Congratulations to South Western Career Academy senior Hangatu Ebro, who was surprised with a national GritGrant and $2,500 for demonstrating exceptional perseverance, resilience, and an entrepreneurial mindset!

It is National School Bus Safety Week! ⚫🟡🚌🚍 Here in South Western City Schools each year our dedicated Transportation Team instructs and provides refreshers to students regarding the process for safely exiting a bus in the event of an emergency. @OSHP

While students were out Friday, SWCS staff continued learning through workshops and collaboration.

ICYMI...the 2026 South Westerner Annual Report is now available! Read more: drive.google.com/file/d/14DI…

Miss Ohio Latina visited Finland Elementary to read with students, teach Spanish words and share more about Hispanic heritage as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

South Western City Schools is once again proud to be part of the annual Arts in the Alley Parade in @GroveCityOhio this morning! Thanks to our students and staff who represented the district in this year's parade!

Yesterday, every SWCS school participated in districtwide Safety Day drills and preparedness activities. The day gave students and staff time to practice established procedures and build greater familiarity and confidence in responding to an emergency.

Westland High School AFJROTC cadets held a moving Patriot Day remembrance ceremony, sharing reflections and placing flowers at the flag to honor the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call on September 11, 2001. We will never forget.

PLANNED SAFETY DAY: SWCS is holding a comprehensive District Safety Training Day today! 🚓🚒 Community members and families please note: You will see a significantly increased presence of first responders and emergency vehicles around our buildings throughout the day.

Ohio State cheerleading alum Tina Provost visited Darbydale Elementary on behalf of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, helping students connect healthy habits and goal-setting with success in the classroom. Progress starts with showing up each day!

SWCS families are invited to join us virtually TONIGHT for our 2026 @SchooLinks Kick-Off Q&A at 6:30 p.m.! 🔗youtube.com/live/HJfb4iJFQ0s… #CollegeCareerReady

SWCS families are invited to join us virtually on Wednesday for our 2026 @SchooLinks Kick-Off W&A! youtube.com/live/HJfb4iJFQ0s… #CollegeCareerReady

SWCS’ youngest learners are back! Today marked the first day of preschool across the district and the start of a new year of learning, exploration and growth.

The last of the first days is in the books! Learning is well underway across SWCS, and on Monday, all students will be together for the first time this school year.