There will be no school today due to a scheduled Teacher Workday . Enjoy the day off—see you back in class soon, refreshed and ready to go!

Join other Southwest families to make our campus beautiful on Saturday October 25 from 8am-11am. Bring your pruning shears, rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows and good cheer. Donations ...

PTA STAFF BREAKFAST POTLUCK SWE Families - Let's thank the SWE staff for everything they've done during the first quarter of the school year! Please sign up for an item before...

Join us on Tuesday, October 21st from 4:30 – 6:00 PM for an evening of stories, games, and fun as we celebrate the joy of reading together! Families are invited to explore literac...

PTA MEETING – OCTOBER 14th The PTA meets virtually at https://meet.google.com/hqs-vfcw-ygu It's a great chance to get involved, volunteer for a committee, or bring your ideas...

FOOD DRIVE Join us in making a difference by donating to our Food Drive on Monday, October 6th We're collecting canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and other shelf-stable i...

Today is an early release day—students will be dismissed at 12:15 PM . Please make sure to plan accordingly for pickup or after-school arrangements. We hope everyone enjoys the ...

Join us in making a difference by donating to our Food Drive on Monday, October 6 th We're collecting canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and other shelf-stable items to s...

BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS It's that time of the year again! Book Fair is happening from October 16-24, and we need your help to make it a success! If you are able to volunteer, pleas...

NO SCHOOL There will be no school Monday, September 22 nd due to a scheduled Teacher Workday . Enjoy the day off—see you back in class soon, refreshed and ready to go! PROG...

DPS MOBILE APP This app will keep you informed with district-wide updates and includes Rooms, a platform for teacher communication. While we're still permitted to use ClassDoj...

Join fellow families as kids and adults’ bike together to Southwest Elementary every Friday in a fun, parent-led group. It’s a great way for kids to build riding skills in a safe, ...

SOUTWEST STUDENT/FAMILY HANDBOOK The 2025–2026 Student & Family Handbooks are now online! Visit the Families page on our website to access the latest information and resources...

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH SPIRIT WEEK – SEPT 15-19 • Monday: Colores de la bandera . Wear your favorite flag colors and show your pride! • T uesday: Día de deportes Rep you...

The PTA will be meeting virtually to share exciting plans for the year ahead. It's a great chance to get involved, volunteer for a committee, or bring your ideas to the table. We’...

No School on Monday, September 1st

Let’s kick off the year with some fun and flair! Make Your Mark Monday: Rock your first-day outfit and show off your style Tie-Dye Tuesday: Get groovy in your favor...

Join us for our Annual Title I Open Meeting Thursday, August 21 1:15 PM Media Center Learn what it means to be a Title I school and how families can get involved. Attendance i...

As part of our ongoing efforts to support device sustainability and repairs, Durham Public Schools (DPS) will implement an annual technology fee starting this school year. Grade...

We're excited to welcome our students and families to the new school year! Join us for our Back to School Open House where we’ll kick things off with a 15-minute Meet the Teache...