We have reached the midway point of the 2023-2024 school year.  Please click HERE for a brief message from Superintendent John Hamstra, detailing the state of the school district at the end of the first semester and looking ahead to second semester. We

Families of current 5th graders are invited to attend an important meeting regarding a few significant changes to our junior school mathematics curriculum and our revised 6th grade mathematics offerings for the 2024-2025 school year.  We would like to

It is December 1st and we are incredibly excited to be closing out the calendar year and celebrating the Holiday season.  We look forward to celebrating with your families and want to share some monthly updates with our HJS Families.   Mission

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

Each month, SLSD Superintendent John Hamstra holds informal “coffee chat” sessions, designed as a way for any parent, guardian or community member to get a better understanding of all aspects of our school district and get answers to any questions

We are excited about our upcoming conference night on November 8th.  Families can sign up for conferences at our link below: https://southwestlocalschooldistrict.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=80033 In addition, Harrison High School is hosting its

The Harrison Mayor's Fund will be reviewing applications for holiday assistance during the month of November. Families that are in need, and who reside in the Southwest Local School District, may be eligible for assistance with food, toys, clothing and winter

Dear Middle School Parents, I hope this message finds you well. As we enter the second quarter of the school year, I wanted to address a few important topics that are vital to the success and well-being of our students. Your support and partnership are

Welcome back to 2nd Quarter!  We hope that each of our families had an awesome Fall Break.  It is important for our students to get off to a good start for the 2nd Quarter and there are several ways that we do this.  We would like to share a

Thank you to everyone for a very successful first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year!  Please click HERE and take a few moments to listen to a first quarter recap and view some highlights from around the District. As a reminder, we are on Fall Break

The Harrison Jr. Sr. High PTO is hosting its Fourth Annual Craft & Vendor Show this Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Admission is $1, and you get a free raffle ticket!  Please come and shop from over 100 crafters, and a

It has been a busy couple of weeks at Harrison Junior School and we wanted to provide our families with an update from HJS.   Our Mission   For our new families (and old families) Harrison Junior School and Southwest Local School District

Student Fees have now been posted to your account in PayForIt. PayForIt is available to pay your student fees, athletic and activity fees. We encourage you to use this easy, convenient and secure way to make payments. You may use either credit or debit cards

On Thursday, September 7 at approximately 4:30 PM, SLSD conducted a test of the School Messenger mass notification system.  School Messenger is used to communicate weather-related delays and closings, and other important information and

If you are looking for a part time job that aligns with your SLSD child's school calendar, we have an opportunity for you!  SLSD Food Service is looking for part time cooks to assist with serving lunch in our kitchens.  Shifts are generally

In the spring of 2023, we kicked off an organized districtwide engagement campaign with the purpose of listening to the community. Listening to YOU. We collected hundreds of survey responses and hosted three unique Town Hall events at our elementary schools

We are so excited about school starting tomorrow.  This morning, I wanted to take a moment to share a few important items with families as we begin the school year.   Pack your Patience   The first week is always loaded with new

All Southwest Local School District stakeholders are invited to the annual State of the Schools Night on Tuesday, August 8.  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

Be sure to fill out your Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2023-2024 school year! Find the form on our Food Service page at southwestschools.org/foodservice.

It's time to update your student's FinalForms information for the 2023-2024 school year! This process must be done every school year.  Go to: https://southwestharrison-oh.finalforms.com/ Login as a Parent. Complete all of the

Dear 7th and 8th Grade Families, I hope this email finds you enjoying a rejuvenating summer break and making cherished memories with your loved ones. I am excited to extend a warm welcome back to all our returning 7th and 8th-grade students and their

Dear Parents and Guardians, I hope this email finds you and your families in good health and high spirits. On behalf of the entire staff at Harrison Junior School, I want to extend a warm welcome as your child embarks on an exciting journey into 6th grade,

It’s hard to believe we’ve just wrapped up another school year in the Southwest Local School District. The 2022-2023 school year was jammed pack with activity and numerous success stories, both on the academic and social growth fronts. We also did

As Summer School will begin June 12th, we would like to try and clear up any confusion you may have.  Below we have listed many of our Summer School options along with the requirements. JS Summer School Students All Junior School students

Registration is now open for Summer School at Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School.  Click HERE for course information and the link to register.

Another successful school year comes to a close tonight as nearly 250 students in the Class of 2023 cross the stage, turn their tassel and take their place as graduates of William Henry Harrison High School.  Thank you to our families who partner

It is the final week of the 2022-23 School Year and we are excited to close it out strong with QUEST and Grade Level Celebrations. We have several great QUESTs happening tomorrow and we wanted to share what the day will look like. Students will arrive at

As we close out the last few days of school, we wanted to share some important and key pieces of information to families and help provide clarifications as we close out the school year.   Student Schedules   Previously, in an email we stated

On May 18, we had the pleasure of honoring our Certified Employees of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year, Friends of Education, and Retirees. Thank you for living our mission day in and day out. Your dedication to our students, your colleagues, and

We are so excited to have met your children today as part of our transition activities to Harrison Junior School.  Your children were incredible. Today, there were many important things that took place that we wanted to share with each of you. First,

Parents, we are quickly closing in on the end of the school year and we have several items that we want to share out with this week.  Please take a few extra minutes to read through this email as it provides some important information that will impact on

Harrison Junior School Guidance Counselor Kelly Young was among twenty-five of Hamilton County’s top public school educators who were recognized on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the 14th Annual Celebrate Excellence Educator Recognition Breakfast. The program,

The Harrison Drama Club is bringing back the Summer Theater Camp!   Theater camp is open to students entering 2nd-8th grade.  Camp runs June 26-29 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Activity Center.  The cost is $75 per camper.  Click

Registration is now open for the 2023 Harrison Summer Athletic Camps!  Opportunities are available for students entering grades K-8. Pre-Registration is only available online and payment must be made by credit card.  Click the link

This morning, just after 10:00 AM, we evacuated Harrison Junior School due to reports of the odor of smoke in the building.  Although our fire alarms did not activate, we made the decision to evacuate the building out of an abundance of caution.

Just before we left for break, we hosted our very first town hall event at Crosby Elementary School - and it was a huge success.  We were fortunate to have dozens of participants and received dozens of comments, questions, and ideas from all

All students entering grades 7 and 12 are required to be vaccinated against the meningococcal disease. One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 7th grade. A second dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the

As the third quarter draws to a close, we want to thank our families for partnering with us toward our common goal - the academic and social growth of your student.  We hope you have a fun and safe spring break, full of awesome memories made with family

As we close out the 3rd Quarter with our families we are excited to share some incredible news with you and some updates going into 4th Quarter.   SLSD Town Hall(s)   Our team at Southwest is looking forward to connecting with not just SLSD

Dear 5th Grade Families, I wanted to say thank you for joining us at our recent Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night, held on February 15 at Harrison Junior School.  We were thrilled to have you!  Great news, each of you passed our Pop Quiz!  If

 In the Southwest Local School District, we work hard to engage with parents and staff to better understand the needs of the district.  We strive to give your children the best possible educational experience - and to do that we need feedback

The Harrison Junior School Drama Club presents "Moana" this weekend!  Performances are Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, at 7:00 PM in the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Theater.  Tickets will only be sold online.  No cash sales at the

It is conference time again!  Harrison Junior School Parent-Teacher Conferences will take place Wednesday, February 15.  Click HERE to register for conferences with your child's

We are incredibly excited to welcome our incoming 6th Grade families to Harrison Junior School.  This is an exciting time for both students and families, but we recognize that it is a big transition - one that can bring out some anxiety for students

Families of Current 8th Graders: If you missed the Parent Meeting on January 31 regarding scheduling for their freshman year of high school, you can view the presentation HERE.  To view the "Why Harrison High School" video that is referenced on Slide 3,

Tuesday, January 31: Southwest Local Schools are on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, with no AM Kindergarten or Preschool.

Wednesday, January 25:  Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.

The Harrison High School and Junior School Vocal Music Program is proud to present the 50's and 60's rock and roll band, "The Belairs" in concert on Saturday, January 28. Formerly known as "Hot Wax", The Belairs Show is dedicated to those who can appreciate

Happy New Year! Harrison Junior School is excited to welcome our students back and get back to school!  This year, we have some exciting things planned for our students and community and we are looking forward to continuing to connect with our parents