Next Wednesday, January 22nd, marks the last day of the 1st Semester. Students should follow their 3rd Marking Period schedule as listed in Infinite Campus beginning on Thursday, January 23rd, which is scheduled as Flex 1.
Twin Valley High School is hosting a Spring Back to School Night next Thursday, January 23th at 6:00 p.m. For more information about this program, please visit https://sites.google.com/tvsd.info/backtoschoolnight/home.
If you have any questions, please contact the High School Office.
Last week, the Twin Valley High School Science Olympiad team had the honor of competing at the Berks County Science Olympiad Invitational. Held at Kutztown University, 23 teams from across Berks County participated in a variety of science-based events to test their skills and knowledge.
12 students from Twin Valley attended and placed in a variety of events, including the following:
Bungee Drop - 2nd Place
Codebusters – 4th Place
Astronomy – 5th Place
Tower – 6th Place
The TVHS Science Olympiads will be competing in the regional competition on March 20. Way to go!
January is School Board Recognition Month! The Twin Valley School District (TVSD) School Board is a vital part of our community. These dedicated and passionate individuals contribute many volunteer hours to fulfilling school-related responsibilities and duties. Thank you to the TVSD School Board for all that you do to help our students succeed!
#RaiderRecognition: Twin Valley Elementary Center (TVEC) is proud to recognize their November and December 2024 ‘Students of the Month’—Savannah Garrison, Julia Bostdorf, Hayden Bennett, Jarrad Rarick, and Peter Stoudt!
These five students were selected from over 120 nominees who demonstrated TVEC Pride and exemplified kindness between November 11 and December 18. Congratulations to these outstanding individuals!
Stay up-to-date with happenings throughout the District!
The January 2025 Raider Report is now available. Providing concise and convenient at-a-glance information to help TVSD families stay informed and updated on what's happening around the district, save or print this document to easily reference it in the future: https://www.tvsd.org/article/1957401
January 9 is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Twin Valley School District extends gratitude to all law enforcement officers across Twin Valley and the Commonwealth for their dedication and tireless efforts to keep our students, families, staff, and communities safe.
Throughout the district, our schools are finding meaningful ways to show appreciation to our local officials. Robeson Elementary Center celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day by creating drawings, writing letters, and making signs for the Robeson Township Police Department. Officers visited the school to receive these heartfelt expressions of thanks, followed by light refreshments hosted by the REC PTO.
On Saturday, February 1st, the Twin Valley Middle School Jazz Band, String Ensemble, and Select Choir will perform on ice before and during the Reading Royals Hockey game at the Santander Arena!
The game begins at 7:00 PM, but be sure to arrive a few minutes early to hear our group perform the Star Spangled Banner. In addition, it’s the Royals' Mardi Gras-themed night, featuring free Mardi Gras beads and specialty treats available for purchase.
Student tickets are free, and proceeds from paid tickets will benefit TVMS. We can’t wait to see you there – go Royals!
For more information and to purchase tickets, click here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/TVSD1.
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
