Due to inclement weather, there are NO afterschool activities on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Southwestern Central School District. This includes practices, rehearsals & event. More information about rescheduling activities will be communicated.

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 ▪️Mon, Dec 15: Seniors–red/Santa, juniors–green/grinch, sophomores–snowman/white, freshmen–reindeer/brown) ▪️Tue, Dec 16: Fa-la-la-la flannel ▪️Wed, Dec 17: Holiday vacation ▪️Thur, Dec 18: Candy cane day – red & white ▪️Fri, Dec 19: Polar Express/PJ day

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗠𝗜𝗗𝗗𝗟𝗘 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 ▪️Monday, December 15: Pajama day ▪️Tuesday, December 16: Plaid/flannel day ▪️Wednesday, December 17: Candy cane day ▪️Thursday, December 18: Holiday accessories day ▪️Friday, December 19: Ugly/holiday sweater day

𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗪𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 ▪️Monday, December 15: Wear blue ▪️Tuesday, December 16: Wear red and green ▪️Wednesday, December 17: Holiday headgear day ▪️Thursday, December 18: Holiday explosion day ▪️Friday, December 19: Pajama day

The elementary, middle and high schools all have special holiday themes every day during the last week of school prior to Winter Break.

𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗦𝗘𝗧 𝗗𝗘𝗖. 𝟭𝟱-𝟭𝟵 All students & staff of Southwestern Central School District are invited to showcase their festive flair during Holiday Spirit Week from Monday to Friday, December 15-19, 2025. #TeamSouthwestern #TrojanPride @MollyMMooreSWCS

Due to the weather, there are NO afterschool activities on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Southwestern Central School District. This includes any practices, rehearsals, or events after school hours. Additional information about rescheduling activities will be communicated.

The donation drive is a contest for Battle of the Classes points as well as a school-wide challenge for each class to donate at least 200 items to win a surprise reward for the day before Winter Break. 😎 🎉

▪️Paper towels ▪️Toilet paper ▪️Laundry soap ▪️Dawn dish soap ▪️Deodorant ▪️Shampoo ▪️Conditioner ▪️Hair ties ▪️Face wash ▪️Feminine hygiene products Items will be donated to the three schools in our district (ES/MS/HS) as well as the St Susan Center.

ELIGIBLE* FOR DONATION: ▪️New winter hats ▪️New or gently used and washed gloves/mittens ▪️Youth size winter or sneakers (new or gently used) ▪️Canned pasta ▪️Cereal ▪️100% fruit juice ▪️Canned fruit ▪️Canned vegetables *PLEASE NOTE: Food products must not be expired. 📆

Students in grades 9-12 can add eligible items to their respective classes' donation bins in the main hallway at SWHS from Wednesday, December 10 through Wednesday, December 17, 2025. 📦

December is Giving Month & ALL students at Southwestern High are invited to HELP SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER via a HOLIDAY DONATION DRIVE facilitated by the Student Council. 🏫 ❄️ 🛒🛍️ #TeamSouthwestern #TrojanPride #givingmonth @MatthewKindberg @MollyMMooreSWCS @ThePost_Journal

They even gave a tour of the ambulance at the end of the presentation. 🚑 Our Trojan family appreciates the collaboration and opportunity for our students to experience some up-close learning with local partners! 🤝 💙❤️

Students in grades 10-11 were shown a live call of someone in cardiac arrest and steps of how to treat and prevent a heart attack. The first responders brought in a LUCAS machine to demonstrate how they give CPR in the back of an ambulance.

Thank you to the Lakewood Fire Department for visiting Southwestern High School on Monday, December 8, 2025, for a presentation in physical education teacher Jenna Clauson’s first aid/CPR/AED class. 🚒 #TeamSouthwestern @ThePost_Journal @MollyMMooreSWCS @MatthewKindberg

▪️All AP art students will host a private exhibition in the main hall of SWHS in May 2026, showcasing the sustained investigations they’ve developed throughout the academic year. 🏫

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱: ▪️IAAP (NY State Art Pathway Pilot) graduating seniors will present a personally curated exhibition at the Lakewood Memorial Library in March 2026, featuring selections from their four-year artistic journey. 📚

Many left with lists of artists to explore, opening new doors for inspiration & deepening their investigations. 🎨📸💻🖌️ Three received VIP recognition (Very Impressive Portfolios): Ezra Mitchener, Abigail Cama & Adriana Bango. Their work stood out for creativity & skill! 👏👌🙌

A highlight of the day was hearing students share how encouraging and validating it felt to have professors affirm the same things their high school teachers have been telling them, making their artistic growth feel recognized.

They all had the opportunity to present their body of work to college-level professors, engage in critique, and receive professional feedback to help push their ideas and craft forward. 🖼️ 💬