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 December 2025).
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).
read more Return to School Protocols and Plan
ESSERS Use of Funds Plan
Notification of Teacher Qualification: Parents of students attending Southwest Public Schools 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).
Superintendent Contract 2025-2026
Superintendent Contract 2026-2027
5052 School Wellness Policy
Summary of review of nutrition program
read more Here is a link to the school supply list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1niWmkQorxQg3aBUNn5wuqKAtTZAMIICYS6zU40q0b-0/edit?usp=sharing
read more Job Openings (2025–2026 School Year)
S outhwest Public Schools – Bartley, Nebraska
Southwest Public Schools is accepting applications for the following positions. Applications will be accepted at the Southwest Public Schools Business Office, located at 900 Coke Street, Bartley, Nebraska.
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.
Current Openings:
Custodian
Southwest Public Schools is seeking a Custodian for the 2025–2026 school year. This position plays an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities include:
Maintaining cleanliness throughout school facilities
Performing routine custodial and light maintenance duties
Assisting with . . .
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Nebraska Sex Offender Registry https://sor.nebraska.gov/
Red Willow County Sheriff’s Office http://rwcso.org/ 308-345-1850
Domestic Abuse/Sexual Assault http://ndvsac.org/ 402-476-6256
NTV News/Weather Closings http://www.nebraska.tv/category/118456/weather-closings
Nebraska Road Conditions http://www.511.nebraska.gov/atis/html/index.html
Crime Stoppers http://crimestoppers.swnebr.com/ 308-345-5440
High Plains Radio http://www.highplainsradio.net/
National Weather Service http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lbf/?mystation=KMCK
Nebraska Health and Human Services Hotline 1-800-652-1999
read more Southwest Elementary School
719 E Street
Indianola, Nebraska 69034
(308) 364-2613
Toll Free (855) 364-2067
Fax: (888) 626-3092
NAME
TITLE
EMAIL
Mr. Drew Billeter
Superintendent
drew.billeter @swpschools.org
Mrs. Tara Fries
Elementary Principal
tara.fries@swpschools.org
Mrs. Stacy Springer
Elementary Secretary
stacy.springer@swschools.org
read more Southwest Jr./Sr. High School
900 Coke St.
PO Box 187
Bartley, NE 69020
(308) 692-3223
Toll Free (855) 692-3172
Fax: (888) 298-5946
NAME
TITLE
EMAIL
Mr. Drew Billeter
Superintendent
drew.billeter@swpschools.org
Mr. Matt Springer
Secondary Principal
matt.springer@swpschools.org
Mr. Les Roggenkamp
Athletics Director
les.roggenkamp@swpschools.org
read more Regular meetings of the Southwest Public Schools Board of Education are held the second Monday of each month and are at 7:30 p.m. The location of the meeting alternates between the Southwest Elementary in Indianola and Southwest Jr./Sr/ High School in Bartley. The time and location will be indicated in the advance notice which is published in the Indianola News and posted in accordance with school board policy
The official meeting agendas and minutes are kept on file at the superintendent's office. Meeting agendas and minutes may be viewed by clicking on the links in the table below. Please note that minutes may take up to two weeks to be posted following the meeting. They will also be made available in the Indianola News and in the school newsletter.
2025-2026 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES
Meeting Notice
Agenda
Minutes
Meeting Notice August 2025
Agenda August 2025
August 11, 2025 Board Minutes
Budget Workshop 2025
Meeting Notice September 2025
Notice of Special Hearing To Set Final Tax Request
Notice of Budget . . .
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