Blog Entries - August 2020

Meet the Teacher / Virtual Open House
Whitewater Valley Elementary – 2020-21 – Virtual Open House/Meet the Teacher Links Kindergarten Mrs. Sarah Ard (hosting in person “Meet the Teacher” Sept. 3rd noon-4:00… but Kindergarten is
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Transportation Update
On August 28, our district pushed out preliminary bus routes, times, and pick-up locations to our families via Final Forms. Please log into your Final Forms account via the Online Forms portion of the Abre Parent/Student Portal. You will click on
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Cafeteria Account & Free/Reduced Information
Southwest Local Schools has switched programs for our lunchtime software this coming school year as a part of the upgrades to our existing buildings and in preparation for a move to new buildings next summer. As a result of this move, the district will
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WVE Safety Protocol Information
The Whitewater Valley Elementary School administration, teachers, and staff have been working diligently to safely re-open our K-5 school building for the 2020-21 school year. Safety is our number one priority and several changes have been made to help
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SLSD Parent Update
Southwest Local School District Superintendent John Hamstra and Assistant Superintendent Corinne Hayes provide updates to stakeholders as students prepare to return for the 2020-2021 school year. Mr. Hamstra speaks to the safety and protocols in place, and
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Virtual Learning Model FAQs
For students and families who have selected the Virtual Learning Model for the first semester of the 2020-2021 school year, we have compiled the following list of FAQs based on parent feedback. Please click HERE for the list.
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Cooks Needed!
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 about 3
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WVE Back-to-School Information
Whitewater Valley Families, Please click HERE for the WVE "Responsible Re-Opening" plan. Please click HERE for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. Thank you,Mia NeckelPrincipal, Whitewater Valley
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SLSD Re-Opening Plan for Fall 2020
UPDATE: August 6, 2020 SLSD Parents and Guardians, Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to refine our “Back to School 2020” plan to reflect the latest guidance we continue to receive from the State of Ohio and Hamilton
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SLSD Forced to Begin Year with State Minimum Transportation
August 3, 2020 Dear Southwest Local School District parents / guardians; At our July 30th Board of Education meeting, we had a deep discussion and ultimately a unanimous vote to reduce our transportation services to Ohio’s state minimums. After
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"Highlighter" Returns on Aug. 7!
Please see the following from our friends at Church on Fire! Highlighter is coming! "What's Highlighter", you ask?Highlighter is a back-to-school event, hosted at Church on Fire for students that have a need for school supplies. It's on Friday,
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