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Parent Teacher Conferences for the Elementary will be held on Thursday October 23 from 2:00-7:00, and from Noon to 7:00 for 4th and 5th grades.
To schedule your conference, click this link: www.signupgenius.com/tabs/63272DD07A6CEEFC24-ptconferences
Note: Make sure you select your child's teacher before you schedule a conference.
Here are instructions:
If you're using a computer, you will see tabs across the top for each teacher. If you're using a mobile device, you will see a dropdown menu. Choose your child's class (and on a mobile device you will need to click the "Go" button). Find an open time slot that works for you, and click sign-up. Click the "submit and sign-up" button that appears below, and then you will need to enter your name and email address. When you see a "Thank You" message, you know you have successfully signed-up. You will also receive a confirmation email, sent to the address you entered.
Please complete this process for each of your children, preschool through 5th grade.
Please keep these things in mind when signing up:
1. You will be asked for your name and email address. You do NOT need to create a Sign-Up Genius Account.
2. To change between grades/classes on a mobile device, you will need to click the GO button.
3. You will get an email confirmation when you have successfully scheduled your conference.
Note: Make sure you select your child's teacher before you schedule a conference.
Southwest Elementary School is a Schoolwide Title I school. We strive to provide supplemental reading and math services to all students identified as struggling to achieve at grade level. Click for a copy of our Title 1 Schoolwide Plan (updated November 2024). Individual Reading Improvement Plan Southwest Public Schools Individual Reading Improvement Plan (IRIP) information. Parent Request (Updated May 2025) Parents may request, and the district will provide to the parents, in a timely manner, information regarding the professional qualifications of the student's teacher(s).
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read moreApplications for employment will be accepted at the Southwest Public School Business Office located at 900 Coke Street in Bartley. If no current openings are available, applications will be kept on file in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. Click here for the Application for Employment . The form is editable, but must be printed and sent to the school, or emailed to the appropriate contact. All positions are subject to a veterans preference. Employment opportunities for the 2024-2025 school year include: Cook: SWPS is hiring a Cook for the 2025-2026 school year at the Jr./Sr. High School! Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining a clean kitchen, and following food safety guidelines. Benefits include a $15/hour starting wage, paid holidays and leave, single health/dental insurance, and retirement. Call the school at 308-692-3223, apply on the school website, or email credentials to drew.billeter@swpschools. org Custodian: Elementary para-professional Substitute Bus Drivers Substitute para-professionals to work with . . .
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