SVMS Competitive Cheer Interest Meeting Next Week!!!! Girls in grades 6th - 8th welcome.
Wed, Aug 12th @ 7:15 in the SVMS gym, there will be a quick interest meeting. Come with a parent or guardian so we can all chat about what we need for the program as a whole and individually. See you then! GO VIKINGS 💜
What a way to wrap up another amazing summer of SVMS Sand Volleyball! 🏐☀️
Our season came to an exciting finish today with an 8-team double-elimination tournament. Despite the scorching heat, the girls battled through every match and left it all on the sand! 🔥
The championship was a rematch of two familiar rivals—New York vs. Miami—and once again, it lived up to the hype. Congratulations to New York on taking home the tournament championship! 🏆
Championship Team:
🏐 Addy Miller
🏐 Aria Miller
🏐 Paige Garrett
🏐 Emma Hammis
🏐 Nyla Johnson
🏐 Savannah Morse
🏐 League MVP: Olivia Looby ⭐
A huge thank you to all 70 girls who participated this summer. Your effort, sportsmanship, improvement, and enthusiasm made this league such a success. We can't wait to see everyone back on the sand next year!
Our Middle School and High School Chief Science Officers spent the past two days at Saginaw Valley State University for the Leadership Training Institute (LTI)! 🔬💜
Students built leadership skills, networked with STEM professionals, developed action plans for their schools, participated in hands-on STEM activities, raced across campus during the STEM-azing Race scavenger hunt, explored their unique Agilities, learned about becoming a Michigan Green School, and celebrated with a special pinning ceremony.
We’re so proud of these student leaders and can’t wait to see the impact they’ll make this school year!
Thank you to Saginaw Valley State University, the Great Lakes Bay Region Chief Science Officers Program, Dow for their sponsorship and everyone who made this incredible experience possible!!
Did Someone say "Back to School"?
SVMS Sand VB is cancelled tomorrow due to air quality issues- we will resume normal play Tuesday, July 21st.
Registration for Middle School is August 19th. More information to come !
SVMS Sand VB is cancelled tomorrow due to the dangerously high heat index! We will resume normal play this Thursday! Stay cool 😎 everyone! 💧 💧 💧
Just a reminder for all incoming 7th and 8th grade girls, volleyball and basketball are teaming up for the ultimate showcase! Feel free to bring the permission slip the day of. Any questions see the permission slip for Coach Robinson or Coach Felsing's email.
🏐 SVMS Sand Volleyball – Week 1 in the Books! 🏐
Despite some cooler temperatures and a little rain, our athletes battled through the elements and kicked off another great summer of sand volleyball! We are excited to have 8 teams and nearly 60 girls participating this season.
After the opening week, Detroit sits atop the standings with a perfect 6-0 record, while Miami is right behind at 5-1. With plenty of volleyball still to be played, every team is looking forward to the competition ahead!
Thank you to all of the players, families, and supporters who have made Week 1 a success. Here's hoping for some sunshine and warmer weather next week! ☀️🏐
CSO's (Chief Science Officers) and aspiring CSOs had a pizza party in the courtyard while tending to our pollinator garden and Teak oiling our courtyard benches! 🍕🥤☀️
Have a great summer SVMS!!💜🖤
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Please be sure to read our announcements, as it contains important information that you won't want to miss.
Please be sure to read our announcements, as it contains important information that you won't want to miss.
A huge shout-out to our 8th grade parents for the wonderful lunch from Bayne's Apple Valley and the delicious donuts from Miles Market! Your generosity and thoughtfulness are greatly appreciated. Thank you for treating our staff—we enjoyed every bite! 😊
What a tremendous season for our Swan Valley Track & Field athletes! 💜💛
Our athletes continued to represent Swan Valley with pride, determination, and excellence against some of the best middle school competition in the state of Michigan.
🏅 Kennedy Felsing placed 4th in the 100m dash with an impressive time of 13.33!
🏅 Alexis Unger ran a strong 400m, finishing 13th overall in 1:03.88.
🔥 Our relay teams were outstanding:
🥉 4x100 Relay – 3rd Place (53.00)
Alexis Unger, Allison Stockford, Gabrielle Katz, and Kennedy Felsing
🥉 4x200 Relay – 3rd Place (1:51.02)
Alexis Unger, Allison Stockford, Gabrielle Katz, and Kennedy Felsing
These athletes demonstrated the hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit that make Swan Valley proud. Whether setting personal bests, earning podium finishes, or competing against elite athletes from across the state, they represented our program with class and determination every step of the way.
Congratulations to Kennedy, Alexis, Allison, Gabrielle, and all of our Swan Valley athletes on an outstanding season! The future is bright for Swan Valley Track & Field! 💜💛🏃♀️🏅
#SwanValleyTrack #VikingPride #BuiltNotBorn #TrackAndField #PurpleandGold
Our athletes continued to represent Swan Valley with pride, determination, and excellence against some of the best middle school competition in the state of Michigan.
🏅 Kennedy Felsing placed 4th in the 100m dash with an impressive time of 13.33!
🏅 Alexis Unger ran a strong 400m, finishing 13th overall in 1:03.88.
🔥 Our relay teams were outstanding:
🥉 4x100 Relay – 3rd Place (53.00)
Alexis Unger, Allison Stockford, Gabrielle Katz, and Kennedy Felsing
🥉 4x200 Relay – 3rd Place (1:51.02)
Alexis Unger, Allison Stockford, Gabrielle Katz, and Kennedy Felsing
These athletes demonstrated the hard work, dedication, and competitive spirit that make Swan Valley proud. Whether setting personal bests, earning podium finishes, or competing against elite athletes from across the state, they represented our program with class and determination every step of the way.
Congratulations to Kennedy, Alexis, Allison, Gabrielle, and all of our Swan Valley athletes on an outstanding season! The future is bright for Swan Valley Track & Field! 💜💛🏃♀️🏅
#SwanValleyTrack #VikingPride #BuiltNotBorn #TrackAndField #PurpleandGold
The Swan Valley boys middle school track team wrapped up an outstanding season with an impressive performance at the MegaStar Track Meet last night, competing against many of the top athletes and largest schools in Michigan.
The 4x800 relay team of Powell, Anders, Kench, and Charboneau continued their incredible season by finishing as runners-up while lowering their own school record by another six seconds. Their time of 8:51.07 capped off a remarkable year for the relay squad.
Lucas Powell earned a 6th-place medal in the 400-meter dash, running a personal-best 54.64. With that performance, Lucas moved into second place on the all-time school record list.
Lucas Kench was impressive as always, running the 800-meter in 2:14. Lucas broke the school record with Charboneau at the regional track meet, and currently sits at #2 all time in school history.
Connor Charboneau turned in another historic night on the track. In the mile, Connor broke his own school record by seven seconds, running 4:40 to earn a 2nd-place finish. He later added a 6th-place medal in the 3200-meter run, shattering his previous school record by 26 seconds with a huge personal best.
In the field events, Wesley Kemerer capped off an outstanding season in pole vault as the school record holder, while Alex Pike and Evan Owens represented Swan Valley well in high jump. Both athletes finished the season ranked among the top five jumpers in school history.
Congratulations to all of our athletes on an incredible season filled with hard work, personal bests, school records, and championship performances. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to coach such outstanding student-athletes.
The 4x800 relay team of Powell, Anders, Kench, and Charboneau continued their incredible season by finishing as runners-up while lowering their own school record by another six seconds. Their time of 8:51.07 capped off a remarkable year for the relay squad.
Lucas Powell earned a 6th-place medal in the 400-meter dash, running a personal-best 54.64. With that performance, Lucas moved into second place on the all-time school record list.
Lucas Kench was impressive as always, running the 800-meter in 2:14. Lucas broke the school record with Charboneau at the regional track meet, and currently sits at #2 all time in school history.
Connor Charboneau turned in another historic night on the track. In the mile, Connor broke his own school record by seven seconds, running 4:40 to earn a 2nd-place finish. He later added a 6th-place medal in the 3200-meter run, shattering his previous school record by 26 seconds with a huge personal best.
In the field events, Wesley Kemerer capped off an outstanding season in pole vault as the school record holder, while Alex Pike and Evan Owens represented Swan Valley well in high jump. Both athletes finished the season ranked among the top five jumpers in school history.
Congratulations to all of our athletes on an incredible season filled with hard work, personal bests, school records, and championship performances. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to coach such outstanding student-athletes.
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of May 25th...)
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 2 additional Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Arianna Mantalvanos (MS Girls Track) and Wesley Kemerer (MS Boys Track) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what their coaches had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Arianna has been dedicated and not complained once during this track season. This was her first year and she wasn’t really sure what events she wanted to do. She was a trooper in whatever event she was in to help the team and really shined at the long jump pit! She stayed and cheered on her teammates even when she was finished with her event! I am very proud of her hard work and dedication this season!"
"Congratulations to Wesley Kemerer on being named Viking Athlete of the Week! Just a month ago, Wesley decided to give pole vault a try for the very first time. Since then, he has put in the work every day, steadily improving with each practice and competition. Last week, everything came together as Wesley captured the Regional Championship title and broke the school record in the process. Wesley’s success is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and willingness to take on a new challenge. His determination and commitment to getting better every day make him a great example of what it means to be a Viking. Congratulations, Wesley!"
Viking Pride!
Congratulations to our 2026 Best of Show Art Award recipient for Swan Valley Middle School, Sierra Carpenter! She recently received a $125 check from the Thomas Township Kiwanis for this honor.
The Swan Valley Middle School boys track team competed at the MHSAA Regional Championship last night and finished 2nd place out of 27 schools against some of the top athletes in the state, including several Division 1 programs.
I could not be more proud of this group of boys and the work they have been putting in at practice every single day to reach the next level. Their effort, toughness, and competitiveness showed all night long.
Regional Medalists (Top 6 finishes):
400m
3rd - Lucas Powell - 54.83 (PR)
800m
3rd - Connor Charboneau - 2:10.14 (PR, School Record)
5th - Lucas Kench - 2:13.80 (PR, School Record)
3200m
2nd - Connor Charboneau - 10:35.56
4x800 Relay
1st - Powell, Anders, Kench, Charboneau - 8:56.7 (PR, School Record)
Shot Put
5th - Teegan Simmons - 38’ 9” (PR)
High Jump
1st - Evan Owens - 5’6” (PR)
Pole Vault
1st - Wesley Kemerer - 9’3” (PR, School Record)
6th - Finn Daly - 8’0” (PR)
Long Jump
6th - Alexander Pike - 16’3” (PR)
Additional PR performances:
• Louis Stephens - 70m Dash - 9.54 (PR)
• Cooper Light - 200m - 25.89 (PR)
• Sergio Medina - 1600m - 5:10.81 (PR)
• Eli VanNortwick – 1600m – 5:22.62 (PR)
• Sergio Medina - 11:26.49 (PR)
• Mitchell Horwath - 55m Hurdles - 9.68 (PR)
• Mitchell Horwath - 200m Hurdles - 29.78 (PR)
• 4x100 Relay (Light, Stephens, Owens, Mendoza) - 50.03 (PR)
• 4x200 Relay (Light, Boehler, Owens, Mendoza) - 1:44.06 (PR)
Another huge congratulations to:
-Wesley Kemerer for breaking the school record (Max Dawson, 2017) in pole vault and qualifying for Megastars.
-4x800 relay team for breaking their own school record once again (#3 in state of MI)
-Lucas Powell for qualifying for Megastars.
-Lucas Kench and Connor Charboneau for breaking the school record (Brad Demijohn, 1997) in the 800m and qualifying for Megastars.
-Evan Owens for winning the regional championship in the high jump.
An incredible night for Swan Valley Track and Field. The future is bright for this program.
Attention Swan Valley Athletes and Parents,
This is a reminder that Coach Elliot Allen will will be providing a 45 minute nutrition and recovery talk TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Swan Valley Performing Arts Center. Come learn and pick up tips and advice to help our athletes be at their best for optimal performance!
Please see the flyer for more details.
This is a reminder that Coach Elliot Allen will will be providing a 45 minute nutrition and recovery talk TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Swan Valley Performing Arts Center. Come learn and pick up tips and advice to help our athletes be at their best for optimal performance!
Please see the flyer for more details.
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of May 18th...)
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 2 Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Natalie Hoffman (MS Girls Track) and Eli Anders (MS Boys Track) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what their coaches had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Natalie has been excited to run track since day 1! She always strives to get better whether it be at hurdles or pole vault. She has stayed after practice multiple times to improve on these events and never complains with all the running and workouts that we do on a daily basis. She never gives up and I admire her for her hard work and dedication to this track team! Keep up the great work Natalie!"
"I would like to nominate Eli Anders for his outstanding work ethic, leadership, and athletic accomplishments. Eli works hard every day with a clear goal in mind and consistently puts in the effort needed to achieve it. Last week, Eli played a major role in helping his team win the Saginaw County Championship by placing 6th in the 800-meter run, 1st in the 4x400 relay, and 1st in the 4x800 relay, where his team also set a new meet record. Beyond his athletic success, Eli is always encouraging his teammates and brings a positive attitude to the team every day. His dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment to his team make him very deserving of this recognition."
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 2 Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Natalie Hoffman (MS Girls Track) and Eli Anders (MS Boys Track) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what their coaches had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Natalie has been excited to run track since day 1! She always strives to get better whether it be at hurdles or pole vault. She has stayed after practice multiple times to improve on these events and never complains with all the running and workouts that we do on a daily basis. She never gives up and I admire her for her hard work and dedication to this track team! Keep up the great work Natalie!"
"I would like to nominate Eli Anders for his outstanding work ethic, leadership, and athletic accomplishments. Eli works hard every day with a clear goal in mind and consistently puts in the effort needed to achieve it. Last week, Eli played a major role in helping his team win the Saginaw County Championship by placing 6th in the 800-meter run, 1st in the 4x400 relay, and 1st in the 4x800 relay, where his team also set a new meet record. Beyond his athletic success, Eli is always encouraging his teammates and brings a positive attitude to the team every day. His dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment to his team make him very deserving of this recognition."
Viking Pride!
