Support All Paths to Success
Academics, Skilled Trades and the Arts
Success In Southwest
Building Momentum for a Better Tomorrow
Building Momentum for a Better Tomorrow
Successes to Come
Our schools thrive when every path in academics, skilled trades and the arts is supported. Safe environments, respectful classrooms and responsible use of tax dollars create the foundation for meaningful learning. With opportunities to build real world skills, explore extracurriculars and encourage parent involvement, students are positioned for growth, creativity and success.
Promote curriculum that challenges students to think critically, question information and apply logic.
Teach everyday skills-financial literacy, problem solving and responsibility.
Support extracurriculars that inspire creativity, leadership and unity.
Empower parents and encourage their involvement and voice in their children's education.
Successes Achieved
From stronger leadership and transparent governance to innovative academics and expanded extracurriculars, our schools continue to grow and improve. We've saved money, enhanced programs, reduced fees, and prioritized student well-being-building a district that values progress, opportunity, and community.
$190,000 saved in legal fees in 2 years & Auditing and Finance Review Committee
New programs, expanded sports, eliminated supply fees
Monthly reports & online Board meetings
- Hired a new Superintendent to unify the district and strengthen leadership.
- Saved nearly $190,000 in two years through oversight and auditing of legal fees.
- District Goals were shaped from the input of staff, students, and the community.
- Monthly progress reports ensure accountability and transparency.
- Introduced a no cell phone policy before it became a state mandate (#BePresent).
- Expanded Career Academy with new technical programs.
- Piloted a program to create additional opportunities for skilled trades, resume building and local job postings.
- Monthly "School Spotlight" reports from administrators.
- Provided American flags in classrooms that lacked them.
- Expanded sports: Bowling, Lacrosse, and Volleyball.
- Created Athletic Passes to cap family attendance costs.
- Reduced Pay-to-Play fees by 50% with multi-sport caps.
- Introduced therapy dogs to support student well-being.
- Negotiated a new 3-year contract with SWEA.
- Eliminated school fees at the start of the year.
- Uploaded Board meetings online for transparency.
- Added an additional nurse to support student health.