Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of December 19, 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, we only have 3 days until the winter break and then just 10 short days to finish out this semester when we return. Please contact our teachers with any questions regarding your progress so you can make up any missed assignments over the break. Don't let this semester get away from you.  

This Thursday (12/22) and Friday (12/23) there is no school for students. The winter break this year runs from 12/22/16 thru 1/3/17.

I have had a lot of questions regarding the absence that many students took on Thursday (12/15) due to the school rumor. We still had a regular school day and any and all assignments missed will still need to be made up. This day will also not be excused or waived for exemption. We take safety very seriously and would never intentionally put students in harms way. I appreciate your understanding. 

All sporting events this week are away. 

Don't forget that over the holiday, Southwest High School will host the Annual Sheetz Holiday Christmas Classic. Play begins on December 27th. So please go to the Southwest Athletic Twitter or Facebook to get all your game times and bracket information.  

I will not put out another message until the start of the new year. So if I do not see you at any of the games, I hope you have great holiday.

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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of December 12, 2016

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

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

On Tuesday morning, we will hold our monthly Leadership Meeting in Mrs. Barnum's Office at 7:50 AM. 

Also on Tuesday night, December 13th, our Orchestra will host their winter Concert at 7:00 PM

We have a few home sporting events this week:

Tuesday 12/13 - Women's JV Basketball vs High Point Andrews @ 5:00 PM

Tuesday 12/13 - Men's JV Basketball vs High Point Andrews @ 6:30 PM

Thursday 12/15 - Wrestling vs Glenn @ 7:00 PM

Friday 12/16 - Women's Varsity Basketball vs Page @ 6:00 PM

Friday 12/16 - Men's Varsity Basketball vs Page @ 7:30 PM

Parents and students, we only have 8 days until the winter break and then just 10 short days to finish out this semester when we return. I encourage you to take advantage of the afterschool tutoring offered this week on Tuesday and Thursday to make up any missing assignments or assessments. Please contact your teachers with any questions regarding your progress and don't let this semester get away from you.  

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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of December 5, 2016

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

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

This is a very quiet week, but I want to encourage all parents to make sure that you have access to the Parent Portal for Grades and Attendance. The end of this semster is coming to a close and this is a great way for you to monitior your child's school progress. All teacher updates their grades weekly. 

Over the past few days, so of our students have gotten a little restless. A few have even become confrontational with one another. Parents, please encourage your child to come see an administrator or a teacher if they are having any issue with a fellow student. A lot of times a short conversation where we all get the chance to communicate we can solve most problems. Remember students, if you choose to handle things in a confrontational or aggressive way, you will be disciplined accordingly. I appreciate your help and understanding. 

We have a few home sporting events this week:

Tuesday 12/6 - Coed Varsity Track 

Tuesday 12/6 - Women's JV Basketball vs West Forsyth @ 5:00 PM

Tuesday 12/6 - Men's JV Basketball vs West Forsyth @ 6:30 PM

Wednesday 12/7 - Swimming vs Glenn @ 5:00 PM

Friday 12/9 - Women's Varsity Basketball vs Dudley @ 6:00 PM

Friday 12/9 - Men's Varsity Basketball vs Dudley @ 7:30 PM
Saturday 12/10 - SWGHS will host The Jim Coggins HOF Wrestling Classic

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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of November 28, 2016

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

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

I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving break and are now ready to finish the rest of this year strong. 

The faculty and staff of Southwest want to thank our PTSA and all of our parents for your thoughtfulness this Thanksgiving. It took a lot of work and coordination to make sure that each and every member at the ranch received a pie for the holidays. We appreciate your support and could not imagine working in a better community. 

Tomorrow night, Monday November 28th at 6:30 PM, we will have the Fall Sports Awards and Reception sponsored by our Athletic Booster Club. It will be held in the Southwest Auditorium. Athletes remember, you must be dressed appropriately. 

On Friday, December 2nd, the Bloodmobile will be on campus from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM for anyone that would like to give blood. 

I want to encourage all parents to make sure that you have access to the Parent Portal for Grades and Attendance. This is a great way for you to monitior your child's school progress. All teacher updates their grades weekly. 

Parents, I need your help. Many students are coming to school out of dress code. When asked to comply, they pull a collared shirt out of their bag to put on. We are asking you to please have a conversation about dress code. Students who do not comply will be receivingf BIP for the day. I appreciate your assistance. 

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 Cowboy

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of November 21, 2016

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

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

We are only in school this week on Monday (11/21) and Tuesday (11/22). There is no school this Wednesday (11/23) thru Friday (11/25). I hope that you all enjoy your time with family and friends and please be safe over this Thanksgiving Holiday!

We have just a few home sporting events this week:

Tuesday 11/22 -  JV girls and boys Basketball vs Southeast Guilford
Tuesday 11/22 - Tri-Wrestling Meet vs East Montgomery/RJR

Parents, we still need your help by completing a school survey for our AdvanceED accreditation. We currently have 250 completed surveys and need a minimum of 350. 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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of November 14, 2016

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

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

This is a great time of year, but we are so excited to have a full week of school without any interuption. 

On Tuesday, November 15th, we will have a PTSA meeting in out Media Center at 6:00 PM. Please come join us if you have time. 

Also on Tuesday night, there is a Career Exploration Fair from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center. 

Parents, we still need your help by completing a school survey for our AdvanceED accreditation. We currently have 250 completed surveys and need a minimum of 350. 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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of November 7, 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, Southwest is hosting Curriculum Night tomorrow, 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. 

Tuesday, November 8th is Election Day and a teacher workday. There will be no school for all students. 

On Wednesday morning, Novemebr 9th at 7:50 AM, we will have our monthly Leadership Team Meeting in Mrs. Barnum's Office. 

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

Also on Wednesday, our graduation supplies representative, Chris, will be back on campus during all 4 lunches. He will again be taking orders for cap and gowns along with handing out previously orderd graduation supplies. Look for the Herff Jones table outside the lunchroom. 

Friday, November 11th is Veterans' Day. There is no school for students and staff. If you know a veteran, thank them for their service to our great country. 

Parents, we still need your help by completing a school survey for our AdvanceED accreditation. We currently have 250 completed surveys and need a minimum of 350. 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

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

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. 

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

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 

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

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.

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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of October 3, 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, as you know this week is "Spirit Week" in celebration of Homecoming. I encourage students and staff to participate and join in the fun! You will get a special message each night from some of Southwests' finest explaining the themes. 

Monday is America Day
Tuesday is Pajama Day
Wednesday is Class Day with different themes for each Class 
Thursday is Hawaiian Themed
Friday is Cowboy Day

I know that many of you are asking about Jeans. You can wear Jeans on Friday 10/7 if you dress up as a Cowboy/Cowgirl or are wearing a Southwest Spirit, Club, or Sports Shirt!

Tuesday, October 4th is College Night at the Greensboro Coliseum from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Friday, October 7th is an early release day for students and in-service for staff. Students will be dismissed at 1:35 PM

Also on Friday. October 7th 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

Juniors and seniors, have you ever considered Governor's School? Governor's School is a 5 week experience for students who excel in academics or the arts. Applicants must be NC residents and have a 92% or above on an approved achievement test. An Information session will be held this Thursday, October 6th at Andrews High School. For more information, contact your school counselor. 

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 10/3 - Women's Golf has their Conference Tournament
Monday 10/3 - Women's Volleyball vs Northern Guilford
Tuesday 10/4 - Women's Volleyball vs Ragsdale
Tuesday 10/4 - Men's Soccer vs East Forsyth
Wednesday 10/5 - Women's Tennis vs High Point Central

Wednesday 10/5 - Coed Varsity Cross Country vs Northwest
Thursday 10/6 - Men's Soccer vs Northwest
Thursday 10/6 - Women's Volleyball vs East Forsyth
Thursday 10/6 - Women's Tennis vs Western
Friday 10/7 - Varsity Football vs Glenn (Homecoming Game) 

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

I hope you have a great week.

Go Cowboys

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of September 26, 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, Monday, September 26th, we will begin silent sustained reading during our 3rd period block. 3rd Block is a little longer than the other blocks each day and we want to take advantage of this time and allow students to read at their leisure and also about topics that interest them. Students can read books, magazines, textbooks, newspapers, comics books, etc... Research shows that students who read daily for pleasure perform better in school. 

Also tomorrow, Monday, September 26th, we will have make-up portraits for seniors. If you are getting your portrait done, you should have signed up for an appointment. Don't forget to bring your $10.00.

Juniors and seniors, have you ever considered Governor's School? Governor's School is a 5 week experience for students who excel in academics or the arts. Applicants must be NC residents and have a 92% or above on an approved achievement test. Information sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 27th at Western High School and Thursday, October 6th at Andrews High School. For more information, contact your school counselor. 

Parents and Students, Powerschool is up and you now have access to your child's grade through the parent portal. If you have never used the parent portal, you will love the access you have to your child's progress. You can access this service through our school website under the parent tab. The portal log in access is there along with directions on how to set it up. If you have trouble, please email Mrs. Kristy Cline our data manager at clinek2@gcsnc.com for assistance.

Parents, we are still having a few of you dropping off and picking up your children in the back student parking lot. Drop off and pick up is in the front of the school. We have a lot of young inexperienced driver's back there and we want to keep them separated from our parent drivers. I appreciate your help. 

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 9/26 - Women's Volleyball vs Southern Guilford
Monday 9/26 - Women's Tennis vs Ragsdale
Tuesday 9/27 - Women's Volleyball vs High Point Christian Academy
Tuesday 9/27 - Men's Soccer vs Glenn
Wednesday 9/28 - Women's Tennis vs East Forsyth

Thursday 9/29 - Men's Soccer vs Northern Guilford
There is No Football this week - Bye Week

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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of September 19, 2016

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

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

On Tuesday, September 20th, we will have a PTSA meeting in the media Center at 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21st is an early release day for students and in-service for our teacher. Students will be dismissed at 1:35 p.m. Seniors will have their first meeting of the year with Ms. Nichols and  Chris Wieczorek from Herff Jones. All seniors will be permitted to leave after this meeting at 11:00 a.m.

Parents, we are still having a few of you dropping off and picking up your children in the back student parking lot. Drop off and pick up is in the front of the school. We have a lot of young inexperienced driver's back there and we want to keep them separated from our parent drivers. I appreciate your help. 

Parents and Students, Powerschool is up and you now have access to your child's grade through the parent portal. If you have never used the parent portal, you will love the access you have to your child's progress. You can access this service through our school website under the parent tab. The portal log in access is there along with directions on how to set it up. If you have trouble, please email Mrs. Kristy Cline our data manager at clinek2@gcsnc.com for assitance.

Since you access to your child's grades through the parent portal, we will no longer be sending home interim reports with all students. Our teachers have been instructed to only send home progress reports to students that is in danger of failing or are in fact failing their class at this time. If you do not have access to the internet or the use of a smart phone to access your child's grades, please let your child's teacher know so that we continue to communicate with you with paper progress reports. 

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 9/19 - Women's Volleyball vs Western

Thursday 9/22 - Women's Tennis vs Asheboro

Thursday 9/22 - Men's Soccer vs Page
Thursday 9/22 - Women's Volleyball vs Northwest

Friday 9/23- Varsity Football vs Southeast

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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of September 12, 2016

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

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

I appreciate everyone being patient as we have worked through our scheduling issues. 

Tuesday, September 13th is school picture day. Make sure your child is looking their best for their school picture. Picture packets were sent home with all students this past week. 

Parents and students, "Say Yes Guilford" is hosting a program from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday Sept. 13th. Representatives from the colleges and universities in attendance are all part of the Say Yes Higher Education Compact, which includes over 100 partner universities that offer last-dollar tuition-only scholarships to Say Yes students. To learn more and RSVP, visit www.sayyesguilford.org

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:

Monday 9/12 - Women's Golf vs Page 

Tuesday 9/13 - Women's Volleyball vs Glenn

Wednesday 9/14 - Women's Tennis vs Northwest Guilford 

Wednesday 9/14 - Coed Cross Country vs Glenn

Thursday 9/15 - JV Football vs Southern Alamance

Friday 9/16- Varsity Football @ Southern Alamance

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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of September 5, 2016

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

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

This first week back was hot and I am sure a little tiring for some. I have been very impressed with this staff and the behavior of our students so far. Keep up the great work!  

Tomorrow, Monday, September 5th, is the Labor Day Holiday. There will be no school for students and staff.  I hope you are able to spend quality time with friends and family. 

Tuesday, September 6th, we will host our annual open house for all grades from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. We will begin with a brief meeting in the auditorium before we ring the bells and allow you to walk your child's schedule. I hope to see you all there. 

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:
Tuesday 9/6 - Men's Soccer vs Western Guilford
Tuesday 9/6 - Women's Tennis vs Glenn
Wednesday 9/7 - Women's Golf vs Page 
Wednesday 9/7 - Women's Volleyball vs Eastern Guilford
Thursday 9/8 - Women's Golf vs Grimsley
Thursday 9/8 - JV Football vs Western Guilford
Friday 9/9 - Varsity Football @ Western Guilford

Parents, I know that many of you have signed a schedule change form for your child to come out of certain classes. The schedule change form is for students that had a hole in their schedule or did not get what the registered for during the spring of last year. We are not going to change classes for lunch preferences, to be with friends, or make changes that further overload our already crowded courses. I appreciate your understanding as we continue to balance our school schedule. 

Also, starting Tuesday, Sept 6th, students will be able to bring water to their classes to drink. We are not, however, going to allow any other types of drinks or food to be consumed in the classrooms. This is in an effort to help our students stay hydrated throughout the school day. 

Remember, you are 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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of August 29, 2016

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

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

Let the new school year begin! I hope you are as excited as we are to get this year underway.  

Tomorrow, Monday, August 29th, all students will report to their homerooms to get their schedules. We appreciate your patience as we have tried to work out as many conflicts as possible. We will continue to balance throughout the week which may require us to move some students as there will still be some adjustments that must be made. 

This week, all students can wear Southwest Spirit shirts. You must still comply with dress code for you shorts and pants. Let's show our "Cowboy Pride" this week! 

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:
Tuesday 8/30 - Men's Soccer vs Southeast Guilford
Tuesday 8/30  - Cross Country @ Hagan-Stone Park
Tuesday 8/30 - Women's Tennis vs Southeast Guilford
Wednesday 8/31 - Women's Volleyball vs Wheatmore 
Thursday 9/1 - Women's Tennis vs Wheatmore
Thursday 9/1 - JV Football vs Ledford
Friday 9/2 - Varsity Football @ Ledford

I just want to thank everyone that has welcomed me to Southwest. This is a wonderful community filled with dedicated people. I know I have said it a lot, but I am truly honored to be here and cannot wait to see all we accomplish this year. Thank you for your support of Southwest. 

Remember, you are 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

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of August 22, 2016

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

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

One more week and we will be back in school. It is going to be a great year, so start getting excited about coming back on the August 29th. 

Tomorrow, Monday, August 22nd, we will have our annual freshmen orientation. Mr. Hettenbach wants me to remind you that all 9th graders are expected to attend the orientation from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Students should have a healthy breakfast before coming. Dress code is not being required for this day. Parent orientation starts at 6:30pm and ends at 8:00pm. Student schedules for 9^th graders only will be distributed after the parent orientation.  9^th grade class of 2020 shirts will be on sale right after student orientation as well as before and after parent orientation for $12.00 a piece. We hope to see you there. 

Also tomorrow, Monday, August 22nd, all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade schedules will be mailed home. We are still working this week on fixing scheduling issues in an effort to make them as accurate as possible.

We have a lot of home sporting events this week:
Monday 8/22 - Men's Soccer vs Northern Guilford
Tuesday 8/23 - Women's Tennis vs Grimsley
Wednesday 8/24 - Women's Tennis vs Southeast Guilford
Wednesday 8/24 - Women's Volleyball vs Andrews 
Friday 8/26 - Varsity Football vs Andrews

I have a quick message just for our students. We are aware that Ragsdale is our rival and that at times they have done some vandalism to our school. Apparently, someone has gone to Ragsdale this past week and defaced some of their property. I say it is us because of the green SWs painted all over the place. I do not have a problem with school spirit where we paint a rivals spirit rock or perhaps roll their school. I do have a problem with destruction of property. We are better than that and my expectation is that we rise above. Please refrain from going to other schools and vandalizing their campus. I do not want to use school funds to pay for items at other schools. I appreciate your help with this.  

Remember, you will also be able to access this message on the school website under School News and titled 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

 



 

Southwest Guilford High School Principal's Message for the Week of August 15, 2016

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

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

Only two more weeks and we will be kicking off the 2016-2017 school year. I hope you are excited for another great year at the "Ranch".


Each Sunday at 6:30 PM, you will receive a phone call from me with some brief information pertaining to the upcoming week. You will also be able to access this message on the school website under School News and titled Weekly Updates. I will also be sending this link out at the same time 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.

This Saturday, August 20th at 12pm, the Carl Chavis YMCA is hosting their Back to School Bash. You will be able to meet and greet your local principals, have some light refreshments, and also enjoy some live entertainment. They have a new splash park and will be giving away backpacks stuffed with school supplies. Registration is required and tickets may be picked up at the "Y". Proof of High Point residency and a report card are required to receive a ticket. We hope to see you there.

On Monday, August 22nd, we will have our annual freshmen orientation. Mr. Hettenbach wants me to remind you that all 9th graders are expected to attend the orientation from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Parents can attend the orientation that evening from 6:30 to 8:00pm. Schedules will be handed out to parents AFTER parent orientation ends. Any parent that does not pick up their child's schedule will have it mailed immediately the next day.


On Monday, August 22nd, all 10th, 11th, and 12th grade schedules will be mailed home. We are still working this week on fixing scheduling issues in an effort to make them as accurate as possible.

I know that many of you are wondering whether our dress code or cell phone policies are going to change. At this time, we will not be changing any of our procedures or expectations. Our Leadership Team will be looking at all of our policies as the year progresses to make sure that we are consistent.

I hope you have a great week and are ready to start back on August 29th

Go Cowboys