Friday, in 8th Grade Science, students got hands-on with the rock cycle! 🪨🤘🪨
Students shaved crayons to represent sediments, compacted them to form sedimentary rocks, added heat and pressure to create metamorphic rocks, and finally melted them down to form igneous rocks.
To top it off, they got to take their rock-cycle crayons home to color with — a fun reminder that Earth’s materials are always changing! 🌎✨
Students in 6th Grade Careers wrapped up their Agricultural unit by having MSU 4H come in with some farm animals! Students learned all about raising bunnies and chickens. Thanks to Stacie Gath and volunteers for a wonderful lesson!
Last week- students in 6th grade Careers class wrapped up their Hospitality unit by hosting a restaurant. Students were assigned a variety of jobs and learned the value of hard work and customer service!
It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of FEBRUARY VIKING VICTOR:
Maddie Thompson – Middle School
Kelly Conger - Havens & Shields Elementary
Stephanie Noah – Havens Elementary
Maddie Thompson – Middle School
Kelly Conger - Havens & Shields Elementary
Stephanie Noah – Havens Elementary
💜🔬 SVMS Chief Science Officers at SVSU! 🔬💛
Today our Chief Science Officers attended the Winter Cabinet Meeting at Saginaw Valley State University — and what an incredible day it was!
Students explored STEM career sessions across campus, diving into fields like psychology, occupational therapy, business, science, education, and more. They had the opportunity to learn directly from professionals, ask questions, and begin envisioning their own future pathways.
We are especially proud of our own CSO leader, Piper Sova, who hosted a session on networking and professionalism — representing Swan Valley with confidence, leadership, and poise!
In the afternoon, our team collaborated on our spring action plan to help revive and enhance our school courtyard — bringing student voice and innovation back to our campus.
It was a day full of leadership, learning, and Viking pride.
Once a Viking, Always a Viking! 💜💛
#SVMSVikings #ChiefScienceOfficers #StudentLeadership #STEMinAction #FutureLeaders
8th Hoops !!
Both A and B teams beat Frankenmuth and Alma this week. Alex Pike, Issac Mauch, and Lucas Kench led the A team this week. The B team was led by Abel Dobis, Brayden Truckle, and Easton vasey- Overall the teams finished 20-4
7th Hoops !!
The 7th grade picked up two more wins against Frankenmuth on Tuesday.
The B-team won 43-10 behind a great defensive performance. Carter Sanford and Jaxden Graebner led the way with 10 points each.
The A-team avenged a loss earlier in the season with a 57-36 win. It was one of the best team efforts of the season with everyone playing a key role. Evan Spielhaupter had 9 while Brennan Brandel and Zeus Perez added 8 points each. Liam Wilson, Louis Stephens, and Landon Braley set the tone defensively.
The 7th grade Vikings finished off their season with two wins over Alma Wednesday evening.
The B Team won 46-27. Sergio Medina, Ethan Marshall, and Jaxden Graebner led the way. The B Team finished the season 10-1!
The A team earned a 57-23 win over the Panthers. Tuff Millerick and Liam Wilson led the way for the Vikings. The A Team started the season 0-3 but finished 8-1!
The 7th grade picked up two more wins against Frankenmuth on Tuesday.
The B-team won 43-10 behind a great defensive performance. Carter Sanford and Jaxden Graebner led the way with 10 points each.
The A-team avenged a loss earlier in the season with a 57-36 win. It was one of the best team efforts of the season with everyone playing a key role. Evan Spielhaupter had 9 while Brennan Brandel and Zeus Perez added 8 points each. Liam Wilson, Louis Stephens, and Landon Braley set the tone defensively.
The 7th grade Vikings finished off their season with two wins over Alma Wednesday evening.
The B Team won 46-27. Sergio Medina, Ethan Marshall, and Jaxden Graebner led the way. The B Team finished the season 10-1!
The A team earned a 57-23 win over the Panthers. Tuff Millerick and Liam Wilson led the way for the Vikings. The A Team started the season 0-3 but finished 8-1!
Congratulations to SVMS BPA !
📣✨ Good Luck, SVMS BPA! ✨📣
Wishing the Swan Valley Middle School BPA Chapter the best of luck as they head to the State Competition in Grand Rapids! 💼🏆
Your hard work, preparation, and dedication have already made us proud — now go showcase your skills and represent SVMS with confidence! 💜
We’re cheering you on all the way. Good luck at States! 🙌🔥
Wishing the Swan Valley Middle School BPA Chapter the best of luck as they head to the State Competition in Grand Rapids! 💼🏆
Your hard work, preparation, and dedication have already made us proud — now go showcase your skills and represent SVMS with confidence! 💜
We’re cheering you on all the way. Good luck at States! 🙌🔥
HOOPS!!!!
Monday Feb 16th: Swan Valley 7th grade boys basketball picked up two wins at John Glenn yesterday. Camden Wilson and Sergio Medina helped crack the Bobcat zone with 5 three pointers between them. The B-team held on to win 33-23.
Defense won the day for the Vikings A-Team in a 39-20 victory. An 18-7 first half run was all the cushion needed. Liam Wilson and Abe Perez led the way for the Vikings.
Wednesday Feb 18th: The 7th Grade basketball team picked up a pair of wins at Carrollton
The 7th grade B-Team started slow but pulled ahead in the second half to win 41-21. Ethan Marshall and Jaxden Graebner lead the way for the Vikings. Adam Duve chipped in with 4 assists.
The A-Team used impressive defensive pressure to jump out to an early lead and they didn’t back off from there. Jacoby Harper and Evan Spielhaupter led the way scoring wise. Ollie Conners and Liam Wilson set the tone defensively by forcing numerous turnovers on the press. In the end the Vikings earned a well deserved 56-10 victory.
Monday Feb 16th:8th Grade B team pulled the stunner and beat the undefeated John Glenn B Team moving to 7-1. Cooper Light and Teegan Simmons led the way scoring and intensity all night.
The A team lost to John Glenn 53-43 moving to 8-2. The game was a back and forth affair until foul trouble derailed the Vikings. Eli Anders, Alex Pike, and Lucas Powell were excellent all night.
Wednesday Feb 18th: It was another intense night of hoops. The 8th grade B team toppled the undefeated Cavs by 15. Teegan Simmons and Anderson Bush were magnificent.
The 8th grade A team was up 8 at half but ultimately fell by 4 to a good Cavs team. The action was intense. Alex Pike and Xander Walle led the way scoring and on the glass. Thanks for all the student section support!
Monday Feb 16th: Swan Valley 7th grade boys basketball picked up two wins at John Glenn yesterday. Camden Wilson and Sergio Medina helped crack the Bobcat zone with 5 three pointers between them. The B-team held on to win 33-23.
Defense won the day for the Vikings A-Team in a 39-20 victory. An 18-7 first half run was all the cushion needed. Liam Wilson and Abe Perez led the way for the Vikings.
Wednesday Feb 18th: The 7th Grade basketball team picked up a pair of wins at Carrollton
The 7th grade B-Team started slow but pulled ahead in the second half to win 41-21. Ethan Marshall and Jaxden Graebner lead the way for the Vikings. Adam Duve chipped in with 4 assists.
The A-Team used impressive defensive pressure to jump out to an early lead and they didn’t back off from there. Jacoby Harper and Evan Spielhaupter led the way scoring wise. Ollie Conners and Liam Wilson set the tone defensively by forcing numerous turnovers on the press. In the end the Vikings earned a well deserved 56-10 victory.
Monday Feb 16th:8th Grade B team pulled the stunner and beat the undefeated John Glenn B Team moving to 7-1. Cooper Light and Teegan Simmons led the way scoring and intensity all night.
The A team lost to John Glenn 53-43 moving to 8-2. The game was a back and forth affair until foul trouble derailed the Vikings. Eli Anders, Alex Pike, and Lucas Powell were excellent all night.
Wednesday Feb 18th: It was another intense night of hoops. The 8th grade B team toppled the undefeated Cavs by 15. Teegan Simmons and Anderson Bush were magnificent.
The 8th grade A team was up 8 at half but ultimately fell by 4 to a good Cavs team. The action was intense. Alex Pike and Xander Walle led the way scoring and on the glass. Thanks for all the student section support!
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of February 9th)...
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring an additional 2 Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Teegan Simmons and Xander Walle (8th grade boys basketball) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what their coach had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Teegan is as resilient as they come. Last year he was sidelined with a foot injury- this year he has worked so hard to improve his all around game. Recently, he spearheaded the attack in knocking off an undefeated John Glenn team. Teegan will excel at anything he puts his mind to in high school!"
"Xander is a true team player- he does the dirty work under the rim each game and has grown so much in every facet of his game. He is always inquiring about how to improve and has mastered his role. I look forward to watching Xander compete in high school sports!"
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring an additional 2 Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Teegan Simmons and Xander Walle (8th grade boys basketball) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what their coach had to say about them fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Teegan is as resilient as they come. Last year he was sidelined with a foot injury- this year he has worked so hard to improve his all around game. Recently, he spearheaded the attack in knocking off an undefeated John Glenn team. Teegan will excel at anything he puts his mind to in high school!"
"Xander is a true team player- he does the dirty work under the rim each game and has grown so much in every facet of his game. He is always inquiring about how to improve and has mastered his role. I look forward to watching Xander compete in high school sports!"
Viking Pride!
These junior meteorologists were brave and did an awesome job getting in front of the class for our Student Spotlight to teach their peers about predicting weather!! 🌡️☁️☀️🌤️🌦️⛈️⚡️🌨️
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of February 9th)...
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring another Middle School Viking Athlete of the Week. Congratulations to Jaxden Graebner (7th grade boys basketball) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what Jaxden's coach had to say about him fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Jaxden has worked hard all year. He always keeps a positive attitude in practice and in games. He consistently gives max effort while guarding the opponent's best player. He runs the floor. He rebounds and plays solid defense."
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring another Middle School Viking Athlete of the Week. Congratulations to Jaxden Graebner (7th grade boys basketball) for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what Jaxden's coach had to say about him fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Jaxden has worked hard all year. He always keeps a positive attitude in practice and in games. He consistently gives max effort while guarding the opponent's best player. He runs the floor. He rebounds and plays solid defense."
Viking Pride!
7th grade Hoops !
Wednesday 2/11: Both Swan Valley 7th grade teams bounced back nicely with decisive wins vs Bridgeport. Rebounding and excellent help defense were major keys to each team’s success. The B -team won 46-16 while the A-team won 40-16.
Jaxden Graebner, Sergio Medina and Camden Wilson led the way for the B Team. Landon Braley, Ollie Conners and Zeus Perez had solid games for the A-team.
Wednesday 2/11: Both Swan Valley 7th grade teams bounced back nicely with decisive wins vs Bridgeport. Rebounding and excellent help defense were major keys to each team’s success. The B -team won 46-16 while the A-team won 40-16.
Jaxden Graebner, Sergio Medina and Camden Wilson led the way for the B Team. Landon Braley, Ollie Conners and Zeus Perez had solid games for the A-team.
8th Grade HOOOPS!
Tuesday 2/10: The 8th grade B team won a thriller in OT 39-34. Carson Boehler, Abel Dobis, and Cooper Light led the charge as the Falcons just couldn't handle the press.
The A team won 53-47. Alex Pike led the way with 29 points as the Falcons couldn't contain the Shaq impersonator. Both Lucas Kench and Lucas Powell played superior games.
Wednesday 2/11: Both 8th grade teams dominated the Bearcats. The B team was led by Mitchell Horwath and Vinny Procuro who led from the get go- the B team improved to 6-1.
The A team also dominated- led by Eli Anders who scored 12. The A team improved to 7-1. Both teams get a chance on Monday to enact revenge against John Glenn who is the only team to beat them. We need our student section to come out and support!
Tuesday 2/10: The 8th grade B team won a thriller in OT 39-34. Carson Boehler, Abel Dobis, and Cooper Light led the charge as the Falcons just couldn't handle the press.
The A team won 53-47. Alex Pike led the way with 29 points as the Falcons couldn't contain the Shaq impersonator. Both Lucas Kench and Lucas Powell played superior games.
Wednesday 2/11: Both 8th grade teams dominated the Bearcats. The B team was led by Mitchell Horwath and Vinny Procuro who led from the get go- the B team improved to 6-1.
The A team also dominated- led by Eli Anders who scored 12. The A team improved to 7-1. Both teams get a chance on Monday to enact revenge against John Glenn who is the only team to beat them. We need our student section to come out and support!
We would like to give a Shout Out to our SVMS parents for restocking our shelves ! We appreciate you so much :)
