We're off to a great start at Southwest. Our students are adjusting well to the new electronic devices guidelines. The outpouring of support from families has been phenomenal. Thank you! Enjoy the weekend.
Dr. Bennett
Band members from Southwest and Washburn and the Laker Cheer Team joined the parade at the State Fair on 8.29.24
This year Southwest will refuse delivery of any food/beverages purchased by students from delivery services such as Door Dash. Please tell your Laker not to order.
Each student is eligible for one free lunch daily in the Laker Cafe. Students may also bring their own lunches from home. Only juniors and seniors may leave the building for lunch. No students are admitted into the building between 1:30 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. without written permission from a parent/guardian.
Our first lockdown drill of the year will be held next Wednesday from 10:25 a.m.-10:35 a.m. during Laker Time.
Students with "class release" on their schedule (normally seniors with 1st or 6th hours open) for any period must be either in the media center or out of the building during that period. Students may not hang out in the hallways, commons or other unsupervised areas.
Classes for Students:
"Drivers Education Classroom Instruction, Age 14+" – Sept 24-Oct 10
Classes for Parents & Caregivers:
"The Birds & The Bees: Talking with Youth About Sexual Health" – Oct 2 & 9
"Major Changes to the College Process in 2024 (ONLINE)" – Sept 30
100+ Adult Enrichment Classes, Trips & Tours at Southwest on evenings and weekends (like Yoga, Cooking, Photography, Pickleball, Woodshop & so many more), and 900+ citywide. Classes begin the week of Sept 30
https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/
Families of freshmen that did not pick up their lawn signs at Curriculum Night can do so Friday 9/13 or Wednesday 9/18 in the Commons at Southwest from 3:15-4pm. Signs are also available for $20 to our entire Laker community.