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.

District Volunteers - A reminder to please return your volunteer badge to any building office or the district administration office. We appreciate your cooperation as we will inventory badges and make preparations for next year's volunteers. Look for a notice in August for links to complete the New Volunteer Registration or Volunteer Renewal Registration process for 2025-2026. Thank you for your service to our students and staff. Have a Great Summer!
The May 2025 Mustang ROUNDUP District Newsletter is available at: https://rb.gy/9wsji0
Please attend the Artist Opening Reception to celebrate the work of this year’s Drawing & Painting 4 studio class. It will be held at the Hanover Area Arts Guild at 32 Carlisle Street, Hanover, PA 17331, on Friday, May 16th from 6-8 pm. Stop by at your leisure during this time to visit with the artists.

South Western Robotics Summer Camp. Due to popular demand an additional week has been added. Please sign up now for June 16th - June 20th. The Summer Robotics Camp will be held at the Emory H. Markle Middle School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

South Western School Board approves revisions to the 2025-2026 District Calendar (https://5il.co/3a42o). Also, the 2026-2027 District Calendar receives Board approval (https://5il.co/3a3wl).
DON'T MISS IT -- Come to see the EHMMS Drama Production of LITTLE RED ROBIN HOOD on March 7 at 7:00 PM and March 8 at 2:00 PM. Tickets are available at 717-633-4840 or at the door.

Don't miss the SWHS Drama presentation of BIG FISH on the high school stage, March 13, 14, 15 at 7:00 PM each evening (https://swhsdrama.weebly.com/). Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at: https://www.vancoevents.com/us/CWCF

The SW National Art Honor Society student members are hosting a Spring Paint Day on Saturday, April 5, at SWHS. For only $20 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, April 3.

Community Swim at EHMMS

