SWMetro

Dedicated to serving diverse learners of all abilities in the southwest metro area of the Twin Cities.

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We would like to congratulate our very own Paul Houck for placing in the top 11 in the Minnesota Teacher of the Year competition!!! 🎉🏆🎊

(He's #1 in our book though😁🥇)

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A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our SWMHS Class of 2022 quarter 3 graduates! 🎓🎉

We're so proud of the challenges you've all over come, and cant wait to see the amazing things you all accomplish. We wish you all the best of luck as you enter the next chapter of your lives !!

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Yearning for that spring weather? 🌿🌷🏃

Join us in exactly ONE MONTH to enjoy the beautiful Minnesota River Valley Trail in downtown Shakopee with friends, family, and community members.

FREE lunch and a t-shirt with registration! https://t.co/yxDacN2oHi

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Congrats to our awesome SkillsUSA competitors this last weekend on an AMAZING job!

So many students placed first, second, and third in over six competitions, with even MORE placing in the top five! 🏆

You are all talented rock stars and we are so proud of you!!!

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UPDATE: SouthWest Metro Intermediate District programs at all locations will release 2 hours early today, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 with the exception of programs in buffalo and Waseca

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SWMetro programs in the following locations will release 2 hours early today, Tues, Feb 22:
Freedom Academy, St Boni Education Center, 401 Education Center, Anicca Day Treatment, PrairieCare

Learn more about notifications at https://t.co/R8Cg0oziY7

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SWMetro programs in the following locations will release 2 hours early today, Tues, Feb 22:
Freedom Academy, St Boni Education Center, 401 Education Center, Anicca Day Treatment, PrairieCare

Learn more about notifications at https://t.co/R8Cg0oziY7

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"To be here for children in what is quite possibly one of the most difficult times in their lives ... being a part of that change in the world is very very empowering and very fulfilling."

Know a superhero? Send 'em our way: https://t.co/a66dLWkDJJ

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Happy Galentine's Day! 💝

What a better place for ladies celebrating ladies than at East Creek Family Center and the New Beginnings program. Students put together a fruit and chocolate fondue spread for everyone to enjoy.

You are indeed loved!

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🤑 FREE MONEY? You heard right -

If you or a student you know are planning to pursue higher education, check out the scholarship opportunities offered by the SouthWest Metro Educational Foundation

https://t.co/bxWlpoeVCB

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We don't TACO-bout our awesome staff nearly enough, but luckily we have some amazing teammates who celebrated Paraprofessional Appreciation Week with a delicious Taco Bar at the 401 Building!

Each tiny taco has a handwritten thank you note from a student ❤️🌮

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RISE at River Valley Education Center will remain in distance learning for the week of January 24th through January 28th.

All other SWMetro programs will return to in-person instruction on Monday, January 24th.

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Fri, Jan 14th will be a non-student day, as will the previously scheduled Mon, Jan 17th Staff Workshop Day.

Tues, Jan 18th through Fri, Jan 21st, programs at the select in-person sites will be moved to online learning. View details at https://t.co/e1oHjKb9ty

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UPDATE: SouthWest Metro Intermediate District programs at the River Valley Education Center in Jordan and in Waseca will be closed today. The Jordan and Waseca Public School Districts are closed today so SWMetro will follow their lead.

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Due to impending inclement weather all SouthWest Metro programs in all locations EXCEPT Waseca and Buffalo will release two hours early on Friday, December 10th.

SWMetro programs in Buffalo and Waseca will follow the decisions made by their superintendents.

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Not to brag, but our students are kind of experts at holiday cheer 🦃

Dean Lakes students started off with a Turkey Toddle around the local walking trails and continued on with some local community service at Feed My Starving Children packaging meals.

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INCLEMENT WEATHER UPDATE

SWM programs at RVEC in Jordan and in Waseca will be closed today.

SWMetro transition program in Buffalo and the online program remain on a regular schedule.

All other SWMetro programs in all other locations will release 2 hours early Fri, Dec 10th.

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Need to sign up for Emergency Notifications or update your contact information?
Learn how here: https://t.co/R8Cg0oziY7

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Due to impending inclement weather all SouthWest Metro programs in all locations EXCEPT Waseca and Buffalo will release two hours early on Friday, December 10th.

SWMetro programs in Buffalo and Waseca will follow the decisions made by their superintendents.

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Due to impending inclement weather all SouthWest Metro programs in all locations EXCEPT Waseca and Buffalo will release two hours early on Friday, December 10th.

SWMetro programs in Buffalo and Waseca will follow the decisions made by their superintendents.

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We bet that Winter Preparation class from Three Rivers Park District sure is coming in handy now!

Adult Education students were once again enlightened by instructor Tyler on winter sports and park opportunities just a few short weeks ago. They got pretty slick hats too! 🧢❄️

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Check it out! 🔍 Former SWMetro Criminal Justice student, David Rock, returns to class as a guest speaker for the MN State Patrol.

BONUS: This photo was taken by talented student Hayden as a part of a CTE Photography assignment! 📸

Can you handle all of the synergy at DLEC?

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"Carpe Diem, Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary."
- Robin Williams as John Keating, Dead Poets Society

Congrats to SouthWest Metro High School's Paul Houck as our district's nominee for the 2022 MN Teacher of the Year Award! Good luck, Paul!