Hello Sun Valley Families!

We hope you are having a wonderful April!

We are now in the 4th Quarter! 3rd quarter report cards will be posted in skyward Friday at 3pm.

This Friday we are looking forward to our Junior class prom at the Camden Aquarium.

As we lead into the final quarter of the year we are looking to finish strong! This requires all of our students to continue to make academics their first priority by consistently meeting the expectations of Ready, Respectful, and Responsible. Some areas we are working on reinforcing are keeping cell phones away, arriving to school and class on time, turning assignments in on time and being kind/respectful to one another. We thank you in partnering with us in ensuring your students meet these expectations

John Paul Roskos

Principal

Here's a quick look at the week ahead: 04/15/24 - 04/19/24

• Monday, April 15th - Day 3 (Odd)
• Tuesday, April 16th - Day 4 (Even)
• Wednesday, April 17th - Day 5 (Odd)
• Thursday, April 18th - Day 6 (Even)
• Friday, April 19th - Day 1 (Odd)

With junior prom quickly approaching, 04/19/24, please see the following informational blurb linked here. This includes the prom location, menu, expectations for leaving early the day of, eligibility, and more!

Please reach out to the Class of 2025 sponsors, Ms. Benson at mbenson@pdsd.org or Ms. Scarcelli at cscarcelli@pdsd.org with questions. 

Please use the link below to order Junior Prom Pictures

Barksdale Storefront

Please click on the link below to see what colleges will be in attendance.

https://www.neumann.edu/admissions/college-fair

The Senior Mock Interviews for Sun Valley High School will take place 

Friday, April 26^th in the high school gymnasium. 

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2025!

It is not too early to start thinking about Senior Portraits! Barksdale Studios have provided us with a link to schedule your appointment for this summer.

Click here to schedule Class of 2025 Senior Portraits

Senior prom will take place Friday May 3^rd at the Waterfall in Claymont, DE from 7-11PM. Seniors wishing to attend senior prom must be academically eligible (not failing 2 or more courses according to the APRIL 26th eligibility run), have good school attendance, and a clean discipline record as determined by Sun Valley Administration. Tickets cannot not be refunded if students become ineligible. The privilege to attend prom may be taken away by administration based on discipline and discipline resolutions and there can be no refunds. In addition, there will be no transfer of ticket(s) from one student to another or from one guest to another.

SVHS Post Prom 2024 RSVP (google form must be completed by 5/2/24)

SVHS Post Prom is a FREE fun-filled evening offered to every senior of the Class of 2024! It is a night full of games, activities, prizes, food and fun! You will see SVHS as you have never seen it before, fully transformed into an amazing backdrop for the evening. Senior students, you do not have to attend prom to attend post prom! Every senior attending SVHS Post Prom 2024 must complete this google doc no later than May 2nd, before prom!

Thank You,

SVHS Post Prom 2024 Committee

https://forms.gle/PRBeYt1m8E8U6vSv7

The sign-up window has opened for the freshman class trip to Main Event on May 23rd , from 3:30 - 9:00. If you are interested in attending, you must sign up on the Google form located on the "Class of 2027" Schoology page and either pay through the SchoolPay link provided or bring $30 in cash to Miss L in B-62 or Miss H in C-78. The sign-up window closes on April 19th .

The Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy is hosting a Field Day for Elementary aged siblings on Sunday, April 28th from 12:00 -2:00 p.m. at Sun Valley High School in the gymnasium. Come for face painting, games, arts/crafts and food. 

Attention students who will have completed 2 years of French, Spanish, or Art by July, 2026, and are interested in going to Europe. There will be an informational meeting on April 17th in Room D96 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Please scan the QR code to sign up to attend this meeting.

Arts Alive Shirts are on Sale!

If you would like to order a shirt, please scan the QR code in the flyer below or click the link below.

Arts Alive T-Shirt Order Form

Digital Hall Passes are Coming

Over the next few weeks, Sun Valley will be piloting a new hall pass system where students will request a hall pass on their Chromebook, and carry their school ID to indicate they are in the hallway on an approved pass. Groups of teachers will begin using these passes in late April and early May, and we anticipate using the system building wide in September.

For those families who have students and Northley Middle School, we will be using the same system that they have been using since earlier this year. 

Attention Parents/Guardians of the Class of 2025.

Please review attached letter in regards to immunizations requirements for 12^th grade.

Class of 2025 Immunization Update 

The PBIS Store continues to be open every Wednesday during all lunch periods. Be sure to keep earning and redeeming your Sun Dollars for prizes!!

The Math Honor Society will have their monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 17^th at 2:20 pm.

MHS Peer tutoring continues in the MIC after school- please check the updates on Schoology for availability.

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Mrs. Caputo in B53.

 Science tutoring will be held after school from 2:20-2:55. Please see Mrs. Wiest or Ms. Phelps with any questions. 

FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH INFORMATION

As we are preparing for the beginning of the school year, please see the attached copy of the 2023-2024 paper application for free and reduced lunches along with the instructions from USDA. The purpose of this information is to provide parents/guardians access to the necessary forms.

Instructions for free and reduced lunches

Free and reduced lunch application

MEGAN SYNDER

Ms. Foster has selected Megan Snyder as Staff Member of the Week! Megan has been a great addition to our counseling department. Making the move to SVHS has allowed her to reach many more students (not just her 5th grade class). She is collaborative, solution focused, and enjoys getting to know her students and the teachers here so she can better support the SV community. I love sharing a wall with her!

ELIZABETH BARNHART

Ms. Bondanza has Elizabeth Barnhart Student of the Week. I have gotten to know Lizz this year in science class and as part of the yearbook staff. Lizz is a very conscientious student. She is always polite and kind to her teachers and classmates. Lizz also joined yearbook this year. She has an incredible talent for page design and much of this year's book was designed by Lizz. We would not have been able to finish this year's book without her.

ASHLEY CELESTINO

Ms. Bondanza has chosen Ashley Celestino as Student of the Week. Ashley has been an critical member of the yearbook staff the past two years. Her dedication, organization, and leadership has been vital in producing amazing yearbooks. Ashley is also a dedicated member of numerous other organizations and an excellent student. We are so lucky to have Ashley on the SV Spectrum staff!

CAMERYN KNIGHT-BRANCH

Ms. Spinogatti has chosen Cameryn Knight-Branch as Student of the Week. Cam always comes to class with great energy. She always has a smile on her face and shows enthusiasm to learn.

ADAM PANUSKY



Ms. Spinogatti has chosen Adam Panusky as Student of the Week. Adam is an excellent student. He is extremely attentive, focused and super creative.

ATTENTION STUDENTS:

Penn-Delco provides a late bus for students who stay after school everyday, Monday through Thursday. Students should be in the lobby by 3:40 p.m. Please check with the driver to make sure you board the appropriate bus. Please note that there is NO late bus on Fridays.

Sun Valley will be hosting the ASVAB exam here at school on April 16^th at 7:45 am in the MIC. Students in grades 10, 11, or 12 who are interested in a career in the military should consider signing up for this test session. Students’ scores released only to the student/family and not to military personnel. The sign up link is posted in the Schoology groups for the Class of 2026, 2025, and 2024. Sign-ups will be open through April 8^th.

ATTENTION SENIORS



Seniors: Local scholarship applications are now available with upcoming deadlines. All applications are available in Schoology.

Sun Valley PTL Character Scholarship - applications due 4/19/24

Sun Valley High School Alumni Association - applications due 4/19/24

All completed applications are due to the Counseling Office by the individual deadlines. Please be mindful of due dates. 

Do not forget to bring your college acceptance letters to the Counseling Office so we can recognize you for your achievements.

The Senior Awards Banquet is currently scheduled for Tuesday, May 28^th.  Stay tuned for more information.

Summer Learning Opportunities Available

Check out information in the “College and Career Planning” Course in Schoology. There is a folder (titled “Summer Learning Opportunities”) where Summer College Courses/Camps are published from the counseling office. Keep an eye on the file if you are thinking of taking some college level courses this summer! Some amazing opportunities exist.

Upcoming College Visits

Attention Seniors/Juniors: You must pre-register on Naviance in order to attend any college visits. Registration closes eight (8) hours prior to each visit.

Please click the link below for the most up-to-date schedule for

Sun Valley Sports.

Sun Valley Athletics Schedule

04/19/24 - Junior Prom, Aquarium Adventure

04/19/24 - Third Marking Period Report Cards Posted

04/23/24 - Full Day In-service - No school for students

04/26/24 - Senior Mock Interviews