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Southwest ISD

@swisd

7 years

Due to the forecasted inclement weather, SWISD will be cancelling all classes tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16. This includes all extra-curricular activities. We will continue monitoring weather conditions and update you throughout the day Tuesday for Wednesday operations.

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Southwest ISD is aware of the inappropriate statements circulating on social media mentioning our District. We want to assure you the District takes these matters very seriously and does not condone this behavior. We are currently investigating the source of the comments.

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SWISD schools will be closed next week, March 16-22. Please visit the attached link for more information including suspension of events and the National School Lunch program. We will continue to update throughout the week.

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@swisd

6 years

“Once a Dragon, always a Dragon!” Way to go Class of 2018! #weareSW #wegopublic

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@swisd

1 year

Congratulations to San Antonio native and SWHS alum, Mario Barrios for winning the Interim WBC Welterweight Title this evening!

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@swisd

5 years

SWISD will be providing curbside meal service to students (18 or younger) who are present to pick up breakfast and lunch at the following campuses: Big Country ES, Bob Hope ES, Hidden Cove ES, Sky Harbour ES, Southwest ES.

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@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to our SWISD Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft, who has just been named ESC Region 20 Superintendent of the Year! #weareSW

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@swisd

6 years

Congratulations to SWHS Senior, Leif Griffin, who has just been selected for a full NJROTC scholarship to Oregon State! #weareSW #wegopublic

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@swisd

4 years

Mark your calendars!

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@swisd

6 years

Congratulations, Class of 2018! #weareSW #wegopublic

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@swisd

6 years

We are excited to announce the name of the Southwest vs SW Legacy football game! Join us on Sep. 28 at SW Legacy Stadium for the inaugural Fire & Armor Bowl!

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3 years

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@swisd

6 years

Congratulations to the following students who signed their National Letters of Intent today! 4 students from Southwest High School signed: Volleyball-Julieanna Ramos, Trinidad St Volleyball-Nadia Chavez, Howard Payne Girls Soccer-Madison Stout, TLU Baseball-Isaiah Zavala, UIW

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@swisd

7 years

Due to the potential for inclement weather overnight into tomorrow, we are closely monitoring conditions and should have an update on school operations by this afternoon. Please make sure to visit our website, social media sites, and expect an announcement from school messenger.

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@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to SWHS Softball player, Aaliyah Ortiz who just received her National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-American Trophy!

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@swisd

5 years

How about a little School Spirit Saturday! Please enjoy the SWL school song courtesy of the SW Legacy Band! Go Titans!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

6 years

Special thank you to our Facilities and Maintenance staff for getting SW Stadium ready for tonight’s game!

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@swisd

2 years

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and the entire Uvalde community during this tragic time.

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@swisd

6 years

We'd like to highlight Joseph "Cameron" Renteria, c/o 2018, who's proudly serving in the U.S. Army. He'll graduate Basic Training at the end of Sept., & then train to become an aircraft electrician where he'll repair & maintain fleets of army helicopters. Way to make SWISD proud!

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@swisd

1 year

We're thrilled to announce that Southwest ISD is stepping up to support our students and families! Starting with the 2023-2024 school year, we are providing ALL school supplies at absolutely no cost to parents for registered elementary and middle school students! #WeAreSW

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@swisd

4 years

We thought we saw something at Fire & Armor Bowl III... @swisd_swhs @swisd_swlhs

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@swisd

3 years

SWISD welcomes new principal, Dr. Anna Sexton to Hidden Cove STEAM Academy! Dr. Sexton bring 21 years of experience in education, STEAM, and Project Based Learning. We look forward to her leadership at Hidden Cove STEAM Academy and at SWISD.

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@swisd

2 years

Tonight, during a special-called meeting, the Southwest ISD Board of Trustees voted to confirm Dr. Jeanette Ball as the new Superintendent. Read more here:

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

6 years

Congratulations to our Southwest Dragons as they are the District 14/5A District Champions! The Dragons will be starting their playoff run against Brackenridge this Thursday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. at Dragon stadium.

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@swisd

5 years

The SWL Class of 2019 memorial tree in honor of Julia Flores has been planted. Jeremiah Flores donated the tree and Samantha Arnold donated the flowers. Interact members will act as stewards for both. The official dedication will take place during the Senior Walk. Titan Strong.

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@swisd

5 years

Our child nutrition staff was hard at work this morning passing out breakfasts to our community and we hope to see you for lunch at BCE, BHE, HCE, MCE, SHE, & SWE. Lunch pickup starts at 11 a.m.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

7 years

Congratulations to the SWHS Mariachi Los Dragones for receiving straight 1s at the TAME Area Mariachi Contest!

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@swisd

5 years

You are invited to the unveiling of the Mario Barrios banner in the Southwest HS Gym. The WBA Super Lightweight World Champion will be in attendance as we raise his banner into the rafters. The presentation will take place at 6:15 p.m. before the SWHS vs. Stevens Basketball game.

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@swisd

5 years

Southwest ISD schools will be closed through April 3. Please visit for more information regarding online learning, meal service and a letter from our Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Verstuyft.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

5 years

Our principals at @swisd_swhs , Paul Black & @swisd_swlhs , Joseph Guidry have a message for the SWISD community regarding the Fire & Armor Service Challenge!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to the following Dragons who signed their National Letters of Intent today! Morgan Fey, Track and Field-Rice Destiny Salinas, Softball-Tarleton State Cassandra Rodriguez, Softball-Coastal Bend College Aaliyah Ortiz, Softball-McNeese State #weareSW #gopublic

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

2 years

Today, we remember the astronauts of the space shuttle Challenger. 73 seconds into the flight, the shuttle exploded. There were no survivors. All four of our middle schools are named after them, including Christa McAuliffe, Frances R Scobee, Judith Resnik and Ronald McNair.

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@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to SW Legacy's Amanda Balarin who has been selected as one of 189 Quarterfinalists from more than 3300 nominations across the country for the Grammy Music in Schools Music Educator Award! The Grammy Music Educator Award will be awarded live in the spring of 2020.

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@swisd

7 years

Congratulations to the Southwest high School NJROTC , who took 3rd in State today in College Station. On to Nationals in Florida!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

4 years

Please see the attached letter regarding an online incident that was reported to our administration. As always, continue to use the See Something, Say Something tool to report any concerns.

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@swisd

5 years

SWISD Business & Finance Office of Purchasing, Budgeting, and External Programs worked together to sew more than 100 face masks for employees working to distribute food to our students in the community. Their overall goal is to make 200 masks by next week! #weareSW #gopublic

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@swisd

4 years

Join us this Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Alamodome! #dragons #titans #fireandarmorbowl

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to the Southwest Legacy HS Class of 2019 Valedictorian, Abner Vinaja and Salutatorian, Karla Hernandez Gonzalez! Abner will be attending @UTSA where he plans to study Computer Science. Karla is going to @uiwcardinals to study Nursing. #weareSW #gopublic

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@swisd

6 years

SWHS graduate Mario Barrios will be boxing in a Super Lightweight 10 round bout tonight in Los Angeles on Showtime Boxing! The event starts at 9 p.m. Good Luck and we are SW!

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@swisd

4 years

Dear Southwest ISD families, Southwest ISD will extend full closure through tomorrow, Wednesday, February 17, 2021. We will continue to keep you informed throughout all of our communication channels as updates become available. Please stay safe.

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@swisd

4 years

Dear Southwest ISD Families, Based on the ongoing issues and strained infrastructure in the greater San Antonio area, SWISD will continue its full closure through Friday, February 19. We anticipate returning to normal operations on Monday, February 22. Please stay safe.

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@swisd

2 years

IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS: Former @swisd_swhs student Jeremiah Oary received a special recognition at last night’s board meeting. He was supposed to graduate in 2008 but due to some outside challenges he left without a diploma in hand.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

7 years

Congratulations to Deja Tapia, Kaitlyn Salazar & Abigail Rubio who signed their letters of intent this morning at our National Signing Day ceremony. Abigail & Deja signed to play at Laredo Community College while Kaitlyn signed with Hill Community College!

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@swisd

4 years

Southwest ISD received a donation of backpacks this morning from San Antonio District 4 Councilwoman Adriana Rocha Garcia, PhD. We thank you on behalf of our students, staff and community!

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@swisd

3 years

Congratulations to Brayden Pridgen, who finished 8th in the Triple Jump at the UIL 5A State competition! Competing at the State level is an amazing achievement!

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@swisd

5 years

AREA BAND RESULTS: SWL Band placed 14th and SWHS has made the top 10 out of 22 bands. SWHS performs again at 6:30 pm tonight with the top 4 going to state! #weareSW

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

5 years

We want to thank all the volunteers from the @safoodbank , the community and SWISD employees who were working out in the rain today at the Mobile Pantry distribution. There is still food available, if you are in the area. #weareSW

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@swisd

11 months

SWISD proudly announces the unanimous approval of naming its 12th elementary campus as "Juan M. Alvarado Elementary School." This decision, made at tonight's Board meeting, honors Mr. Alvarado's nearly five decades of exceptional service and commitment to the district.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

7 years

Congratulations to the @swisd_swhs Dragon Baseball team, who are District Tri-Champs! A first for the SWHS Baseball team! Playoff details will be released as soon as information is available.

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@swisd

3 years

FORMER CUSTODIAN FINDS CALLING AS SPECIAL EDUCATION AID: “I never pictured myself working in a school, let alone the special education department,” said Mr. Isidro Chavarria.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

5 years

To wrap up World Health Day, we would like to send a special shoutout to two of our own: Nurse Kristy Shanefelter of MCE and Nurse Yanira Tovar of MCA. Both are in NY serving to help combat COVID19. We are very proud of both of you! #weareSW #commitmenttoservice #gopublic

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to the SWHS Dragon football team, Coach Elliott & his staff on a great Bi-District Playoff victory last Friday, this is the Dragons 4th consecutive 1st round playoff win! Please see the graphic for Area playoff information against CC Miller at the Alamodome.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

4 years

Attached are resources available to you from the City of San Antonio. Please share and stay safe!

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@swisd

6 years

Congratulations to the SWHS Dragon Volleyball team as they head into the playoffs to play Highlands for the Bi-District Championship. They will play Tuesday, October 30 at Southwest HS at 6 p.m.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

6 years

Join us as we celebrate the SWHS Class of 2018 at graduation on Fri, Jun 1 starting at 7 p.m. in the Alamodome! Seniors are to report the school no later than 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. to load the buses graduation. The buses will leave to the Alamodome at 5p.m. Attached are helpful tips!

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@swisd

5 years

Today, the SWHS band got together virtually to play the school song just for you! Enjoy! Go Dragons! #WeareSWbyChoice #gopublic

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@swisd

5 years

We are looking forward to great things from reigning State Champion, SWHS Senior Morgan Fey in the upcoming Track & Field season!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

2 years

Congratulations to the more than 40 @swisd_caststem Seniors who will receive their Associates degree from Palo Alto College tonight! What an amazing achievement!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

4 years

Dear Southwest ISD Families, Southwest ISD will remain closed on Tuesday, February 16, for both virtual and on-campus instruction. We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Thank you.

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@swisd

2 years

Please see a statement from our Superintendent, Dr. Verstuyft, regarding the tragedy in Uvalde.

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@swisd

5 years

Good evening! We know there is a lot of information that has been given out to the community lately and it can be confusing. Below is a one page summary of what is being offered and how to reach out to us in case you have questions.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

4 years

Congratulations to @swisd_SWLathl Seniors Alyssa Pena and Rudy Gres, who have signed letters of intent to play at the next level! Alyssa Pena will play Softball for Alvin College and Rudy Gres will play Baseball at Nebraska Wesleyan!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

3 years

Good luck to @swisd_swhs alum @Boxer_Barrios tonight! The SWISD community is behind you!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

6 years

Looking to tailgate before the Area Playoff between Southwest & Flour Bluff? The district will allow tailgating starting at 10 am on the street between C&I building and SW Stadium! See the map below for more information.

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@swisd

7 years

SWISD brought 9 Charter bus with more than 450 girls and 45 chaperones to the University of Texas for Girls in Engineering day!

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@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to our UIL State Qualifiers! Morgan Fey will be competing in both the Shot Put and Discus at The University of Texas on Friday, May 10 with Shot Put at 10 a.m. & Discus at 4 p.m. Johnny Samudio will compete in the 40 M Dash at 8:15 p.m. Way to go!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

5 years

As many of you are aware, the city & county announced a combined Stay Home, Work Safe order until Thursday, April 9. We are committed to the safety & health of our school community & in conjunction with other school districts, SWISD will extend school closures to Friday, April 24

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@swisd

3 years

Please see the attached letter in regards to the temporary restraining order that was granted to the City of San Antonio and Bexar County this afternoon.

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@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to @swisd_swlhs Junior, Abigail Ramos-Cruz who has just become the 1st Titan to qualify for State in Powerlifting with a lifting total of 730 lbs in Squat, Bench and Deadlift!

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@swisd

5 years

Congratulations to Southwest High School Athlete Aaliyah Ortiz for being the only Texas Student Athlete named to Softball All American Team! Click here to read more:

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@swisd

2 years

Another grand send-off for the SWHS Varsity Boys Soccer team as they head down to Brownsville, TX to play in the 5A Region IV Semi-Finals Soccer Tournament on Friday, Apr. 7 at 4pm at Brownsville Sports Park. GOOD LUCK DRAGONS!! #wearesw #igniteyoursuccess

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@swisd

2 years

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DISTRICT'S NEWEST POLICE OFFICERS: SWISD held a police swear-in and pinning ceremony for its newest police officers this week.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

2 years

Southwest ISD has canceled school and all related activities for Tuesday, January 31, 2023, due to inclement weather. We will continue to monitor road conditions. Please continue to check our website, social media and mobile app for updates.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

1 year

Today, @TAMUSanAntonio announced the new Jaguar Promise program, offering FREE tuition to eligible transfer students and top 35% high school graduates! Dr. Ball was invited to share insights on how this program will benefit our students and community.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

6 years

A friendly reminder that Senior Walk 2018 is this Thursday, May 17! We hope to see you at the SW Spring Sports Complex as we celebrate our Seniors!

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@swisd

4 years

Congratulations to the finalists for the Senior Car Giveaway, courtesy of North Park Toyota! We will soon announce the time and date of when the finalists will choose their keys to try and win the vehicles!

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@swisd

6 years

Congratulations to the Dragon Boys Soccer Team who defeated Austin McCallum 2-0 last Friday night. They will now play Pharr Valley View in the Regional Semifinals this Friday! see the attached graphic for more information!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

2 years

CONGRATULATIONS: The SWISD Board approved the Superintendent's recommendation for the promotion of three administrators: Jacque Rodriguez as the principal for CAST STEM HS, Richard Rojas as the principal for Indian Creek ES, and Veronica Cuenca-Wilson as Director of Schools.

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@swisd

5 years

Southwest Families, Following an executive order by Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Southwest ISD will extend its closure to Friday, May 1. Visit for information.

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@swisd

5 years

We are proud to announce the following principal appointments at @swisd_ece @swisd_ice @swisd_mce @swisd_spe @swisd_swhs

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@swisd

2 years

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Congrats to Southwest HS Senior Sarahi Fernandez!

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@swisd

2 years

The Southwest Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees, at its January 17 meeting, named Dr. Jeanette Ball, as the lone finalist for superintendent.

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@swisd

2 years

Southwest ISD received its 2022 accountability ratings today from the Texas Education Agency, showing strong gains in academic achievement. The District received an overall grade of a “B”.

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@swisd

4 years

Congratulations to Coach Arceo and SWHS Team Tennis! The Dragons finished in second place in 28-5A and will be playing Jefferson on Tuesday, October 27 at 1 p.m. at McFarlin Tennis Center. Good luck to our Dragons!

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@swisd

3 years

Our Southwest ISD Police are working hard to move traffic, even if it means pushing vehicles! Thank you officers for your commitment to service!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

4 years

Due to inclement weather on Monday, all SWISD employees will work remotely as the roads are deemed too dangerous for travel. We will determine the rest of the workweek by the end of day Monday. Please make sure to visit DA's, website, and social media sites for updates.

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@swisd

5 years

Region 20 Superintendent of the Year & SWISD’s own Dr. Lloyd Verstuyft was honored at TASA/TASB Conference today! Congratulations!

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@swisd

2 years

Today, we take a pause to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives taken on September 11, 2001. We honor the amazing heroes of this tragedy and the sacrifices they made. We will never forget.

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@swisd

2 years

McAuliffe MS Principal, Ms. Roxie Freeman, got quite the surprise during what she thought was a pep rally for new Superintendent Dr. Ball. Little did she know HEB reps were there to surprise her w/ the announcement she was a finalist for the 2023 Excellence in Education Awards.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

4 years

Our Southwest ISD Police Department also has a message for Teacher Appreciation Week!

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@swisd

6 years

Congratulations to Brooke Hacker, SWHS Class of 2012, who just received her “white coat” as she moves into her third and final year of PT school at Texas Tech University!

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

7 years

Congratulations to Sloan Solis, who placed 3rd in the Varsity 200m Intermediate Medley at the District 29-5A Championships. She is the 1st Varsity Regional Qualifier in any sport in SW Legacy school history! #Historic #WeAreSW

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@swisd

3 years

Good morning Southwest ISD! Credit to SWHS Coach Franco for capturing this shot before practice this morning. Have a great day!

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@swisd

4 months

Exciting new changes are coming to SWISD! Please help us welcome Mark Sonnen, the new principal of Medio Creek Elementary!

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@swisd

7 years

As of now, we plan on operating under normal business hours tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17. However, due to these wintry weather conditions, we will double check our roads for safe passage in the morning (4:30AM) to confirm.

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Southwest ISD

@swisd

6 years

Tonight on CW 35 at 7 p.m., Southwest HS will be on Thursday Night Lights! The Dragons will take on the Harlan Hawks in a district showdown. Be sure to vote for the SW Band for a chance to win a $5,000 scholarship! Text band17 to 44332 to vote.

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@swisd

4 years

University of Incarnate Word students & SWISD alumni would like to thank their former SWISD teachers in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Students pictured are Alejandro Cerrillo, Angela Gutierrez and Kassandra Gonzalez! @uiwcardinals @UIWcampusengage @UIWCareerSvcs