A New Look For a New School Year at Southwest

A new look for the main entrance to Southwest High School

Southwest High School Main Entrance

The two-year renovation and addition project to Southwest High School is nearing completion.  The two by one block structure has been an important part of the community since 1938 when the construction started on the original building.

To insure a safe and positive start Southwest students grades 9-12 will start the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, September 6.

9th graders will report for orientation both Thursday and Friday, September 1 and 2.

SWHS Main entrance looking west

An important part of the project was improved green spaces, cleaner and more efficient temperature control, flexibility and opportunity for learning and safe teaching/ learning environment for students, families and staff.

Over 300 bike racks are installed to accommodate the numerous students and staff who ride bicycles to school.  Green areas are established surrounding parking lots and all four sides of the building.  Green space includes more open grass areas and numerous planted areas.

Inside the building there is more open space and various spaces constructed for projects, groups and learning.  Grand Opening for the building will be October 8, Saturday 1;30 to 4:00 pm.