Blog Entries - August 2019

Ground Breaking Set for New Schools
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
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Updated Bus Route Information
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
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State of the Schools Presentation
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
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Vaccines Required for Incoming 7th Graders
A reminder to parents of incoming 7th graders - 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
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Brains and Beauty Converge Over Breakfast
Harrison Jr/Sr High School’s 1st Annual Brains and Beauty Breakfast that was held July 31st from 9:00 – 11:00. Four graduates from the PLTW Engineering and/or BioMed programs, and one local biomedical engineer spoke to thirteen of our young
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Join Us for "State of the Schools" Wednesday Night
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
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