Recent NewsAttention Seniors and Parents:KASFAA is offering three virtual FAFSA assistance sessions, which provide families with the chance to meet one-on-one with a financial aid professional for assistance completing the FAFSA. This come-and-go opportunity, launched last year, was a tremendous success and is back by popular demand!
www.kasfaa.org/student_parent_counselor_resou.php Forensics at LiberalThe High School Forensics team traveled to Liberal on Saturday, February 8th. The team earned the following results:
Regional Scholars' BowlThe Scholars Bowl team finished the season on Thursday at Haven for Regional competition. The team did not move forward, but competed really well against some hard competition. We are so proud of you all and your hard work this year. The seniors have competed together for the past 4 years and will be missed!
Jackson Stanfield (JR), Johnathan Mercado (SR), Kooper Scripsick (SR), Elijah Kisner (SR), Angel Martinez (SR), and Adeline Woods (SR) Junior High High Plains LeagueCongratulations to the Junior High A Team Boys Basketball Team! They competed at the HPL tournament and are now the League Champions! We are proud of you!
Statesmen Grant Recipient:The SWHJH Girls basketball team applied and was awarded a grant from Statesmen in Meade, KS. Statesmen is a local, nonprofit organization that aims to promote higher education through scholarships, assist in community involvement programs, and promote outdoor activities. All of the money raised by Statesmen stays in our communities.
The North and South backboards and rims in the Kismet Elementary School were updated and replaced because of the grant awarded. On behalf of the entire SWH Girls Junior High Basketball Team, I would like to extend our deepest gratitude for Statesmen's generous grant. Because of Statesmen's support, we were able to upgrade our gym with new rims and backboards, replacing the original ones that had seen years of use. These improvements have helped more than just our team, but all other teams who practice in the Kismet gymnasium. The new backboards and goals have made a world of difference in our training, giving our athletes a better, more professional environment to practice in. Your investment in our team not only enhances our facilities but adds pride and boosts our morale and commitment to excellence. Our team would like to thank Statesmen once again for their generosity and for believing in the future of our student-athletes. We are truly grateful for your support. KSU Band ClinicThe following band students attended the KSU concert band clinic January 24th-26th. Upon arrival they auditioned and were placed into one of 6 bands that were directed by conductors from universities and high schools across the United States. Lacie Banman (1st chair) and Eilian Baeza (5th chair) were selected to be in the top-auditioned band. Over the course of the weekend, the students rehearsed for approximately 10 hours and concluded with each band performing 3 or 4 songs at the final concert on Sunday. At the concert, Lacie received a special award from her conductor. In addition, students participated in a master class where they learned more about their specific instrument. Other highlights included attending concerts by the KSU Wind Symphony and the Boston Brass, a professional brass group that performs all over the world.
Pictured (L to R): Eilian Baeza, Luis Gomez-Zamudio, Angel Martinez, Lacie Banman, Ella Leak, & Dayanara Juarez FCCLA District STAR Event:Members of the SWH FCCLA have been busy working on projects to present at the District STAR events. Club Vice President Zoey Grant and President Karen Mendoza presented their National Program Spotlight projects each received a Gold Award. Karen also earned a Silver in Chapter in Review. They have qualified to compete at the State STAR events later this spring. Great job!
HPL Scholars' BowlThe SWH Varsity Scholars' Bowl team competed at the High Plains League meet at Syracuse on Wednesday, January 29th. The team took 3rd place. Competing members were (L to R): Angel Martinez, Jackson Stanfield, Adeline Woods, Kooper Scripsick, and Elijah Kisner.
Forensics @ Hugoton:Forensics students competed at Hugoton on Saturday, January 25th.
Attention 2024 Graduates:Attention 2024 Graduates!! The WW Orrison, MD Memorial Award is presented to graduates from Southwestern Heights who are in their first year of college and achieve the highest GPA first semester. To apply, please send an official college transcript by March 1, 2025 to:
Southwestern Heights High School Attn: Colleen Sheldon 17222 Mustang Road Kismet, KS 67859 Transcripts will be mailed to Security Trust & Investments who will determine the winner. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Sheldon. High School Scholars Bowl:The JV and Varsity Scholars Bowl teams competed at Sublette on Saturday, January 20th. The JV finished with a 5-1 record and placed first. The Varsity finished with a 3-5 record and did not make finals. Congratulations to both teams.
Picture 1, all competing team members. Picture 2, JV minus Nehemiah Kisner National Honor Society Fundraiser:SWH National Honor Society is selling Frontier trash bags! They come in 55 gallon (blue), 39 gallon (yellow or pink), and 15 gallon (white). All rolls are $13.00 each! If you are interested, please email [email protected] or call 620-563-4155. Thank you for supporting NHS!
Lady Mustangs Basketball:Southwestern Heights Lady Mustangs sweep the Beaver River Invitational. First round of the tournament they beat Booker, TX 40-17. In the semi-finals the Mustangs defeated Sweetwater, OK with a score of 49-19, & in the Championship game Heights finished on top with a score of 41-24 vs. the Beaver Dusters. The Lady Mustangs are off to a great start to their season, currently 4-0.
Plains Public Library:Scholars Bowl @ Rolla![]() The Varsity team went 5-4 at the meet in Rolla on Monday, November 25th.
![]() The JV Team took 2nd place with a record of 4-2 at the meet in Rolla on Monday, November 25th.
International Honor Society Induction at SCCC:Congratulations to Karen Mendoza Holguin for being inducted into the Chi Alpha chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at Seward County Community College. PTK is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Requirements for being invited to join this organization are that the student must have successfully completed 12 credit hours and have a 3.5 GPA or higher.
NHS Induction:Southwestern Heights National Honor Society held their Induction supper on Thursday, November 14th to induct 14 new members. The officers (pictured below) read the induction script which highlighted the 4 pillars of NHS (Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character). All members stood to read the NHS Pledge together. We introduced the new members and gave them their certificates and pins.
Picture below with new members, missing was Josie Herrera (12). 2024 HPL All League Football:Congratulations to Angel Puentes and Kooper Scripsick for being named to the HPL First Team and to Luis Martinez, Jaime Garcia, Isaac Amerin, and Manny Mendoza for making it on the HPL Second Team! Great job Mustangs! We are proud of you!
2024 HPL All-League Volleyball:Congratulations to Juanita Puentes for making the HPL 1st team, Lacie Banman for making HPL 2nd team, and Adeline Woods for receiving an Honorable Mention.
Great job Lady Mustangs! We are proud of you! High School Honor Choir Results:Congrats to the following high school students who participated in a live audition in Dodge City on Saturday, November 2nd. There were over 400 students auditioning.
Adali Flores- alto 1 Axiel Gomez- bass 1 Alex Krull- bass 1 Javier Martinez- bass 1 Bianney Palacio- alto 2 Lindanis Puentes- soprano 2 Hailey Saucedo- alto 2 Roberto Sigala- tenor 1 Addyson White- soprano 2 High School Honor Band Results:SWH students competed in Dodge City on November 2nd. They performed very well and have earned the above placings.
Immunization Requirement Updates:Kansas Immunization Requirements have changed. Please make sure your child is up to date. Call and schedule an appointment at your local health department for more information.
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