Due to the lingering impact of this weekend’s snowstorm, the South Western School District will be closed tomorrow, January 27th. There will be no expectations of students or teachers to participate in virtual instruction. The make-up day for tomorrow’s closure will be Monday, February 16th. Additionally, district offices will be opening tomorrow at 9:00 AM.
A decision regarding the status of after-school and evening activities for Tuesday, January 27th, will be communicated to our families by 1:00 PM tomorrow.
As always, thank you for your understanding and partnership, and please be safe.
Thank you.
A decision regarding the status of after-school and evening activities for Tuesday, January 27th, will be communicated to our families by 1:00 PM tomorrow.
As always, thank you for your understanding and partnership, and please be safe.
Thank you.
As a result of the ongoing snowstorm, the South Western School District will be operating on a remote learning day tomorrow, January 26th. Students should follow the schedule that was sent home by their teachers on Friday. Additionally, all campus buildings and offices will be closed tomorrow. This includes canceling all after-school and evening activities. District administrators and office staff will be working remotely and will be available to support teachers and families via email and phone calls.
Should the current weather conditions persist and create a disruption to district operations on Tuesday, January 27th, we will notify our families and staff as soon as possible on Monday, January 26th.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the current weather conditions. Please stay safe.
Should the current weather conditions persist and create a disruption to district operations on Tuesday, January 27th, we will notify our families and staff as soon as possible on Monday, January 26th.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate the current weather conditions. Please stay safe.
Due to the potential for hazardous road conditions overnight caused by extremely low temperatures, the South Western School District will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, December 16, 2025.
Should road conditions fail to improve, resulting in additional adjustments to the day’s schedule, we will communicate those updates as early as possible tomorrow morning.
Thank you for your continued understanding and for prioritizing the safety of our students and staff.
Should road conditions fail to improve, resulting in additional adjustments to the day’s schedule, we will communicate those updates as early as possible tomorrow morning.
Thank you for your continued understanding and for prioritizing the safety of our students and staff.
Due to the districts closure for today, the makeup day will be scheduled for Monday January 19th, 2026. School will be in session that day.
Vote for the SWHS National Art Honor Society entry in the 2025 Miller Plant Farm Interscholastic Mural Contest.
Come to see the SWHS fall play Curtains! November 20-22, 2025 at 7pm. $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Emory H. Markle Middle School Auditorium - 225 Bowman Road, Hanover, PA. Link to buy tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DITK
Come to see the SWHS fall play Curtains!
November 20-22, 2025 at 7pm. $5 in advance; $7 at the door.
Emory H. Markle Middle School Auditorium - 225 Bowman Road, Hanover, PA.
Link to buy tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DITK
November 20-22, 2025 at 7pm. $5 in advance; $7 at the door.
Emory H. Markle Middle School Auditorium - 225 Bowman Road, Hanover, PA.
Link to buy tickets: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/DITK
The SWHS National Art Honor Society is at it again...
Join SWHS NAHS for their Winter Pottery Day! The event will take place on Saturday, December 6th, from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm in the high school art classrooms. Use the QR code on the flyer to pay for your registration and reserve your spot! Registration is open now at the price of $25 and closes on December 5th at 2 p.m. Pottery pieces are selected based on first-come, first-served when you arrive! Your registration grants you one piece to decorate. NAHS is looking forward to seeing you there!
Looking for something to do indoors in the evening darkness and brisk weather. Join us for Community Swim every Monday and Wednesday at the middle school. Hours are 7:00 - 8:30pm. $2/person and $5/family. See attached flyer for more info.
Curtains! by Craig Sodaro will be presented by the high school drama department on November 20-22, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Emory H. Markle Middle School Auditorium. Tickets are on sale now.
The SW National Art Honor Society student members are hosting a Fall Paint Day on Saturday, October 18, at SWHS. For only $25 our instructors will guide you to create your own unique painting! You will receive one 16x20 canvas & an apron for every painter. Sign up by Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The Girls' Volleyball Team has broken South Western's history with last night's win against Spring Grove. The team is the Division I League Champions for the first time ever. The team shared this title back in 2020, 1991 and 1990. The girls have one more match Monday at Susquehannock and then head to Counties on Wednesday for a 7 PM match at Central York. Congratulations to the team and their coaches.
2025-2026 South Western School District - Community Swim begins September 29, 2025 and will run through May 20, 2026 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30 p.m. (only on days when school is in session) -
COST = $2.00 per person or $5.00 for a family of 3 or more.
COST = $2.00 per person or $5.00 for a family of 3 or more.
Announcing Office Hours for Volunteers to Complete Their Registration Process.
Thursday, September 4 and Monday, September 8, 2025 until 6:00 PM in the district administration office.
This is intended for volunteers that completed the registration process and have received confirmation of compliance.
Black Out Apparel Sale
Please access the District Activity Calendar via this link (https://5il.co/3nj61) and the District Newsletter via this link (https://5il.co/3nqez). Have a Great Year!
The 2025-2026 South Western School District Volunteer Registration page is now available. https://www.swsd.k12.pa.us/page/mentoring-volunteering
Note - once registration is submitted, it will be reviewed and you will be contacted via the email address you submit. Please monitor your email SPAM and TRASH folders for school communications.
Note - once registration is submitted, it will be reviewed and you will be contacted via the email address you submit. Please monitor your email SPAM and TRASH folders for school communications.
Here is the link to watch the 2025 South Western Commencement. You can also scan the QR Code to access the stream. https://youtube.com/live/jigPlmmKYVc?feature=share
ANIMAL ANTICS - S.T.E.A.M. Camp -- June 23-27, 2025 for SW students entering Grades 3 & 4 next school year.
