7th grade HOOPS !
B team played a great game from start to finish and earned a solid win to open the season. Spencer Bauer led the team with 15 points. Ethan Marshall and Jaxden Graebner chipped in with 12 points and 11 points.
A team played a back and forth battle vs Frankenmuth. In the end they came up 1 point short. Evan Spielhaupter led the way with 23 points while Abe Perez added 10 points.
B team played a great game from start to finish and earned a solid win to open the season. Spencer Bauer led the team with 15 points. Ethan Marshall and Jaxden Graebner chipped in with 12 points and 11 points.
A team played a back and forth battle vs Frankenmuth. In the end they came up 1 point short. Evan Spielhaupter led the way with 23 points while Abe Perez added 10 points.
Science never tasted so good! 🍦
After learning about molecule motion and energy, Ms. Simons' class put it to the test by making ice cream—shaking, laughing, and watching science happen right before their eyes. Cold hands, big smiles, and lots of delicious learning today! 😄🧪
Middle School BPA members are volunteering at Freedom Fams in Breckenridge.
FREEDOM FARMS:
Freedom Farms in Breckenridge is a stable that rescues horses and uses them as therapy horses for special needs kids.
They could be brushing the horses, cleaning the stables, and putting away blankets.
FREEDOM FARMS:
Freedom Farms in Breckenridge is a stable that rescues horses and uses them as therapy horses for special needs kids.
They could be brushing the horses, cleaning the stables, and putting away blankets.
Mr. Q will be having Girls Basketball Open Gyms once a week starting this Sat and going through March.
Mr. Dale Stroebel of Stroebel Automotive and a member of the Thomas Township Kiwanis has recently made a charitable donation of $1,000 to the Swan Valley Middle School art program to help sustain our supply needs for the remainder of the 2025-26 school year. We cannot thank him enough for supporting our young artists.
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK OF DECEMBER 8TH)...
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring five Viking Athletes of the Week from the week of December 8th. Congratulations to 7th grade volleyball player Valicia Ramirez and 8th grade volleyball players Maci Wilson , Harper Wagner, Maggie Kennelly, and Cam Kornecky 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:
"Viking Athlete of the Week goes to Valicia Ramirez! Valicia is recognized for her heart and hustle on the court and her strong competitive spirit. She brings intensity to every match and never lets a ball drop without giving her best effort to dig it. Her volleyball knowledge continues to grow, and her athleticism truly sets her apart. Valicia is steady, dependable, and always gives 100% in everything she does. No one has more heart and hustle than Valicia...she never backs down from a challenge."
"Maci has earned the Libero position this year and has been instrumental in conducting the defense from the back row. Her passing and leadership have been instrumental in the team's success this season!"
"Harper is a standout volleyball player who has developed positive leadership skills throughout the season. Her commitment to the game is unmatched and she has been great all around as she leads the team in digs and kills this season!"
"Maggie has showed selflessness all season and desire to get better in every facet of her game. In the tournament this past weekend, Maggie had 52 kills and 28 serving points- she propelled her team to the championship victory against many of the larger schools in the area!"
"Cam's season has not been easy at times, however, she has always maintained a positive attitude and a team first mentality. This past weekend, everything clicked for Cam- in the final set of the Championship, the SV VB team found themselves down 14-8 in a game to 15. Cam served 6 pressure-packed serves with ease and with help from her teammates, they won 15-14. Cam truly has ice in her veins!"
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring five Viking Athletes of the Week from the week of December 8th. Congratulations to 7th grade volleyball player Valicia Ramirez and 8th grade volleyball players Maci Wilson , Harper Wagner, Maggie Kennelly, and Cam Kornecky 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:
"Viking Athlete of the Week goes to Valicia Ramirez! Valicia is recognized for her heart and hustle on the court and her strong competitive spirit. She brings intensity to every match and never lets a ball drop without giving her best effort to dig it. Her volleyball knowledge continues to grow, and her athleticism truly sets her apart. Valicia is steady, dependable, and always gives 100% in everything she does. No one has more heart and hustle than Valicia...she never backs down from a challenge."
"Maci has earned the Libero position this year and has been instrumental in conducting the defense from the back row. Her passing and leadership have been instrumental in the team's success this season!"
"Harper is a standout volleyball player who has developed positive leadership skills throughout the season. Her commitment to the game is unmatched and she has been great all around as she leads the team in digs and kills this season!"
"Maggie has showed selflessness all season and desire to get better in every facet of her game. In the tournament this past weekend, Maggie had 52 kills and 28 serving points- she propelled her team to the championship victory against many of the larger schools in the area!"
"Cam's season has not been easy at times, however, she has always maintained a positive attitude and a team first mentality. This past weekend, everything clicked for Cam- in the final set of the Championship, the SV VB team found themselves down 14-8 in a game to 15. Cam served 6 pressure-packed serves with ease and with help from her teammates, they won 15-14. Cam truly has ice in her veins!"
Viking Pride!
Oh you're a mean one Mr. Grinch, Stealing lunches from children !
The middle school FIRST Tech Challenge team (19250) visited Swan Haven Manor last night and presented to the residents about robotics. They played catch and taught them how to drive the robot.
Great to see our young students interacting across generations with our seniors!
Congratulations to the Swan Valley Middle School FIRST Tech Challenge robotics team (19250) on their outstanding performance at the FTC State Championship at Grand Blanc High School. The team finished 9th in their division, was team captain of the 6th alliance , but was eliminated in the second round of the championship brackets. The team also earned an invitation to a premier event in the summer of 2026.
Overall, the 2025 season was the teams best performance to date, including their first appearance at the State Championship! Great Job!
Overall, the 2025 season was the teams best performance to date, including their first appearance at the State Championship! Great Job!
The 8th Grade Swan Valley Viking Volleyball teams participated in the Midland Middle School Tournament this past weekend. There were 8 teams in the A division and 8 teams in the B division- mainly bigger schools from around the Central Michigan area.
The A team cruised through bracket play by beating Northeast, White Pine, and SASA Middle Schools convincingly. In bracket play they dominated Mt. Pleasant and Bay City Western Middle Schools to make it to the championship against Midland Jefferson. These undoubtedly were two of the best middle school teams in the area. It was a powerful battle, but ultimately the Vikings fell to take home second place! 🥈 Harper Wagner was unbelievable all day in serving, defense, and attacking. She totaled 40 kills on the weekend! Ryelle Thompson, Maci Wilson, Kendall Palmer, Bella Looby, Evelyn Miller, Grace Horney, Maeva Sobol, and McKenna Miller were alll key factors all day for the Vikings!
The B team also cruised through bracket play by beating Northeast, White Pine, and SASA Middle Schools with ease. In Bracket play, they beat Mt Pleasant, beat Northeast 2-1, and then made it to the championship against Midland Jefferson. In the final, the Vikings took the first set but lost set 2. The Vikings found themselves down 14-8 when Mr. Brady called the last timeout. After, the Vikings broke serve, and then a legend was born. Cam Kornecky served 6 pressure packed serves without a miss. The last point was a back and forth battle that saw Maggie Kennelly finishing the set with a power kill- which won the championship for the vikings, 15-14! The team erupted in jubilation in what will be remembered for years as an improbable championship comeback! 🥇 Maggie Kennelly registered 52 kills on the weekend while Mia Castillo was excellent in assists and back row play every game. Piper Sova, Addy Larkin, Aubrey Allore, Alayna Metiva, Gia Roadrte, Kenley Townsend, Colleen Conley, and Hailee Bostwick also chipped in all weekend!
After the weekend, the two teams improve to 29-2 combined! The Viking A and B teams are back in action tonight against Frankenmuth and against Alma on Wednesday to conclude the season. The future of SV Volleyball is bright ☀️
Twas the week before break and all through the halls,
Christmas Spirit was being shown by all!
From pajamas to hats, they shared laughter & cheer.
Middle School Spirit is ringing loud & clear !
Christmas Spirit was being shown by all!
From pajamas to hats, they shared laughter & cheer.
Middle School Spirit is ringing loud & clear !
🪨🍬🎅We had a JOLLY good time in 8th grade science today! 🍬🪨🎅
Today, students turned Jolly Ranchers into rocks to model the rock cycle 🔁
➡️ Shaken in jars = sediment
➡️ Pressed with textbooks to provide pressure = metamorphic rocks
➡️ Heated up (safely!) to model igneous rocks
Science was sweet, hands-on, and full of crushing pressure today 💪📚
Proof that learning Earth science can be colorful, creative, and deliciously memorable!
The 8th Grade Viking Volleyball teams continued to roll this week, improving to 18-1 combined.
The B team got the action started on Monday by beating John Glenn 3-0. Hailee Bostwick and Gia Rodarte led the way at the net, while Mia Castillo and Rodarte served viciously all night. The A team followed suit, earning a 3-0 victory. Ryelle Thompson and Evelyn Miller combined for 26 assists as a plethora of Vikings attacked with precision and power.
The B team then faced Hemlock yesterday. They were half asleep for set 1, but pulled it together in the last two sets to earn the 2-1 victory. Addy Larkin served magnificently all night, while Gia Rodarte once again provided excellent net play. The A team played their most complete game of the year as they dominated from the get go. Maeva Sobol had her Wheaties for breakfast as she amassed 10 kills, McKenna Miller chipped in 11 kills and 2 blocks, while Harper Wagner helped with 5 kills and 12 digs.
Both teams will be in action this weekend at Midland High School in a tournament that features 7 new teams for the Vikings!
The B team got the action started on Monday by beating John Glenn 3-0. Hailee Bostwick and Gia Rodarte led the way at the net, while Mia Castillo and Rodarte served viciously all night. The A team followed suit, earning a 3-0 victory. Ryelle Thompson and Evelyn Miller combined for 26 assists as a plethora of Vikings attacked with precision and power.
The B team then faced Hemlock yesterday. They were half asleep for set 1, but pulled it together in the last two sets to earn the 2-1 victory. Addy Larkin served magnificently all night, while Gia Rodarte once again provided excellent net play. The A team played their most complete game of the year as they dominated from the get go. Maeva Sobol had her Wheaties for breakfast as she amassed 10 kills, McKenna Miller chipped in 11 kills and 2 blocks, while Harper Wagner helped with 5 kills and 12 digs.
Both teams will be in action this weekend at Midland High School in a tournament that features 7 new teams for the Vikings!
VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK OF DECEMBER 1ST)...
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring one Viking Athlete of the Week from the week of December 1st. Congratulations to 7th grade volleyball player Lauren Key for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what Coach Townsend had to say about Lauren fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Lauren has come incredibly far in this short middle school season. It has been exciting to watch her grow, develop, and flourish in such a short time. She is learning quickly, gaining new skills, and applying them with confidence. Lauren’s positive attitude shines through...she smiles, keeps pushing forward, and never complains. Her steady, level-headed presence helps ground the team, and her support for her teammates is unwavering. Lauren never lets setbacks affect her confidence or her commitment. She doesn’t dwell on mistakes; instead, she quickly moves on to the next play with resilience. Her mindset and team-first mentality make her a standout member of our program and a deserving nominee for Viking Athlete of the Week."
Viking Pride!
Swan Valley Athletics is honoring one Viking Athlete of the Week from the week of December 1st. Congratulations to 7th grade volleyball player Lauren Key for earning this prestigious award!
Here is what Coach Townsend had to say about Lauren fulfilling one or more of the Viking Athletic Core Values:
"Lauren has come incredibly far in this short middle school season. It has been exciting to watch her grow, develop, and flourish in such a short time. She is learning quickly, gaining new skills, and applying them with confidence. Lauren’s positive attitude shines through...she smiles, keeps pushing forward, and never complains. Her steady, level-headed presence helps ground the team, and her support for her teammates is unwavering. Lauren never lets setbacks affect her confidence or her commitment. She doesn’t dwell on mistakes; instead, she quickly moves on to the next play with resilience. Her mindset and team-first mentality make her a standout member of our program and a deserving nominee for Viking Athlete of the Week."
Viking Pride!
It was a frigid and fantastic week for 8th Grade Girls Volleyball. Both teams played Freeland on Monday night. The B team emerged victorious 2 sets to 1. Maggie Kennelly was a force to be reckoned with as her thunder serve carved up 18 points- she also contributed 4 kills at the net. Gia Rodarte also had a great all around game for the Vikings. The A team came in with revenge on their mind- and the energy level was high from the start. The Vikings secured the 3-0 victory over the Falcons with McKenna Miller leading the way. The long lefty powered 8 kills, 5 blocks, and 9 serving points. Ryelle Thompson, Maci Wilson, and Grace Horny also chipped in with great all around play.
Yesterday, both teams played Bridgeport. The B team won 2-0 and was led by Mia Castillo's serving and splendid play. The B team improved to 7-0 on the year. The A team also won 2-0. Maeva Sobol and Evelyn Miller set the tone with great serving and hustle! With the win, the A team improved to 7-1 on the year.
The Vikings will be back in action next week with games against John Glenn, Hemlock, and the Midland Invite tournament!
Yesterday, both teams played Bridgeport. The B team won 2-0 and was led by Mia Castillo's serving and splendid play. The B team improved to 7-0 on the year. The A team also won 2-0. Maeva Sobol and Evelyn Miller set the tone with great serving and hustle! With the win, the A team improved to 7-1 on the year.
The Vikings will be back in action next week with games against John Glenn, Hemlock, and the Midland Invite tournament!