Blog Entries - December 2020

SLSD Health Update
We are working in close partnership with the Hamilton County Health Department and as a school district, we are excited about the progress being made with vaccine distribution. Our number one priority is student and staff safety - each and every day. As a
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WHHHS Update
As we look to the beginning of second semester we wanted to offer a few reminders to all families. We are excited to welcome back our students who are returning face to face. This will be a transition for these students, and it will be an adjustment
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SLSD Health Update
How we conduct the first week of 2nd semester (January 4-8, 2021) will depend on the case count in our schools and community. We aim to give our families as much notice as possible, but with the fluidity of the situation, this decision can be tricky.
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Full Day Kindergarten Survey
Southwest Local Schools will continue to offer the state minimum required 1/2 day Kindergarten programs at each elementary school as we always have. However, with the increased classroom space at the 3 new elementary schools, we are excited to offer a full
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WHHHS Virtual Art Show
The Harrison High School Art Department presents a virtual art show, highlighting selected works from first semester art students. All artwork represented includes selected pieces from courses taught by Ms. Keller, Mrs. Kravetz, and Mrs. Cummings. Click
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Dec. 16: TWO-HOUR DELAY
Wednesday, December 16: Southwest Local Schools are on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, with no morning kindergarten, pre-school, or head start.
Junior School and High School students who are already remote this week, your day will begin at 9:50 AM in your 3rd Period TEAMS page.
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SLSD Health Update
As was previously communicated, Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School have moved to Remote Learning this week, due to a spike in positive COVID-19 cases and close contact quarantines amongst both staff and students. This applies to Harrison
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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 those in need in our community this holiday season. Collection
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Harrison Junior School Moves to Remote Learning, Dec. 15-18
As we have mentioned from the start of this school year, our goal is to educate students face to face (F2F), and with the remote option for those that choose that route, for as long as possible. We have also spoken to the criteria that would put a
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SLSD Health Update
As was previously communicated, Harrison High School will be moving to Remote Learning this coming week, December 14-18, due to a spike in positive COVID-19 cases and close contact quarantines amongst both staff and students. This applies to Harrison
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Harrison High School Pivots to Remote Learning Dec. 14-18
As we have mentioned from the start of this school year, our goal is to educate students face to face (F2F), and with the remote option for those that choose that route, for as long as possible. We have also spoken to the criteria that would put a
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WHHHS Remote 2.0 Details
Harrison High School Families, As a follow up to our announcement that the high school will be shifting to remote learning December 14-18, prior to Holiday Break, I am sharing with our families the specific expectations and next steps for students and
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SLSD Health Update
We are seeing a significant spike in COVID+ cases this week at Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School. At the high school alone, cases have more than tripled in recent days. Positive cases, as well as the numbers of both students and
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Food & Clothing Drive Now Underway!
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 those in need in our community this holiday season. The annual
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SLSD Health Update
On Friday, December 4, the Ohio Department of Health adopted the updated guidance from the Centers for Disease Control regarding the length of quarantines. The updated information can be found HERE. For some students currently out on quarantine,
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WHHHS Update
Harrison High School Families, I would first like to thank all of you for the outpouring of support that you have shown for our students, faculty and staff. Yes, it has been difficult to balance all the moving pieces that our students and teachers have had
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Seniors: Order Caps, Gowns and Graduation Products
Seniors, have you ordered your Graduation products, including cap and gown, yet? Face-to-Face students received packets in Advisory before Thanksgiving. Virtual students can pick up packets in the front lobby of the high
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Sophomores: Order Your Class Ring
Sophomores, have you ordered your Class Ring yet? Face-to-Face students received packets in Advisory before Thanksgiving. Virtual students can pick up packets in the front lobby of the high school. • Call Graduate
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SLSD Health Update
Spikes in both cases and hospitalizations are occurring throughout the State of Ohio and Hamilton County. Small group gatherings, as well as community events, are major spreader events in our area. When holiday spikes occur in the community,
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