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Ryan Gloyer Middle School students on the Falcon Team recently traded the classroom for the farm! Led by Seneca Valley Outdoor Education teachers Mr. KC Cahall and Mr. Zeke Stroup, 115 students spent the day at Powell Farm exploring, learning and enjoying the great outdoors. Students rotated through a variety of stations, including a nature hike focused on cover cropping, wildlife habitat and erosion. They also learned about the history and current operations of Powell Farm, explored ongoing research, discovered the importance of honeybees and wetlands, and wrapped up the morning with yard games. The fun continued with s’mores, archery tag and pumpkin picking, with some students taking home pumpkins weighing more than 65 pounds! It was a memorable day of outdoor exploration and plenty of fall fun! Special thanks to the @SVSDFoundation for providing busing! #SVBeyondourwalls #SVRaiderPride #SVOutdoors

Happy IT Professionals Day to our phenomenal IT team! 👏🏽 Today, we recognize the remarkable support our IT pros provide in maintaining the security, productivity and seamless operation of our many sources of technology. They may work behind the scenes, but their support and dedication never go unnoticed! All the work they do, solving technical issues and ensuring student data protection keeps our district connected and thriving! 🌐 #SVProud #ITProfessionalsDay #ITappreciation

We had an incredible day last week, as Ryan Gloyer Middle School hosted the annual Remake Learning Days, a hands-on professional development event for educators across the region. From fly tying and fishing to macroinvertebrate sampling and nature photography, participants explored how to turn local streams into powerful outdoor classrooms. These experiences helped bring lessons in fly fishing, ecosystem health, and environmental stewardship to life! Huge thanks to our amazing student photographers and sponsors - the SV Foundation, our vendors, volunteers and representatives who made this event possible. #SVProud #RemakeLearning @SVSDFoundation

Gear up for a night of robust robotics! Learn more about #STEMatSV and the SV Raider Robotics team at their upcoming Industry Night from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, in the Senior High School LGI. See live robot demos, meet the team and experience how students are building real-world skills in programming, engineering and design. #SVProud

It's not too late to register for the SV Center for Biotechnology Open House! Get an inside look at the future of science and join us for an exciting evening were innovation meets education. Meet the brilliant students and educators behind our groundbreaking research and see firsthand how SV prepares the next generation of scientists and changemakers. Who's invited? Everyone! Alumni, community members, families, students and anyone interested in cutting-edge science in our schools. Whether you're a science enthusiast, a proud parent, or just curious about what's happening in the lab, this is your opportunity to dive in and be inspired! RSVP by Friday, May 15 by scanning the QR code or visiting forms.office.com/pages/respo…. #SVProud #STEMatSV

The Seneca Valley Foundation (SVF) recently awarded a grant to Ryan Gloyer Middle School (RGMS), supporting an initiative led by physical education teacher Renae Brown and school nurse Liz Williams. The funding was used to purchase new PE equipment, including jump ropes and balls for use during classes and flex periods. To promote heart health and student engagement, RGMS hosted a jump rope competition during PE classes the week of April 20. Additional funds from SVF provided prizes for top performers, adding excitement and motivation for participants. The competition was a great success. The top seventh-grade student achieved an impressive 942 consecutive jumps, while the top eighth-grade student recorded 510. Many other students surpassed 200 jumps, demonstrating strong participation and enthusiasm. Congratulations to all the winners! #SVRaiderPride @SVSDFoundation

Nearly 400 people joined us in honoring the life and legacy of fallen hometown hero Sgt. 1st Class Ryan A. Gloyer (SV '00) who died courageously in battle in Afghanistan in 2016. The Seneca Valley Foundation (SVF) welcomed participants, families and community members to the first Ryan Gloyer Memorial Run/Walk in memory of Sgt. Gloyer's work ethic, drive and resilience. On a beautiful fall morning, the Memorial Run was held as an opportunity to share the attitudes and beliefs that make Sgt. Gloyer a role model for everyone in the Seneca Valley School District. Proceeds from the race go toward continued programming at Ryan Gloyer Middle School (RGMS), including future assemblies that feature Ryan's story for students (assembly photos can be seen in the following photo gallery). The Gloyer family also plans to generate a scholarship in partnership with the SVF for graduating seniors at Seneca Valley. Many thanks to the SVF for a successful and inspirational event! Congratulations to SV junior Phillip Silvis on his first-place finish! Read more about the event at cranberryeagle.com/2023/11/0… #SVBuildingCommunity #SV2324 #RGMS