Southwest Elementary School

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...

📣 Parents and Families: Need help setting up your Rooms account? Join one of our upcoming webinars! ✅ In these sessions, you’ll learn how to: Sign up for a Rooms account Set ...

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’...

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...

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...

📘 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...