Swan Valley Middle School

VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of May 25th...)

Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 2 additional Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Arianna Mantalvanos (MS Girls Track) and Wesley Kemerer (MS Boys Track) 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:

"Arianna has been dedicated and not complained once during this track season. This was her first year and she wasn’t really sure what events she wanted to do. She was a trooper in whatever event she was in to help the team and really shined at the long jump pit! She stayed and cheered on her teammates even when she was finished with her event! I am very proud of her hard work and dedication this season! "

"Congratulations to Wesley Kemerer on being named Viking Athlete of the Week! Just a month ago, Wesley decided to give pole vault a try for the very first time. Since then, he has put in the work every day, steadily improving with each practice and competition. Last week, everything came together as Wesley captured the Regional Championship title and broke the school record in the process. Wesley’s success is a testament to his hard work, dedication, and willingness to take on a new challenge. His determination and commitment to getting better every day make him a great example of what it means to be a Viking. Congratulations, Wesley!"

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Congratulations to our 2026 Best of Show Art Award recipient for Swan Valley Middle School, Sierra Carpenter! She recently received a $125 check from the Thomas Township Kiwanis for this honor.

The Swan Valley Middle School boys track team competed at the MHSAA Regional Championship last night and finished 2nd place out of 27 schools against some of the top athletes in the state, including several Division 1 programs.

I could not be more proud of this group of boys and the work they have been putting in at practice every single day to reach the next level. Their effort, toughness, and competitiveness showed all night long.

Regional Medalists (Top 6 finishes):

400m
3rd - Lucas Powell - 54.83 (PR)

800m
3rd - Connor Charboneau - 2:10.14 (PR, School Record)
5th - Lucas Kench - 2:13.80 (PR, School Record)

3200m
2nd - Connor Charboneau - 10:35.56

4x800 Relay
1st - Powell, Anders, Kench, Charboneau - 8:56.7 (PR, School Record)

Shot Put
5th - Teegan Simmons - 38’ 9” (PR)

High Jump
1st - Evan Owens - 5’6” (PR)

Pole Vault
1st - Wesley Kemerer - 9’3” (PR, School Record)
6th - Finn Daly - 8’0” (PR)

Long Jump
6th - Alexander Pike - 16’3” (PR)

Additional PR performances:
• Louis Stephens - 70m Dash - 9.54 (PR)
• Cooper Light - 200m - 25.89 (PR)
• Sergio Medina - 1600m - 5:10.81 (PR)
• Eli VanNortwick – 1600m – 5:22.62 (PR)
• Sergio Medina - 11:26.49 (PR)
• Mitchell Horwath - 55m Hurdles - 9.68 (PR)
• Mitchell Horwath - 200m Hurdles - 29.78 (PR)
• 4x100 Relay (Light, Stephens, Owens, Mendoza) - 50.03 (PR)
• 4x200 Relay (Light, Boehler, Owens, Mendoza) - 1:44.06 (PR)

Another huge congratulations to:
-Wesley Kemerer for breaking the school record (Max Dawson, 2017) in pole vault and qualifying for Megastars.
-4x800 relay team for breaking their own school record once again ( #3 in state of MI)
-Lucas Powell for qualifying for Megastars.
-Lucas Kench and Connor Charboneau for breaking the school record (Brad Demijohn, 1997) in the 800m and qualifying for Megastars.
-Evan Owens for winning the regional championship in the high jump.

An incredible night for Swan Valley Track and Field. The future is bright for this program.

Attention Swan Valley Athletes and Parents,

This is a reminder that Coach Elliot Allen will will be providing a 45 minute nutrition and recovery talk TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the Swan Valley Performing Arts Center. Come learn and pick up tips and advice to help our athletes be at their best for optimal performance!

Please see the flyer for more details.

VIKING ATHLETE OF THE WEEK (WEEK of May 18th...)

Swan Valley Athletics is honoring 2 Middle School Viking Athletes of the Week from last week. Congratulations to Natalie Hoffman (MS Girls Track) and Eli Anders (MS Boys Track) 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:

"Natalie has been excited to run track since day 1! She always strives to get better whether it be at hurdles or pole vault. She has stayed after practice multiple times to improve on these events and never complains with all the running and workouts that we do on a daily basis. She never gives up and I admire her for her hard work and dedication to this track team! Keep up the great work Natalie!"

"I would like to nominate Eli Anders for his outstanding work ethic, leadership, and athletic accomplishments. Eli works hard every day with a clear goal in mind and consistently puts in the effort needed to achieve it. Last week, Eli played a major role in helping his team win the Saginaw County Championship by placing 6th in the 800-meter run, 1st in the 4x400 relay, and 1st in the 4x800 relay, where his team also set a new meet record. Beyond his athletic success, Eli is always encouraging his teammates and brings a positive attitude to the team every day. His dedication, sportsmanship, and commitment to his team make him very deserving of this recognition."

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🏆 SAGINAW COUNTY CHAMPIONS! 🏆

The Swan Valley Middle School boys track team put together an incredible performance last night to win the Saginaw County Championship! The Vikings earned medals across the track and field events, highlighted by a record-breaking performance in the 4x800 relay.

70m Dash
🥈 Cooper Light – 9.51
4️⃣ Braylon Mendoza – 9.92

200m Dash
5️⃣ Cooper Light – 26.72

400m Dash
4️⃣ Lucas Powell – 57.35

800m Run
🥉 Lucas Kench – 2:16.52
6️⃣ Elijah Anders – 2:23.27

1600m Run
🥇 Connor Charboneau – 4:52.95
🥉 Sergio Medina – 5:17.26
5️⃣ Eli Vannortwick – 5:23.69

3200m Run
🥇 Connor Charboneau – 10:57.84
4️⃣ Sergio Medina – 11:34.70
5️⃣ Eli Vannortwick – 11:37.48

55m Hurdles
🥉 Mitchell Horwath – 10.17
4️⃣ Aiden Wiktorowski – 10.26

200m Hurdles
🥈 Mitchell Horwath – 30.41
7️⃣ Aiden Wiktorowski – 31.94

4x200 Relay – 1:46.10
🥉Stephens, Light, Kemerer, Mendoza

4x400 Relay – 4:05.61
🥇Stephens, Kench, Anders, Powell

4x800 Relay – 9:14.62 (Saginaw County Meet Record)
🥇Kench, Anders, Powell, Charboneau

Shot Put
5️⃣ Teegan Simmons – 37’ 1.5”

High Jump
🥉 Alexander Pike – 5’0”
5️⃣ Jacoby Harper – 4’8”

Long Jump
8️⃣ Jacoby Harper – 14’ 0.5”

An outstanding night from the entire team. The boys competed hard all evening and represented Swan Valley with pride. Great job, Vikings!

Our 8th graders put their skills to work during a hands-on sheep brain dissection. Students had the opportunity to explore the different parts of the brain up close, identify structures, and connect what they've learned in class to the real-world anatomy. Great job to our students for diving into this exciting learning experience!

6th grade Science students wrapped up their Paper Roller Coaster Project this week! 🎢 After days of designing, building, testing, and problem-solving, we celebrated some fun awards for longest coast and best theme/decorations. Check out some of our winners and a peek at the action in the video below!