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

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

We are fortunate to be an inclusive school and take pride that MWE welcomes all children from across the Southwest Local School District, regardless of any challenges they may have!  Our students receive high-quality instruction, interventions, and

Fall has been packed with lots of fun activities and events at school!   Our 5th grade, 2nd grade, and Kindergarten students have welcomed their Grandparents & Special Friends to school throughout the month of October.  You can find the

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

October is here!  We hope you're as ready as we are for the brilliant colors, cool nights, and sights & sounds of fall.  Several important reminders are below:  Parent-Teacher Conferences -  Our fall Parent-Teacher conferences

Please sign up for fall Parent-Teacher Conferences. Our teachers will be available to meet in person Thursday, October 5, 2023  or Tuesday, October 10, 2023. We look forward to meeting with you! Click here to reserve your conference time and

Come have fun with your child while making a piece of artwork for your family to keep and treasure for years! All ages are welcome! A two-night workshop event for adults and their children to create a fall leaf printed bowl together as a family. When: Oct.

The Ohio Department of Education released 2022-23 report card results.  Miami Whitewater Elementary and the Southwest Local School District now receive an overall rating and star ratings for five components.  The four components that are

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

Miami Whitewater Elementary Parents & Guardians -  Small Group Counseling Groups on Loss will be offered at Miami Whitewater Elementary starting in September. Mrs. Gieringer, our School Counselor, will lead this group with Karley Groene – our

YAY for the First Day!  I'm sure your kiddos came home with lots of stories to tell about the first day of school.  Our motto in the Southwest Local School District is, "Excellence Through Relationships!" and we hit the ground running by connecting

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

Welcome back, Wildcats!  Summer vacation has given everyone at Miami Whitewater Elementary the opportunity to rest, relax, and recharge so we can be even better for your kids this school year.  I am thankful that you put your trust in our teachers

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

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

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

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,

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

Miami Whitewater Elementary will have FREE childcare, a magician,  and clowns performing for children on April 13th at 5:45pm in the gym!  Please RSVP if your children will be attending: HERE or by scanning the QR code on the

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

The Harrison High School senior class is once again teaming up with Hoxworth Blood Center to sponsor two blood drives this school year.  The second and final drive will take place on Wednesday, April 5 from 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM in the Harrison High School

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

Tickets on sale now! Don't miss the annual Son & Daughter Dances! Both dances run from 7-9 PM and will be held at Harrison High School this year.The Daughter Dance is Friday, March 31. Purchase tickets HERE.The Son Dance is Saturday, April 1. Purchase

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

Miami Whitewater Elementary currently has 5 classrooms in the Multiple Disabilities Department with students in Kindergarten through 5th grade from across the Southwest Local School District.  We take pride in the opportunity to bring awareness and

 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

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

Kindergarten registration is now open. Click Kindergarten Registration for more information, including a kindergarten packet with required documents, instructions for completing online forms, and the link to Online Registration Forms. When your online form

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

Hello, Miami Whitewater Families! We are happy to report how well things are going at school! Students and teachers have been working hard on increasing skills and meeting goals.  Great progress is being made so far third quarter. We look forward to

Wednesday, January 25:  Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.

Miami Whitewater Elementary Parents & Guardians -   On behalf of the teachers & staff at MWE, I would like to extend best wishes to all for a happy and healthy new year! It’s a pleasure to see all of our young wildcats, teachers,

The Southwest Local School District will begin kindergarten registration for 2023-2024 school year on February 1, 2023. Kindergarten registration will only be available online. Detailed instructions regarding the online application will be available on our

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