Cougars Connect

Cougar Family,

My name is Curtis Gladden, and I have the honor of being the new principal at Southwest Junior High. I hope that you have had a wonderful summer break, and I look forward to meeting you and your students this upcoming year. The faculty and staff are excited about the beginning of a new school year. Your student is in for a tremendous experience, from extracurricular activities, to Advanced classes, SWJH has a tradition of excellence established by great faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Please take a moment to review the information and links provided in this newsletter. They are intended to provide you useful information as we start the year.

We look forward to connecting with our students and families. Please reach out to us with any questions, concerns or celebrations!!

Southwest Junior High’s Back 2 School BASH

(8th-graders and new 9th-graders)

August 10th

4:00, 5:00 OR 6:00 (choose one time to attend)

Information Meeting

Pick up your schedule

Meet your teachers

Tour the building

**9th-graders may pick up their schedule from 9:00-10:30 on August 10th

Upcoming Events:

First Day of School: August 15th

New School Times:

• Regular: 8:40 - 4:05

• Wednesday: 8:40 - 2:45

Labor Day Holiday (no school): September 5th

Backpack (with a padding for a Chromebook is recommended)

Binder

Pencils

Paper

hand sanitizer-optional

Water bottle-optional

*Some classes will require additional supplies, and they will provide that information on the first day of school.

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