SW Insider

On April 1, history was made as Grove City High School’s girls lacrosse team took the field at Leasure Field competing in the first-ever home, lacrosse game in district history-a testament to the growing interest in the sport among local student-athletes. While the sport was offered to all four high school this spring, only GCHS…

Grove City High School sophomore Lilly Frazzitta has recently been selected for the 2025 National Honor Choir through the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA). Lilly was chosen for the grade 8-10 Treble Choir, a highly selective ensemble that will perform at the ACDA National Conference in Dallas, Texas, from March 19-21, 2025. Lilly underwent a…

Westland High School student Kennedy Taylor is bringing her artistic talents to the spotlight as the designer behind the promotional artwork for Westland’s upcoming spring production of Little Shop of Horrors. Kennedy’s design will be prominently featured across all promotional and print materials for the show, ensuring her work is seen by audiences both near…

For the third year in a row, Hayes Intermediate School has challenged students to put their soft skills, confidence, and professionalism to the test in the annual Amazing Shake competition. Designed to help students develop essential life skills—such as strong verbal and non-verbal communication, poise under pressure, and demonstrated interpersonal abilities—the event has become a…

Westland High School is excited to welcome Deputy Heather Smith as our new full-time School Resource Officer (SRO)! Deputy Smith, a dedicated member of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO) for the past eight years, officially joins the Cougar family, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to student safety. Smith replaces former…

At the start of the 2024-2025 school year, the district opened its new South-Western Career Academy (SWCA) Event Center to students, marking another historic milestone for career-technical education. On Friday, February 6, 2025 at a special open house event, the district invited leaders, educators, and community members to celebrate the SWCA’s growth and impact. Superintendent…

Central Crossing High School School Resource Officer Pat Shaw and Bo on his official work day on Thursday The South-Western City School District (SWCSD) is excited to welcome two new “staff members” to a few high school campuses—four-legged ones, to be exact! Therapy dogs are joining several schools as part of the district’s ongoing commitment…

The Grove City High School Navy JROTC Rifle Team, also known as the Grove City Rifle Team, has achieved unprecedented success this year, earning top honors across multiple competitions. Their outstanding performances have secured their place in the prestigious Navy JROTC Rifle National Championship, to be held in Alabama in February 2025. “This year, many…

On Thursday, Westland High School (WHS) was recognized by Nationwide Children’s Hospital as their program’s 100th Project ADAM Heart Safe School in the State of Ohio. Project ADAM is a comprehensive program of sudden cardiac arrest preparedness that aims to prevent death in children and adolescents through education and implementation of life-saving programs. While WHS…

Junior Peyton Maxstead isn’t just illuminating Grove City High School’s exterior; he’s sparking joy, community pride, and has created a newly cherished Greyhound tradition. What began as a simple project to brighten campus trees has quickly grown into a highly anticipated event each December featuring 1,200 twinkling lights per tree. “I wanted to make mornings…