The deadline to purchase a ticket to Friday’s Homecoming Dance is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 2nd. Tickets will be on sale from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the High School Lobby and during all lunches. No tickets will be sold after 1:08 p.m. tomorrow.
TVHS will administer the PSAT to all 10th and 11th Grade students on Tuesday, October 22nd. In order to accommodate this large-scale testing, students who are not taking the PSAT will not attend school in-person on Tuesday, October 22nd. Please see the email that was sent on 9/25 for more information.
On Tuesday, October 1st there will be Technical School presentations to the entire freshman class. At 8:00 am freshmen who reside in Berks County will report to the auditorium to hear a presentation from Berks Career & Technical Center (BCTC), and those who reside in Chester County will report to the cafeteria to hear a presentation from Technical College High School (TCHS Brandywine Campus). In addition to information about the technical schools, there will be an opportunity to visit these schools and permission slips will be handed out at the end of each presentation. Please see your School Counselor if you have any questions. Please see links below to each school’s website for more information.
BCTC: https://berkscareer.com/
TCHS: https://www.cciu.org/tchsbrandywine
Sophomores had a Class Ring assembly today. Class rings can be ordered by visiting sscrings.com. The deadline is October 1, 2024.
#FeatureFriday: Congratulations to our September 2024 TVSD Rotary Students of the Month, Jackson Kinsey and Mikayla Riehl!
Jackson Kinsey, a senior at Twin Valley High School, plans to pursue Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science in college, driven by his love for math and problem-solving. Ranked third in his class with a GPA of 4.463, he has excelled academically and athletically, setting school records in Cross Country and Track, and competing at both State and National levels. As a leader and co-captain of his teams, Jackson has also contributed to his community through various clubs, volunteering, and mentoring underclassmen.
Mikayla Riehl is a dedicated student-athlete with a 4.438 GPA, excelling in AP and honors courses, and receiving awards for academic excellence in subjects like Physics, Algebra II, and AP US History. She is Vice President of NHS and actively participates in several clubs while balancing work and sports. Passionate about volleyball, Mikayla will play at Shepherd University, where she plans to major in Exercise Science and pursue a career in the sport.
Learn more about Jackson and Mikayla at: https://twinvalleyrotary.org/students-of-the-month-september-2024/
Orders are now being accepted for the 2025 TVHS Yearbook! The cost of the yearbook is $65 if ordered by Thanksgiving. Visit www.sscyearbooks.com to place an online order. Yearbook Tribute Ads can also be purchased to help congratulate our graduating seniors through the same website.
TVHS school photos are now available. If you did not purchase a package on or prior to picture day, you can log in at http://cady.com/orderphotos to view and order your 2024-2025 school pictures today.
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Our school will be conducting a school security drill today at 10:45 a.m. During this drill, students will practice a lockdown in their classrooms. A lockdown is one of the five actions in the Standard Response Protocol (SRP). For more information about the SRP, please www.tvsd.org and click on the "Emergency Plan" link under the "About Us" menu.
Again, today's exercise is only a drill, which has been scheduled in advance to ensure that our students and staff are prepared in case of an emergency. We will be working closely with the Caernarvon Township Police during the drill.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Pumpkin spice, crackling bonfires, spooky skeletons, and… fall sports! This Sunday kicks off the first day of Fall, and our TVSD Athletics Calendar is bursting with exciting events across Berks County. Dive into the season and support our amazing student-athletes by checking out the full schedule at https://tvsdathletics.org/main/calendar.
You can also follow along with TVSD athletics and activities updates via @twinvalleyathletics_activities on Instagram! #GoRaiders
The Student Assistance Program (SAP) offers voluntary, short-term, skills-based small groups to support students on various topics throughout the school year. Groups will meet for a 40-minute session each week for eight weeks. The following groups may be offered:
Emotional Management: Do you feel angry a lot? Is stress getting in the way of your relationships with friends, family, or teachers? Learn tools and strategies to keep your cool and express your anger in a better way.
CARE Together: Gain skills needed to quit or reduce cannabis use. Learn about the impact of cannabis and develop strategies to address your use.
Changing Families: Learn to cope with the different feelings and stress of being part of a family. Topics covered include divorce, separation, parental conflicts, sibling conflicts, and blended families.
Grief/Loss: If someone close to you is sick or has passed away, this group will help you understand and deal with feelings around your loss.
Kids of Promise: Is someone you love struggling with drug/alcohol use? Learn how to care for yourself when dealing with addiction.
Project Connect: Plan, prepare, and develop skills that will help you reduce or quit nicotine use.
Mindfulness: Mindfulness is the awareness of one's current emotional, physical, and mental state and environmental surroundings. In this group, students will learn to focus one's thoughts on present experiences rather than past events or thoughts of future tasks
Resiliency: Gain skills needed to boost optimism, build strong relationships, focus on goals, become a problem solver, and find your personal strengths.
Role Models for Change: Do you see yourself as a leader? Are you interested in leadership opportunities? This group will help you develop and enhance leadership skills through team-building exercises and effective communication skills and provide you with an opportunity to teach your peers about the dangers of nicotine use.
Teen Topics (Boys/Girls): This group covers peer pressure, school stress, time management, friend/family issues, and issues surrounding social media.
Students interested in participating in a SAP group should complete the "SAP Group Interest Survey" in their grade-level Schoology page. As SAP groups are formed, a member of the SAP team will reach out to families of interested students with more information.
If you have any questions, please contact your student's high school counselor.
Thank you.
Yesterday evening, the Twin Valley Music Department hosted their Annual Instrumental Fair, attracting over 90 novice instrumentalists.
The evening began with an inspiring performance by the High School Marching Band, coupled with the welcoming presence of the Tri-M Music Honor Society. Students received personalized instruction from teachers and high school instrumentalists on proper hand placement and sound production techniques for their preferred instruments.
Thank you to all who attended in support of our growing music program. Additionally, we extended gratitude to the Twin Valley Music Boosters for their contribution of a raffle and musical accessories for the emerging musicians. We look forward to hearing all of the beautiful music our students will be making this year!
Attention Twin Valley School District Community: Please note that the TVSD Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, September 9, has been cancelled. Our next Board Meeting will take place on Monday, September 16 at 6:30 P.M.
The TVHS Guidance Department Newsletter covers important information for 9th through 12th graders regarding college and career preparation as well as support services available from the Guidance Department. The Newsletter can be viewed by visiting https://drive.google.com/file/d/13j_np70lsQuHwJtQWRkB9K-TGu619jsr/view?usp=sharing
The video announcements shared with parents during the Fall Back to School Night on August 29, 2024 can viewed by visiting https://live.myvrspot.com/iframe?v=ODRiZWMyMmE0NzY4ZTZhZDIwZTc1Y2Y1ZTBhY2UzNTU.
Great job to the WLPS team for organizing this informative broadcast!
Best wishes for an enjoyable Labor Day Weekend.
#FeatureFriday: Congratulations to this year’s Twin Valley Community Education Foundation (TVCEF)’s Grant Winners!
Tawn Reidel, TVHS: Infant CPR Manikin with Feedback
Randi Goldberg, HBEC: A Comfy Corner
Debbie Troffo, Brooke Lonsdale, Julie Rotoloni, & Brittany Bowman, TVEC: Flexible Seating for Student Success
Jodie Kline, REC: Indoor Story
Kim Walsh & Ted Morse: Colorful is Beautiful
HBEC 3rd Grade Team: Re-Write MX Boogie Boards
Brittany Kratz, REC: REC Sensory Room Upgrade
REC Kindergarten Team: Magical Multisensory Math
The work that TVCEF does not only supports our Alumni, but also our local classrooms. We thank them for their partnership and for supporting our educational programs.
**Corrected** Friday, August 30 is a half-day with an AM schedule; students attend Blocks 1 & 2 and are dismissed at 10:30 a.m. BCTC is closed; BCTC students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. and can ride their regular morning bus home. TCHS is closed; TCHS students should not report to school. For more information about transportation for CTC students on early dismissal days, visit tvhs.tvsd.org -> Menu -> About Us -> School Information -> CTC Transportation. Have a great Labor Day Weekend!
Twin Valley High School's Fall Back to School Night will be held on Thursday, August 29th from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Back to School Night is an opportunity to follow an abbreviated version of your student’s schedule to learn more about their specific classes and our school’s curriculum.
Welcome back to school, Twin Valley! Let’s make 2024-2025 a great year!
As a reminder, the first day of school is August 26, 2024. Bus assignments and class schedules can be found in Infinite Campus. School supply lists, lunch menus, and upcoming events can be found on your building’s websites. See you Monday!
TVSD Families: Please note that bus schedules for the 2024-25 school year have been posted online via Infinite Campus. We encourage you to check your e-mail for additional information.
Questions or concerns about your child’s bus assignment? Contact the TVSD Transportation Team by filling out this form: https://buff.ly/3MbW8cL
