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Blog Entries - November 2020

Harrison Chamber

Hamstra, Meibers Recognized by Harrison Chamber

Posted on: November 28, 2020
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Southwest Local Schools' Superintendent John Hamstra and Harrison High School Athletic Director / Assistant Principal Mark Meibers have been recognized by the Greater Harrison Chamber of Commerce.  Mr. Hamstra has been awarded the Mary Lou Smith

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COVID

SLSD Health Update

Posted on: November 25, 2020
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Our school community appreciates everyone’s efforts to keep each other safe. Let’s continue this commitment to healthy practices as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday and weekend. It’s up to all of us to slow the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID

SLSD Health Update

Posted on: November 21, 2020
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As we approach the holiday season, vigilance becomes paramount.  It will take everyone doing their part over the holidays by avoiding gatherings outside of immediate family – as challenging as that will be.  A spike in cases could force

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COVID

SLSD Health Update

Posted on: November 18, 2020
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As we approach the holiday season, vigilance becomes paramount.  It will take everyone doing their part over the holidays by avoiding gatherings outside of immediate family – as challenging as that will be.  A spike in cases could force

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COVID

SLSD Health Update

Posted on: November 14, 2020
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COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming rate in Western Hamilton County.  We are dangerously close to having to close several of our school buildings and shift to remote learning due to community spread and the inability to safely staff our schools. 

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COVID

SLSD Health Update

Posted on: November 11, 2020
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COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming rate in Western Hamilton County.  We are dangerously close to having to close several of our school buildings and shift to remote learning due to community spread and the inability to safely staff our schools. 

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COVID Update

SLSD Health Update

Posted on: November 7, 2020
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COVID-19 is spreading at an alarming rate in Western Hamilton County.  It is vitally important to limit group gatherings both large and small, and to wear masks and practice social distancing.  Keep the same COVID prevention protocols in place

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Urgent

Second Semester Placement Selection

Posted on: November 6, 2020
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Hello, SLSD Families! Below you will find the link to go into Final Forms and enter your preference for your child's or children's Second Semester placement (January 4 - May 28, 2021), either attending school in-person, face-to-face, or participating in the

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Update

Whitewater Valley Happenings

Posted on: November 5, 2020
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Whitewater Valley Elementary Parents & Guardians – Welcome to second quarter!  It's amazing that the year is more than 1/4 over. As I review Progress Book, I always notice a couple things that are a strong indication of student success. This

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Testing

Emergency Notification System Test

Posted on: November 4, 2020
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Wednesday, November 4, 2020 Good Afternoon, SLSD Parents and Guardians, This afternoon (Wed. Nov. 4) between 4:00-5:00 PM, there will be a test of the School Messenger mass notification system.  School Messenger is used to communicate weather-related

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COVID Update

SLSD Health Update

Posted on: November 4, 2020
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Please click HERE for the bi-weekly health update from Hamilton County Public Health and the Southwest Local School

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Breakfast & Lunch

USDA Extends Meal Waiver Program

Posted on: November 2, 2020
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The USDA recently received approval from Congress to extend the meal waiver program through the end of this school year.  Originally slated to end on December 31 (or when the money was completely spent), our waiver will now expire in June when our school

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