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.
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
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.
