PEEK AT THE WEEK

Heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for the Fahrenholz Way dedication!

It was truly special to celebrate Mike and Shirleann Fahrenholz, whose incredible dedication spans a combined 80+ years of service to Twin Valley South. Hearing stories and sharing memories with people across so many generations—former students, colleagues, and friends—was a beautiful reminder of the lasting impact Mike and Shirleann have had on our community.

Thank you for coming out, honoring their amazing legacy, and making the event so memorable!

The art room has been very busy this first quarter of school! The artists of Twin Valley South have drastically improved in their drawing, painting, and photography skills this semester. More projects are planned for the rest of the year, including several murals, ceramics, sculpture, printmaking, and others! Stay tuned for new artwork updates and information regarding the district art show that many of these pieces will be featured in! Check out all they've created so far below!

"Meet the Artist Cards"

High School Art 1

Students were challenged to break the ice at the beginning of the school year by creating a simple 5" x 7" piece of artwork using a focal point, and at least 2 different mixed media techniques to portray an aspect of their personality to help us get to know one another better.

"Observational Drawing Unit"
High School Art 1.
Students focused on sharpening their visual observation skills in this in-depth drawing unit through various exercises including blind contour drawing, gestural figure drawing, hand and facial feature studies, and a study of an "old master" artist. Students reported gaining confidence in their drawing capabilities and saw a wide range of improvement!

"Interactive Contour Hands Collage"
High School Art 1.
Art 1. students applied their knowledge of contour drawing to compose a collage of hands interacting in a manner to convey a gesture, emotion, or mood.

"Intro to Digital Photography Unit"
High School Art 1. & Art 2.
Students took a break from the studio to go on a photo walk to collect photographs that demonstrate their understanding of compositional techniques, such as the rule of thirds, framing, and perspective. Students compiled a portfolio of over 30 photos based on several prompts, presented their top 10, and selected their best photo to be printed for display.

"Encyclopedia Illustrations / Technical Drawings"
High School Art 2.
Students referenced vintage encyclopedia illustrations by selecting a subject to study and sketch using fine-line details, hatching, and cross-hatching techniques to add value and contrast.

"Charcoal Portraits"
High School Art 2.
Students took their drawing skills to the next level by introducing a new material: charcoal! Students utilized a grid system to accurately transfer facial proportions and details, adding value and contrast to increase depth perception.

"Non-Traditional Self-Portraits"
High School Advanced Art
Advanced Art students were challenged to create a non-traditional self-portrait to represent an aspect of their personality or identity without showing their face. Throughout art history, portraiture oftentimes utilizes the facial visage as a core subject matter. By rejecting this tradition, students were able to think outside the box and focus on other ways to represent who they are.

"Canvas Stretcher Building 101"
High School Advanced Art
Advanced Art students are currently in the stage of a "Start-to-Finish" painting unit. Students began with a field trip to the wood shop, where they learned the safety and skills needed to construct their own canvas stretcher frames to stretch raw canvas onto. Students are currently painting a selected piece from art history, appropriating it in a new, contemporary context.

Twin Valley South is proud to host the 2026 2nd Annual Academic Showdown, sponsored by the Preble County ESC!

Whether you’re a trivia master, a sharp thinker, or just love a good challenge, this is your chance to step up to the podium and show what you’ve got. Don't miss out on representing our school and competing against students from the other county schools! Sign up today in Parentsquare or contact the high school office.

CHESS CLUB MEETINGS: EVERY THURSDAY DURING STUDY HALL IN MRS. CAMPBELL'S ROOM

NEXT MEETING: OCTOBER 29

FCA MEETINGS: EVERY MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL IN MRS. COFFMAN'S ROOM

NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 2

Tuesday, October 27

Animal Management Meeting, 7:30am

HS HOPE SQUAD MEETINGS: EVERY WEDNESDAY AFTER SCHOOL IN MRS. MUNN'S ROOM

NEXT MEETING: October 28

HS MUSE MACHINE MEETINGS: FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH, AFTER SCHOOL

NEXT MEETING: NOVEMBER 4

Get ready! SADD is celebrating Red Ribbon Week this week with some fun dress-up themes!

Tuesday, October 27

2:30 – 4:30pm

Science Olympiad Practice HS/MS (3101)

Thursday, October 29

2:30 – 4:30pm

Science Olympiad Practice HS/MS Room 3101

Tuesday, November 10

2:30 – 4:30pm

Science Olympiad Practice HS/MS (3101)

Thursday, November 12

2:30 – 4:30pm

Science Olympiad Practice HS/MS Room 3101

Tuesday, November 17

2:30 – 4:30pm

Science Olympiad Practice HS/MS (3101)

Thursday, November 19

2:30 – 3:30pm

Science Olympiad Practice HS/MS Room 3101

It's that time again! The TVS Media Center invites all TVS students to get creative and participate in the 2026 Storybook Pumpkin Decorating Contest!

Contest Rules

• Students may use a pumpkin template from the link below or create their own pumpkin shape.
• Pumpkin designs must be inspired by a book character.
• Students may use crayons, markers, paint, colored pencils and any other embellishment materials they like.
• Pumpkins must be cut out.
• Students are to write their name and grade on the back of their pumpkin.
• A winner from each grade will be announced on Friday, October 30.

Good luck to the TVS Girls Soccer team as they take on Miami East, Monday night, October 26 at 7pm!!

For the FIRST TIME EVER, TVS cheerleaders have qualified for UCA Nationals located at Disney in the Game Day category! We are proud of their hard work and dedication!

As we kick off another exciting sports season, we want to make sure you have everything you need to cheer on our athletes!

• Game Schedules: You can view the most up-to-date sports schedules anytime by visiting the links on our TVS website athletic page.

• Athletic Passes: Skip the lines and secure your entry for the season! Just click the Hometown Ticketing icon on our website to purchase your athletic passes quickly and easily.

Thank you for your incredible support of our student-athletes. We can't wait to see you in the stands!

Go TVS!

If you are interested in what Wright State University has to offer, consider attending one of the following visit days.

These college exploration programs are the most popular and personalized way to visit Miami University Regionals. Apply to Miami Regionals during or after your campus visit, and we'll waive your application fee!

Please click on the buttons below to view more information.

The Junior Class Butter Braid fundraiser launches Wednesday, October 14th and runs through November 4th. All proceeds go towards the Junior Senior Prom. You can visit our online store at TVS Butter Braid Online Store or see any Junior to place your order. Butter Braids make a great dessert for the upcoming holidays or an easy breakfast treat.

Eighth Period is an integral part of the Tuesday and Thursday school days. It is an opportunity for students to receive academic support or a quiet place for students to study. The program is open to all high school students and will run through the remainder of the school year.

Time: 2:35-3:25pm

Location: HS students will report to Mrs. Kepler's room (3401)

Students who ride the bus, may ride the elementary bus home as long as the student receives a bus pass from the 8th Period monitor.

Keep Your Student Safe and Ready to Learn!

Help us support your child's health without interrupting their school day! If your student requires any over-the-counter or prescription medication, Tylenol, or Ibuprofen at school, please submit an Administering Medication Form signed by a doctor (one form per medication). Having this form on file allows us to give your student what they need so they can stay comfortable, healthy, and in class.

• Emergency Meds (EpiPens & Asthma Inhalers): With physician authorization on the form, students can carry these with them. We strongly encourage high schoolers to self-carry due to after-school sports and activities.

• Where to Find Forms: Download the form directly from the TVS website and return it to the school nurse.

Questions? Reach out to the school office anytime—we are happy to help!