Swan Valley Middle School

6th grade Science students wrapped up their Paper Roller Coaster Project this week! 🎢 After days of designing, building, testing, and problem-solving, we celebrated some fun awards for longest coast and best theme/decorations. Check out some of our winners and a peek at the action in the video below!

Attention any incoming 9th -12th grade students interested in JV or Varsity Sideline Cheer in the fall, tryouts are soon approaching!

Please see the flyer for more details. Any questions can be directed to Nikki Zwingman at nzwingman@swanvalley.k12.mi.us or Alex Daly at adaly@swanvalley.k12.mi.us.

Rubik’s Cubes are a blast to solve and are not nearly as hard as you might think. When they were invented in the 1970s, people often became so frustrated that they would peel the stickers off and rearrange them by hand. Today, however, solvers know that the cube can be solved by using algorithms — specific patterns of moves that help place pieces in the correct spots without messing up the rest of the cube.

Solving a Rubik’s Cube connects directly to math and problem-solving skills. Cubers must recognize patterns, think critically, follow step-by-step procedures, and learn from mistakes when a strategy does not work. Just like in math, solving the cube requires patience, logical thinking, and perseverance. Each turn is part of a larger plan, showing how breaking a difficult problem into smaller steps can lead to success.

2027 HSC Community Calendar Art winners

Chief Science Officers getting after it! 💪 Piper Sova even volunteered her lunch time to eat and work!! 💪 Helping improve our courtyard one day at a time! 🌲 🌳 ☀️ Pollinator garden was planted yesterday!! 🦋🦋🐤🐦🌼🌸 We'll stain the benches later this week!

Congratulations to Brayden Hayes the years SVMS Turnaround Achievement Award winner !

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Thank you Hantz Group, Leddy Electric, and Edward Jones for sponsoring our DC shirt for the day! We explored Arlington National Cemetery, MLK memorial, Holocaust museum, WWII memorial, Lincoln memorial, Vietnam memorial, National Cathedral, and Korean memorial.

Thank you Heritage Handcrafts, Leddy Electric, & Edward Jones for sponsoring our DC shirt for the day! We explored the Capitol building, Washington monument, Air and Space museum, Smithsonian Natural History museum, FDR memorial, Jefferson memorial, and the Library of Congress.

While some classmates explored Washington, D.C., our “Saginaw D.C.” crew stayed busy making memories right here in Michigan! 💜🖤 Students enjoyed an amazing day touring SVSU, exploring campus, and participating in fun activities together. We also traveled to the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth where students enjoyed a delicious family-style chicken dinner with all the fixings, learned a traditional German song, and even got hands-on making fresh pretzels from dough balls! 🥨🥨🥨 From college and career exploration to cultural experiences and lots of laughs, our students had a fantastic time together and represented Swan Valley so well. We are proud of our Vikings for making the most of every opportunity! 🖤💜

Thank you Financial Plus Credit Union for sponsoring our DC shirt for a day while 8th grade toured DC! We explored Mt. Vernon, Smithsonian American History Museum, National Archives, 9/11 Memorial, and Fords Theater.

🌱 Swan Valley 6th Grade STEM students are getting their hands dirty and growing something amazing! 🪴 Our STEM classes have officially started planting our school garden, and students have been working hard learning about gardening, sustainability, planning, and teamwork. From vegetables to flowers and root crops, each section is taking ownership of different parts of the garden and helping bring this project to life. A huge THANK YOU to Kluck’s Nursery & Landscaping for generously donating peat soil to help our plants get the best start possible, and to Home Depot for providing garden tags to help organize and label each section of the garden. Your support helps create meaningful hands-on learning experiences for our students! 🌼🥕🌽 We can’t wait to watch the garden — and our students — continue to grow this spring!

VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of May 4th...)

Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 2 more Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Gabby Katz (MS Girls Track) and Connor Charboneau (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:

"Gabby has the spirit like no one else I have seen. When she sets her mind to something she sees it through until she reaches her goal! She is a fun filled spirit to have on this track team. I am very proud of her accomplishments this season in being our gap filler!"

"I would like to recognize Connor Charboneau for his stellar performance and relentless work ethic. Connor is one of the hardest-working athletes I’ve ever coached, consistently putting in extra time and effort to improve every day. His dedication and commitment were on full display at Thursday’s meet, where he broke three school records in the 4x800 relay, 1600-meter run, and 3200-meter run. Connor’s perseverance, leadership, and drive truly reflect the Viking Athletic Core Values."

Viking Pride!

TVC Red Conference Champions!

The Swan Valley Middle School boys track team brought home the TVC Red Conference Championship last night, scoring 160.5 points to take 1st place! The boys competed hard all night and came away with a lot of great performances, medals, and PRs against a very competitive field.

Top 8 finishes and PRs from the night:

100m
4th - Braylon Mendoza - 13.32
7th - Louis Stephens - 13.43

200m
3rd - Cooper Light - 26.67

400m
1st - Lucas Powell - 56.98 (PR)
5th - Lucas Kench - 1:00.10 (PR)

800m
2nd - Connor Charboneau - 2:16.23 (PR)
3rd - Elijah Anders - 2:17.31 (PR)

1600m
1st - Connor Charboneau - 4:47.79 (PR, School Record)
3rd - Sergio Medina - 5:18.94 (PR)

3200m
1st - Sergio Medina - 11:47.77 (PR)
2nd - Elijah Anders - 12:03.60

55m Hurdles
3rd - Mitchell Horwath - 10.15
4th - Aiden Wiktorowski - 10.19

200m Hurdles
2nd - Mitchell Horwath - 30.64
6th - Aiden Wiktorowski - 33.33

Relays
3rd - 4x100 Relay (Stephens, Boehler, Kemerer, Mendoza) - 51.29
3rd - 4x200 Relay (Stephens, Light, Kemerer, Mendoza) - 1:47.00
1st - 4x400 Relay (Boehler, Kench, Charboneau, Powell) - 3:58.17
1st - 4x800 Relay (Anders, Medina, Kench, Powell) - 9:31.44

Shot Put
4th - Teegan Simmons - 33-6
8th - Jaxson Graham - 32-4 (PR)

High Jump
1st - Alexander Pike - 5-2
7th - Jacoby Harper - 4-8

Pole Vault
4th - Finn Daly - 7-6 (PR)
5th - Wesley Kemerer - 7-6

Long Jump
6th - Jacoby Harper - 16-0.5 (PR)
7th - Alexander Pike - 15-8 (PR)

8th grade is on their way to Washington DC!

Here is a glimpse of our middle school's contribution to the first Annual Swan Valley Fine Arts Showcase in case you missed it !
The showcase featured incredible middle and high school artwork, creative projects from our wood and metal shop students, and delicious sweet treats made by our student bakers.
We are so proud of the creativity and hard work displayed by our students. Be sure to mark your calendars so you don't miss this amazing event next year !

BPA NATIONAL COMPETITION - NASHVILLE, TN Congratulations - to Jacob Vasquez that placed 6th this past weekend at the BPA National Competition in Human Resources Management. Also, great job to Dahlys Vaughan, Bennett Wilcox, and MJ Burns. Video Production Team - Jacob Vasquez, Dahlys, Bennett Wilcox, and MJ Burns Dahlys Vaughan - Graphic Design Promotion Bennett Wilcox - Prepared Speech MJ Burns - Prepared Speech

Last Friday, May 8th we celebrated an incredible Mock Interview Day at Swan Valley Middle School! 🎉 Around 140 students participated across 17 different career fields, gaining real-world interview experience and valuable career insight from professionals in our community. This event would not have been possible without the amazing support of our interviewers who volunteered their time, knowledge, and encouragement to help prepare our students for the future. Thank you for investing in our kids and making this day such a meaningful experience! We also want to recognize our outstanding Mock Interview Award Winners: 🦷 Dentistry – Lexi VanNortwick ⚖️ Law – Alaina Barrigar 🌾 Agricultural & Natural Resources – Jacob Miller 🏨 Hospitality – Dalton Pavlo 🎭 Arts – Macie Korzecki 🩺 Advanced Medical – Ali Stephens 💉 Nursing – Nyla Johnson 🎨 Design – Paige Garrett 💄 Cosmetology – Ainsley Ball 🚔 Security – Aubrey Dingman 🧠 Counseling – Karsyn Townsend 🏀 Education & Athletics – Ellie Pena 🔨 Construction – Brady Kennelly 💻 Information Technology – Taylor Lawson 🚗 Engineering & Automotive – Ashton Bailey 🐾 Animal Science – Brooke Lichon 💰 Finance – Emma Hammis We are so proud of all of our students for stepping outside their comfort zones, dressing professionally, and representing Swan Valley Middle School so well. The future is bright! 💙💛

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