SWCS Educational Foundation

What a great outing! Thanks to all our players and sponsors for a fantastic event!

Early Bird Savings for our annual Drive Forward Golf Outing end May 1st! This event always sells out, so don't delay! All proceeds benefit SWCS student scholarships and classroom grants. You can register online here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zgfe9bk

Thanks to everyone who attend our event last night in support of student scholarships and classroom grants! It was a great evening.

Can't make to tonight's South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation Annual Fundraiser?

Check out and place bids on our silent auction items until 7:30 PM tonight.

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The week is finally here! Join us this Thursday for a night of fun as we work together to Set The Foundation for Our Future!

The 2024 South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation Annual Fundraiser on April 25th at 6:00 PM at Pinnacle Golf Club featuring heavy hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar, great silent auction items, a wine pull, and great company.

Can’t make it the night of the event? Check out and place bids on our silent auction items.

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Early Bird Savings for our annual Drive Forward Golf Outing NOW through May 1st! This event always sells out, so don't delay! All proceeds benefit SWCS student scholarships and classroom grants. You can register online here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/zgfe9bk

Our annual event is coming up on April 25th - and you are invited! Help set the Foundation for Our Future!

All event proceeds benefit student scholarships and classroom grants for SWCS.

Registration Here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/A0V/

You don't want to miss a night of fun as we work together to Set The Foundation for Our Future!

Register Now for the 2024 South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation Annual Fundraiser on April 25th at 6:00 PM at Pinnacle Golf Club.

SWCSEF 2024 Help South Western City Schools Educational Foundation spread the word about Setting The Foundation For Our Future!

The SWCS Educational Foundation is committed more than ever to ensuring teachers are armed with grants to fund ongoing innovation in the classrooms and graduating seniors have the opportunity to apply for scholarships for post-secondary education.

Time is running out to register and you don't want to miss out! Join us for a night of fun as we work together to Set The Foundation for Our Future!

SWCSEF 2024 Help South Western City Schools Educational Foundation spread the word about Setting The Foundation For Our Future!

Our annual event is coming up on April 25th - and you are invited! Help set the Foundation for Our Future! All event proceeds benefit student scholarships and classroom grants for SWCS. Registration page: https://swcsef2024.givesmart.com/
We also welcome sponsorships here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/A0V/i/

Today is the final day to nominate a SWCSD staff member for the 2024 School Bell Awards! 🔔

Annually, we canvas our families, students, and community members for staff nominations and stories about a SWCSD team member who went above and beyond this school year. Awardees will be recognized in April at our SWCSD Employee Awards Gala along with honorees from the SWCS Council of PTA's.

All submissions will be shared with the staff member who receives them whether they are named a 2024 winner or not.

To nominate: https://forms.gle/nPaNbm9EEDFmpN5b7

Dr. Wise has been a great leader for our district and community. We wish him the best and thank him for all he has done for SWCS!

At tonight's regular meeting of the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) Board of Education, the board was informed by Superintendent Dr. Bill Wise of his intent to retire prior to the expiration of his current contract.

**Dr. Wise will continue as Superintendent through August 1, 2024.

While many school districts see more routine turnover in the position due to the high demands associated with the role (less than five years on average according to the School Superintendents Association (AASA)), SWCSD has been incredibly fortunate to have had the steadfast leadership of Dr. Wise at the helm of Ohio’s fifth largest school system for the past 17 years - overseeing a period of significant growth in an array of different areas.

Dr. Wise’s tenure with the district is one marked by both sustainability and continuity, leaving indelible impressions on the lives of thousands of students over the course of nearly two decades.

Dr. Wise was originally hired as Superintendent in October 2007. Prior to that, Dr. Wise first made his way to the district in 2002 where he previously served the district as both Deputy Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum.

During his tenure as Superintendent of South-Western City Schools:

- The district has made significant infrastructure advancements to enhance student learning outcomes with the building of 13 new state-of-the-art elementary schools, four new middle schools, one new high school, and various other site development projects.
- Oversaw the implementation of full day kindergarten with the building of new elementary schools in 2013.
- The district has not been in a position to ask taxpayers for operating funds since 2009 and is projected to be in the black for the next five years.
- Graduated approximately 21,660 students (as of May 2023) across all high schools since 2008.
- Created the Accelerated Learning Center (ALC) in 2016, an in-house college preparatory program for high school students to pursue college credit and earn associate degrees in two or three year pathways.
- Finally, in large part thanks to Dr. Wise’s vision and leadership, the district achieved the highest graduation rate ever earned in the history of the school system dating back to 1956.

Read the full release here: https://www.swcsd.us/protected/ArticleView.aspx?iid=4YG3B&dasi=230

Please join us for our annual event! Help set the Foundation for Our Future! Registration page: https://swcsef2024.givesmart.com/
We also welcome sponsorships here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/A0V/i/

Attention seniors: The deadline for 2024 SWCS Educational Foundation scholarship applications is one week from today, February 29!

To apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHrXNHRAHOLQPiZ1ExLsgzkjAgSTO4AWoT5g1esCSzsj715g/viewform

Support SWCS Educational Foundation when you shop at Kroger! It is an easy and convenient way to contribute to student scholarships and educational grants! https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

SWCS students graduating in 2024 may apply for scholarships now on our website at http://www.swcsef.org/p/scholarships.html

After careful consideration, the South-Western City School District (SWCSD) will hold a scheduled early-release on Monday, April 8, 2024 due to the total solar eclipse set to take place that afternoon. 🎇As a result of the early release, all evening activities to include rehearsals, practices, and athletics/extra-curricular contests will also be canceled. The April 8 date had been previously earmarked as a full day of learning on the 2023-2024 academic calendar.

In an effort for families to plan accordingly, transportation and building schedules have been amended for this day and early release times are as follows:

➡️ Elementary Schools: 12:15 p.m.
➡️ Intermediate Schools: 1:15 p.m.
➡️ Middle Schools: 1:15 p.m.
➡️ High Schools: 11:30 a.m.
➡️ Preschool: No sessions will be held

Although the direct centerline of total eclipse viewing falls north of our attendance boundaries, the District arrived at the decision to proceed with an early release out of an abundance of caution for student safety who otherwise would be in transit home on a regularly scheduled school day at that time.

Students and Staff to receive Protective Eyewear🕶
Recognizing the educational importance of this rarer scientific event, every student (at parent discretion) in the District (and staff member) will have the opportunity to take home solar eclipse glasses in advance of April 8 that are compliant with the international safety standard for protective eyewear (ISO 12312-2). The 2024 Total Solar Eclipse offers students and families an educational opportunity to observe this incredibly rare astrological event - the first of its kind within view in Ohio since 1806.

Looking ahead to April 8, we ask families to reinforce safe viewing practices with their students by reminding them that they should never look directly at the sun once home for the day without the proper eyewear, according to the State of Ohio Eclipse Task Force. For more information and educational resources, visit eclipse.ohio.gov.

Save the date: The South-Western City Schools Educational Foundation's (SWCSEF) Annual Benefit Concert Series returns November 14 & 16.

Join us for two evenings celebrating music with SWCSD Honor Choir, Band, Orchestra, and Grove City Community Winds performances. 🎷🎼🎶🎙️

Stop by and see us at Boo off Broadway!

Come visit us at Boo off Broadway!

Don't miss Boo Off Broadway, presented by the Grove City Chamber of Commerce, Saturday October 28th, 2023. From 12noon to 4pm, join us for a safe trick-or-treat experience, featuring games, food, and fun!

Today - August 21 - is National Senior Citizen Day! And, you only have to be 55 (or older) and live in the SWCS District to be eligible for South-Western's Top 55 Club Card! You can sign-up online or call (614) 801-3027 to receive the many benefits including free entry at regular-season home sporting events; and free admission to school-sponsored plays, concerts, and contests! More info here: https://www.swcsd.us/Top55ClubInformation.aspx

It is a well-known fact that with the right motivation, we can achieve more - even move mountains. Never Give Up Day was created for this reason! This day is a reminder to keep chasing our dreams, never giving up on them. Celebrate with us by encouraging, motivating, and reminding the SWCS graduates and students of all ages you know to never give up!

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Our SWCSD Transportation Team has several, immediate openings for sub drivers!

Apply or refer a friend today to be a part of our team in 2023-2024!
Visit our SWCSD Careers page for more information: ⬇️
https://www.swcsd.us/Personnel.aspx

🎉 We're pretty stoked about this. Your library card just got even better! Introducing Discovery Passes at SPL. Borrow free admission to local museums and attractions with a Discovery Pass!

Our library has partnered with local institutions to launch Discovery Passes available for checkout that grant free temporary admission to select museums and institutions.

Discovery Passes are now available to check out at Grove City and Westland Area libraries with an SPL card. Currently, Discovery Passes are available at SPL for

🎫 Franklin Park Conservatory
🎫 National Veterans Memorial and Museum

We are working on adding additional partners and are proud and grateful to be working with our partners to provide greater access to arts, culture, and education for everyone.
IMPORTANT DISCOVERY PASS DETAILS
(Visit bit.ly/discoverypassSPL for complete info)

* Discovery Passes are limited, and checkouts are first come, first served.
* Discovery passes may not be reserved or held.
* If all passes to the institution you would like to visit are checked out, you will need to wait until a pass is checked back in and becomes available again.
* Must be 18 years or older with an SPL card to borrow.

School begins soon and staff started today! More info here: https://swinsider.com/2023/06/30/2023-2024-back-to-school-faq/?fbclid=IwAR1wpQoPlf-xb1GXeIAOFvZUD3FTwmfFE4tIx1Xzder5EPuVn5JfwadetGA