Harrison Elementary

This is the official Twitter page of Harrison Elementary School in Harrison, Ohio. We are a proud member of the Southwest Local School District.

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We have a few spots still open for our "Super Ollie's Sidekicks" blood drive with Hoxworth Blood Center, coming up this Tuesday, June 2, at Harrison Elementary.

Let's get them filled up! Sign up here: https://t.co/FApIgfa6UR

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We've reached the finish line!

The 2025-2026 school year ​has come to a close. ​It's ​been a year filled with headwinds and tailwinds, as well as significant academic and social growth. Here's a brief recap video ​from Superintendent John Hamstra.

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Congratulations to Harrison Elementary Certified Employee of the Year Jen Kiefer, Classified Employee of the Year Jesika Knutson, Friend of Education Bette "Nanu" Girten, and retirees Michelle Price, Suzanne Vinel, Sue Huber, Doreen Reese, and Sep Ludwig. #WildcatWin

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Once again, the Southwest Local School District has received a Clean Audit Award from the Ohio Auditor of State, with no findings, comments, or management letter.

You can read the announcement from the Ohio Auditor of State's Office here: https://t.co/DRA8vfmADd

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Summer Youth Athletic Camp Registration Now Open!

https://t.co/bHyvETS8lN

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The next “Coffee and Conversation” with Superintendent John Hamstra and Treasurer Thomas Lowe will take place on Friday, April 24 from 9:00-11:00 AM at The Coffee Peddlar, 112 Harrison Ave. in Downtown Harrison.

There is no need to sign up, just show up.  All are welcome!

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When a community shows up for its schools, kids are the ones who win.

It’s been a fun and full week at Harrison Elementary!

Grateful for a community that continues to invest in our students and schools. 🐾

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Wildcat Win! 🐾

From engaging classroom lessons to students moving to the beat, learning is coming alive in every corner of our building at Harrison Elementary! Here are just some of the highlights!

We are proud to be Wildcats, and proud of our #WildcatWins !

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We have a few spots remaining for the Hoxworth Blood Drive taking place TOMORROW (Monday, April 13) at the Activity Center. Let's fill them up! Click the link below to sign up:

https://t.co/YRk4cg7at1

[Harrison Elementary @SLSDHarrisonEl]

We have a few spots remaining for the Hoxworth Blood Drive taking place TOMORROW (Monday, April 13) at the Activity Center. Let's fill them up! Click the link below to sign up:

https://t.co/YRk4cg7at1

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Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance students, tutoring, Academic Team, pizza 🍕, Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Harrison Wildcat Fight Song, March Students of the Month, Catwalk Parade, and more! So many reasons to be proud great things, and #WildcatWins are happening at HE every day!

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Wildcat Win! 🐾

St. Patrick’s Day fun, life-saving emergency response lessons, “Cats Cuts”, Grandparents Day across multiple grades, making music with recorders, researching famous singers, and celebrating 50 years of the Harrison Marching Kittens.

A monumental #WildcatWin

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Wildcat Win! 🐾

Heart health with the American Heart Association, Tucker the therapy dog, nurse led life-saving practice, PBIS field trip to the Harrison Fire and Police Departments, and a sweet stop at Harrison Home Bakery!

Add it all up, and you have a #WildcatWin !

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Wildcat Win! 🐾

So much greatness happening inside our Harrison Elementary walls!

Planet Projects, Right to Read Week, American Heart Association event, recorders in music class, Congrats to our Wildcats of the Week!

It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!

#WildcatWin

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Harrison Elem. Wildcat Win! 🐾

• February Students of the Month 🌟

• Right to Read Week (Winter Olympic style!) 🥇📚

• Team Tressel Bronze Award 🥉

• Staff building community — because when adults win, students win 💚 - and we all have a #WildcatWin !

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Youth Track & Field sign-ups are now open! More details and the link to register:

https://t.co/TlpwUsyDdQ

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Monday, March 2, 2026: Southwest Local Schools are on a two-hour delay. No morning kindergarten, preschool, or head start.

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Wildcat Win! 🐾

It’s been a BIG week at Harrison Elementary School 🐾💚 So much learning, leadership, and Wildcat pride packed into one week. It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!

#WildcatWin

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Wildcat Wins Abound at Harrison Elementary! 🐾

Celebrating 100 days of school, 50 years of the Marching Kittens, flying ducks, and full hearts!

#WildcatWin

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Mark your calendar for the annual Job Fair, coming up on March 5 from 3:30-6 at the Activity Center.

Register for updates, request a ride to the job fair or even free, on-site childcare. The GHCC will send a full list of employers ahead of the job fair:
https://t.co/9Wuw9hh2Z5