Swan Valley Middle School

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HELP GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITY By: Sophia Burns I never thought I’d feel so fulfilled as I did on Saturday. I couldn't feel my fingers or my toes because of how cold it was, but my heart was still warm. My family, along with others from our area, packed boxes and distributed food to people in need. We packed the boxes with food such as meats, fruits, vegetables, drinks, and more. It was one of the coolest and most fulfilling service projects I think I have ever done. If you want to get the same feeling as I did, here are some ways to give back to our community. If you would also like to give back to our community, please reach out to these local non-profit organizations listed below. Local Non-Profit Organizations Hidden Harvest (989) 753-4749 Old Town Soup Kitchen (989) 249-8696 East Side Soup Kitchen (989) 755-3663 Food Bank of Eastern Michigan (810) 239-4441 New Heart Mission Food Pantry (989) 792-4689

8th Grade HOOPS - What a week for basketball! The B team kicked things off with an impressive win against the Falcons on Monday, taking the game 36-29. Shoutout to Quintin O'Neal for leading the charge with 14 points, and a big thanks to Justin Riley for adding 6. Skyler Ortiz, Matt Acha, Don McCoy, Jared Seamon, and Cassen Lagalo also made solid contributions on the scoreboard. And let's not forget Jack Conley, our defensive star, who dominated the boards for the Vikings! In a nail-biter, the A team fought hard but fell just short against the Falcons, ending with a score of 43-41. Griffin Beougher led the effort with 12 points, while Willie Powell chipped in 9. Sawyer Murphy and Matt Moeller each scored 8 to keep the game close. Wednesday night brought more action! The B team was unstoppable, crushing Bay City John 38-7. Colten Ray was on fire with 10 points, followed by Ryder Root with 8, and Quintin O'Neal with 7. Don McCoy, Skyler Ortiz, and Hudson Maxa also joined the scoring frenzy! The A team faced a tough challenge against the Bobcats from John Glenn and ended the game at 59-52. Willie Powell shone with 20 points, and Sawyer Murphy added 14. Matt Moeller contributed 9, while Griffin Beougher, Mason Wilson, and Mo Villegas also put points on the board. Great job, everyone! Looking forward to next week, even though it's a light schedule with just one game against the Dukes of Garber. Let's keep the momentum going! 💪🏀 --

7th Grade HOOPS - It was a grueling week of games for the 7th grade Boys Basketball team as they played basketball powerhouses Freeland and Bay City John Glenn. The B team got off to a great start knocking off an undefeated Freeland B team 38-28. The team was paced by Carson Boehler's ferocious defense all night as he ended with 7 steals and 7 points. Gavin Erickson also chipped in 6 points while Austin Alcock contributed 5 points respectively. Yesterday, the B team traveled to John Glenn and came out flat against a very good Bobcat B team and lost 20-55. The Vikings got great effort from Eli VanNortwick who had 4 points and great hustle off the bench. The A team played the Falcons on Monday and lost a nail biter 33-28. The Vikings were led by Alex Pike who had 20 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks. Xander Walle was excellent on the glass and chipped in 6 points. The Vikings then traveled to Bay City to take on the Bobcats. The Vikings played with great heart from the tip-off, but ultimately fell short 27-45 to a very talented John Glenn team. Alex Pike set the tone with 23 points and 6 boards, while Cooper Gavenda made great decisions all night at point against a ferocious Bobcat defense. The A team will be back in action at Garber next Monday.

Step up and Bwell champions for November, December, and January!!

Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: Support your favorite college football team.

Congratulations to Aubrey Aven and Leon Sheskey the Dawgs of the Week !

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What a great night of fun! Last night, Swan Valley Community Education enjoyed providing a Middle School "Adventures with Mr. E. - Snow Snake Tubing" activity. A special thanks to Mr. Erlenbeck and Mr. McLaren.

6th graders had a blast today in class making ice cream! They got hands-on experience with how energy can change the state of matter. Who knew learning about science could be this sweet?

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Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: Our brightest students or atleast it was Neon Day

The Swan Valley Middle School Basketball Games (home and away) against Ithaca have been cancelled for today, Wednesday, January 22nd.

The Swan Valley 7th Grade Boys basketball B team secured a dominant 39-13 victory over Frankenmuth. Cooper Gavenda led the team with 8 points, while Abel Dobis contributed 7 points. Gavin Erickson was a force on the boards, pulling down 6 rebounds to help the team control the game. The Swan Valley 7th Grade Boys basketball A team edged out Frankenmuth 33-30 in a thrilling finish. With the game tight down the stretch, the team showed resilience, highlighted by strong defensive plays from Braylon Mendoza and Lucas Powell. Alex Pike led the way with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Pike and Lucas Kench stepped up with crucial free throws to seal the victory. Both teams will be back in action against Alma at home on Tuesday, January 21st. Go Vikings

🏀 Victory Alert! 🏀 The Swan Valley Eighth Grade basketball teams had an amazing night at home against the Frankenmuth Eagles! 🎉 ✨ B Team kicked things off with a solid win, dominating 47-33! Huge shoutout to Quintin O'Neal for leading the charge with 18 points! 🙌 Jared Seamon added 10 points, and Skyler Ortiz chipped in 8. Big props to Matt Acha, Chris Dellavedova, Justin Riley, and Don McCoy for contributing to the scoreboard! Great job, team! 💪 🔥 A Team faced a tough battle but came out on top with a nail-biting 43-41 victory! Willie Powell made a splash with 20 points in his debut, and Sawyer Murphy added 14. Shoutout to Griffin Beougher, Mo Villegas, and Hudson Maxa for their contributions! Next up, the teams head to Alma next Tuesday to take on the Panthers! Let’s keep the momentum going! Go Vikings! 💙💛 #VikingPride #BasketballWins #TeamSpirit

Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: Nerd Day for some it was just a normal day :)!

Congratulations to Hoang & Jared this week's DAWGS of the week !

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This Friday, January 17, will be a Spirit Day and Spirit Assembly! We're wishing for snow days, so wear your favorite comfy, cozy indoor snow-day attire. Yes, this means pajamas are allowed!

January 9th was National Law Enforcement Day We would like to thank Officer Maxwell for always keeping us safe!