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It was a great week of 8th grade Volleyball after the extended break.
The B team improved to 7-0 after beating Freeland and Bridgeport. The team was led by Vivienne Ardouin's back row play and Cayla Pagano's exceptional front row performance.
The A team improved to 6-1 after beating Freeland in all three sets. Norah Jennings was a force at the net and Olivea Hernandez's serving and blocking prowess was on full display.
Both teams are back in action Monday home against John Glenn. Before the game is our annual 6th grade Volleyball Night where 6th graders get to practice and receive instruction from our 8th grade team members. Any girl that attends will get free entry into Mondays games and receive free pizza and soda!
On Monday, December 2, Swan Valley's A and B volleyball teams faced off against the Freeland Falcons after a long Thanksgiving break. With coming off an extended break, there was uncertainty about how the teams would perform, but both squads came out strong, proving they hadn’t skipped a beat. The night started with the Swan Valley B team, who set the tone early. They won the first set, 25-12, and followed up with a solid 25-18 victory in the second set. In the final set, however, they came up just short, losing 25-19. Despite the loss, the match was filled with exciting rallies and strong play from both teams. Grace Horny led the way for Swan Valley B, contributing 14 serving points, while Piper Sova added 8. Grace was also effective at the net, contributing a couple of tips for kills. The B team demonstrated excellent teamwork and communication throughout the match, a key takeaway for the night. The Swan Valley A team took to the court next and quickly displayed their dominance. They won the first set 25-5, with sharp serving, solid net play, and excellent back-row passing. However, the second set proved to be a challenge. After losing their momentum due to a few missed serves, the Vikings found themselves down by 10 points but managed to rally. Despite their best efforts, they lost the second set with a 27-26 finish, falling short due to the capped score. The Vikings bounced back in the final set, securing a 25-17 win and the overall victory against the Falcons. Addison Ball was a standout performer, leading the team with 15 serving points, while Harper Wagner contributed 11. Wagner also led the team in kills, and Evelyn Miller excelled in setting up plays, finishing with the most assists. McKenna Miller also made her mark with a great block at the net that had the crowd roaring in excitement. Both teams displayed strong performances against tough competition, making for an exciting and action-packed night of volleyball. The B team hit the road to Bridgeport on Wednesday and swept all 3 sets: 25-9, 25-13, and 25-7. Many girls contributed serving including Grace Horny, Brooke Stoney, and Gia Rodarte. We closed the week with an unexpected snow day... followed by a great practice and team dinner with the 8th graders. The A team remains undefeated at 7-0. The B team is now 6-1 and with just two weeks left in the season, the Vikings are in great form heading into the final stretch.
Reminder!!! This weekend, we have our Double Feature Movie event in the Swan Valley Performing Arts Center!
Individual ticket-$5.00
Family Pass-$20.00
Check those backpacks and folders-our schools have been giving Family Passes out as rewards, so you may have a free movie day in there thanks to your awesome kid!
Popcorn will be on sale for $1.00 per bag, cold bottled water will be available for $1.00 each as well!
Tickets will be good for both shows on Sunday-come an hour before each show for a FREE fun holiday craft hosted by the Thomas Township Library staff!
See you at the movies!
Our Viking HERO!!!
Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: Chillin' after school!
7:00 tonight at the Swan Valley Performing Arts Center the wan Valley Middle School Holiday Concert will be kick off the holiday season! Come out and sing along with some of your Christmas favorites. The SVMS Choir will be making their debut at 6:30 in the lobby and student artwork will be displayed throughout the facility.
We look forward to seeing you tonight!
Congratulations to Rylie & Mason - The Dawgs of the Week !!
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Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: Still lovin' middle school dances!
Yesterday, November 26, the 7th grade A team traveled to Cramer Middle School to face the Garber Dukes, extending their undefeated record with a dominant 3-0 victory. The team won all three sets in commanding fashion: 25-11, 25-10, and 25-11.
Ryelle Thompson led the charge in serving, contributing 10 service points, while Maci Wilson added 8. The team’s strong offense was evident, with Addy Ball, Harper Wagner, and McKenna Miller combining for 9 kills, assisted by both Evelyn Miller and Ryelle Thompson.
After Thanksgiving Break, the 7th grade A and B teams will be back in action at home, facing the Freeland Falcons in what promises to be a challenging matchup. The Falcons were a tough opponent the last time the teams met, and this upcoming game is sure to be another exciting contest.
It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of NOVEMBER VIKING VICTORS: Mrs. Quellet – Middle School, Lonnie Gutierrez - SV Learning Center and Mrs.Nicholas – HIgh School. It’s time to get your DECEMBER vote on! Anyone can vote: Students, staff, parents and members of the community. Use this link to nominate: https://bit.ly/3MwxqnA
8th Grade student are building Rube Goldberg machines in STEM class.
6th grade art students having fun making holiday art and gratitude cards in Mrs. Decker's art class.
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8th grade science students worked all day creating a Geologic Time Scale to scale!!
Great scientists and artists!!
Congratulations to S.V.M.S. eighth graders, Olive Clark and Jayde Tinglan, for being selected as the top two finalists for the 2024 International Peace Poster contest sponsored by The Shields Lions Club. First place finish, Olive Clark, won at the district level and will go on to compete at the state level. Both students received gift cards and have their artwork on display at the Thomas Township Library.
It was a great week to be a Viking as both 8th grade A and B Viking Volleyball teams defeated Freeland and Bay City John Glenn.
The B team remained undefeated and moved to 5-0 this week with great leadership, serving, and all around play from Rylie Nachtweih who totaled 21 serving points between the two games. Cayla Pagano and Izzy Nadolny were beasts around the net with 8 kills a piece in the two matches combined. The Libero- Vivienne Ardouin also did a great job in the back row with 18 digs total this week. Zoe ecker and Lexi Lopez also chipped in with 10 serving points each on the week. The B team will be back in action after Thanksgiving break!
The A team moved to 4-1 on the season with dominant victories against the Eagles and Bobcats. Ava Stroud and Nalini Nguyen continued to show out with great all around passing and serving. Nalini finished the week with 8 Aces, 13 Serving points, and 17 assists. Stroud did her part by totaling 11 serving points, 19 assists, and great all around defense. Olivea Hernandez chipped in with 13 serving points and some powerful hits at the net. Kyra Ortner, Norah Jennings, and Poppy Weyand also combined for 6, 8, and 10 kills respectively. The 8th grade Viking A team will be back in action on Monday against the Dukes from Garber.
Yesterday, both 8th grade Volleyball teams traveled to the high school to watch the track star, Syndey Kuhn sign with the University of Michigan on a full-ride Track and Field Scholarship. The girls were inspired and immediately wanted to go the weight room to improve strength and speed.
Big thanks to the 7th Grade A parents who provided team dinner from Maria's Mexican Restaurant.
The second half of the season promises exciting opportunities as both teams aim to build on their strong records.
Monday, November 18:
The Swan Valley A and B teams faced the undefeated Freeland Falcons in a highly anticipated matchup, with both squads entering the contest unbeaten.
The B team fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, losing the first two sets 25-17 and 25-20. However, they showed resilience by bouncing back to claim the final set, 25-18. The match featured impressive volleys and standout performances, particularly from Grace Horny, who led the team with 13 serving points. Alayna Metiva and Cameryn Kornecky also contributed strong serving performances. At the net, kills were registered by Horny, Kenley Townsend, Ellieana Keyes-Rocha, and Metiva.
Next up, the A team took the court and overcame an early deficit, dropping the first set 18-25 before storming back to win the next two sets, 25-11 and 25-17. Addison Ball led in serving points with 9, followed by Maeva Sobol with 8. Harper Wagner dominated at the net with 9 kills, supported by McKenna Miller’s 5. Defensively, Ryelle Thompson shined with strong digs, while Evelyn Miller, Sobol, and Thompson shared assist duties.
Wednesday, November 20:
The Swan Valley teams returned to action against Christa McAuliffe Middle School, where both the A and B teams emerged victorious.
The B team took the first two sets, 25-17 and 25-9, but narrowly dropped the final set 24-26 due to some serving miscues. Grace Horny once again led in serving points with 15, while Gia Rodarte and Brooke Stoney made significant contributions from the service line, combining for 14 additional points.
The A team dominated the Bobcats, sweeping all three sets: 25-13, 25-5, and 25-19. Harper Wagner delivered another commanding performance, leading the team with 12 serving points, followed by Addison Ball, Maci Wilson, and Ryelle Thompson. Offensively, Ball and Sobol spearheaded the attack with powerful kills and tips, while Wilson led in digs and Thompson tallied up some more assists.
Looking Ahead:
The Swan Valley A team (4-0) and B team (3-1) will next face the Dukes of Garber on Monday, November 25 for an A only game before enjoying a well-deserved break over Thanksgiving. The second half of the season promises exciting opportunities as both teams aim to build on their strong records.
Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: I love middle school dances!
