An important piece to our new schools (and renovated High School) is telling our story through our Pride Wall project. Connecting our rich history with the future is extremely powerful. Each building will have a Pride Wall installed near the entrance; a
read more …Acting on a recommendation by the School Naming Committee, the Southwest Local School District Board of Education has officially named the new elementary school located on the central campus, "Miami Whitewater Elementary". The committee was led
read more …SLSD Service Project Benefits Those in Need This Holiday Season 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
read more …Check everyone off your holiday shopping list with Harrison Wildcats gear from "The Den" Spirit Shop! In addition to our normal operating hours, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM on school days, we are pleased to offer special evening hours leading up to
read more …The Southwest Local School District is proud to present a visit by an author and guest speaker to focus on bullying. Michele Eich is a teacher, author, speaker, and encourager – and she is offering her message free of charge to parents from
read more …Elementary Parents and Guardians, When you completed your online forms through Final Forms, you should have received a test text message from School Messenger (our mass notification platform) if your number was newly registered or was
read more …Harrison Drama is FLYING through the air! Bring the family to our Creative Arts Theater production of Disney’s Classic, Peter Pan, on November 15 & 16! Tickets are now on sale at southwestschools.org/tickets and from the cast members. Student and
read more …Months of planning and preparation have lead up to the start of construction on our new school buildings! Early site work began in earnest in early October. This included removing current obstacles, earth moving, and site
read more …Due to the extreme heat, Southwest Local Schools will dismiss elementary and junior school students two hours early on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - September 30, October 1, and October 2. In addition, there will be no PM Kindergarten, PM Pre School,
read more …Construction is ready to begin and fencing is going up. Our new schools are on their way, which is certainly an exciting time for Harrison! With that progress though, comes its challenges. Losing the area in the back of Harrison Elementary for bus
read more …SLSD one of 85 districts across the State to release Quality Profile, used in conjunction with state report card In Southwest Local Schools, we take pride in the outstanding opportunities that we make available to our students. We live our mission of helping
read more …Construction site preparation for our new building begins the week of September 23. With this said there will need to be some changes made for recess, bus drop off in the morning and at dismissal. On Friday, the students practiced a new dismissal process.
read more …SLSD Parents / Guardians, The heat is not letting up. Throw in temps in the 70’s at night with 90% humidity to start the day and you’ve got sauna like conditions in our K – 8 classrooms, before the sun comes up. Temps are going jump
read more …Students throughout the Southwest Local School District will unite to make a difference in our community at the second annual "Day of Service" on Saturday, September 14. Every athletic team, along with many service groups/clubs, churches, schools,
read more …We believe it’s our job to care for one another. That means stepping in to help our neighbor when they have a need. Our second annual Day of Service is coming up on Saturday, September 14. In advance of this community-wide event, we
read more …On Friday, August 23, 2019 the Southwest Local School District broke ground on three new elementary schools and one new middle school that, when complete, will provide a modern learning environment for students in grades pre-K through
read more …On Friday, August 23, the Southwest Local School District will break ground on three new elementary schools and one new middle school that, when complete, will provide a modern learning environment for students in grades pre-K through 8. Combined with
read more …We are very excited to get started with the new school year! There have been HUNDREDS of adjustments to the routes, stops, and times since our mailing in early August due to all of the new students entering our district and requested
read more …The Southwest Local School District held its annual "State of the Schools" night on August 7. The evening provided a wrap up of last school year and a preview of the year to come. Extensive updates were presented on curriculum, finances, district
read more …Get ready for the 2019-2020 school year by joining us for the State of the Schools Night on Wednesday, August 7. The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 7:00 PM in the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Theater at the Activity
read more …Three veteran educators will be taking on new leadership roles in the Southwest Local School District this year.
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The Southwest Local School District is pleased to present our third Town Hall Meeting, designed to provide a comprehensive update on the design of our new schools! Our project includes three new elementary schools, one new middle school, and a renovated
read more …Opportunities abound in the Southwest Local School District this summer! From athletics to STEAM to robotics, there are camps available for your children to keep them active, engaged and off their
read more …STEAM Summer Camp will take place from June 24-28. Two sessions will be held, with multiple course offerings available during each session. The morning session will run from 9:00-11:00 AM and the afternoon session will follow from 12:00-2:00
read more …The Reds Baseball/Softball Camps presented by UnitedHealthcare are back for an eighth season in 2019. The camp will again be returning to Harrison High School from June 24-28. The camps are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Each camp
read more …This is an invitation for ALL Harrison groups and activities, K to 12, to take part in the pregame parade for Harrison night at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, April 23. If you have a group, club or organization that is interested, please contact
read more …Harrison Robotics is pleased to present the annual Robotics Summer Camp. The camp is for any student in grades 3-5 during the 2018-2019 school year. The camp will take place July 22-26 from 9:00 AM - Noon at Harrison High School. For more
read more …We are pleased to present information for the 2019 season of Harrison's Youth Track & Field program that is available to the entire community. The design of this program is to introduce the sport of track & field to kids in our area.
read more …Harrison High School Student Council invites you to this year's Mom Prom and Daddy Daughter Dances. Tickets can be purchased at the links below. There are two separate order forms, so please select the dance you will be attending when purchasing
read more …The Southwest Local School District teamed up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for our third district-wide fundraiser of the year, following the Day of Service in the fall and the Food and Clothing Drive at holiday time. Students were encouraged to
read more …The Southwest Local School District invites you to leave your mark on the design of the new school facilities by joining the Pride Wall committee. Each of the three new elementary schools will have a Pride Wall, along with the new middle school and the
read more …As of March 5, 2019 - Preschool Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is closed.
read more …This week our students will continue to collect money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Our school is joining over 28,000 other schools across the nation to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We are encouraging students to
read more …Wednesday, February 20: Southwest Local Schools are on a Two-Hour Delay, with no morning kindergarten, preschool, or head start.
read more …The Southwest Local School District is "Proud, P-R-O-U-D, Proud" to announce that we have 2 students who qualified to compete in the WCPO 9 On Your Side Regional Spelling Bee on March 16, 2019 at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. They are Elijah Snyder from
read more …Preschool Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year will open Monday, March 4, 2019. (Registration packets will only be available on-line beginning midnight March
read more …Friday, February 1: Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.
read more …On Thursday, January 24 the Southwest Local School District presented the second Town Hall meeting, updating the community on the design process of the new school facilities. The presentations were led by our architecture firm, SHP Leading Design, and our
read more …The Harrison High School Creative Arts Theatre is proud to present the 50's and 60's rock and roll band, "The Belairs" in concert on Saturday, January 26. Formerly known as "Hot Wax", The Belairs Show is dedicated to those who can appreciate the memorable
read more …The Southwest Local School District is pleased to present our second Town Hall Meeting, designed to provide a comprehensive update on the design of our new schools! Our project includes three new elementary schools, one new middle school, and a
read more …Dear Incoming 6th Grade Parents, It is hard to believe, just a few years ago your students were starting their first day of Kindergarten. Nervous children and nervous parents were watching their children walk into our great Elementary Schools, stomachs
read more …2017-18 Overall A Award: The Overall A Award is presented by the State Board of Education and recognizes schools that earned an Overall A on their report card. Only 23 schools out of 100 in Hamilton County earned this award, 310 total out of
read more …Mercy Health has a long history of partnering with area schools to help students, teachers and staff be well. Today, Mercy Health announces that it has partnered with the Southwest Local School District to promote the health and wellness of the school’s
read more …Harrison Wildcats Athletics is warning business owners about a scam where a company calling themselves "Sports Media" purports to be soliciting advertising dollars on behalf of the school. To verify the legitimacy of any fundraising
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