Congratulations to Logan Webster and Ben Schendel who were crowned state champions at last weekend's Minnesota State High School Track and Field Championships. Logan won the girls long jump and Ben won the boys 800m run. Congratulations as well to head coach Aaron Gearhardt for being named Coach of the Year.
Monday, August 17:
Fall sports practice begins.
Wednesday, September 2: Open House/Curriculum Night 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 8: First Day of School
Grade 9: Freshmen Orientation 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Grades 10-12: Late start at 12:30 p.m.
All students dismissed at 3:10.
October 5-10: Homecoming Week. Game Friday, Oct. 9. Dance Saturday, Oct. 10
Commencement 2027:
Commencement dates and times have not been announced. When we receive them from the district, we will let you know.
Fall Sports Registration will open on June 22nd. For girls sports, we offer soccer, volleyball, tennis, swimming and diving, cross country and cheer. For boys, we offer soccer, football and cross country. We also offer adapted soccer at the district level for both boys and girls.
Registration is required for all athletes intending to participate. Registration can be completed online with the link included below.
Online registration is available at this link: MPS Online Athletic Registration. Or https://students.arbitersports.com/southwest-high-school/southwest-hs-athletic-registration-fall-2026 (Registration support: 800-311-4060, press '4')
Online payments can be made using this link: Student Quick Pay (Tech Support: sisteam@mpls.k12.mn.us) or a check to 'Southwest Athletics' can be dropped off in the lockbox outside of the Athletics Office at Southwest * All must pay to participate
Registration Fees: for football is $90, and for all other sports is $75. ($25 for families registered for educational benefits- $30 for football.)
All athletes must have a sports physical on record from the last three years. Sports physicals are free at the Southwest Mini-Clinic: call 612-394-3278 if needed.
The first day of practice/evaluations for all fall sports is Monday, August 17th:
In-Person Fall Sports Information Night will be held at Southwest on Wednesday, August 5th in the Southwest Commons from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Coaches will be available to help answer any questions you may have.
For any other general questions please contact Athletic Director Jared Mountain at: jared.mountain@mpls.k12.mn.us
From July 6 to July 10, Beard Avenue will be closed south of 46th Street to the north side of the high school for cranes to remove old mechanical equipment and add new mechanical equipment to the roof.
From all of us at Southwest, here's wishing everyone a wonderful summer. See you in the fall!
School starts Tuesday, September 8.