 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 29th @ 7:00 PM or Sunday, March 1st @ 2:00 PM. This event will be at the Swan Valley High School Auditorium and Ticket Price is $5.00. See you there! READ MORE >

Last week Elin Betanzo, founder of Safe Water Engineering, came to speak to our Genetics and Chemistry courses who were participating in the Great Michigan Read this year. Our students read excerpts of What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha about the Flint Water Crisis and discussed the effects... READ MORE >

The Swan Valley High School Class of 2020 is asking your help in getting out the word on a program designed to honor one of Swan Valley’s outstanding graduates. We would like to name our 23rd annual honoree at this year’s graduation exercise on June 1, 2020. Distinguished Alum Criteria The following is a list that should be considered when voting for the... READ MORE >

This year in Business Professionals of America (BPA) we have 61 members, 29 of them being new to the program. Within BPA, we compete in various business competitions while also supporting the community through projects and local fundraisers. This year for the 2019-2020 State Service Project theme is Big Brothers Big Sisters. The chapter is planning a coin drive... READ MORE >

The foundation of Budget Challenge is a simulation where financial transactions like sending bills, processing payments, sending paychecks, and maintaining 401(k) balances are done in real-time for tens of thousands of students in hundreds of schools all over the country. This simulation is the most realistic, learner-centered, financial simulation ever created.... READ MORE >

SVHS is working hard to expose our students to some of the really great educational/occupational opportunities that are available in the world of skilled trades. Throughout the course of the year we have been hosting visits from local education and industry leaders who have presented information to interested students. We have also developed some great... READ MORE >

SVHS celebrated Veterans Day with our 1st Annual community celebration of our Veterans. The featured speaker was Mr. Ryan Hageness, a 2004 graduate of SVHS. Mr. Hageness served in the Marine Corp and provided an inspirational speech to the community about what it means to serve your country. In addition the veterans were treated to refreshmentsand given a tour of... READ MORE >

Students from Swan Valley’s National Honor Society donated their time to decorate the Thomas Township office buildings for the holiday season. NHS members strung lights on shrubs and trees lining Shields Drive as well as the Thomas Twp library, Public Safety Building, Fire Department and other office buildings along Shields Drive and Miller Road. Participants... READ MORE >