Recent NewsTHANK YOU MR. ARGO!
On Tuesday, June 30, we celebrated Mr. Argo. Thank you for you leadership, guidance, wisdom, vision and hard work over the past 23 years. "Thanks" is not enough to convey how much we appreciate you and all that you have done for our district. You will be missed and we wish you all the best in your retirement.
2020-2021 SPORTS PHYSICAL FORMSIf your student chooses to play any sports, including cheerleading, they will need to have all the forms returned to school completed with signatures BEFORE the first day of PRACTICE. Physicals are required for grades 7-12th. Please take note that Kansas now requires the updated physical forms and two signatures are needed by the healthcare provider.
You can access these from by clicking HERE or at the tab called "2020-2021 Physical Forms" under RESOURCES on the top right side of this page. SWH SENIOR AWARDS2020 GRADUATION CEREMONYWe are excited to announce that we will hold our 2020 graduation ceremony on Mustang Field, Saturday, July 11th at 9:00 am. If state and county gathering guidelines do not allow us to proceed with this format, we are working on and will offer a virtual ceremony.
CHECK IN - MAY 20TH & 21STUSD 483 district Chromebook, iPad and textbook check in will be at the high school on:
May 20th from 10am to 6pm and May 21st from 8am to 4pm Students are also asked to return any library books, as well as any other school items. 8th Grade Parent MeetingSince we were unable to present the 8th grade Parent meeting in person on April 27th, we created a video and PowerPoint that covers the information we normally go over. This is just a brief overview for students and parents that will be entering high school in the fall as freshmen. Current 8th grade students will be invited to join a Google Classroom by Mrs. Sheldon, High School Counselor, where they will be shared a copy of the Enrollment Booklet, a brief video, and a Google Form to request Electives for next school year. Please watch the videos below, in order, and look through the PowerPoint. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Sheldon or Mr. Frisby (csheldon@usd483.com, dfrisby@usd483.com).
Part 1 VideoPart 2 VideoPart 3 VideoPowerPoint PresentationPES FIELD DAY
Plains Elementary will join students around the nation for the National Field Day Event in May! This free event is for all family members to enjoy - indoors or out. This will be our alternative for Little Olympics. More info coming soon!
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LETTER TO OUR FAMILIES
SCHOOL CANCELLATION
We are aware of the Governor's decision to immediately cancel the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. We are working to gain more information and guidance. We will make information available as we are able.
SPRING BREAK
Spring Break for USD 483 will be March 16 - March 20. The end of the 3rd nine weeks is Friday, March 13 and there is only a half day of school. School resumes on Monday, March 23.
Have a safe and great break!
Have a safe and great break!
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
First annual Student Council/NHS Dodgeball Tournament was held on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. There were four teams registered; The Benchwarmers, The Classics, The Incredibles, and Oldies but Goodies. Teams competed in a round-robin, followed by bracket play to determine the champions. Congratulations to the Benchwarmers for placing first. Team members include Elian Puentes, Demetrio Flores, Juan Torres, Hever Mercado, Sly Bernabe, and Gabriel Arellano. Thanks to everyone who competed and to everyone that came out to cheer them on!
IGNITE COLOR WALK!
Everyone invited to come out for the annual Color Walk. This year's location will be at the Plains T-Ball field. Hope to see you there!
REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR - SWHJH
Congrats to the following SWHJH students. These are their results from the SCCC Regional Science Fair that took place this weekend:
Hailey Saucedo- 2nd Place in Behavior Science (State Qualifier)
Crystal Saucedo- 3rd Place in Biochemistry
Adeline Woods- 1st Place in Biochemistry (State Qualifier)
Martin Garcia- 1st Place in Cellular Biology
Jeyden Hernandez- (State Qualifier in Chemistry)
Holling Sorter- 2nd Place in Materials Science
Yasmin Martinez and Layla Wright- 1st Place in Mathematics (State Qualifier)
German Garcia- 3rd Place in Physics and Astronomy
Lacie Banman- 1st Place in Physics and Astronomy (State Qualifier)
Emma Stanfield- 3rd Place in Plant Science (State Qualifier)
Rodrigo Sanchez and Julian Juarez (State Qualifier in Plant Science)
Hailey Saucedo- 2nd Place in Behavior Science (State Qualifier)
Crystal Saucedo- 3rd Place in Biochemistry
Adeline Woods- 1st Place in Biochemistry (State Qualifier)
Martin Garcia- 1st Place in Cellular Biology
Jeyden Hernandez- (State Qualifier in Chemistry)
Holling Sorter- 2nd Place in Materials Science
Yasmin Martinez and Layla Wright- 1st Place in Mathematics (State Qualifier)
German Garcia- 3rd Place in Physics and Astronomy
Lacie Banman- 1st Place in Physics and Astronomy (State Qualifier)
Emma Stanfield- 3rd Place in Plant Science (State Qualifier)
Rodrigo Sanchez and Julian Juarez (State Qualifier in Plant Science)
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SWH FORENSICS PLACES 1ST!
The SWH Forensics Team won 1st Place at the Liberal Meet on Saturday!
Individual medalists: Makenzie Arellano 1st Dramatic Solo; Izabella Warden 6th Dramatic Solo;Jentre Smith 6th poetry; Owen Vajnar 2nd Humorous Solo; Owen Vajnar & Lexi Williams 3rd Duet; Diana Hernandez and Klairy Rios 4th Duet; Kaleb Scripsick & Valick Sorter 4th IDA; Alexis Soto 4th OO; Harley Johnson 3rd Informative; Taylor Vermillion 5th Informative and 2nd Extemp; Valick Sorter 5th Impromptu.
Individual medalists: Makenzie Arellano 1st Dramatic Solo; Izabella Warden 6th Dramatic Solo;Jentre Smith 6th poetry; Owen Vajnar 2nd Humorous Solo; Owen Vajnar & Lexi Williams 3rd Duet; Diana Hernandez and Klairy Rios 4th Duet; Kaleb Scripsick & Valick Sorter 4th IDA; Alexis Soto 4th OO; Harley Johnson 3rd Informative; Taylor Vermillion 5th Informative and 2nd Extemp; Valick Sorter 5th Impromptu.
FORENSICS @ MEADE
The SWH Forensics Team finished 2nd at the Tournament at Meade yesterday.
Individual medalists:
Jentre Smith--1st SSA and 2nd Poetry
Ernesto Hernandez--1st Poetry
Breckin Buttry--1st HSA
Makenzie Arellano--3rd SSA
Owen Vajnar--4th HSA
Taylor Vermillion--5th Extemp
Harley Johnson--6th Informative
Chris Sainz--6th HSA
Izabella Warden--6th SSA
Owen Vajnar & Lexi Williams--3rd Duet
Makenzie Arellano & Elian Puentes--5th Duet
Individual medalists:
Jentre Smith--1st SSA and 2nd Poetry
Ernesto Hernandez--1st Poetry
Breckin Buttry--1st HSA
Makenzie Arellano--3rd SSA
Owen Vajnar--4th HSA
Taylor Vermillion--5th Extemp
Harley Johnson--6th Informative
Chris Sainz--6th HSA
Izabella Warden--6th SSA
Owen Vajnar & Lexi Williams--3rd Duet
Makenzie Arellano & Elian Puentes--5th Duet
SWH & SWHJH TRACK FUNDRAISER
Below is a link to purchase Mustang clothing to support the high school and junior high track teams. Thanks for your support!
https://southwesternheights-tnf.itemorder.com/sale
https://southwesternheights-tnf.itemorder.com/sale
FORENSICS @ DODGE CITY
SWH medalists from the Dodge City meet: Makenzie Arellano 6th poetry, 5th DSA; Alexis Soto 6th OO; Harley Johnson 5th Inform; Taylor Vermillion 3rd Extemp.
YOUTH HEALTH & SAFETY EVENT
ATTENTION 2019 GRADUATES!
The W.W. Orrison, MD scholarship is available to first-year college students. To apply, please send an official copy of your college transcript to Mrs. Sheldon at the address below or drop it off at the high school by March 1, 2020. Transcripts will be mailed to the Trust and is based on your college GPA. Last year the amount awarded was over $500!
Southwestern Heights High School
Attn: Colleen Sheldon
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
Southwestern Heights High School
Attn: Colleen Sheldon
17222 Mustang Road
Kismet, KS 67859
FORENSICS PLACES 3RD @ BUCKLIN
Arlin-5th poetry
Jentre-2nd poetry & 1st DSA
Owen 5th HSA
Breckin-2nd HSA
Morgan-2nd DSA
Aly-5th DSA
Owen & Lexi-4th Duet
Klairy & Diana-1st Duet
Izabella & Breckin-6th IDA
Alexis-4th OO
Jentre-2nd poetry & 1st DSA
Owen 5th HSA
Breckin-2nd HSA
Morgan-2nd DSA
Aly-5th DSA
Owen & Lexi-4th Duet
Klairy & Diana-1st Duet
Izabella & Breckin-6th IDA
Alexis-4th OO
FORENSICS MEET AT KINSLEY
These were medalists at the Kinsley Novice Forensics Meet last night.
Breckin Buttry--3rd Humorous Solo
Bryton Wallace--4th Informative Speech
Rachel Rogers--7th Informative Speech
Klairy Rios/Diana Hernandez--2nd Duet Acting
Izabella Warden--6th Dramatic Solo
Alexis Soto--2nd Original Oration
Breckin Buttry--3rd Humorous Solo
Bryton Wallace--4th Informative Speech
Rachel Rogers--7th Informative Speech
Klairy Rios/Diana Hernandez--2nd Duet Acting
Izabella Warden--6th Dramatic Solo
Alexis Soto--2nd Original Oration
SWH FORENSICS
Congratulations to the Forensics team for a great meet on Saturday. The team placed 2nd at Holcomb. Individual medalists were Ernesto Hernandez- 1st in Prose, Jentre Smith- 1st in DSA, Diana Hernandez- 2nd in DSA, Owen Vajnar- 4th in HSA, Judith Soto- 5th in Prose, Diana Hernandez and Klairy Rios- 5th in Duet, Makenzie Arellano-6th in DSA, Makenzie Arellano and Elian Puentes- 6th in Duet, Arlin Testa- 6th in Poetry, Valick Sorter- 6th in Impromptu, Ernesto Hernandez- 6th in POI, Valick Sorter and Kaleb Scripsick- 6th in IDA
CONGRATS DEMETRIO!
Congratulations to Demetrio Flores on placing 1st at the Wichita County powerlifting meet! 1st in squat-430, bench-275, clean-255, & overall-960. This was after playing 27 minutes the night before in a basketball game. One of the hardest workers we have, leads by example!
HS SCHOLAR'S BOWL PLACES 2ND @ LEAGUE
Congratulations to the varsity Scholars Bowl team for placing second at League in Meade yesterday. The team had a record of 3 wins and 2 losses. Team members are (front) Ernesto Hernandez, Rylee McDaniel, Elian Puentes (back) Valick Sorter, Owen Vajnar, Marcos Amparan.
The team will compete at Regional on Thursday, February 6th at Southwestern Heights. Come out and show your support. The top 3 teams from our Regional will go on to compete at State Scholars Bowl in Wichita on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
The team will compete at Regional on Thursday, February 6th at Southwestern Heights. Come out and show your support. The top 3 teams from our Regional will go on to compete at State Scholars Bowl in Wichita on Saturday, February 15, 2020.
KAY Club Unit Conference
15 members of the KAY Club attended the Unit Conference in Ingalls. At the conference, students participated in community service projects, leadership activities, and learned from 2 very motivational speakers. Students had a superfantastic time and are excited to be bringing back ideas to better serve their school and their community. It is a great day to be a KAY!
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