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