Valley View Newsletter
Ranger News You Can Use! May 8, 2022
Message from Mr. Wahl, Principal
Dear Parents,
This yearโs graduation ceremony will be held at Ranger Stadium on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 8:00 p.m. If you have a graduating senior, please make sure your senior is part of the SVHS Senior Google Classroom. All up to date information is โin that Senior Google Classroom. In addition to that Google Classroom page, we have an entire section in the Valley View that is dedicated to graduation information. We have also created a Graduation Website: www.comalisd.org/Graduation/
On this website you will find the link to the live streaming of the ceremony.
This week we will be administering the rest of our AP tests to those students that have signed up to take the exam. We have a lot of events happening this time of year from athletic playoffs, end of year celebrations and banquets, concerts, etc. We look forward to seeing all of our parents and students at these events.
Let's make it a great Ranger Week!
Michael Wahl
Principal
AP Exam Information
This is an exciting time, and the rewards can be beneficial. Remember that a score of 3 or better is needed earn a transferrable grade. Please see the attachment with more information as you prepare for the AP exams.
PLEASE Send In A Note To Release Your Student Early
If you need to release your student early, please send in a written note with your student(s). As a reminder to parents of students who are testing, your student will not be released from their Testing room until all rooms have finished testing, or the exam time has ended.
As a reminder to parents of students who are not testing, your student may be relocated during testing days. Please send in a note with your student so that your student will have their note prior to starting their school day.
SVHS has always taken pride in our Customer Service and we will continue to do our best to process your student's pass as quickly as possible. For the remainder of the school year, we will continue to process Green Passes in the order they are received, whether it's a phone call or walk-in.
^ Please Remind your Students about Counselors Corner!
Counselor Information
Student Last Names A-CL
Annamarie.trotter@comalisd.org
phone# 830-885-1050
Student Last Names CM-GOE
phone# 830-885-1060
Student Last Names GOF-LEO
phone# 830-885-1090
Student Last Names LEP-PAL
phone# 830-885-1072
Student Last Names PAM - SMED
phone# 830-885-1143
Student Last Names SMI-ZZ
phone# 830-885-1056
Have you Ordered Your Student's Cap, Gown, Tassel, and SV 2022 White Stole?
***NEW INFORMATION***
IF you have not purchased a Cap & Gown set because you are are planning to borrow pieces of a Cap & Gown Set from a previous SVHS Graduate, please know that your student will not match the rest of the 2022 Graduating Class as SVHS students will wear a white SVHS 2022 stole with their cap & gown.
If you are borrowing pieces from a former graduate's set, you/your student are welcome to purchase a separate 2022 tassel, or cap, or white stole, to make your borrowed set complete. If you have not already ordered the 2022 individual items that are not a part of the borrowed set, you/your student will need to order the individual items from the Herff Jones link above, then scroll down to the Graduation Accessories area to find the piece you need to order.
**Graduation Name Pronunciation and Verification Form**
Name Pronunciation and Verification form-
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh8JJ4K33M_5vJVeb6OCf0CqM0px9LlfWy8aXVU3M-1GOxZg/viewform
Senior Week Events: May 20 - May 28
***Graduation FAQ's ***
When is the graduation ceremony?
May 28, 2022 at 8 p.m. Students should begin arriving at 6:30 pm but no later than 6:45 pm.
When is the graduation rehearsal and is it mandatory?
Graduation rehearsal is May 26, 2022 at 9 a.m. at Ranger Stadium. This event is mandatory for any graduate who wishes to participate in the commencement ceremony.
Will masks be required at the graduation ceremony?
Masks will be optional.
What other safety protocols will be in place at the graduation ceremony?
District health and safety protocols will be in place, including color-coded tickets by seating section, parking passes, and designated visitor and parking entry points...all by color coded sections.
How many tickets will each graduate receive?
Each graduate will receive 10 color coded tickets.
How many parking passes will each graduate receive?
Each graduate will receive 2 parking passes.
Will my Graduating Senior need to use one of the two parking passes?
Yes, if your Senior is going to drive separately, they will need to use one of the parking passes.
If I have a handicapped attendee will them driving use one of my 2 parking passes?
Yes. However, you may drive up to the stadium entrance to drop off/pick up your handicap family members.
How old does a child need to be in order to be required to have a ticket?
Every child over the age of 2 yrs will need to have a ticket for the ceremony.
When does my graduate pick up their cap and gown, ceremony tickets, and parking passes?
These items will be picked up on 5/24/2022. Remember that ALL obligations, fines, technology and checked out technology must be returned in order to pick up these items.
What time does my graduate need to arrive?
Each graduate will need to arrive below the Rangerโs Stadium scoreboard no later than 6:45pm.
Can my graduate decorate his or her cap?
Yes. However, these decorations need to be approved by the administration prior to the event using this online form https://tinyurl.com/SVHSCapDecoration
Will photos be taken at the graduation ceremony?
Yes. A local photographer will be taking both cap and gown photos and photos of your graduate crossing the stage. These photos will be available for purchase online after the ceremony.
Will the graduation ceremony be live streamed?
Yes. The link for the SVHS graduation can be found on the Front Page of the SVHS Website
on or near the date of the ceremony. The link will go โliveโ and will be posted on the campus homepage in order to view the ceremony.
Being that the ceremony is going to be held outside, what is the plan if it rains?
If the ceremony scheduled for 5/28 has inclement weather, Comal ISD officials will render the decision to move the scheduled time earlier in the day. Announcements of this change will be made to all parents and graduates.
RSVP'S ARE NEEDED FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SENIOR WALKS!!
Your Senior student should plan to wear their cap and gown and be ready to show their Student ID to participate in their Elementary School's senior walk.
Arlon Seay Elementary - May 25th @ 2pm
RSVP: ericka.gudino@comalisd.org
Bill Brown Elementary - May 25th @ 1:45pm
RSVP: stacey.hendrix@comalisd.org
Indian Springs Elementary - May 25th @1:30pm
RSVP: cathy.trevino@comalisd.org
Johnson Ranch Elementary - May 25th @ 2:30pm
RSVP: shawn.heffington@comalisd.org
Kinder Ranch Elementary - May 25th @ 2:30pm
RSVP: maria.klaus@comalisd.org
Timberwood Park Elementary - May 25th @ 2pm
RSVP: jennifer.diaz@comalisd.org
Rahe Bulverde Elementary - May 25th @ 2pm
RSVP: marisela.ridgley@comalisd.org
Specht Elementary - May 25th @ 1:15pm
RSVP: s.cervenka@comalisd.org
Senior Parents....Back by Popular Demand! Graduation Flowers pre-ordered and delivered to Ranger Stadium May 28
Final Exam Exemptions for 11th and 12th Graders
Final Exam Exemptions for High School
Spring Semester final exam exemptions are available in all courses for Grade 11 and 12 students who:
โ have a minimum of an 85 average in each course applicable for exemption
โ have no referrals that result in OSS, CDC, or JJAEP
โ have no more than 3 absences total for the spring semester (per class period), excluding college visits or school sponsored activities. (Any appeals must be referred to the campus principal).
โ have no more than 3 tardies in the course for which he/she is seeking a final exam exemption
โ have been issued no more than 10 temporary IDs for the school year
โ have cleared all outstanding fines or fees prior to the semester exam
PLEASE NOTE: DUAL CREDIT AND ONRAMPS DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES MAY BE REQUIRED TO TAKE FINALS AS ASSIGNED BY THE INSTRUCTOR.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM SVHS LIBRARIAN
All library books were due last Friday. If you did not return your library book(s), please return them ASAP.
If you have books that belong to other Comal ISD libraries, we will happily accept them and get them to the correct campus.
If you owe a fee for a lost book on another campus, you must settle the account at that campus. We can not accept payments for another campus.
If you lost a book belonging to SVHS, you will need to pay for the lost materials with check or cash.
As a reminder, all outstanding obligations must be cleared for exam exemptions and prior to cap and gown pick up.
Thank you,
Amanda Trussel
SVHS Librarian
SVHS Clubs and Organizations
Talent Show Auditions - Sign Up Monday May 9th
Student Council is hosting a school-wide Talent Show on Friday, May 20th at 7 p.m. Tryouts were already announced and began on Friday but tomorrow Monday, May 9th there are still slots available. Students should sign up outside room A120. Dancers, Singers, Comedians, Magicians....All are welcome.:
SVHS Jazz Ensemble @ The District on 46
JOIN NJROTC!
DANCE TEAM JR. DANCE CLINIC
Lions Camp Information
Lions Camp is located in Kerrville, TX for kids with physical disabilities and Type 1 Diabetes. This year the age limit has been waived as the camps are family camps. Activities include zip lines, rock climbing, horse riding, fishing, archery, crafts, and much more. Any kid can do any activity. There will be special activities and meals provided by the camp and Lions from Texas. The cost of the camp is covered by donations and fundraisers so there is NO COST for the families who attend. Go to www.lionscamp.com to sign up. Registration will continue until all sessions are full.
If you have questions, please contact:
Paul Drush
Cell# 830.837.9645
1st Year Elected Director for Lions Club Camp
Please note this is not a Comal ISD sponsored camp; information is being shared by an SVHS employee in partnership with Lions Club, an international organization.
๐ CONGRATULATIONS RANGERS! ๐
Smithson Valley Braingers Shine at UIL State & Journalism Students Receive Numerous Accolades at ILPC!!!
This past weekend, student journalists received numerous accolades at the Interscholastic League Press convention in Austin. ILPC is the journalism arm of UIL.
UIL State Academics Meet
News Writing - 3rd - Emma Siebold
Editorial Writing - 2nd - Bethany Mann
Interscholastic League Press Conference
Bronze Star Award (among top 10 percent of publications in the state) - The Ranger yearbook
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
(more than 3.600 entries statewide)
TOPS IN TEXAS (named best of all entries in Divisions 1A-6A)
News Writing - Rebekah Mann
Personal Opinion Column - Joey Clark
Sports Column - Jackson Posey
ONLINE NEWSPAPER
News Writing - 1st - Rebekah Mann
News Feature - 1st - Bethany Mann; 3rd, Bethany Mann and Tatum Tomallo
Sports Feature Story - HM - Jackson Posey
Personal Column - HM - Jackson Posey
Personal Opinion Column - 1st, Joey Clark
Sports Column - 1st, Jackson Posey; HM Jackson Posey
In-depth Feature Package - HM - staff
Photo Portfolio - 3rd - Davis Kuhn
Headlines - 1st, Jackson Posey
Entertainment - HM - Giavana Herrera
BROADCAST
Daily Announcements - 3rd, Lily Haider
2020-21 YEARBOOK
Theme selection and development - HM - Ari Calderon, Anusha Abdulla, Jessica Adauto
Headlines - HM - Annie Osborne, Ivana Hronkovaโ, Daniel Lackey, Bridgette Polcyn
Caption - HM - staff
Sports Spread - HM - Dylan Smith
Clubs and organizations spread - HM - Nia Sagaga
CURRENT YEAR YEARBOOK
Feature spread - 3rd, Olivia Ingram and Halle Wright
Student Life Focused spread - 3rd, Nia Sagaga, Jackson Newell, Jessica Adauto, Destiny Pena
Sports Focused Spread - 3rd - Emily Ingram and Olivia Ingram
Academics Focused Spread - HM - NIa Sagaga, Alexis Johnston
People Section Spread - 3rd - Halle Wright
Club/Organization Spread - HM - Ari Calderon, Jena Rust, Olivia Ingram
Blended Coverage Spread - 1st - Emily Ingram, Macey Prater, Destiny Pena and Jackson Newell
Story - 1st - Emma Siebold
STATE SEND OFFS!
SV BASEBALL - Bi-District Champs!!! #playfor25
Athletic Information
Click here to view Athletic Schedules and Updates
Click here to Purchase Tickets to Athletic Games
If you have any questions regarding Athletics, you may contact our Athletic Secretary, Donna Moore, at donna.moore@comalisd.org
IMPORTANT SPRING SEMESTER DATES:
May 9 - AP Calculus AB, BC / AP Computer Science Principles
May 9 - Piano I and Piano II Concerts 6:00pm & 7:30pm - Auditorium
May 10 - AP English Language / AP Physics C
May 10 - Piano Concert, Piano II Advanced, Piano III & IV - Auditorium 6pm
May 10 - Jazz Night - 7:30pm @ District on 46
May 11 - AP Spanish Language / AP Biology
May 12 - AP French / AP World History / AP Physics 1
May 13 - AP German / AP Music Theory / AP Physics 2
May 17 - Choir Pop Show @ 7:00pm - SVHS Auditorium
May 18 - Senior Awards Night (by Invitation) - Varsity Gym 6:30pm
Live Stream Information https://comalisdvideonetwork.com/?B=390080
May 19 - Band Spring Concert - Auditorium - 6:30pm
May 20 - Talent Show - Auditorium @ 7:00pm
May 20 - May 28 - SENIORS only - see schedule above in Class of 2022 Section.
May 24, 25, and 26 - Final Exams for 9th, 10th, and 11th Grades (See Exam Schedule Below)
May 26 - Last Day of School - Early Release @ 2:30pm
May 28, 2022 - Class of 2022 Graduation at Ranger Stadium 8pm - See details in Class of 2022 section above.
Click Here to see State and Local Assessment Calendars:
Questions about Absences? Dr's Notes to Submit? Questions about Attendance? Reach out to your student's Attendance Contact
Parents, please remember to contact your student's Attendance Contact for anything related to absences, Dr.'s Notes, questions about attendance, etc. Your attendance contacts are assigned based on your student's last name.
Ashley Diaz
Student Last Names: A-GOE
phone# 830-885-1087
Alicia Dixon
Student Last Names: GOF-PAL
phone# 830-885-1004
Petra Almanza
Student Last Names: PAM-Z
phone# 830-885-1026
Additional Reminders
- Safety and Security is our number one priority. Face coverings are recommended when in the building, when not able to socially distance, but not required.
- While contact tracing will be conducted by local health authorities, when notified of a positive case, you will receive email communication from our campus. You may also visit the Covid-19 Positive Case Dashboard for additional information.
- Our building opens at 8:25am every morning and students may go to their 1st period class upon entry to the building.
- Front Office Phone hours are 8:15am - 4:45pm
- Student Meals remain free this year. Eligible meals include standard breakfast and lunch meals. Please do not order any outside food for your students during the school day, as we will not accept any outside deliveries (i.e. Pizza Deliveries, Door Dash, Grub Hub, etc).
Set Up Parent Notifications In Skyward
Smithson Valley High School
Email: michael.wahl@comalisd.org
Website: https://svhs.comalisd.org
Location: 14001 Hwy 46 West, Spring Branch, TX, USA
Phone: 830-885-1000
Facebook: facebook.com/cisdsmithsonvalleyhigh
Twitter: @mwahl281