Blog Entries - March 2020

Youth Track & Field Cancelled
With the closure of Ohio schools now stretching until May 1, we will be canceling the Harrison Youth Track program (Grades K-6) for 2020. If you have already registered, you will be receiving a check from the Athletic Boosters to refund your money. We look forward to seeing you in 2021.
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School Closure Extended
Governor DeWine extended the closure of all Ohio schools through at least Friday, May 1. Click HERE for the latest updates from Superintendent John Hamstra. Thanks to our staff, students and parents for a great start to Remote Learning. If
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Food Distribution Schedule
Food Distribution began on March 30, 2020. All elementary schools as well as the junior school have meal bags and power packs on hand to distribute to ANY STUDENT in SLSD with a food need - not just for those on Free and Reduced. Distribution
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Food Location Update
Please note the following information from Lisa Daniel at Church on FireMarch 24, 2020 IMPORTANT COMMUNITY FOOD UPDATES: We have some important food updates we want to make you aware of: FOOD TRUCK FEEDINGS: In an effort to keep our community as
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Report Card Information
Third Quarter report cards were due to be distributed on March 20, 2020. Due to the school closure, we are making the report card available via your ProgressBook ParentAccess account. You may login to your ProgressBook Parent Access account and
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SLSD Update 03-20-20
Greetings, SLSD Parents and Guardians, We are now one week into our unexpected school closure due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. I’ve been impressed at the resilience of our staff, students, and parents. From day one, teachers have
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Remote Learning Information
Linked below are the first round of "Brain Bags" which have been prepared by grade level / content area, by teachers at each school. Contact the respective teacher via email with any questions. Students should be prepared to return these
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Schools, Churches Team Up to Provide Food During Closure
Local churches and food pantries have partnered with the Southwest Local School District to ensure that no child goes hungry during the extended school closure due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak. Power Packs will be available for pickup beginning
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Southwest Local Schools Closed at Governor's Direction
Governor DeWine and the Department of Health closed K – 12 schools in Ohio this afternoon, March 12, for three weeks. Obviously, the decision to close schools, and cancel athletics and other performance events, was not made lightly. The primary
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COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
Stay current on the latest news and guidance regarding the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effect on the Southwest Local School District by visiting southwestschools.org/wellness.
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Pre-School Enrollment Now Closed
Pre-School registration is now closed. Thank you for your interest.
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Student Artwork Featured at Library
The Southwest Local School District's Elementary Art Show is taking place at the Harrison Public Library. An opening reception will take place Tuesday, March 10 from 6:30-8:00 PM, and work will be on display through the end of March. Selected works from each class will be featured (about 3-4 pieces per class).
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Head Start Enrollment for 2020-2021 Now Open
Enrollment is now underway for Head Start for the 2020-2021 school year. The program is run by the Hamilton County Educational Service Center, is housed at Harrison Elementary School, and is open to any family living within the Southwest Local School
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"Empty Bowls" Dinner Returns Mar. 18
The "Empty Bowls" dinner makes its return to Harrison on Wednesday, March 18 in the Activity Center Bistro. The first seating will be from 5:00-6:00 PM, and the second seating from 6:30-7:30 PM. Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement by artists and
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