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Blog Entries - 2023

Blood Drive

Hoxworth Blood Drive Coming Up Apr. 5

Posted on: March 27, 2023
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The Harrison High School senior class is once again teaming up with Hoxworth Blood Center to sponsor two blood drives this school year.  The second and final drive will take place on Wednesday, April 5 from 7:45 AM - 1:30 PM in the Harrison High School

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Testing

State Testing Information

Posted on: March 24, 2023
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I hope that everyone has had a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!  As you are probably aware, we will begin conducting our state testing this coming week. Our first test will be English/Language Arts II on Wednesday 3/29. One change you may have seen from

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Vaccine clip art

Meningococcal Vaccine Required for Incoming Seniors

Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Dear Parents and upcoming Seniors of the Class of 2024, All Students entering grades 7 and 12 will be required to be vaccinated against the meningococcal disease (MCV4 or Menactra). One dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 7th

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Update

Third Quarter Recap

Posted on: March 17, 2023
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As the third quarter draws to a close, we want to thank our families for partnering with us toward our common goal - the academic and social growth of your student.  We hope you have a fun and safe spring break, full of awesome memories made with family

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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: March 16, 2023
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We have made it to the end of the third quarter and to our Spring Break!  The fourth quarter will go quickly when we return, as we will move into state testing throughout late March and April, followed by AP exams in early May along with end-of-year

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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: March 10, 2023
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We are down to the last week of the third quarter.  The third quarter ends next Thursday, the students are off school next Friday, and we have Spring Break the following week.  When we return, we will move into state testing throughout late March

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Class of 2023

Seniors: We Need Your Pictures!

Posted on: March 5, 2023
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In late February, all seniors received information in the mail regarding the Baby-Toddler 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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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: March 3, 2023
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It’s hard to believe, but there are only two weeks left in the third quarter! So far this school year, our staff has recognized 1136 different students for demonstrating at least one of our four core values…that is just over 89%!  As

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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: February 24, 2023
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FINAL CONFERENCE NIGHT – THURS 3/2 Our final conference night of the year will be held on Thursday, March 2, from 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM.  You may register for conferences at

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SLSD

Community Engagement

Posted on: February 23, 2023
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 In the Southwest Local School District, we work hard to engage with parents and staff to better understand the needs of the district.  We strive to give your children the best possible educational experience - and to do that we need feedback

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Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences Mar. 2

Posted on: February 22, 2023
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Our Spring Conferences will be held on Thursday, March 2nd from 3:30 until 8:30 in the evening.  Scheduled Conferences will be IN-PERSON.  If you are unable to attend in-person, and would still like to conference with your child's teacher on

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Dynamix

Dynamix A Cappella Qualifies for Semi-Finals

Posted on: February 21, 2023
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Congratulations to our two a cappella groups, Take Note and DYNAMIX, who competed in Quarterfinals for the International Championship for High School A Cappella. Nine groups from the Midwest came to compete. They announce the top three groups, and the top two

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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: February 16, 2023
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We are a month away from the end of the third quarter and the start of Spring Break; When we return from Spring Break, the fourth quarter will go quickly with state testing, AP testing, end-of-year recognitions, and all of the culminating activities for the

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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: February 3, 2023
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We are at the midway point of the third quarter; our winter sports are wrapping up their regular seasons and preparing for their postseason competitions, our band and vocal programs are working toward spring performances, our drama department is rehearsing

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Winter Weather

Two-Hour Delay

Posted on: January 31, 2023
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Tuesday, January 31: Southwest Local Schools are on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, with no AM Kindergarten or Preschool.

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HOSA

HOSA Students Qualify for State Conference

Posted on: January 30, 2023
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Congratulations to the following students for qualifying for the State Leadership Conference for HOSA.   2023 HOSA State Qualifiers (22)   – Harrison High School - Great Oaks   1st

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Snow Day

CLOSED

Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Wednesday, January 25:  Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.

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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: January 20, 2023
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We are through our third week of the third quarter; we have MAP testing for Algebra I, Geometry, and English 9/10 students this coming week and we will also be starting presentations and conversations with our students around scheduling for the 2023-2024

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Belairs

"The Belairs" Return to the Martin Marietta Theater

Posted on: January 10, 2023
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The Harrison High School and Junior School Vocal Music Program is proud to present the 50's and 60's rock and roll band, "The Belairs" in concert on Saturday, January 28. Formerly known as "Hot Wax", The Belairs Show is dedicated to those who can appreciate

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Update

WHHHS Update

Posted on: January 6, 2023
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Welcome to the second semester!  We had a great first semester, with 937 different students (72%) being recognized for demonstrating one of our core values, and we also saw a 10% decline in office referrals in the second quarter versus the second quarter

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