Blog Entries - January 2021

SLSD Health Update
We appreciate the support we have received, and continue to receive, from families during what can only be described as a school year full of facing the unknown. With the number of positive student cases currently on the decline, clearing stations that
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Thursday, January 28: TWO-HOUR DELAY
Thursday, January 28: Southwest Local Schools are on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, with no morning kindergarten, pre-school, or head start.
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Building Farewell Open House Information
The Southwest Local School District is anxiously preparing for the grand opening of three new elementary schools and a new junior school in August of 2021. The new buildings will shape the face of education in our community for the next 50+ years and we
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SLSD Health Update
SLSD Families, We will be keeping a close eye on the weather overnight, and will be checking back roads, parking lots, and sidewalks early tomorrow morning. Please stay tuned tomorrow morning in the event a weather announcement becomes necessary.
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Harrison Junior School Shifts to Remote Learning, Jan. 26 - Feb. 1
As we have mentioned from the start of this school year, our goal is to educate students face to face (F2F), and with the remote option for those that choose that route, for as long as possible. We have also spoken to the criteria that would put a
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HJS Remote Learning Details
With today’s announcement that we will be going Remote from Tuesday, January 26 through Monday, February 1, we want to share with our students and staff specific expectations that we will have in place to ensure that all of us (students, teachers,
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HJS Update
Current 8th Grade Families – A Message from the High School On February 25th, Current 8th grade students will meet for the High School Registration meeting 1st bell in the Activity Center (socially distanced of course). The High School
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SLSD Health Update
We are currently seeing a spike in cases at Harrison Junior School, particularly among staff members. Parents should be prepared for the possibility of going remote temporarily if the current trend continues. We are keeping a close eye on the
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HJS Update
Academic GrowthNext week is our MAP Assessment! MAP testing the week of January 25th. Our teachers have been charged with working to grow our students 1.5 Academic Years during a standard school year. This is a major checkpoint for us.
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SLSD Health Update
Please click HERE for the bi-weekly health update.
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SLSD Health Update
Please click HERE for the bi-weekly health update.
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SLSD Health Update
Vaccine distribution for school personnel is now expected to begin in early February, with the exact timing a bit up in the air. The timing could necessitate us having to utilize remote learning day(s) in order complete staff vaccinations. Time will
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HJS Update
What an awesome return to school. It has been incredible to see so many students back from Virtual, as well as our students back from Christmas break. It has been a big week in the world, but this week has also been a big week for our students as
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SLSD Health Update
Vaccine distribution for school personnel is now expected to begin in early February, with the exact timing a bit up in the air. The timing could necessitate us having to utilize remote learning day(s) in order complete staff vaccinations. Time
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SLSD Health Update
Vaccine distribution for school personnel is expected to begin in mid-January. We will more than likely utilize two remote learning days in order for staff who choose to be vaccinated to receive their shots. (One remote learning day for the first
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Webinars Offered for Students Interested in Great Oaks
Parents of 6th-10th graders: If you feel your student may be interested in Great Oaks, join representatives from Great Oaks Career Campuses & At The Core in January for an interactive discussion for parents about the unique opportunities available to your
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Second Semester Update
As we wrap up the winter holiday break, it is our hope that each of you found time to rest, rejuvenate, and build into family. Thank you to those families who have kept us informed over the break if their child tested positive for COVID-19. As of
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