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Spring Valley High School Scholastic Esports

The Spring Valley High School Esports program is a scholastic, education‑based competitive gaming program designed to give students a structured, team‑oriented experience similar to traditional athletics—while emphasizing academics, leadership, and career readiness.

What Is Scholastic Esports?

Scholastic esports is not casual gaming. It is an organized, school‑sponsored activity where students:

  • Compete as official school teams against other schools

  • Practice on a regular schedule with coaching and expectations

  • Maintain academic eligibility and positive behavior

  • Develop real‑world skills such as communication, strategy, teamwork, and time management

Like band, athletics, or robotics, esports provides students a place to belong while building skills that transfer directly to college, careers, and life.

Leagues & Competition

Spring Valley Esports participates in recognized scholastic esports leagues and competitive seasons that follow structured rules, eligibility requirements, and sportsmanship standards. Currently we participate in the national platform PlayVS and the West Virginia Scholastic Esports League. These leagues provide:

  • Regular season and playoff competition

  • Matches against other middle and high schools

  • Clear competitive formats and rule sets

  • Emphasis on fair play and student conduct

Competition titles rotate based on league offerings and student interest, allowing students to participate in both team‑based and individual competitive formats.

More Than Just Playing Games

Our esports program is intentionally designed to support:

  • Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathways

  • STEM skills such as problem‑solving, data analysis, and technology literacy

  • Soft skills including leadership, communication, and collaboration

Students are exposed to the many careers connected to esports and gaming, including:

  • Broadcasting and live production

  • Event management

  • Marketing and branding

  • Game design and development

  • IT, networking, and hardware support

Expectations & Eligibility

Participation in Spring Valley Esports requires students to:

  • Meet academic eligibility requirements

  • Follow school and league codes of conduct

  • Attend practices and competitions consistently

  • Represent Spring Valley High School with professionalism and sportsmanship

Inclusive & Student‑Focused

Esports provides an opportunity for students who may not participate in traditional athletics (though many do) to represent their school competitively, build confidence, and connect with peers who share similar interests.

At Spring Valley High School, esports is about:

  • Belonging

  • Growth

  • Competition with purpose

We are proud to compete as Timberwolves—on the digital field as well as in the classroom.


Important links below to get you started:

Esports Remind - Primary Communication Platform For Parents and Players

Parent Permission and Player Code of Conduct Combined Online Form

Special Permission for Rainbow Six: Siege

Rostering Link for the Spring 26 season (only roster after parents and players complete the permission and code of conduct form)

Discord Server link - Player Communication Platform - Optional with Parent Permission

PlayVS join link

Ask Coach Totten for the WVSEL - Battlefy links. They are different for each game! Coach Will Totten email: wetotten@k12.wv.us - You will need my name and email to sign up on Battlefy

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Parent Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is Scholastic Esports?
Scholastic Esports is a school-approved, supervised extracurricular activity where students represent Spring Valley High School in organized competitive leagues at the state and national levels, including PlayVS and the WV Scholastic Esports League.

Is this just recreational gaming?
No. Practices and competitions are structured and supervised. Students develop teamwork, communication, leadership, strategic thinking, and accountability, similar to traditional athletics or academic teams.

When and where are practices held?

  • Monday–Thursday after school until 5:00 PM

  • Esports Room 713 at the CTE Building

  • Bus transportation is provided to the CTE after school on Bus 2542

Can students play from home?
Yes. While many practices and activities occur on campus, all game titles may be played from home when transportation is a barrier or when a specific title is not offered on campus. Some competitions also require or allow remote participation based on league rules.
When participating from home, students remain subject to the Esports Code of Conduct, school behavior expectations, and sportsmanship standards, as they are representing Spring Valley High School. Coaches monitor participation, communication, and conduct during online practices and competitions, and parent concerns are addressed promptly.

What games are offered?
A wide variety of competitive titles across multiple platforms are offered each season. A full list of available games is provided on the attached recruitment flyer.

Do parents have a say in what games their child plays?
Yes. Parents retain full authority over their child’s participation. Families may restrict specific game titles at any time by notifying the Esports coach, and those preferences will be respected.

What if I am concerned about screen time or excessive gaming?
If parents report concerns regarding excessive usage or balance at home, students may be temporarily removed from team activities while expectations are reviewed and addressed. The program prioritizes healthy participation and student well-being.

What behavior expectations are in place?
All students must follow school policies, demonstrate good sportsmanship, and adhere to the Esports Code of Conduct. Failure to meet expectations may result in temporary or permanent removal from the program.

What forms are required for participation?

How will parents receive communication and updates?
Remind is our primary communication platform for practice updates, schedules, announcements, and important information.
Parents and students should join the Timberwolves Esports Remind class:
📲 @svhsesp

Who supervises the program?
The program is supervised by Mr. Totten, a Spring Valley High School administrator and Esports coach.

📧 Questions or concerns?
Contact Mr. Totten at wetotten@k12.wv.us

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