Southwest Elementary School

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...

DUAL LANGUAGE MAGNET LOTTERY APPLICATION The Dual Language Magnet lottery opens January 5 and closes January 30 at 5 PM. Families interested in applying should be sure to subm...

The Dual Language Magnet lottery opens January 5 and closes January 30 at 5 PM. Families interested in applying should be sure to submit their applications before the deadline. Fo...

They say the third time’s the charm, our Fun Run is now set for Friday, January 9! 9:30-10:00am | 2nd & 3rd 10:30-11:00am | 4th & 5th 11:45-12:15 | Pre-K, K & 1st 12:15pm | 5th Co...

DISTRICT BENCHMARK TESTING As we reach near the halfway point of the school year, students in grades 3–5 will participate in middle-of-year benchmark testing. These assessments pr...

Wednesday, December 10 th will be an Early Release Day. Student dismissal will take place at 12:15 PM

DISTRICT BENCHMARK TESTING As we reach near the halfway point of the school year, students in grades 3–5 will participate in middle-of-year benchmark testing. These assessments p...

DISTRICT BENCHMARK TESTING As we reach near the halfway point of the school year, students in grades 3–5 will participate in middle-of-year benchmark testing. These assessment...

Student Services Team has contacted some of our more vulnerable families and compiled an Amazon Wishlist of gifts for Southwest Students. Gifts purchased will be delivered to the s...

There will be no school for the entire week of Thanksgiving. Whether you're traveling, feasting, or simply relaxing, enjoy the well-deserved break with family and friends. Classe...

INFINITE CAMPUS (IC) Have you created your Infinite Campus account yet? If not, now’s the time! Infinite Campus is North Carolina’s central hub for accessing grades, attendance, ...