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Happy April! We are coming down the home stretch and there will be many, many activities along with the usual field trips and competitions that involve our students. These trips are not only fun, but educational, too. Thanks to our bus drivers for getting our students to and from these many events.
For those of you that were present for “The Juggler with the Yellow Shoes,” I hope you enjoyed this opportunity to bring families together for a fun night of food and entertainment, all while emphasizing the importance of reading and literacy in general. Reading is a major key for all subjects, so reading practice and becoming great readers is vital. Please set aside at least a brief time for your children to read each evening. If your children are not at the reading age, take the time to read to them each and every chance you get. The more you read to your young ones, the more language and vocabulary they absorb before they read themselves. It is a great thing to share with your child.
A huge shout out to our students who overall did a great job attacking those MAP tests these past few weeks. Our Juniors also took their required ACT tests, so we should receive those results soon. It is unfortunate that there is so much required testing, but we do get results that can help guide us in selecting curriculum, supplements, and instructional methods. Those items are in continuous review and revision.
There are 33 days of school remaining in the months of April and May. Students still have a tremendous opportunity to get homework turned in, prepare for upcoming tests in their classes and earn those required credits. It’s time to focus on those academic matters and get those loose ends tied up. It’ll be a great way to end the school year.
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. Information on our Schoolwide Plan is available here . Southwest Public Schools Individual Reading Improvement Plan (IRIP) information.
read more2021-2022 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 2022-2023 Schedule D 5052 School Wellness Policy
read moreSchool Supply list: Please click to see the school supply lists for 2022-2023 .
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 2022-2023 school year include: 1.) Cook for Southwest Public Schools Southwest Public Schools is looking for a Cook for the district’s nutrition program beginning for the 22-23 school year. This individual will be required to follow all rules and regulations according to the State and Federal School Nutrition Program guidelines. The position is located at the Bartley. Previous experience in food preparation is preferred but not required. Must complete all training requirements from the Department of Education and the USDA. Apply at www.swpschools.org or send a letter of application . . .
read moreThe Southwest Elementary School student handbook details the rules and responsibilities of our students. If you have any questions regarding school policy, please take a moment to look it up in our 2022-2023 Student Handbook.
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read moreSouthwest Elementary School 719 E Street Indianola, Nebraska 69034 (308) 364-2613 Toll Free (855) 364-2067 Fax: (888) 626-3092 NAME TITLE EMAIL Mr. R. Todd Porter Superintendent todd.porter@swpschools.org Mrs. Tara Fries Elementary Principal tara.fries@swpschools.org Mrs. Nanci Stritt Elementary Secretary nanci.stritt@swpschools.org
read moreSouthwest 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. R. Todd Porter Superintendent todd.porter@swpschools.org Mr. Matt Springer Secondary Principal matt.springer@swpschools.org Mr. Les Roggenkamp Athletics Director les.roggenkamp@swpschools.org Mrs. Natalie Meyers Secondary Secretary natalie.meyers@swpschools.org
read moreRegular 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. 2022-2023 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDAS AND MINUTES Meeting Notice Agenda Minutes Meeting Notice August 2022, including August hearings Special Board Meeting Notice August 2022 August 2022, including hearings and Special Meeting Special Board meeting August 29, 2022 . . .
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