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South Western City Schools is proud to recognize Tyler Lykins, a fourth grader at Highland Park Elementary School, who has recently been selected as a 2026 National Math Star. The National Math Stars program, a nonprofit focused on identifying and supporting mathematically exceptional young learners identifies and supports exceptional young mathematicians across the country. For…

Congratulations to Victoria Metzinger, Franklin Heights High School school counselor, who has been selected as one of only five finalists for the Ohio School Counselor of the Year award by the Ohio School Counselor Association. Metzinger was selected as a finalist from many applications submitted across the state with one who will be selected to…

When the final school bell rang on June 2, echoing through the halls of Darby Woods Elementary School to signal the start of summer vacation, the learning may have officially paused for most students, but for teacher Kara Crowley, the end of the school year was merely the beginning of an entirely different kind of…

Heading into the 2026-2027 school year, schools across Ohio are implementing new state requirements for attendance as a part of Ohio House Bill 96. One of the key policy shifts under HB 96 is how schools and juvenile courts respond when students become habitually truant. “Students only need to miss 2-3 days a month to…

As the calendar flips over to July, we know many families begin to look ahead to August for important back-to-school information. From frequently asked questions such as ‘When are the Open House dates?’ and ‘How will I be informed of my bus route?’, to numerous annual reminders, we have you covered here in our 2026-2027…

OHSPRA – Evan Debo, Executive Director of Communications for South Western City Schools, has been named the 2026 Ohio School Communicator of the Year by the Ohio School Public Relations Association (OHSPRA). The award was presented on April 23, 2026, during the annual OHSPRA Spring Conference in Westerville, Ohio. Debo was selected for his outstanding leadership, innovative…

South Western City Schools is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new athletic opportunity for our students: Boys Lacrosse. Building on the success and enthusiasm of the district’s inaugural Girls Lacrosse season during the 2025-2026 school year, we are thrilled to expand our lacrosse program to include our male athletes this spring. Last…

To end February, junior Automotive Tech students from the South Western Career Academy stepped out of their usual lab setting and into the district’s transportation garage for a hands-on learning experience that brought their coursework to life. Instead of working beneath passenger vehicles in lab lifts, students found themselves standing under full-size school buses, examining…

South Western City Schools (SWCS) enrollment is open for the 2026–2027 school year for Kindergarten students (starting on January 27, 2026) who will be 5 years old on or before the first day of school, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. This change reflects a recent update to state law (House Bill 114), which revised the kindergarten…

Finland Middle School students recently participated in their biennial ‘Grit ‘n Wit’ event, a hands-on program designed to challenge students both physically and mentally while fostering teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance. The event gives students opportunities to collaborate, develop soft skills, and experience school in a fun and engaging environment. “We want to make sure that…