January is Mental Health Wellness Month, a time to focus on the importance of mental health at every stage of life—from childhood and adolescence to adulthood. Mental health is a vital part of our overall wellbeing, affecting our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It influences how we feel, how we handle stress, how we interact with others, and the choices we make for our health.
In Saginaw, Michigan, there are many resources available to support mental health. The Saginaw County Mental Health Authority offers services like counseling, crisis help, and education to assist people with mental health challenges. Saginaw County Community Mental Health provides programs for individuals of all ages to support their mental health needs.
For those looking for more help or information, 211 Northeast Michigan is a great resource. They can connect people to local mental health services, including hotlines and support groups. The United Way of Saginaw County also runs programs that promote mental wellness, with special focus on youth and families.
Saginaw County Mental Health Authority
Phone: (989) 797-3400
Website: www.scmha.org
Services include mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and community education.
Saginaw County Community Mental Health
Phone: (989) 797-3500
Website: www.sccmha.org
Offers programs for individuals of all ages dealing with mental health challenges.
211 Northeast Michigan
Phone: 211 (or call (800) 552-1183 for those outside the area)
Website: www.211nemich.org
Connects individuals with local services, including mental health support.
United Way of Saginaw County
Phone: (989) 755-0505
Website: www.unitedwaysaginaw.org
Runs programs to promote mental wellness, with a focus on youth and families.
Taking care of mental health is key to living a happy, healthy life, and knowing where to turn for support is an important step in getting the help you need.
The Swan Valley School District will be closed on Monday, January 13th due to icey roads. The Swan Valley Learning Center will be opening at 8:00 a.m.
Join us for this month's Family Movie Day!
Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse
Date: Sunday, January 12th, 2025
Location: Swan Valley Performing Arts Center
FREE Craft Table Time: 3 pm to 4 pm (Hosted by the Thomas Township Library staff)
Movie Time: 4 pm
*Wear your best Spidey swag to get a cool Spiderman coloring page to take home!
Admission: $5.00 for individual ticket, $20.00 for Family Pass
Popcorn and Water: $1.00 each
Reminder: Our libraries and media centers have been awarding Family Movie passes to students, so check those folders to see if you have a free trip to the movies!
SEE YOU THERE!
Swan Valley Softball is excited to offer a youth Skills & Drills camp for girls in grades K-3. The camp will provide 3 hours of instruction and an exclusive Swan Valley Softball camp t-shirt. Our youngest athletes will have the opportunity to work alongside many of our Varsity athletes and coaches.
Please see attached flyer with more information and sign up for camp using the link below:
https://forms.gle/T1cCmTGbZNyy2iAJ7
Swan Valley School District families,
Happy New Year! We hope you and your family had a restful and rewarding holiday break.
We wanted to take a moment to inform families of changes to our Transportation Department. Ms. Yingling, the Swan Valley School District Transportation Supervisor, resigned from her position effective Dec 31, 2024. Rachel Stephens, current bus driver (24-19), will begin as the new Swan Valley School District Transportation Supervisor on Monday, January 6th, 2025. Families who need to contact her regarding transportation issues can reach her at 989-921-3721 or rstephens@swanvalley.k12.mi.us.
Grace Marshall (currently driver for 16-13) will assume Mrs. Stephens route effective January 6, 2025. Mrs. Marshall's route will be filled with a substitute driver until a permanent driver has been determined.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Stephens or Mr. McRae, mmcrae@swanvalley.k12.mi.us.
Happy New Year! 🎊🎉🎊
It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of DECEMBER VIKING VICTORS:
Mr. Lange – High School
Ms. Whyte - Havens Elementary
Mrs. Perez – HIgh School.
It’s time to get your JANUARY vote on! Anyone can vote: Students, staff, parents and members of the community. Use this link to nominate:
https://bit.ly/3MwxqnA
🚨🚨Get your Super Bowl Subs🚨🚨
The SV Softball Program is having their annual Super Bowl Sub Sale! All proceeds will be put towards much needed field improvements and equipment for the program.
Please reach out to your SV softballer, Coach DeLine or Coach Townsend to order. Orders must be in by January 17th.
If you are not local and still would like to support the program, there is an option to donate your subs to the local outreach organizations in Saginaw or you can also just make a monetary donation to the program.
Subs will be made and delivered to you on Saturday, February 8th.
We appreciate all of your support! 💜🥎
Tonight @Swan Valley High School!
Check out the latest blog from SASWA - Saginaw Area Storm Water Authority.
Water Friendly Winter : https://saswa.squarespace.com/blog1/2024/11/21/water-friendly-winter-1
SWAN VALLEY COMPETITIVE CHEER GIFT WRAPPING FUNDRAISER (12/14)
This is a reminder that the Swan Valley Varsity Competitive Cheer Team will conduct its gift wrapping fundraiser tomorrow, Saturday, December 14th from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Bring your Christmas gifts to save on having to wrap at home and also supporting a great cause! Wrapping paper will be provided. Please see the flyer for more details.
Swan Valley Competitive Cheer Gift Wrap Fundraiser (12/14)
The Swan Valley Varsity Competitive Cheer Team will conduct a gift wrapping fundraiser this Saturday, December 14th in the high school cafeteria from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There is a suggested donation of $5. Please see the flyer for more details.
Reminder!!! This weekend, we have our Double Feature Movie event in the Swan Valley Performing Arts Center!
Individual ticket-$5.00
Family Pass-$20.00
Check those backpacks and folders-our schools have been giving Family Passes out as rewards, so you may have a free movie day in there thanks to your awesome kid!
Popcorn will be on sale for $1.00 per bag, cold bottled water will be available for $1.00 each as well!
Tickets will be good for both shows on Sunday-come an hour before each show for a FREE fun holiday craft hosted by the Thomas Township Library staff!
See you at the movies!
Swan Valley High School is hosting a blood drive. Contact Mrs. Ray at tray2@svsd.us to make an appointment. Walk-ins also welcome!
Our Viking HERO!!!
Help us wish Jim Doyle a HAPPY RETIREMENT!
THANKS for 30 Years!!!
The Swan Valley School District will be closed on Thursday, December 5th due to poor road conditions. The Learning Center will open @ 8:00 a.m
Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy time with family and friends! Gooooo Lions!
Our Performing Arts Center was the place to be today for a movie day in the High School! Thanks to the careful planning of Mrs. Wiley and the amazing High School staff, students enjoyed fresh hot popcorn popped by some of our awesome teachers and a good movie to wrap up the short but busy week! Happy Thanksgiving to all and as always, it's a GREAT day to be a Viking!
It’s a great day to be a Viking! Congratulations to the following staff who were the recipients of NOVEMBER VIKING VICTORS: Mrs. Quellet – Middle School, Lonnie Gutierrez - SV Learning Center and Mrs.Nicholas – HIgh School. It’s time to get your DECEMBER vote on! Anyone can vote: Students, staff, parents and members of the community. Use this link to nominate: https://bit.ly/3MwxqnA