Blog Entries - 2019

Help Preserve History Through "Pride Walls"
An important piece to our new schools (and renovated High School) is telling our story through our Pride Wall project. Connecting our rich history with the future is extremely powerful. Each building will have a Pride Wall installed near the entrance; a
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Introducing "Miami Whitewater Elementary"
Acting on a recommendation by the School Naming Committee, the Southwest Local School District Board of Education has officially named the new elementary school located on the central campus, "Miami Whitewater Elementary". The committee was led
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Annual Food & Clothing Drive Dec. 9-13
SLSD Service Project Benefits Those in Need This Holiday Season 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
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Shop Special Holiday Hours at "The Den"
Check everyone off your holiday shopping list with Harrison Wildcats gear from "The Den" Spirit Shop! In addition to our normal operating hours, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM on school days, we are pleased to offer special evening hours leading up to
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Author Brings Anti-Bullying Message to SLSD
The Southwest Local School District is proud to present a visit by an author and guest speaker to focus on bullying. Michele Eich is a teacher, author, speaker, and encourager – and she is offering her message free of charge to parents from
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Opt-In Text for Emergency Notification Messages
Elementary Parents and Guardians, When you completed your online forms through Final Forms, you should have received a test text message from School Messenger (our mass notification platform) if your number was newly registered or was
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"Peter Pan" Landing in Harrison Nov. 15 & 16
Harrison Drama is FLYING through the air! Bring the family to our Creative Arts Theater production of Disney’s Classic, Peter Pan, on November 15 & 16! Tickets are now on sale at southwestschools.org/tickets and from the cast members. Student and
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All Clear at WVE
Whitewater Valley is no longer on a soft lock down. The school day is progressing as usual. We were made aware of a situation off campus, and the decision was made to go on a soft lockdown out of an abundance of caution due to the proximity of the
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Construction Begins on New Schools!
Months of planning and preparation have lead up to the start of construction on our new school buildings! Early site work began in earnest in early October. This included removing current obstacles, earth moving, and site
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Parent-Teacher Conference Relocation Information
As the district has announced, the forecast includes record-breaking heat once again this week. All four elementary buildings and the Junior School will dismiss two hours early Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. After school athletics and
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Early Dismissals Due to Heat Monday-Wednesday
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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Quality Profile Provides Comprehensive Look at SLSD
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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Early Dismissal for Grades K-8 on Thursday and Friday
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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Sign Up for Parent-Teacher Conferences
Fall conferences are right around the corner. Attending parent-teacher conferences is one of the many ways you can be involved and help your child succeed here at Whitewater Valley Elementary. Conferences give parents and teachers a way to share strengths
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"Acceptance Week" Seeks to Raise Awareness and Inclusivity
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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Second Annual "Day of Service" Set for Sep. 14
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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Food Drive for "Not In Our Town" Mobile Food Pantry
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 Breakings Kick Off Next Phase of Facilities Project
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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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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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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Three Embark on New Leadership Roles in SLSD
Three veteran educators will be taking on new leadership roles in the Southwest Local School District this year.
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Open House Information
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2019-2020 school year at Whitewater Valley Elementary at our annual Open House event, coming up on Wednesday, August 14. Click HERE for the schedule for each grade level.
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Town Hall Update on School Facilities
The Southwest Local School District is pleased to present our third Town Hall Meeting, designed to provide a comprehensive update on the design of our new schools! Our project includes three new elementary schools, one new middle school, and a renovated
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Summer Camp Central!
Opportunities abound in the Southwest Local School District this summer! From athletics to STEAM to robotics, there are camps available for your children to keep them active, engaged and off their
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STEAM Summer Camp Returns!
STEAM Summer Camp will take place from June 24-28. Two sessions will be held, with multiple course offerings available during each session. The morning session will run from 9:00-11:00 AM and the afternoon session will follow from 12:00-2:00
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Reds Baseball & Softball Camp Returns to Harrison This Summer
The Reds Baseball/Softball Camps presented by UnitedHealthcare are back for an eighth season in 2019. The camp will again be returning to Harrison High School from June 24-28. The camps are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Each camp
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All School and Community Organizations Invited to GABP
This is an invitation for ALL Harrison groups and activities, K to 12, to take part in the pregame parade for Harrison night at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, April 23. If you have a group, club or organization that is interested, please contact
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Robotics Summer Camp Information
Harrison Robotics is pleased to present the annual Robotics Summer Camp. The camp is for any student in grades 3-5 during the 2018-2019 school year. The camp will take place July 22-26 from 9:00 AM - Noon at Harrison High School. For more
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Youth Track & Field Registration This Week
We are pleased to present information for the 2019 season of Harrison's Youth Track & Field program that is available to the entire community. The design of this program is to introduce the sport of track & field to kids in our area.
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Mom Prom & Daddy-Daughter Dance Info.
Harrison High School Student Council invites you to this year's Mom Prom and Daddy Daughter Dances. Tickets can be purchased at the links below. There are two separate order forms, so please select the dance you will be attending when purchasing
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SLSD Raises Over $25K for LLS
The Southwest Local School District teamed up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for our third district-wide fundraiser of the year, following the Day of Service in the fall and the Food and Clothing Drive at holiday time. Students were encouraged to
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Help Design "Pride Walls" in New Schools
The Southwest Local School District invites you to leave your mark on the design of the new school facilities by joining the Pride Wall committee. Each of the three new elementary schools will have a Pride Wall, along with the new middle school and the
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2019-2020 Preschool Registration Now Closed
As of March 5, 2019 - Preschool Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is closed.
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WVE Raising Money to Battle Blood Cancer
This week our students will continue to collect money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Our school is joining over 28,000 other schools across the nation to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We are encouraging students to
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Two-Hour Delay 02/20/19
Wednesday, February 20: Southwest Local Schools are on a Two-Hour Delay, with no morning kindergarten, preschool, or head start.
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Preschool Registration Opens Mar. 4
Preschool Registration for the 2019-2020 School Year will open Monday, March 4, 2019. (Registration packets will only be available on-line beginning midnight March
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Volunteers Needed to Prepare for Fine Arts Showcase
We are excited about the approach of the WVE Fine Arts Showcase! In addition to the musical talents that will be seen and heard, student art work will be displayed throughout the building. In order to prepare for the event, thousands of pieces of art will
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CLOSED 02/01/19
Friday, February 1: Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.
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Community Provided with Update on Progress of New Schools
On Thursday, January 24 the Southwest Local School District presented the second Town Hall meeting, updating the community on the design process of the new school facilities. The presentations were led by our architecture firm, SHP Leading Design, and our
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"The Belairs" Return to the Martin Marietta Theater
The Harrison High School Creative Arts Theatre is proud to present the 50's and 60's rock and roll band, "The Belairs" in concert on Saturday, January 26. Formerly known as "Hot Wax", The Belairs Show is dedicated to those who can appreciate the memorable
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TONIGHT: Town Hall Meeting to Update School Design Progress
The Southwest Local School District is pleased to present our second Town Hall Meeting, designed to provide a comprehensive update on the design of our new schools! Our project includes three new elementary schools, one new middle school, and a
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Important 5th Grade Parent Meeting Regarding Junior School Transition
Dear Incoming 6th Grade Parents, It is hard to believe, just a few years ago your students were starting their first day of Kindergarten. Nervous children and nervous parents were watching their children walk into our great Elementary Schools, stomachs
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Three SLSD Schools Earn "Overall A Award"
2017-18 Overall A Award: The Overall A Award is presented by the State Board of Education and recognizes schools that earned an Overall A on their report card. Only 23 schools out of 100 in Hamilton County earned this award, 310 total out of
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Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-Ups Now Available Online
Winter Conferences will be February 5th and 7th at Whitewater Valley Elementary. We are transitioning to a paperless online scheduling program. There are many benefits to this; including convenience, quicker responses, fewer conflicts,
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SLSD Partners with Mercy Health for School-Based Health Center
Mercy Health has a long history of partnering with area schools to help students, teachers and staff be well. Today, Mercy Health announces that it has partnered with the Southwest Local School District to promote the health and wellness of the school’s
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Scam Targets Business Owners, Hurts Student Athletes
Harrison Wildcats Athletics is warning business owners about a scam where a company calling themselves "Sports Media" purports to be soliciting advertising dollars on behalf of the school. To verify the legitimacy of any fundraising
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