Swan Valley School District

Look at our Syd go!!! Dreams do come true!!! So proud! 💜 🤍
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syd takes 🥇 with Team USA in the 4x400m relay at the Championships!

🌳⚔️ When the trees start throwing branches… it’s time to make a change! 😂

A couple of trees on campus had developed a bad habit of dropping BIG branches every time a storm rolled through. 🌩️🌳 After a few too many close calls, we decided it was time to say goodbye. While we’ll miss the shade, safety comes first! 💜🤍

A HUGE Viking shout-out to our incredible Swan Valley Maintenance Crew for taking care of this job and keeping our campus safe! 👏🛠️💪

💜🤍 Thank you, Maintenance Crew! You keep Swan Valley strong! 💜🤍

Schools of Choice opens TODAY! Check out the link for more information: https://www.swanvalleyschools.com/page/school-of-choice

Nominate a Swan Valley Teacher Today! https://www.detroitlions.com/community/touchdown-for-teachers

FALL SPORTS REMINDERS

Two items are required before any middle or high school student may participate on the first day of tryouts or practices:

1. Complete the FamilyID Sports Registration (opens July 1).

https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/swan-valley-school-district

This process only needs to be completed once per school year. Parents/guardians of athletes participating only in winter or spring sports may register at any time during the school year.

2. Submit a current sports physical.

A sports physical completed on or after April 15, 2026, must be submitted to the head coach, the Swan Valley High School Athletic Office, or the Swan Valley Middle School Main Office. Physicals may also be uploaded through FamilyID. A parent/guardian must complete the medical history, emergency, pre-participation, consent, and insurance sections of the form and provide all required signatures. BOTH SIDES OF THE PHYSICAL FORM NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY.

Blank sports physical forms are available in the Swan Valley High School Athletic Office or from any Swan Valley coach.

For student-athletes who still need a sports physical, attached are flyers from Great Lakes Bay Health Centers for a designated sports physical day at Saginaw Arts and Sciences Academy (SASA) on Wednesday, August 5. Great Lakes Bay Health Centers also offers walk-in sports physical appointments throughout the summer.

A couple of small editorial notes:

📢 Hey, Swan Valley Families! 💜🍎

🎉 Great news! School meals are FREE for all students this year!

📝 But... there's one important catch! Even though meals are free, every family still needs to complete the CEP Benefit Application Form.

📧 Check your email today and take a few minutes to fill out the form. It helps our Food Service program and ensures Swan Valley continues to receive important funding that benefits our students.

⚡See you soon!⚡ Please see the attached 2026-2027 Detailed District Calendar.

💔 It is with a heavy heart that we are sharing very sad news of the passing of our beloved teacher and friend, Mike Thayer.

Mike was a valued member of our adult/alternative education teaching team. As many of you know, the Thayer family has a long history here at Swan Valley. Mike's wife, Lynda, taught in both our middle school and high school for many years before her retirement. Their daughters are proud Swan Valley graduates, and both of Lynda’s parents worked for the district as well.

Please keep Lynda, their daughters, and their family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Details for Mike's Celebration of Life can be found in his obituary.
"Once a Viking, Always a Viking!"

Michael "Mike" Thayer Obituary Jul 21, 2026 - W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors View Michael "Mike" Thayer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

🚧 Big News, Swan Valley! 🚧

We finally fixed the dang potholes! 🎉👏

Your tires can stop playing dodgeball and your Starbuck's Strawberry Refresher has a better chance of staying in the cup!

Now that the parking lot is smooth again... we've got one tiny favor to ask. 😉

🚗 Student drivers: The parking spot lines aren't just friendly suggestions—they're actually there to help! 😂 Let's see those cars parked between the lines this school year. We believe in you!

Here's to a smoother ride, straighter parking, and another great year at Swan Valley High School! 💜🦢

Congratulations to Sarah Demand!