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Blog Entries - September 2019

Early Dismissal

Early Dismissals Due to Heat Monday-Wednesday

Posted on: September 29, 2019
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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,

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SLSD

Quality Profile Provides Comprehensive Look at SLSD

Posted on: September 24, 2019
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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

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Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conference Information

Posted on: September 22, 2019
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Dear Parents,   We are excited about the start of the school year, and this week we will host our First Parent Teacher Conference Night of the year.  This will take place on Thursday, September 26th.  Our 6th Grade students are still place in

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Heat

Early Dismissal for Grades K-8 on Thursday and Friday

Posted on: September 11, 2019
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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

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Deadline

Final Reminder - Meningococcal Vaccine Required

Posted on: September 10, 2019
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Parents of Harrison Junior School 7th grade Students,  See the attached letter as a reminder that proof of the TDAP Booster and Meningitis vaccine was due August 31, 2019.  We are extending the deadline to Friday, September 13, 2019. 

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Acceptance Week

"Acceptance Week" Seeks to Raise Awareness and Inclusivity

Posted on: September 10, 2019
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For the second consecutive year, Harrison High School junior Raileigh Legner has spear-headed a district-wide campaign called “Acceptance Week”, taking place September 16-20.  A volunteer with Special Olympics since she was in the 6th grade,

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Day of Service

Second Annual "Day of Service" Set for Sep. 14

Posted on: September 9, 2019
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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,

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Not in Our Town

Food Drive for "Not In Our Town" Mobile Food Pantry

Posted on: September 5, 2019
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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

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Ground Breaking

Ground Breakings Kick Off Next Phase of Facilities Project

Posted on: September 4, 2019
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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

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