A process more than two years in the making, is finally coming to fruition.  SLSD has added 4 new buses to our fleet from a grant that was approved back in 2016.  Via this grant, our district paid for the cost of just one bus and the grant covered

Southwest Local School District recently was honored as one of only four school districts in Hamilton County to be named a “2018 Momentum Award” recipient by the Ohio Department of Education. In addition, SLSD is one of only two school districts

Families in need throughout the Southwest Local School District got a little relief this holiday season, thanks to the generosity of students, staff and community members.  A record number of canned goods and other non-perishable food items – more

Again this year, the Southwest Local School District is proud to partner with the Harrison Mayor’s Fund, This City His City, Christ’s Loving Hands, and JTM Food Group to provide for those in need in our community this holiday season. The annual

Southwest Parents and Guardians, If you did not receive the two-hour delay call on Thursday, November 15, please read the following instructions:   Please check your US Mail for a letter which will include the emergency contact information we have on

Harrison Elementary Parents and Guardians, This morning at approximately 8:15, a suspicious odor was detected on the grounds of Harrison Elementary.  As a precaution, students were held outside the building on school buses to keep warm while the

November is National Novel Writing month! In honor of NaNoWriMo, we have novels on display at the Harrison Public Library. These novels were written last year for the NaNoWriMo Young Writers' Program. The novels were written by some of our very own 4th and

Junior year is an important year regarding college entrance exams. Those exams are the ACT and the SAT. All Juniors will have an opportunity to take the ACT for free at school during the school day on February 20th, 2019. Students can participate in the

It has come to our attention that an email is circulating which uses the Southwest Local School District name and logo to insinuate that the school district is promoting a GoFundMe campaign regarding a child's medical needs.  The email appears to come

The Senior Class of William Henry Harrison High School is sponsoring the first of two Hoxworth Blood Drives this school year.  The first drive is coming up on Thursday, October 11 from 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM at the Activity Center.     This

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled night at the Skatin’ Place on Thursday, October 11th from 6:30 – 9:00 pm. Students are off school the following day which makes this event even better. Cost is $5.50 per skater with skate rental available for

Each school year, our buildings run about 16 safety drills that focus on fire, tornado, and intruder scenarios in accordance with state laws.  Similarly, the State of Ohio requires our students to practice bus evacuations.  In September, we

Southwest Local Schools is looking for substitute bus drivers.  Substitute drivers are needed to fill in on routes when drivers are ill or unable to work, generally during the hours of 6-9 AM or 2-4:30 PM.  Sub bus drivers are also eligible to take

Did you know? All Southwest Schools serve breakfast daily for 30 minutes prior to the start of the school day. Breakfast is served in the Cafeteria and costs $0.95. The free and reduced price of $.30 applies to those who qualify. It’s the most important meal of the day... don't miss it! All are welcome!

Southwest Local Schools is looking for part-time cafeteria workers.  We have immediate openings at Harrison High School and will be interviewing in the coming weeks.  These positions consist of 15 hours a week, working each school day

We are pleased to release the SLSD Quality Profile (QP) from the 2017-2018 school year.  The Quality Profile is meant to serve as a companion to the State of Ohio Report Card that is released soon after the Quality Profile. This year's QP again

Mobile app provides quick access to school information In addition to our updated website, Southwest Local Schools is pleased to roll out a new mobile app. If you visit our school website www.southwestschools.org from a phone or tablet, you