Southwest Elementary School

School will be closed thru April 6 th for Spring Break Whether you're heading out on an adventure or just soaking up some well-earned rest, enjoy the time off, we’ll see you bac...

SPRING BREAK School will be closed through April 6 th for Spring Break. Whether you're heading out on an adventure or just soaking up some well-earned rest, enjoy the time off,...

Durham families are invited to explore, learn, and connect at Science After Sunset , a special evening event designed to make science fun and accessible for all ages. H...

MARCH MADNESS SPIRIT WEEK - March 23rd-27thStep onto the court and bring your A-game! • Monday: Kick things off with your favorite hat - fun, funky, or sporty • Tuesday: Te...

ART ROOM DONATION REQUESTS Ms. Young is in need of baby wipes which help keep young hands clean and cardboard egg cartons for an upcoming project. BOOK FAIR Our Spring book fair ...

PTA MEETING The PTA virtual meeting is this Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30PM. https://meet.google.com/hqs-vfcw-ygu It's a great chance to get involved, volunteer for a committee, ...

NO SCHOOL There will be no school Tuesday, March 3rd due to a scheduled Teacher Workday. Enjoy the day off—see you back in class soon, refreshed and ready to go! MEASLES As ...

There will be no school Tuesday, March 3rd due to a scheduled Teacher Workday. Enjoy the day off—see you back in class soon, refreshed and ready to go!

Yearbooks are now on sale through March 20 for $20. Order forms will be sent home with students soon. If paying by check, make payable to Strawbridge. You can purchase a yearbook ...

STEAM NIGHT What a wonderful night celebrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math! Thank you to everyone who joined us for STEAM Night. If you could take a moment ...

NO SCHOOL Monday, February 16th is a Teacher Workday, there will be no school for students that day. FOOD DRIVE We’re collecting nonperishable food items at both entrances throug...

Durham Public Schools will host its annual Job Fair on Saturday, March 7, 2026 , offering prospective employees an opportunity to learn more about careers across the district an...

4th & 5 th GRADE FAMILIES Southwest will be partnering with Durham County School Health to provide a mass vision screening to all 4th and 5th graders. The screenings will ta...

Each February, schools across the nation celebrate Career and Technical Education Month to raise awareness of CTE programs, highlight student achievement, and showcase how CTE...

REPORT CARDS Paper report cards were sent home yesterday. You do not need to sign and return the actual report card. Please sign and return only the report card envelope when st...

TECHNOLOGY FEE If you haven’t had a chance to pay your student’s technology fee yet, you can take care of it using the link below. Thank you for your support! https://osp.osmsi...

NO SCHOOL There will be no school on Monday or Tuesday! STEM NIGHT Save the date - Tuesday, February 3rd from 4:30-6:00 pm DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET LOTTERY APPLICATION The Dual La...

There will be no school January 20th due to a scheduled Teacher Workday . Enjoy the day off—see you back in class soon, refreshed and ready to go!

In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day , school will be closed. This day offers a chance to reflect on Dr. King's legacy of equality, justice, and peaceful change. Enjoy the ...

PTA MEETING The PTA virtual meeting is this Tuesday, Jan 13th at 6:30PM. https://meet.google.com/hqs-vfcw-ygu It's a great chance to get involved, volunteer for a committe...