Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message: October 2016

Sunday, October 30, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 31, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Parents and students, tomorrow, Monday, October 31st is a teacher workday. There is no school for students tomorrow. I hope the students enjoy their day off and come back ready for the start of the second quarter.

We have just a few home sporting events this week:

Thursday 11/3 - JV Footbal vs High Point Central
Friday 11/4 - Varsity Football away vs High Point Central

Parents, Southwest will be hosting a Curriculum Night next week on Monday, November 7th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss registration for next year. At this event, you will be able to talk to teachers, learn about curriculum, and what the expectations are for all of our different offerings. Administration and Counselors will also be on hand to answer questions.

Parents, report cards will go home with students next week on Wednesday, November 9th. Please review your students progress thus far and call the school with any concerns.

Parents, we still need your help by completing a school survey for our AdvanceED accreditation. Please go to the Southwest High School homepage and click on the link titled, “School Improvement Parent Survey” under the “School News” tab in the center of the page or you can click the link attached to this message from my blog: at http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/4752939

Remember, you are always able to access this message on our school website under School News and titled Principal's Weekly Updates or on Facebook and Twitter. Please follow Southwest High School at SouthwestGHS for both Twitter and Facebook. This is a great way for us to communicate and stay connected.

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 24, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

The Yearbook Staff wants to remind you that Make Up picture day is tomorrow, Monday, October 24th. Students who want to retake their picture must bring the old photo packet to the photographer.

Tuesday, October 25th, our Band will host their fall concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Parents, Our at-large board of education representative, Dr. Sandra Alexander, will host a listen and learn session at Andrews High School in the media center on Tuesday, Oct. 25th from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to hear what the superintendent has to say about her experience, let her know about our school and GCS’ strengths, and where there is room for improvement. You can read more on the Guilford County Schools website, www.gcsnc.com.

Thursday, October 27th, our Chorus will host their fall concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Come out to hear some great music and support the arts!

Friday. October 28th is another PTSA Dinner Night Out opportunity at Chick Fil A near the Palladium. Let them know all day that you are with Southwest High and some of the proceeds from the day's sales will be given to our school. Please come out and show your Cowboy Pride

Parents, Southwest will be hosting a Curriculum Night on November 7th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. to discuss registration for next year. At this event, you will be able to talk to teachers, learn about curriculum, and what the expectations are for all of our different offerings. Administration and Counselors will also be on hand to answer questions.

We have just a few home sporting events this week:

Thursday 10/27 - Men's Soccer vs High Point Central - Senior Night
Friday 10/28 - Varsity Football vs Northwest Guilford - Senior Night

Parents, I am sure that you have heard that on Friday, October 21st, we had High Point Police on campus. Randomly this year, they will bring their drug K-9 units on campus to check our parking lots, school grounds, and classrooms for inappropriate items. I want to keep you informed and also let you know that my staff and I are committed to keeping Southwest a safe place for your child.

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Friday, October 14, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 17, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Tuesday. October 18th is another PTSA Morning Breakfast Out opportunity at Biscuitville. Between 5:00 and 8:00 a.m. tell them you are with Southwest High School and some of the proceeds from the morning's sales will be given to our school. Please go out and show your Cowboy Pride!

Wednesday, October 19th, all 10th grade students will be taking the Plan or Pre-ACT and all 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. All 10th and 11th grade students should bring a sharpened #2 pencil and a calculator along with a snack and bottle of water to homeroom that day. Information and practice question links are on our school website.

Seniors, on Wednesday, October 19th, make sure you bring your order form and deposit for your cap and gown.

Thursday, October 20th, the Orchestra will host their fall concert in the Auditorium at 7:00 p.m. Come out to hear some great music and support the arts!

On Friday, October 21st, the Chorus and Band will host a Parent Q&A for their upcoming Disney Trip in November. The meeting will be held in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m.

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 10/17 - Men's Soccer vs RJ Reynolds
Tuesday 10/18 - Men's Soccer vs Ragsdale

Thursday 10/20 - JV Football vs East Forsyth
Friday 10/21 - Varsity Football away at East Forsyth

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Friday, October 7, 2016

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 10, 2016

Good evening, this is Wayne Duggins, Principal of Southwest Guilford High School.

I have just a few quick items to share with you.

Tomorrow night, Monday, October 10th, Southwest will be hosting the Glenn Bobcats in our rescheduled Homecoming game at 7 PM. Please come out for the festivities and cheer your Cowboys on to victory

The Poe Center Drugs Uncovered program for parents has been postponed due to our homecoming game now being played on the same night. It will be rescheduled and we will get the information out to you as soon as possible.

Wednesday. October 12th is another PTSA Dinner Night Out opportunity at Wendy's. Let them know all day that you are with Southwest High and some of the proceeds from the day's sales will be given to our school. Please come out and show your Cowboy Pride!

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 10/10 - Women's Tennis has their Conference Tournament
Tuesday 10/11 - Women's Tennis has their Conference Tournament

Thursday 10/13 - Women's Volleyball vs High Point Central
Thursday 10/13 - JV Football vs Ragsdale
Friday 10/14 - Varsity Football away at Ragsdale

Next week on Wednesday, October 19th, all 10th grade students will be taking the Plan or Pre-ACT and all 11th grade students will be taking the PSAT. All 10th and 11th grade students should bring a sharpened #2 pencil and a calculator along with a snack and bottle of water to homeroom that day. Information and practice question links are on our school website.

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys