Another strong night for the Swan Valley Boys Track Team! The Vikings competed hard against Frankenmuth and John Glenn and came away with a ton of top finishes across the meet! The Vikings showed great effort, depth, and improvement across the board. Tons of PRs and great competition all around.
Top 3 Finishers:
100m Dash
🥉 Braylon Mendoza – 12.93
200m Dash
🥈 Carson Boehler – 27.34
🥉 Evan Owens – 27.39
400m Dash
🥇 Lucas Powell – 57.55
800m Run
🥇 Connor Charboneau – 2:17.67
🥈 Lucas Kench – 2:29.68
🥉 Sergio Medina – 2:29.76
1600m Run
🥇 Connor Charboneau – 4:56.44
🥈 Elijah Anders – 5:33.64
🥉 Lucas Kench – 5:34.56
3200m Run
🥇 Sergio Medina – 12:35.87
200m Hurdles
🥈 Mitchell Horwath – 30.98
Relays:
🥇 4x100 Relay – 50.64 (Owens, Kemerer, Boehler, Mendoza)
🥈 4x200 Relay – 1:46.62 (Stephens, Kemerer, Light, Mendoza)
🥇 4x400 Relay – 4:16.34 (Mayers, Lake, Horwath, Powell)
🥇 4x800 Relay – 10:25.48 (Blome, Anders, Medina, Charboneau)
Shot Put
🥈 Teegan Simmons – 35’ 0”
🥉 Jaxson Graham – 30’ 6.5”
High Jump
🥇 Evan Owens – 5’ 4”
🥈 Alexander Pike – 4’ 10”
🥉 Cooper Light – 4’ 8”
I also want to recognize the entire team for their effort and commitment. Whether they placed or not, every athlete contributed by stepping up, competing hard, and pushing themselves to improve. That kind of effort is what builds a strong team, and it’s great to see so many athletes supporting each other and getting better each meet. Proud of this group!
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!
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!
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of April 13th)...
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 3 Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Mara Whelton (MS Girls Track) and Parker Romanelli (MS Boys Track) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what their nominators had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Mara was outstanding in the first meet with her times as well as being encouraging to other athletes, picking them up with her positive and caring attitude. Her positivity is contagious to those around her and I am honored to be her coach this season."
"Parker Romanelli is being recognized for his outstanding effort and dedication during his first year on the track team. As a new athlete, Parker has shown incredible commitment to improving his shot put skills by consistently putting in extra work, even practicing on weekends on his own time. His hard work paid off immediately, as he won his very first meet in shot put. Parker’s determination, self-motivation, and willingness to go above and beyond truly represent the Viking Athletic Core Values."
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 3 Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Mara Whelton (MS Girls Track) and Parker Romanelli (MS Boys Track) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what their nominators had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Mara was outstanding in the first meet with her times as well as being encouraging to other athletes, picking them up with her positive and caring attitude. Her positivity is contagious to those around her and I am honored to be her coach this season."
"Parker Romanelli is being recognized for his outstanding effort and dedication during his first year on the track team. As a new athlete, Parker has shown incredible commitment to improving his shot put skills by consistently putting in extra work, even practicing on weekends on his own time. His hard work paid off immediately, as he won his very first meet in shot put. Parker’s determination, self-motivation, and willingness to go above and beyond truly represent the Viking Athletic Core Values."
Viking Pride!
School of Choice is Open!
The SVMS Girls Track did awesome in their first meet against Ithaca and Hemlock! The top performers were the 4x100 relay team of Alexis Unger, Ally Stockford, GabbyKatz and Kennedy Felsing.
The 4x200 relay team was 3/10ths of a second off of the school record which included all 7th grade girls, Mara whelton, Ally Stockford, Gabby Katz and Kennedy Felsing.
Piper Sova took first place in shot put!
and Azalia Johnson took first in High Jump !
The 4x200 relay team was 3/10ths of a second off of the school record which included all 7th grade girls, Mara whelton, Ally Stockford, Gabby Katz and Kennedy Felsing.
Piper Sova took first place in shot put!
and Azalia Johnson took first in High Jump !
Great night for Swan Valley Track & Field at Ithaca! Really proud of how our guys competed, worked hard, and supported each other.
🏅 100m – Evan Owens (1st, 13.20), Carson Boehler (2nd, 13.44), Cooper Light (3rd, 13.45)
🏅 200m – Braylon Mendoza (2nd, 26.74), Louis Stephens (3rd, 27.46)
🏅 400m – Lucas Kench (2nd, 1:01.65), Carson Boehler (3rd, 1:02.58)
🏅 800m – Connor Charboneau (1st, 2:16.95), Elijah Anders (2nd, 2:31.19), Hudson Mayers (3rd, 2:36.79)
🏅 1600m – Connor Charboneau (1st, 4:58.61), Elijah Anders (2nd, 5:45.32), Kaden Lake (3rd, 6:02.99)
🏅 3200m – Sergio Medina (1st, 11:56.98), Lucas Kench (2nd, 12:00.91), Eli Vannortwick (3rd, 12:47.53)
🏅 55m Hurdles – Aiden Wiktorowski (2nd, 11.06), Ethan Oswald (3rd, 11.71)
🏅 200m Hurdles – Mitchell Horwath (1st, 31.88), Ethan Oswald (3rd, 35.25)
🏅 Relays
4x100 (1st, 50.75) – Owens, Light, Kemerer, Mendoza
4x200 (1st, 1:48.74) – Kench, Horwath, Boehler, Mendoza
4x800 (1st, 9:54.56) – Medina, Vannortwick, Anders, Charboneau
4x400 (2nd, 4:25.96) – Lake, Horwath, Sova, Mayers
🏅 Field Events
Shot Put – Parker Romanelli (1st, 32’4”), Jaxson Graham (3rd, 29’11”)
High Jump – Alexander Pike (1st, 5’0”), Cooper Light (2nd, 4’10”), Jacoby Harper (3rd, 4’10”)
Long Jump – Evan Owens (1st, 15’8”), Alexander Pike (3rd, 14’8”)
Lots of great effort from everyone. We’ve got a few things to clean up, but overall a really solid night. Excited to keep building!
🏅 100m – Evan Owens (1st, 13.20), Carson Boehler (2nd, 13.44), Cooper Light (3rd, 13.45)
🏅 200m – Braylon Mendoza (2nd, 26.74), Louis Stephens (3rd, 27.46)
🏅 400m – Lucas Kench (2nd, 1:01.65), Carson Boehler (3rd, 1:02.58)
🏅 800m – Connor Charboneau (1st, 2:16.95), Elijah Anders (2nd, 2:31.19), Hudson Mayers (3rd, 2:36.79)
🏅 1600m – Connor Charboneau (1st, 4:58.61), Elijah Anders (2nd, 5:45.32), Kaden Lake (3rd, 6:02.99)
🏅 3200m – Sergio Medina (1st, 11:56.98), Lucas Kench (2nd, 12:00.91), Eli Vannortwick (3rd, 12:47.53)
🏅 55m Hurdles – Aiden Wiktorowski (2nd, 11.06), Ethan Oswald (3rd, 11.71)
🏅 200m Hurdles – Mitchell Horwath (1st, 31.88), Ethan Oswald (3rd, 35.25)
🏅 Relays
4x100 (1st, 50.75) – Owens, Light, Kemerer, Mendoza
4x200 (1st, 1:48.74) – Kench, Horwath, Boehler, Mendoza
4x800 (1st, 9:54.56) – Medina, Vannortwick, Anders, Charboneau
4x400 (2nd, 4:25.96) – Lake, Horwath, Sova, Mayers
🏅 Field Events
Shot Put – Parker Romanelli (1st, 32’4”), Jaxson Graham (3rd, 29’11”)
High Jump – Alexander Pike (1st, 5’0”), Cooper Light (2nd, 4’10”), Jacoby Harper (3rd, 4’10”)
Long Jump – Evan Owens (1st, 15’8”), Alexander Pike (3rd, 14’8”)
Lots of great effort from everyone. We’ve got a few things to clean up, but overall a really solid night. Excited to keep building!
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
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
6th graders attended the The Next Gen STEM festival in Hemlock on Friday and had a blast!
🎤 We Need Your Help, Swan Valley Community! 🎤
On May 8, 2026, Swan Valley Middle School will be hosting Mock Interviews for our 6th grade students! This is an exciting opportunity for students to explore careers they’re passionate about and practice real-world interview skills.
We are currently looking for volunteers to spend a few hours interviewing students in the following career fields:
🐾 Animal Science
🌱 Agriculture / Natural Resources
🎭 Arts / Acting
💻 Computer Science
🩺 Surgeon / Medical Field
💼 Finance
👨🍳 Culinary Arts
🔨 Construction
Your time and expertise can make a HUGE impact in helping our students build confidence and prepare for their futures!
👉 If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering, please reach out by email to mbrady@svsd.us or comment below!
Thank you for supporting our students and community! 💙
#SwanValley #CareerExploration #FutureReady #CommunitySupport
Breakfast is the morning fuel !
The after school model rocketry class launched today. Congratulations to Cole, Mason and Eli who met the challenge of successfully launching twice in the shortest period of time.
Congratulations to the 13 students that were recognized at the School Board meeting for their 1st place finish at the BPA State Leadership Competition in Grand Rapids.
7th-grade flashlight reading in the library for March is Reading Month!
Students in 6th Grade Careers recently participated in Mock Trials after learning about the Law and Public Safety career cluster. Each group created or recreated a case and had to provide opening/ closing statements, witness testimony, and evidence discovery in front of a jury and judge!
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.
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.
