Congratulations to Julia Waterloo, Twin Valley High School’s January Intern of the Month! Julia interns at the Twin Valley Elementary Center, where she’s made an incredible impact. From helping organize the Children’s Grief Awareness activities to leading kindness lessons for students, Julia is passionate about supporting children and advocating for their well-being.
“Julia has made wonderful connections with students and staff, and her dedication to our community is truly inspiring,” says Mrs. Beth Sharp, Guidance Counselor.
Beyond her internship, Julia stays active in History Club, NHS, TVHS Heroes, and Tri-County Young Life, while also working at Botanery Barn Distillery! We can’t wait to see all the amazing things Julia will continue to accomplish!
Twin Valley High School’s Student Council, along with our amazing staff, came together to spread some holiday cheer by adopting 200 Salvation Army Angel Tree Tags for those in need this season. In addition, 30 dedicated students volunteered their time to help distribute gifts at the Salvation Army, making this holiday season brighter for many! #RaiderPride
Twin Valley High School’s Student Council, along with our amazing staff, came together to spread some holiday cheer by adopting 200 Salvation Army Angel Tree Tags for those in need this season. In addition, 30 dedicated students volunteered their time to help distribute gifts at the Salvation Army, making this holiday season brighter for many!
Learn from a Pro! Team USA Olympian and TVSD Alumna, Ashley Hoffman, made headlines this year by competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Now, she is returning to Twin Valley to lead a field hockey clinic for TVMS and TVHS students on December 22nd! Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from an incredible athlete.
To Register: Contact Kim Walsh at kimwalsh813@gmail.com. A $25 donation is requested, with all proceeds benefiting charity.
Clinic Schedule:
12:00 - 1:30 PM – Grades 5-8
1:30 - 2:00 PM – Signing/Pictures/Raffle (all ages welcome)
2:00 - 3:00 PM – Grades 9-12
Following the journey of Twin Valley School District alumni is a powerful reminder of the impact education and perseverance can have. It's inspiring to see former students driving positive change and shaping industries.
Take Anthony Troupe, a TVSD and MIT graduate, for example. As co-founder and CEO of Optigon, he's revolutionizing the clean energy sector by improving material testing for solar production. His work is helping optimize production at massive scales, making a significant difference in the future of solar energy.
Learn more about Optigon's impact here: https://news.mit.edu/2024/optigon-seizing-bright-solar-future-0506
"Yesterday in 'Pastries and More' at Twin Valley High School, students took their culinary skills to the next level, building on techniques from 'Kitchen Essentials.' They created a delicious array of cookies, cakes, and pastries while mastering key pastry dough and cream techniques.
Attention Parents of Seniors: The TVHS Guidance office would like to invite Seniors and their Parents to Financial Aid Night on Thursday 12/5 at 6 pm in the High School Auditorium, presented by Johnee Border. Johnee is the Assistant Director of Financial Aid at Penn State Berks and will be discussing the FAFSA application process as well as addressing the myriad of questions that go along with applying for financial aid. Both students and parents are encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there.
#FeatureFriday: In October, the Music Educators of Berks County (MEBC) and the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) held auditions for the Senior County Chorus Festival. Our students worked diligently to prepare their audition pieces, and their hard work paid off with outstanding performances.
We are proud to announce that 18 students will represent Twin Valley in the Senior County Chorus this year. Congratulations to: Nora Tennant, Ian Eversmeyer, Thomas Stevens, Landon Stamm, Cecilia Skoniczin, Damian Robinson, William Beck, Logan Loncaric, Caelyn Troester, Madelyne Bateman, Carmen Shumate, Ella Slider, Macayla Symonds, Madalynn Gerhart, Sienna Brown, Alex Podehl, Jay Lodzuk, and Grace Kelly (not pictured).
Cheer on the Twin Valley Raiders from the comfort of your home! Tomorrow, Friday, November 15, the TVHS Football Team faces off against Lampeter-Strasburg High School in the District 3 Semi-finals.
Thanks to Savage Auto Group, WEEU Sports will provide a free live stream of the game on YouTube. Pregame coverage starts at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Tune in here: https://www.youtube.com/live/oUvJ2hwc4E4.
Fall conferences will be held on Monday, November 25th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and on Tuesday, November 26th from 12:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The window to schedule a conference will open this Thursday, November 14th at noon; the deadline to schedule a conference is Friday, November 22nd at noon.
To access the conference scheduler, please visit https://tvsd.meettheteacher.com/ after noon on Thursday, November 14th. The scheduling website will list all of your student’s current teachers; please note that spring conferences for second semester classes are scheduled for March 20th, 2025.
Conferences may be conducted in person or via Google Meet; if you would like a Google Meet conference, please type that in the “Add Message for Teacher” box that appears when scheduling the appointment and email your student's teacher(s) to request a link.
If you wish to schedule a conference with a learning support teacher, counselor, or other school personnel, please contact them directly.
If you have any questions or difficulty scheduling a conference, please call Mrs. Pufnock in the high school office at 610-286-8600 x8612.
We look forward to this opportunity to discuss your student’s progress!
1st marking period report cards are now viewable in Infinite Campus. If you have any questions, please contact the TVHS Guidance Office. Thank you.
Congratulations to our CTC Students of the Quarter:
Dalice Rickabaugh – Diesel Technology
Justus Gooch – Service Operations
Layla St. George – Automotive Collision Technology
Noah DiGiacomo – Digital Media and Sound Communications
Rachel Gorman – Cosmetology
Shain Draves – Diesel Technology
These students have done an outstanding job at Berks Career and Technology Center and Technical College High School - Brandywine Campus, demonstrating the attitude and scholarship that is valued so highly in their career pathways. Congratulations! #RaiderPride
#TipTuesday: Did you know that the TVHS Guidance Department compiles a monthly newsletter to keep you updated on testing updates, financial aid information, AP deadlines, medical health programs, and more?
Click here to view the November 2024 issue: https://5il.co/30kyv
The Twin Valley High School Leo Club partnered with a former local police chief to organize a donation drive in support of hurricane victims in North Carolina. Together, they assembled hygiene kits for men, women, boys, and girls in color-coordinated bags and collected a trailer full of essential supplies, all generously donated by our school community.
A huge thank you to our Leo Club members for their dedication to helping others, and to all the volunteers who played a role in gathering supplies, packing boxes, loading the trailer, and more! #WellnessWednesday #RaiderPride
#FeatureFriday: This weekend, both the TVHS Boys and Girls Cross Country teams are heading to Big Spring High School to compete in the District Championships!
Earlier this week, the Boys Team won the County Championships by a 30-point margin, while the Girls Team secured a strong 4th place finish. We wish both teams the best of luck as they take on this next challenge. Go Raiders!
Congratulations to the Twin Valley High School October 2024 Intern of the Month, Emily Hatcher! Emily is currently enjoying an internship experience at Country Companion Animal Hospital in Morgantown. She shares, “All the staff have supported me with answering all my continuous questions and made me feel incredibly confident in my career decision, knowing that I want to follow in their footsteps to be a veterinary technician,”
Learn more about Emily and her internship experience at: https://www.dailylocal.com/2024/10/08/twin-valley-honors-veterinary-tech-intern-as-october-intern-of-the-month/
Twin Valley High School's Mission Possible recently visited The Clock Tower at Reading Hospital to drop off care packages for long-term care patients. This month’s baskets were filled with cozy pillows, coloring books with markers, fall crafts, fidgets, and message boards—all chosen to bring comfort and joy.
Last year, Mission Possible had just 10 members. Now, over 100 students are involved and the group continues to expand, finding new ways to support local hospitals beyond their monthly care baskets.
#MotivationMonday: Generosity is contagious! Be inspired by TVHS Mission Possible and find your way to pay it forward.
Please join us in congratulating Twin Valley High School Seniors, Mikayla Riehl, Ella Slider, and Abigail Walker, who have been named Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who took the 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®) are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Mikayla, Ella, and Abigail were awarded A Letter of Commendation from Twin Valley High School and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) in honor of this achievement.
"Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. "These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."
Pictured (left to right): Ella Slider, Abigail Walker, and Mikayla Riehl
Congratulations to this year’s TVHS Homecoming Court! Pictured (left to right) - Front row: Grace Mohan, Madelyne Bateman, Dakota Paton, Anna Reilly, Makenzie Owens
Back row: Josh Altringer, Evan Johnson, Kooper Zdimal, Aris Drake, Evan Haak
A huge thank you to our amazing students, dedicated staff, and supportive community for making this year’s Homecoming Pep Rally, Football Game, and School Dance unforgettable! Together, we made memories to last a lifetime. #RaiderPride
The TVHS Ski Club is excited about another season on the slopes. TVHS students, alumni, and families can take advantage of the group pricing for Blue Mountain Resort, which is accessible through the club. The deadline for purchases is Friday, October 18th. Visit https://sites.google.com/tvsd.info/tvhs-ski-club/home for more information.