We have reached the midway point of the 2023-2024 school year.  Please click HERE for a brief message from Superintendent John Hamstra, detailing the state of the school district at the end of the first semester and looking ahead to second semester. We

Thank you so much for a great first semester!  The first half of the year has gone very quickly, and we’ve had a lot to recognize and celebrate along the way, in terms of both academics and extracurricular activities.  During the first

We are down to the last three days of the first semester.  It is hard to believe that we are at the halfway point of the school year; thank you for your help and support in achieving a successful first half of the year!  As the semester ends,

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Conference Night, as well as our College Credit Plus and Advanced Placement meetings!  We are now down to our last two weeks in the first semester.  Please be sure that you are checking ProgressBook

On Wednesday, December 13, William Henry Harrison High School will be administering Ohio State Tests in American Government for all students taking American Government or American Government CP in the first semester.  This is primarily sophomores, and

William Henry Harrison High School will be sponsoring its annual Financial Aid Meeting for Parents on Wednesday, December 13th, 2023, beginning at 6:30 PM. in the Harrison High School Makerspace.  At this meeting, parents will receive an overview of the

Families of Students in Grades 9-11, take note of two upcoming important parent meetings:   College Credit Plus Information Session Harrison High School will be holding its College Credit Plus Parent/Student meeting on Thursday, December 7th at 6:00 PM

Again this year, the Southwest Local School District is proud to partner with the Harrison Mayor’s Community Fund, This City His City, Christ’s Loving Hands, and JTM Food Group to provide for those in need in our community this holiday

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, December 7th from 4:30 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

We have reached Thanksgiving Break and the halfway point of the second quarter!  A big thank you to everyone who joined us this weekend for our production of “Mary Poppins” and congratulations to Mrs. Purdy, Ms. Adams, our cast and crew, and

2022-2023 Harrison High School VISTA yearbooks have arrived!   Distribution for current students will be during 5th bell.   Graduates from the Class of 2023, as well as Oaks and CCP students, can pick up their books in the high school office

We are at the halfway point of the second quarter!  Our Drama Club is proudly presenting “Mary Poppins” this weekend, our Fall Art Show has kicked off at the Harrison Branch of the Public Library, and our winter sports will begin their

Senior Portrait session appointments at the high school have all been filled for November 30 and December 1. Any senior who has still not had their Senior Portraits taken by Executive Studios needs to make arrangements to visit Executive-Ritchie at

Coronation, the biggest dance of the year, will be held on Tuesday, November 21 from 8-11 PM, at the Activity Center. Students from all four grades will get dressed up, snap tons of pictures, and dance the night away in our jungle-themed venue. The evening

We are almost to the halfway point of the second quarter!  We have had a great short week of school, with lots of excitement around our fall signing day, our Class of 2028 Open House and our annual Veterans’ Day Assembly; there is also even more

Each month, SLSD Superintendent John Hamstra holds informal “coffee chat” sessions, designed as a way for any parent, guardian or community member to get a better understanding of all aspects of our school district and get answers to any questions

We are now into November and we have a lot of great things happening in the next few weeks in terms of school events and extracurricular activities!  Please note that students do not report on Tuesday, November 7 as it is a Teacher Inservice Day, and

The Harrison Mayor's Fund will be reviewing applications for holiday assistance during the month of November. Families that are in need, and who reside in the Southwest Local School District, may be eligible for assistance with food, toys, clothing and winter

Executive/Ritchie Photography is our official school photographer.  They will again be in the Makerspace for Senior Portrait sessions on November 30 and (if day 1 fills up) on December 1.   To schedule an appointment, you need to call

The Harrison High School Creative Arts Theatre presents "Mary Poppins" on Friday and Saturday, November 17 & 18 in the Martin Marietta Performing Arts Theater. Friday, November 17 at 7:00 PMSaturday, November 18 at 2:00 and 7:00 PM Adult tickets are

We have completed the last full week of October and are in the groove of the second quarter. With the days off sprinkled in November, the second quarter will go quickly, so please be sure to check your student’s ProgressBook and reach out with any

Dear William Henry Harrison High School Families--  I hope that everyone had a safe and restful Fall Break.  We are now into the second quarter, and it will go quickly, so please be sure to check your student’s ProgressBook and reach out with

Thank you for a great first quarter!  It’s hard to believe that we are 25% of the way through the school year, but we are off to a fantastic start and we are set up for a strong school year!  Through the first nine weeks, our staff has

Thank you to everyone for a very successful first quarter of the 2023-2024 school year!  Please click HERE and take a few moments to listen to a first quarter recap and view some highlights from around the District. As a reminder, we are on Fall Break

The Harrison Jr. Sr. High PTO is hosting its Fourth Annual Craft & Vendor Show this Saturday, October 14, 2023 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.  Admission is $1, and you get a free raffle ticket!  Please come and shop from over 100 crafters, and a

We have made it to the last week of the first quarter!  Some of our fall sports have concluded their seasons, while others are wrapping up their regular seasons recognizing seniors and preparing for their postseason competition; we had a great Chorus

We are down to the last three weeks of the first quarter and our first round of parent-teacher conferences is next week!  As we hit the last week of September, some of our fall sports are hitting the home stretch of their regular season while golf and

Our Fall Conferences will be held on Thursday, September 28th 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

We are through the halfway point in the first quarter, Homecoming Week starts this Sunday, and we will have our first round of parent-teacher conferences the week after.  Please be sure that you are checking ProgressBook and reaching out with any

Student Fees have now been posted to your account in PayForIt. PayForIt is available to pay your student fees, athletic and activity fees. We encourage you to use this easy, convenient and secure way to make payments. You may use either credit or debit cards

We are almost to the halfway point in the first quarter, and through the first four weeks of the school year, 238 different students have been recognized through our PBIS program for demonstrating at least one of our core values of Trust, Respect, Ownership

On Thursday, September 7 at approximately 4:30 PM, SLSD conducted a test of the School Messenger mass notification system.  School Messenger is used to communicate weather-related delays and closings, and other important information and

If you are looking for a part time job that aligns with your SLSD child's school calendar, we have an opportunity for you!  SLSD Food Service is looking for part time cooks to assist with serving lunch in our kitchens.  Shifts are generally

We are now into September and back in the full swing of school, with all of our academics and extracurricular activities up and running!  Yesterday during our Advisory period, we asked students to go into their grade level’s Microsoft Teams page

In the spring of 2023, we kicked off an organized districtwide engagement campaign with the purpose of listening to the community. Listening to YOU. We collected hundreds of survey responses and hosted three unique Town Hall events at our elementary schools

Thank you so much for a great first two weeks!  We have found a rhythm and are establishing routines that will carry us through the 2023-2024 school year!  Please see below for some important information and updates. Final Forms As a school, we

It's #BeatEC week and that means it's our first Spirit Week of the year! Show up and show out, Wildcats!

Thank you so much for an amazing first week back with students!  The energy and enthusiasm in the building has been great, and we have enjoyed seeing the students back, with their smiles, engaged in their work!  Thank you also to everyone who came

School Picture Day is Tuesday, August 22.  We have received a limited number of hard copy order forms, which are available in the office.  Forms are available here to print and send in on Tuesday, or you can order directly online through Ritchie

We are excited to welcome our students back to school tomorrow morning!  I wanted to briefly reach out again around traffic, our Meet-the-Teacher Night, and a few other quick items.    Arrival/Pick-Up/Traffic Our school day is the same as

Dear William Henry Harrison High School Families--  I hope this email finds you well.  I wanted to reach out one more time before our students return on Tuesday to remind you of some important information.  Also, due to all-staff training on

Dear William Henry Harrison High School Families--  I hope this email finds you well.  The new school year is just around the corner, and we could not be more excited to get back to serving your student and your family!  Please take a moment

Class of 2027 Families,We wanted to provide you with some brief additional information as we prepare to welcome your students for Camp Wildcat on Tuesday, August 8.  As a reminder, students with last names A – L will report from 9:00 AM –

All Southwest Local School District stakeholders are invited to the annual State of the Schools Night on Tuesday, August 8.  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

Be sure to fill out your Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 2023-2024 school year! Find the form on our Food Service page at southwestschools.org/foodservice.

It's time to update your student's FinalForms information for the 2023-2024 school year! This process must be done every school year.  Go to: https://southwestharrison-oh.finalforms.com/ Login as a Parent. Complete all of the

Families of Incoming Freshmen,We are pleased to present the 2023 edition of Camp Wildcat, to be hosted at William Henry Harrison High School on Tuesday, August 8.  Students whose last names begin with the letters A - L will attend the presentation from

It’s hard to believe we’ve just wrapped up another school year in the Southwest Local School District. The 2022-2023 school year was jammed pack with activity and numerous success stories, both on the academic and social growth fronts. We also did

As Summer School will begin June 12th, we would like to try and clear up any confusion you may have.  Below we have listed many of our Summer School options along with the requirements. JS Summer School Students All Junior School students

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING WHHHS SENIOR PICTURES (CLASS OF 2024)  Executive Studios/Ritchie Photography is our official school photographer.  For your convenience, they will have photography sessions at Harrison High

Registration is now open for Summer School at Harrison High School and Harrison Junior School.  Click HERE for course information and the link to register.

Another successful school year comes to a close tonight as nearly 250 students in the Class of 2023 cross the stage, turn their tassel and take their place as graduates of William Henry Harrison High School.  Thank you to our families who partner

Please see the picture below for a map of campus with instructions on where to park, and where not to park, for the Commencement ceremony.  Please be sure to share this information with any friends or family who will be attending.  Parking is

Class of 2023:  Preserve your memories of your senior year by purchasing the Class of 2023 Video Package, containing the Senior Video and Graduation ceremony.  It is available as a double-DVD set, or in .MP4 format on a flash drive. The

We have reached the end of our last full week of school and we are looking forward to a strong finish to the school year on Tuesday and Wednesday while we celebrate our Class of 2023 at Graduation on Wednesday night! Please see the updates and reminders

William Henry Harrison High School congratulates the members of the Class of 2023 who have earned scholarships to further their education.  Please click HERE to view the slideshow that was showcased at Senior Academic Awards

Here are some important details and reminders regarding the multitude of senior events taking place this week.   SENIOR BANQUET -        Tuesday, May 23. -        Arrive at 6:00 PM

On May 18, we had the pleasure of honoring our Certified Employees of the Year, Classified Employees of the Year, Friends of Education, and Retirees. Thank you for living our mission day in and day out. Your dedication to our students, your colleagues, and

We are halfway through May!  Students have received their 2023-2024 class schedules, and our seniors are entering their last week at Harrison High School! All of our spring sports are now into their post-season competition, we have a band concert coming

The first week of May is in the books and we are halfway through AP testing!  Students will be receiving their 2023-2024 class schedules next week, and staff and students are focused on a strong finish to this school year. Spring sports are either

We have finished April and are heading into the final month of school with lots of momentum and many different things to celebrate!  We have finished Ohio State Testing, and we appreciate everyone’s help and support with our adjusted

Forty one students recently returned from the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida.  Thirty one competed in a range of events, and 10 attended the Leadership Academy.  All students performed very well and handled

Friday & Saturday, April 21 & 22, at 7pm is Harrison High School Creative Arts Theatre’s spring production of "Mamma Mia"! You can purchase tickets HERE at the price of $10 for students and seniors and $12 for adults. The QR code to purchase

We are at the halfway point in April!  We have a lot of excitement around the building with Prom this weekend, Athletic Signing Day next Thursday, and our spring musical, “Mamma Mia!” next weekend.  We also have three big days of state

As we head into the four-day holiday weekend, please see below for some updates and reminders. PROGRESSBOOK REMINDER & MOBILE APP UPDATES Please continue to review your student’s grades in ProgressBook.  You and your student can also set up

Just before we left for break, we hosted our very first town hall event at Crosby Elementary School - and it was a huge success.  We were fortunate to have dozens of participants and received dozens of comments, questions, and ideas from all

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Wednesday, January 25:  Southwest Local Schools are CLOSED.

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

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

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