Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: Tag yourslef in this cafeteria shot.
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Shelby Mercer & Keegan Jackson are starting the year as the Top Dawgs !
The SV 8th grade girls Volleyball season ended with a thrilling week.
We started by having our Havens Volleyball Night where we had 40 girls play with our 8th grade players. After we played our rival Frankenmuth.
The B team capped off an undefeated season by winning both of their matches of the week. Zoe Ecker and Rylie Nachtweih led the way serving while Aeris Hickey, Vivienne Ardouin, and Cayla Pagano were excellent on the court all night. The B team then also defeated Alma on Wednesday this week and were led by Shae Daly, Izzy Nadolny and Kennedy Paige on the court!
The A team had an epic three set match that was back and forth, but ultimately saw the Vikings lose 2-1 to the Eagles. The team played great on the court, but were unable to overcome their 19 serving errors. Stella Frantz and Gabby Miller stepped up in huge ways at the net. The Vikings ended their season by defeating Alma and were led by Clara Irvine, Brooke Bartrum, and Kyra Ortner with their fierce serving and net play. The Vikings A team ended the year 9-2.
After the games in Alma, girls were treated with a stop at McDonalds in St. Louis. Their staff was so friendly and prompt with their service. Also a huge thanks to Mr. Houthoofd for running our in between set games on Monday for the student body.
Good luck to all our Viking 8th graders during their HS volleyball journey!
It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of DECEMBER VIKING VICTORS:
Mr. Lange – High School
Ms. Whyte - Havens Elementary
Mrs. Perez – HIgh School.
It’s time to get your JANUARY vote on! Anyone can vote: Students, staff, parents and members of the community. Use this link to nominate:
https://bit.ly/3MwxqnA
The 7th grade volleyball team capped off an unforgettable season this week, showcasing impressive performances and finishing strong in their final matches. On Monday, the teams faced off against the Frankenmuth Eagles away, with both teams securing dominant victories.
The B team led the way with a clean sweep, winning all three sets 25-23, 25-8, and 25-9. Mia Castillo was a standout, leading the team in serving with 15 points, while Alayna Metiva followed closely with 10. Hailee Bostwick contributed a kill at the net. The A team mirrored their success, also sweeping their sets with scores of 25-8, 25-5, and 25-10. Harper Wagner contributed 18 serving points, followed by Ryelle Thompson with 10. Maci Wilson led the front row with 3 kills, with Maeva Sobol, Addison Ball, and Wagner adding a couple of kills each. Evelyn Miller was exceptional in the back row, leading in digs, while Ryelle Thompson excelled in assists.
On Wednesday, both teams wrapped up their season in impressive fashion against Alma in their home gym. The B team dominated with 25-12, 25-10, and 25-13 victories. Addy Larkin was the leader in serving, contributing 8 points, with Gia Rodarte, Grace Horny, and Mia Castillo each adding 6 more. Kenley Townsend and Horny provided kills at the net, and Castillo had four digs from the back row. The A team continued their undefeated run, winning all three sets 25-5, 25-5, and 25-14. Addison Ball and Maeva Sobol led the team with 9 serving points each, while Maggie Kennelly added 7. McKenna Miller had 3 kills from the middle, and Evelyn Miller contributed in assists.
This remarkable season ended with the A team finishing undefeated with an 11-0 record, while the B team had a stellar 10-1 record. This team truly demonstrated what it means to work together and excel. It was a season to remember! We can't wait to watch them next year!
8th graders finish their recycled gingerbread houses.
🎉 **STEM in Action at Shields Elementary!** 🧪🤖
On December 17th, Chief Science Officers (CSOs) Norah Jennings and Piper Sova, along with CSO Advisor Autumn Blaesser, brought the excitement of STEM to Shields Elementary School!
They hosted *four* interactive assemblies, captivating students from Y5 to 2nd grade with engaging STEMonstrations. CSO Norah wowed the audience with a robotics demonstration, showcasing innovation in action. Students also participated in hands-on STEM activities and even took home their own experiment to continue exploring science beyond the classroom.
A huge thank you to the incredible students and staff for their warm welcome and enthusiastic participation—it was a day full of curiosity and learning! 🌟 #STEMEducation #CSO #FutureInnovators
Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: The Fuel Up to Play 60 team at Ford Field
🚨🚨Get your Super Bowl Subs🚨🚨
The SV Softball Program is having their annual Super Bowl Sub Sale! All proceeds will be put towards much needed field improvements and equipment for the program.
Please reach out to your SV softballer, Coach DeLine or Coach Townsend to order. Orders must be in by January 17th.
If you are not local and still would like to support the program, there is an option to donate your subs to the local outreach organizations in Saginaw or you can also just make a monetary donation to the program.
Subs will be made and delivered to you on Saturday, February 8th.
We appreciate all of your support! 💜🥎
8th graders worked with 3rd and 5th graders at Havens on math skills. Everyone had a great time and wanted to get together more often! We will definitely do this again!
Middle school Boys Basketball tryouts will be Jan 6th - Jan 8th. 8th grade is 2:30-4:15 and 7th 4:00- 5:30 must come all 3 days. Must have a physical on file at the middle school & Family ID registration completed to tryout.
Congratulations to Nalini Nguyen and Justin Riley for being the top DAWGS this week !
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Let's get our Holiday Spirit on SVMS!
8th Graders planning and designing recycled gingerbread houses in STEM class.
SWAN VALLEY COMPETITIVE CHEER GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER (12/14)
This is a reminder that the Swan Valley Varsity Competitive Cheer Team will conduct its gift wrapping fundraiser tomorrow, Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Bring your Christmas gifts to save on having to wrap at home and also supporting a great cause! Wrapping paper will be provided. Please see the flyer for more details.
This weeks 8th Grade Volleyball Recap:
It was a great week playing at home for both the A and B teams.
The SV 8th Grade B team improved to 9-0 by beating John Glenn and Hemlock this week. The game against John Glenn was hotly contested with the Vikings just barely squeaking out the first two sets. Shelby Mercer was serving fire- totaling 8 aces and 11 overall serving points. Captain Vivienne Ardouin was her usual cool self in the back as libero- totaling 15 digs and excellent passing all night. Yesterday the Vikings cruised past Hemlock's B team. Clara Irvine led the way with 13 serving points and 5 digs. Lilly Garza brought the heat at the net and at the serving line, which paved the way for the Viking B team to remain undefeated.
The SV 8th Grade A team improved to 8-1 with a revenge date against Frankenmuth looming. The games against John Glenn were again very close, but the Vikings did manage to take the first two sets. Captain Ava Stroud was her usual springy self- collecting 15 digs, 7 assists and 5 serving points. Stella Frantz made the transition to middle look seamless with a couple blocks, 3 net points, and 10 serving points. Yesterday, the A team cruised past Hemlock A by taking the first two sets. Ava Stroud brought the hammer serve and racked up 11 aces and 4 digs. Brooke Bartrum also chipped in with smooth serving and some good overall play.
Heading into the final week of play, the 8th grade volleyball teams have a combined record of 17-1.
Both teams will take on the Eagles from Frankenmuth on Monday, December 16th. We have several activities going on that night. First, we have our Havens Volleyball Night- see attached flyer. We then have our Eagle Taco Night to ramp up student support for our last home games of the season- see attached flyer. On Thursday next week, we will have our last event which is our Staff vs. 8th Grade Volleyball match- see attached flyer.
Go Vikings!
Volleyball Recap: Swan Valley 7th Grade Teams Sweep John Glenn and Hemlock
On Monday, Dec. 9, the Swan Valley 7th Grade A and B volleyball teams hit the road to take on John Glenn, and both squads came away with impressive victories.
The B team started their match with a close first set, but quickly found their rhythm and took control in the following two. The final scores were 25-23, 25-15, and 25-15, as they swept the match 3-0. Grace Horny led the way with strong serving, while Addy Larkin and Lucy Vlassis also contributed significant points. Kenley Townsend and Cameryn Kornecky each had a kill, and Mia Castillo’s solid defense in the back row helped secure the win.
The A team followed suit with a dominant performance, winning all three sets with scores of 25-6, 25-10, and 25-10. Harper Wagner was the standout server with 10 points, and Evelyn Miller added 8 more. Maeva Sobol and Ryelle Thompson also contributed 12 points combined. Wagner, Addison Ball, and McKenna Miller were unstoppable at the net, finishing with 12 kills between them. The setters – Thompson, Sobol, Wagner, and Miller – all played crucial roles in the offense with assists. Maci Wilson anchored the back row with her defensive digs, ensuring the team maintained control throughout the match.
After practice Tuesday, the teams fueled up on pancakes and sausage with the 8th graders for once last team bonding. The pancakes must have provided them some serious power because they approached Wednesday's on a whole new level.
On Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Vikings faced a tough Hemlock team, but the Swan Valley B team remained focused and clinched all three sets, 25-12. The match showcased the team’s improvement in serving, setting, and overall competitive play. Horny led the B team with 22 serving points, while Gia Rodarte delivered her best performance of the season with 15 serving points. Vlassis showed great progress at the net, while Piper Sova gained confidence in setting. Kornecky, Bostwick, and Townsend each contributed a kill.
The A team mirrored the B team’s success, demonstrating excellent teamwork and hustle throughout the match. Addison Ball led with 13 serving points, and the net play was dominant, with Wagner contributing 6 kills, followed by Miller with 4 more. Other key contributors at the net included Ball, Maggie Kennelly, Miller, and Sobol. Ryelle Thompson delivered her best game in the back row, digging up nearly every ball that came her way, while Evelyn Miller’s smooth setting hands led the team in assists.
As the season nears its end, the Swan Valley Vikings, with a combined record of 17-1, head into their final week of play. Next week, they will face Frankenmuth and Alma on the road, looking to continue their dominant run before the season wraps up.
Throw Back Thursday - Brough to you by the 2010's: Fuel Up to Play 60 snacks.
