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Video Mini-series: #DriventoServe Episode 2
Amidst bus driver shortages felt in the South-Western City School District (SWCSD), around central Ohio, and nationally, we find ourselves incredibly fortunate to have 180 bus drivers going to great lengths to make sure students get to school each and every day. To help share some of the stories of our incredible bus drivers, and…
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SWCSD opens Kindergarten enrollments for the 2023-2024 school year
The South-Western City School District (SWCSD) is now enrolling for the 2023-2024 school year for any Kindergarten student who will be 5-years-old before September 30, 2023. Whether you are a new or returning family to the district, we welcome you and are proud to partner with you on your child’s educational journey over the next…
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Grove City High School senior cadet receives NJROTC Meritorious Achievement Ribbon
Grove City High School (GCHS) senior cadet Moises Falcon has received the NJROTC Meritorious Achievement Ribbon. This is the highest award a cadet can receive and is awarded by the Area Three NJROTC Manager. The NJROTC Meritorious Award is awarded to any NJROTC cadet who distinguishes themself by outstanding, meritorious achievement. Cadet Falcon earned the award…
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SWCA App Development Students Take Home Top Honors in Congressional App Challenge
South-Western Career Academy (SWCA) seniors Callan Kajdasz, Cody Leavens, and, Cole Perry have taken home top honors to recognize their app development skills through the national Congressional App Challenge. Students were recognized with their awards from Congressman Mike Carey, and included a celebration at the school held on Monday by their teacher, Mr. Derek Fitzer,…
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South-Western City School District Rolls Out StopFinder to Enhance School Busing Information to Families
During the 2022-2023 school year, the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) transportation team and our families have felt the residual impacts of staffing shortages felt across the country. Through these challenges, our transportation team of drivers, route supervisors, and mechanics going to great lengths to keep our fleet on the road this fall. Apply to…
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South-Western City School District’s Annual Marching Band Showcase Highlights Superior Talent
Under the stadium lights, surrounded by the colors of fall in late autumn, the four marching bands representing the South-Western City School District hit the turf to showcase their competition shows for the community. Spectators of this annual showcase were welcomed by Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise and watched the presentation of colors from Westland High…
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Three Franklin Heights Students Honored at Buckeye Boys State this Summer
While most students took the summer off to relax, travel, and spend time with friends and family, three Franklin Heights High School (FHHS) students were among several district participants who spent their summer at the prestigious Buckeye Boys State leadership forum. FHHS students Michael Freeman, Richmond Honkpo, and Muhaydin Rasmi participated in the eight-day camp…
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24/7 online tutoring returns with ‘Paper’ in 2022-2023
For the second consecutive school year, the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) will use the online tutoring platform Paper to provide students in grades 7-12 around the clock access to study and homework help that launches today (Tuesday, September 6, 2022. What is Paper? Paper delivers unlimited, personalized online tutoring from expert tutors so every…
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Westland senior Zach Isles named to Ohio All-State Choir
Cougar senior vocalist Zach Isles has been named to the Ohio All-State Choir by the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA). Annually, the OMEA solicits applications in the form of a recorded solo from the OMEA Class “A” or “B” list for evaluation from a committee of veteran music educators from around the state. After reviewing…
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2022-2023 Back to School FAQ
When does school start? When are open houses? Each July as summer begins to fade and families encounter a number of back-to-school reminders in the news, the press is on for information regarding the upcoming school year. To help answer some of these pertinent questions, the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) has assembled a rolling…
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