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Blog Entries - 2018

Momentum Award

SLSD Earns State Momentum Award For the Third Year in a Row

Posted on: December 19, 2018
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Southwest Local School District recently was honored as one of only four school districts in Hamilton County to be named a “2018 Momentum Award” recipient by the Ohio Department of Education. In addition, SLSD is one of only two school districts

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Food Drive

Food Drive Surpasses 25,000 Items

Posted on: December 16, 2018
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Families in need throughout the Southwest Local School District got a little relief this holiday season, thanks to the generosity of students, staff and community members.  A record number of canned goods and other non-perishable food items – more

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Yearbook Orders

Order Your Yearbook Now!

Posted on: November 25, 2018
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Snapchats don't last forever . . . but yearbooks do!   2018-2019 yearbooks sales have begun. Prices go up on January 18th, so order yours today! You won't want to miss out on this timeless publication that will be full of memories about your high

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Food and Clothing Drive

Annual Food and Clothing Drive Dec. 3-7

Posted on: November 25, 2018
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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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Important Information

Important Emergency Notification Information

Posted on: November 16, 2018
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Southwest Parents and Guardians, If you did not receive the two-hour delay call on Thursday, November 15, please read the following instructions:   Please check your US Mail for a letter which will include the emergency contact information we have on

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Parent Meeting

College Credit Plus Information Night

Posted on: November 13, 2018
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Any student wanting to participate in college credit for the 2019-20 school year MUST attend a parent meeting with a parent or guardian on November 27th at 6:00 pm in the Auditorium at the Activity Center.  Harrison High School currently offers 5

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Veterans Day

Veterans Invited to Breakfast and Recognition Ceremony

Posted on: October 28, 2018
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Veterans and Current U.S. Military Personnel are being sought to attend Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School's annual Veteran’s Breakfast and Assembly.   It will take place on Friday, November 9th starting at 8:00 AM at the Activity

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ACT

ACT Test Prep for Juniors

Posted on: October 28, 2018
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Junior year is an important year regarding college entrance exams. Those exams are the ACT and the SAT. All Juniors will have an opportunity to take the ACT for free at school during the school day on February 20th, 2019. Students can participate in the

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Important Information

Meningococcal Vaccine Information

Posted on: October 27, 2018
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Students are required to be vaccinated prior to 12th grade A final reminder to parents of Seniors - all students entering grades 7 and 12 are required to be vaccinated against the meningococcal disease. One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior

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Parent Meeting

AP Parent Night

Posted on: October 22, 2018
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The Harrison High School Guidance Department will be hosting a parent night on November 27th at 7:30 pm to discuss AP classes.  This meeting is for any parents who have students interested in signing up for a College Board Advanced Placement (AP) class

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Class of 2019

Important Senior Portrait Information

Posted on: October 17, 2018
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WHHHS SENIOR PICTURES (CLASS OF 2019) Executive Studios Photography is our official school photographer.  For your convenience, they will have photography sessions at Harrison High School (Media Center) on

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Tennis Court

Tennis Courts Renovated With No Tax Dollars Used

Posted on: October 12, 2018
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This fall marked the culmination of a months-long project to renovate the tennis courts at Harrison High School.  The tennis courts had not had a major renovation since 1996 and were in desperate need of repair.  The project was funded by the

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Scam Alert

Beware: Fraudulent Email Circulating

Posted on: October 8, 2018
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It has come to our attention that an email is circulating which uses the Southwest Local School District name and logo to insinuate that the school district is promoting a GoFundMe campaign regarding a child's medical needs.  The email appears to come

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School of the Week

HHS Earns Duke Energy School of the Week Honors

Posted on: October 7, 2018
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On the heels of a groundbreaking "Acceptance Week" organized by sophomore Raileigh Legner, Harrison High School was honored as the Duke Energy School of the Week.  A check for $1,000 was presented live on Local 12's "Good Morning Cincinnati" newscast on

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Blood Drive

Hoxworth Blood Drive Coming Soon

Posted on: October 6, 2018
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The Senior Class of William Henry Harrison High School is sponsoring the first of two Hoxworth Blood Drives this school year.  The first drive is coming up on Thursday, October 11 from 7:45 AM - 1:00 PM at the Activity Center.     This

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School Bus

Bus Drivers Needed - Paid Training Available

Posted on: September 24, 2018
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Southwest Local Schools is looking for substitute bus drivers.  Substitute drivers are needed to fill in on routes when drivers are ill or unable to work, generally during the hours of 6-9 AM or 2-4:30 PM.  Sub bus drivers are also eligible to take

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Breakfast

Join Us for Breakfast!

Posted on: September 22, 2018
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Did you know? All Southwest Schools serve breakfast daily for 30 minutes prior to the start of the school day. Breakfast is served in the Cafeteria and costs $1.20. The free and reduced price of $.30 applies to those who qualify. It’s the most important meal of the day... don't miss it! All are welcome!

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Help Wanted

Calling All Cooks!

Posted on: September 22, 2018
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Southwest Local Schools is looking for part-time cafeteria workers.  We have immediate openings at Harrison High School and will be interviewing in the coming weeks.  These positions consist of 15 hours a week, working each school day

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Legner

Harrison Sophomore Spearheads "Acceptance Week"

Posted on: September 20, 2018
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Harrison High School sophomore Raileigh Legner has spear-headed a district-wide campaign called “Acceptance Week”.  A volunteer with Special Olympics since she was in the 6th grade, Legner chose this project for an independent study in her

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SLSD

SLSD Releases Annual Quality Profile

Posted on: September 13, 2018
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We are pleased to release the SLSD Quality Profile (QP) from the 2017-2018 school year.  The Quality Profile is meant to serve as a companion to the State of Ohio Report Card that is released soon after the Quality Profile. This year's QP again

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Mobile App

Mobile App Now Available!

Posted on: September 10, 2018
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Mobile app provides quick access to school information In addition to our updated website, Southwest Local Schools is pleased to roll out a new mobile app. If you visit our school website www.southwestschools.org from a phone or tablet, you

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