Discover the opportunities available for your student at Durham Public Schools’ Showcase of Schools ! Meet school representatives, explore programs, and get answers to help your f...

NO SCHOOL There will be no school on Monday & Tuesday due to scheduled Teacher Workdays. Enjoy the days off and we will see you back in class on Wednesday. FRONT PARKING LOT CLO...

FAMILY NEEDS ASSESSMENT Southwest would like to conduct a school-wide needs assessment in order to best support our students and families. The following questions will help us ga...

BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN Our Southwest Elementary Fun Run event was incredible! Thank you to our amazing volunteers for creating such a fun experience for our students. We did it! ...

BOOSTERTHON FUN RUN Come cheer on our Seahawks this Friday at the Boosterthon Fun Run on the 2nd-5th grade playground! Students will be running, having fun, and raising funds for ...

EARLY RELEASE Wednesday, October 7th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 12:15pm. Please notify your teacher if your child’s transportation has changed by 11:0...

3rd- 5th GRADERS $15 TECHNOLOGY FEE NATIONAL COFFEE DAY September 29 is National Coffee Day! Please help us celebrate our SW staff by signing up for a donation . NO SCHOOL WEDN...

NO SCHOOL MONDAY There will be no school Monday, September 21st and Wednesday, September 30th due to a scheduled Teacher Workdays. Enjoy the days off- see you back in class soon, ...

TECHNOLOGY FEE We are happy to share that just over 60% of families have already paid their technology fee. If you have not yet completed your payment, please do so as soon as pos...

NO SCHOOL MONDAY School will be closed on Labor Day, as we take time to honor the contributions of workers across the country. Enjoy your long weekend and stay safe! DOJO – TE...

PARENT GUIDE TO ASSESSMENTS IN DPS Links to our current resources outlining the various assessments administered within DPS are located on our website. (Families-->Parent Gui...

ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL To keep arrival and dismissal safe and efficient for all students, we ask families to follow our school’s procedures each day. Please remember: the front circl...

As we prepare for the first day of the 2026-2027 school year, here are a few important reminders: · Mr. Rotosky Weekly Message arrives via Dojo on Saturday at 9AM along with be...

New to Southwest or starting Kindergarten? Join our principals for popsicles on Friday, August 14 at noon. We will meet under the trees near the front parking lot. We can’t wait...

To kick off the school year, we will host two in-person Open House sessions on Thursday, August 20, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m. You may attend the session that best f...

Kindergarten will begin the year with a staggered entry schedule. All registered kindergartners will attend school on one designated day, based on their legal last name . On Wed...

DPS has made a technology update for the upcoming school year. Students in grades K–2 will no longer be issued a device. Students in grades 3–5 will continue to receive a d...

The DPS Back-to-School Guide is NOW AVAILABLE! 📘 The 2026-27 Back to School Guide is Here! We’re excited to welcome students and families to a brand-new school year at Durha...

From June 15 to August 14, Southwest will operate on a summer schedule of Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–2 PM.

MORNING CARPOOL VOLUNTEERS We are looking for volunteers to help with morning carpool through the last day of school while our staff is inside preparing for end‑of‑year testing....