Blog Entries - 2019

Help Preserve History Through "Pride Walls"
An important piece to our new schools (and renovated High School) is telling our story through our Pride Wall project. Connecting our rich history with the future is extremely powerful. Each building will have a Pride Wall installed near the entrance; a
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Introducing "Miami Whitewater Elementary"
Acting on a recommendation by the School Naming Committee, the Southwest Local School District Board of Education has officially named the new elementary school located on the central campus, "Miami Whitewater Elementary". The committee was led
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First Semester Exam Schedule
On Tuesday, December 17, we will begin our first semester Exams. The exam schedule is available HERE. All classes will have exams. Students who fail a first semester class will need to be enrolled in an Edgenuity on-line class(es) during the
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Annual Food & Clothing Drive Dec. 9-13
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
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Shop Special Holiday Hours at "The Den"
Check everyone off your holiday shopping list with Harrison Wildcats gear from "The Den" Spirit Shop! In addition to our normal operating hours, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM on school days, we are pleased to offer special evening hours leading up to
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Author Brings Anti-Bullying Message to SLSD
The Southwest Local School District is proud to present a visit by an author and guest speaker to focus on bullying. Michele Eich is a teacher, author, speaker, and encourager – and she is offering her message free of charge to parents from
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Sign Up for Parent-Teacher Conferences
William Henry Harrison High School is pleased to offer parents the opportunity to meet with their child's teachers to discuss academic progress thus far, and map out plans for success throughout the school year. Parent-Teacher Conferences will take
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Opt-In Text for Emergency Notifications
On Tuesday, October 29 after 3:00 PM, School Messenger (our mass notification platform) is supposed be sending a test text message to all high school and junior school STUDENT cell numbers who were newly registered or updated this fall. This would have
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"Peter Pan" Landing in Harrison Nov. 15 & 16
Harrison Drama is FLYING through the air! Bring the family to our Creative Arts Theater production of Disney’s Classic, Peter Pan, on November 15 & 16! Tickets are now on sale at southwestschools.org/tickets and from the cast members. Student and
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Annual Veterans' Day Ceremony Set for Nov. 8
Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School will again join forces to headline the Southwest Local School District's efforts to honor our Veterans and Active Duty military. Our annual Veteran’s Breakfast and Assembly will take place Friday,
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Visual Art Showcase at Harrison Library
Mark your calendars! The Visual Art departments of Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School will be having a showcase of their talented student artists this fall at the Harrison Public Library. The Opening Reception will be on Thursday, November 7
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Construction Begins on New Schools!
Months of planning and preparation have lead up to the start of construction on our new school buildings! Early site work began in earnest in early October. This included removing current obstacles, earth moving, and site
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Senior Portrait Deadline Approaching
Attention Parents of Seniors: In order for your student to appear in the Senior Portrait section of the VISTA Yearbook and on the 2020 Class Composite that is displayed in the Activity Center, you must have a senior portrait session with our official
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Cheerleaders to Perform at Citrus Bowl
The William Henry Harrison High School cheerleaders will be performing in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Florida on January 1, 2020. The teams invited to perform in the pre-game performance are trophy
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Chorus Kicks Off Season on Oct. 8
This Tuesday, October 8th, our Choral Department will present their first concert of the school year! At 6:00 PM in the Martin Marietta Theater you will experience outstanding music from our Junior School Choirs; the 6th Grade Chorus, Chorale, and Symphonic
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Quality Profile Provides Comprehensive Look at SLSD
SLSD one of 85 districts across the State to release Quality Profile, used in conjunction with state report card In Southwest Local Schools, we take pride in the outstanding opportunities that we make available to our students. We live our mission of helping
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Local Business Sought as Workforce Development Partners
Work Wednesdays Local businesses in need of student employees will conduct interviews for current job openings every other Wednesday during lunch time. Are you a business? Fill out THIS FORM and our Workforce Developer, JamieLyn Johnson,
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Final Reminder - Meningococcal Vaccine Required
Parents of Harrison High School 12th grade Students, See the attached letter as a reminder that proof of the Meningitis vaccine was due August 31, 2019. We are extending the deadline to Friday, September 13, 2019. This is state required
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"Acceptance Week" Seeks to Raise Awareness and Inclusivity
For the second consecutive year, Harrison High School junior Raileigh Legner has spear-headed a district-wide campaign called “Acceptance Week”, taking place September 16-20. A volunteer with Special Olympics since she was in the 6th grade,
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Second Annual "Day of Service" Set for Sep. 14
Students throughout the Southwest Local School District will unite to make a difference in our community at the second annual "Day of Service" on Saturday, September 14. Every athletic team, along with many service groups/clubs, churches, schools,
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Food Drive for "Not In Our Town" Mobile Food Pantry
We believe it’s our job to care for one another. That means stepping in to help our neighbor when they have a need. Our second annual Day of Service is coming up on Saturday, September 14. In advance of this community-wide event, we
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Ground Breakings Kick Off Next Phase of Facilities Project
On Friday, August 23, 2019 the Southwest Local School District broke ground on three new elementary schools and one new middle school that, when complete, will provide a modern learning environment for students in grades pre-K through
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Daily Announcements
Miss an announcement? Watch them again! Each day, the announcements are broadcast school-wide in the form of a newscast, produced by students in the Television Production / Broadcast Journalism class. To view the announcements, go to the "Student Resources"
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Ground Breaking Set for New Schools
On Friday, August 23, the Southwest Local School District will break ground on three new elementary schools and one new middle school that, when complete, will provide a modern learning environment for students in grades pre-K through 8. Combined with
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State of the Schools Presentation
The Southwest Local School District held its annual "State of the Schools" night on August 7. The evening provided a wrap up of last school year and a preview of the year to come. Extensive updates were presented on curriculum, finances, district
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Brains and Beauty Converge Over Breakfast
Harrison Jr/Sr High School’s 1st Annual Brains and Beauty Breakfast that was held July 31st from 9:00 – 11:00. Four graduates from the PLTW Engineering and/or BioMed programs, and one local biomedical engineer spoke to thirteen of our young
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Back to School Information
Welcome to Harrison High School for the 2019-2020 school year! Please click HERE for lots of important back-to-school information.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call the school office at 513-367-4169.
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Vaccine Required for Incoming Seniors
All Students entering grades 7 and 12 will be required to be vaccinated against the meningococcal disease. One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 7th grade. A second dose of meningococcal vaccine is
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Join Us for "State of the Schools" Wednesday Night
Get ready for the 2019-2020 school year by joining us for the State of the Schools Night on Wednesday, August 7. 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 Activity
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Three Embark on New Leadership Roles in SLSD
Three veteran educators will be taking on new leadership roles in the Southwest Local School District this year.
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9th Grade "Camp Wildcat" Information
Greetings to Parents of Incoming Freshmen, We welcome you to William Henry Harrison High School and the beginning of your child’s high school career. Freshman year begins with Camp Wildcat on Wednesday, August 14 from 9:30 AM – 2:00
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Calling all Harrison Alumni!
Please add your name to the Alumni Directory Part of our new website is a brand new section devoted to the Alumni Association. The direct link is southwestschools.org/alumni. Ours is the oldest continually operating high school alumni organization in
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Town Hall Update on School Facilities
The Southwest Local School District is pleased to present our third Town Hall Meeting, designed to provide a comprehensive update on the design of our new schools! Our project includes three new elementary schools, one new middle school, and a renovated
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Class of 2020: Senior Portrait Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WHHHS SENIOR PICTURES (CLASS OF 2020) Executive Studios/Richie Photography is our official school photographer. For your convenience, they will have photography sessions at Harrison High School June 24 - 27, 2019 9:30am
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Summer Camp Central!
Opportunities abound in the Southwest Local School District this summer! From athletics to STEAM to robotics, there are camps available for your children to keep them active, engaged and off their
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Graduation / Senior Video DVD Ordering Information
Class of 2019: Preserve your memories of your senior year by purchasing the Senior DVD Package, a double-DVD set containing the Senior Video and Graduation ceremony. The Senior Video includes bonus segments not seen at the Senior Banquet, including a
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Academic Signing and Scholarship Award Winners
We congratulate the members of the Class of 2019 who participated in the Academic Signing Ceremony. To qualify, students must have received at least 50% of their tuition through scholarships, etc. Click HERE to view/download the
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Reds Baseball & Softball Camp Returns to Harrison This Summer
The Reds Baseball/Softball Camps presented by UnitedHealthcare are back for an eighth season in 2019. The camp will again be returning to Harrison High School from June 24-28. The camps are open to boys and girls ages 6 to 14. Each camp
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Community Town Hall on Athletic Facilities
Attention ALL Harrison residents, alumni and Wildcat fans: Please join the Harrison Athletic Boosters Community Information Night on Tuesday, May 28th at 7 PM in the Activity Center Theater. This night will outline the upcoming “Inspired by
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Alumni Association Annual Dinner Information
All WHHHS alumni are invited to attend the 137th annual dinner and meeting of the Wm. Henry Harrison High School Alumni Association on Saturday, June 1 at the high school. Please see the attached dinner reservation form. Even if you are unable to
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Summer School Information
Registration for Summer School is now open. Opportunities are available for both high school and junior school students. Click HERE for the booklet describing course offerings, policies, costs, and the registration process. Questions
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Brock Earns Special Olympics Athlete of the Year Honors
Congratulations to the Girls' Special Olympic Athlete of the Year, Gabby Brock. Gabby was recognized at the Cincinnati.com Sports Awards Ceremony this past weekend, where she got to meet Cincinnati Bengals Quarterback Andy Dalton (pictured). The
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All School and Community Organizations Invited to GABP
This is an invitation for ALL Harrison groups and activities, K to 12, to take part in the pregame parade for Harrison night at Great American Ball Park on Tuesday, April 23. If you have a group, club or organization that is interested, please contact
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"Hero Bearcats" Make Their Debut
The University of Cincinnati's "Hero Bearcats" exhibit features 30 life-size sculptures of UC's iconic mascot, similar to the Flying Pig and Mr. Red Mustache installations from years past. The sculptures will appear in a variety of locations, from
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A Parent's Guide to Graduation
Parents of Seniors: The final semester for seniors can feel like a whirlwind… for both the student and the parents! To answer your questions and ease your stress, we have prepared the “Guide to Graduation”. You should have received this
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Four HOSA Students Earn State Championships
Congratulations to all of the HOSA students who made the trip to Columbus for the State Leadership Conference. All Harrison competitors qualified for 2nd round competition; however, the highest honors went to Senior Hayley Harmon who, for the second year in
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"The Wedding Singer" Prepares to Take the Stage
The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. A wannabe rockstar (Wedding Singer) is left at the altar and finally changes his tune. The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, music was loud and a wedding singer might
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SLSD Raises Over $25K for LLS
The Southwest Local School District teamed up with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society for our third district-wide fundraiser of the year, following the Day of Service in the fall and the Food and Clothing Drive at holiday time. Students were encouraged to
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DECA Sending 12 to Orlando for Internationals
This past weekend, 114 Harrison DECA students traveled to Columbus, Ohio to compete in the Ohio Career Development Conference. The students represented Harrison High School with class and in a professional manner the entire weekend. Congratulations to the
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Help Design "Pride Walls" in New Schools
The Southwest Local School District invites you to leave your mark on the design of the new school facilities by joining the Pride Wall committee. Each of the three new elementary schools will have a Pride Wall, along with the new middle school and the
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Seniors: We Need Your Pictures!
In mid-February, all seniors received information in the mail regarding the Baby Picture / Senior Picture section in both the Yearbook and the Senior Video. This is a very popular feature in both, and we want to make sure everyone received the
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Lockdown Drill at Harrison High School
On February 27, Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School were placed on a soft lockdown to bring multiple K-9 units in to do a sweep of our secondary campus. A “soft lockdown” means that all exterior doors are double-checked for
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Join Us for a Trivia Night Extravaganza!
Join Harrison's Academic Quiz Team and HOSA for their first annual Trivia Night Extravaganza! The night of fun will take place on Friday, March 8 beginning at 7:00 PM in the High School Commons. Minimum team size is four players. Team members can
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HHS Raising Money to Battle Blood Cancer
This week our students will continue to collect money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Our school is joining over 28,000 other schools across the nation to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. We are encouraging students to
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Two-Hour Delay 02/20/19
Wednesday, February 20: Southwest Local Schools are on a Two-Hour Delay, with no morning kindergarten, preschool, or head start.
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High School Artists' Work Featured at Art Museum
Jarrod Simpson, Karlee Banfield, Melanie Nerswick and Becky Mason all have jury selected artwork that will be displayed as part of the Teen Art Expo at the Cincinnati Art Museum. Come enjoy the Teen Art Expo: Inspired by Music in the Great Hall at
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Upcoming Meetings Cover Career, College and Financial Planning
Miami Savings Bank is offering a financial literacy presentation to all parents and students on Tuesday, February 26 at 7:30 PM in the Harrison High School Commons. Topics to be covered are: budgeting, preparing for college, and purchasing your first
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Harrison Artists' Work to be Displayed Throughout Cincinnati
The University of Cincinnati Bearcat is headed "down the drive" and will be popping up all over town in the coming months. UC's "Hero Bearcat" exhibit features 30 life-size sculptures of UC's iconic mascot, similar to the Flying Pig and Mr. Red Mustache
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CLOSED 02/01/19
Friday, February 1: Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.
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Community Provided with Update on Progress of New Schools
On Thursday, January 24 the Southwest Local School District presented the second Town Hall meeting, updating the community on the design process of the new school facilities. The presentations were led by our architecture firm, SHP Leading Design, and our
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"The Belairs" Return to the Martin Marietta Theater
The Harrison High School Creative Arts Theatre is proud to present the 50's and 60's rock and roll band, "The Belairs" in concert on Saturday, January 26. Formerly known as "Hot Wax", The Belairs Show is dedicated to those who can appreciate the memorable
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TONIGHT: Town Hall Meeting to Update School Design Progress
The Southwest Local School District is pleased to present our second Town Hall Meeting, designed to provide a comprehensive update on the design of our new schools! Our project includes three new elementary schools, one new middle school, and a
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State Leaders Visit SLSD
The Southwest Local School District was honored to have some distinguished guests visit on Tuesday, January 22. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, State Representative Louis Blessing III, and State Board of Education member Jenny Kilgore toured
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8th Grade Parent Meeting Regarding High School Transition
Dear 8th Grade Parents, It seems like just yesterday you’re standing at the bus stop, biting your nails and looking down at your baby. You’re thinking “I can’t believe they are old enough to go to
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Parents of Seniors - Important Information
Parents of Seniors: It’s hard to believe, but your seniors have embarked upon the last semester of their high school career! The next few months will fly by, and they will be sporting their cap and gown in no time! On Friday, January 4, we met
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SLSD Partners with Mercy Health for School-Based Health Center
Mercy Health has a long history of partnering with area schools to help students, teachers and staff be well. Today, Mercy Health announces that it has partnered with the Southwest Local School District to promote the health and wellness of the school’s
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Scam Targets Business Owners, Hurts Student Athletes
Harrison Wildcats Athletics is warning business owners about a scam where a company calling themselves "Sports Media" purports to be soliciting advertising dollars on behalf of the school. To verify the legitimacy of any fundraising
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