Southwest Elementary School

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...

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...

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, ...

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’...

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...

No School on Monday, September 1st

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...

Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, Durham Public Schools will implement an Annual Technology Fee to help maintain, repair, and replace student devices, as well as su...

📘 The 2025-26 Back to School Guide is Here! We’re excited to welcome students and families to a brand-new school year at Durham Public Schools! 🎒 Our Back to School Guide h...

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...

The first of the 2025-2026 school year will be Monday, August 25th, The 2025-2026 DPS School Calendar can be found here

Join us on Monday, June 9th for Moving On Up Night! We invite all rising K-5 th grade families to get an exciting preview of what the next school year holds for your child(ren)....

EOG TESTING Please ensure that your child gets the appropriate amount of sleep, has a healthy breakfast and arrives at school by 7:45 AM. 3rd Grade • Thursday, May 29th - Rea...

Hello Future Kindergarten Families! We are thrilled to welcome all those who are joining the Southwest Family for the first time! We're excited to have you here. Mark your calend...

Welcome to Durham Public Schools! We are excited to have you join our community. The state of North Carolina is currently transitioning from PowerSchool to Infinite Campus as it...

Help us make our end-of-the-year book giveaway a success! We're collecting gently used books suitable for children aged 5-12 from May 12 to May 23. Donation bins are convenien...

• Date & Time: May 16th at 5:30 PM • Details: You're invited to the end-of-year celebration with performances, music, and food. • Food Contribution: A.L.A.S. is coordinating the...

Join us in honoring our incredible teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week, happening from May 5th to May 9th! • Monday: Share your gratitude with appreciation cards or notes! ...

Benchmark testing is scheduled to start April 22nd and will continue through the following week. Testing will take place daily from 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Visitor access will be res...

School will be closed on Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st.