Blog Entries - 2018

New SLSD Buses Roll In Thanks to EPA Grant
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
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SLSD Earns State Momentum Award For the Third Year in a Row
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
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Food Drive Surpasses 25,000 Items
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
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Annual Food and Clothing Drive Dec. 3-7
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
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Important Emergency Notification Information
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
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College Credit Plus Information Night
Any student wanting to participate in college credit for the 2019-20 school year MUST attend a parent meeting with a parent or guardian on November 27th at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium at the Activity Center. Harrison High School currently offers 5
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Veterans Invited to Breakfast and Recognition Ceremony
Veterans and Current U.S. Military Personnel are being sought to attend Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School's annual Veteran’s Breakfast and Assembly. It will take place on Friday, November 9th starting at 8:00 AM at the Activity
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Vaccines Required for 7th Graders
Meningococcal Vaccine and TDAP booster needed A final reminder to parents of 7th graders: Ohio State law requires a Meningococcal vaccine and TDAP booster for all students entering 7th grade. Parents and students were informed of this
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AP Parent Night
The Harrison High School Guidance Department will be hosting a parent night on November 27th at 7:30 pm to discuss AP classes. This meeting is for any parents who have students interested in signing up for a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) class
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Beware: Fraudulent Email Circulating
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
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Hoxworth Blood Drive Coming Soon
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
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Safety Drills in Motion
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
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Bus Drivers Needed - Paid Training Available
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
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Join Us for Breakfast!
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 $1.20. 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!
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Calling All Cooks!
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
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Harrison Sophomore Spearheads "Acceptance Week"
Harrison High School sophomore Raileigh Legner has spear-headed a district-wide campaign called “Acceptance Week”. A volunteer with Special Olympics since she was in the 6th grade, Legner chose this project for an independent study in her
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SLSD Releases Annual Quality Profile
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
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Mobile App Now Available!
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
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Purchase Your Yearbook Now!
Give your student a yearbook of memories to last a lifetime. Be sure to order now so your student doesn't miss out on the 2018-2019 Harrison Junior School Yearbook! Click this link to place your
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