Blog Entries - 2023

Hoxworth Blood Drive Coming Up Apr. 5
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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State Testing Information
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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Meningococcal Vaccine Required for Incoming Seniors
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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Third Quarter Recap
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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WHHHS Update
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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WHHHS Update
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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Seniors: We Need Your Pictures!
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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WHHHS Update
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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WHHHS Update
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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Community Engagement
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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Parent-Teacher Conferences Mar. 2
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 A Cappella Qualifies for Semi-Finals
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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WHHHS Update
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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WHHHS Update
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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Two-Hour Delay
Tuesday, January 31: Southwest Local Schools are on a TWO-HOUR DELAY, with no AM Kindergarten or Preschool.
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HOSA Students Qualify for State Conference
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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CLOSED
Wednesday, January 25: Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.
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WHHHS Update
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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"The Belairs" Return to the Martin Marietta Theater
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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WHHHS Update
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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