Earlier today, Finland Elementary School (FES) students and staff welcomed back one of their fellow Eagles in 4th grader Owen for his first day of in-person schooling this year.
Fourth grader Owen returns to FES after courageously battling Leukemia and undergoing chemotherapy treatments since he was first diagnosed in December 2022. 🎉
Since knowing he was going to be able to return to school, Owen has been watching videos online in which other kids who enter remission and come back to school get these ‘big welcome back celebrations’ and told his mom, "Wouldn't it be cool if this happened to me?" After making that request known to us by his family, our Finland Elementary School staff and the South-Western City School District dove right in to help document his resiliency story and afford him the warm welcome he deserved on Monday!
Accompanied by his mom, dad, brother, and sister, Owen’s wish came true in the video below as students and staff lined the halls to excitedly welcome Owen back to school!
We hope you will join us in welcoming Owen back to Finland Elementary School! We would also like to thank Owen’s family for reaching out to us and including us in his return to school today - we are so glad you are back at school Owen! 👏
Congratulations @CirclevilleCity Class of 2026 seniors! Feels like it was just yesterday these grads were 1st graders in my first year of public education. Go chase your dreams. Move mountains. Carry that Tiger baton forward to change the world for the better!
Tomorrow’s workforce is now TODAY! A splendid evening celebrating our 2026 South Western Career Academy Passport Recipients-honoring their countless Work-Based Learning Hours, industry recognized credentials, and bright futures. Congratulations Class of 2026! @SWCA_Careers
I’m so fortunate to be part of a @SWCSD team that makes this work on behalf of students so meaningful. Thank you to my team for the surprise nomination and to @OHSPRA for the 2026 Ohio School Communicator of the Year honors.
Congrats to SWCS Executive Director of Communications Evan Debo on being named Ohio’s 2026 School Communicator of the Year! 👏
Learn more about his achievement and additional OHSPRA honors at the link below.
https://t.co/Y4NK162FhS
Save the Date! 🗓️
The 2026 Community Hiring Expo returns on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Central Crossing High School. This event is open to the community and all SWCS seniors.
More info here: https://t.co/X8AmnzfAa8
After consultation with Lakers doctors and his own medical team, Luka Doncic will seek specialized medical treatment in Europe on his Grade 2 left hamstring in an attempt to expedite his return to play, agent Bill Duffy of WME Basketball tells me and @mcten.
SWCS hoops update: @WHSCougars boys basketball defeats Groveport Madison 45-44! Cougars advance to District Finals Region 3, Central 5.
@GreyhoundScores boys basketball knocks off Olentangy Liberty 70-65 to advance to District Finals Region 2, Central 3.
INTRODUCTORY PRESS CONFERENCE ALERT🚨🎤
Meet new @OHFCSO Crisis K9 Therapy Dogs Koda and Legend who will be patrolling @WHS_Cougars and supporting feeder schools in 2026.
We recently sat down with each new labrador to ask them some hard hitting questions as they get settled in to their new roles in Prairie Township this year. #PawsOnPatrol🐾
A few snapshots 📸 from across @SWCSD today as we take time to honor, reflect, and thank the many Heroes past and present who have afforded us the many freedoms we enjoy each day. #ThankAVet this Veterans Day. 🇺🇸🫡
Former Buckeye and NFL star Tedd Ginn Jr. stopped by Galloway Ridge Intermediate and Norton Middle School to help kick off the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge! 🏈