The Sexton Scholars

Welcome to 1st grade! Check out the latest happenings in our classroom at Southwest!

[Hickory Daily Record @Hickoryrecord]

Hickory Public Schools and The YMCA in Hickory partnered on a six-week program to teach Southwest Primary students to swim for free. | Tap on the picture to learn more 🔽 https://t.co/gFrOBKGgXz

[The Sexton Scholars @sextonscholars]

This was a wonderful surprise this week! 🥰 Thank you for the recognition @hickoryschools @Southwest_HPS !!

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

🌟 Exciting times celebrating our 1st annual Making a Difference Award winners! 🎉 Huge congrats to Mrs. Patton (ADM), Ms. Sexton (SOW), Ms. Carter (LGV) & Mr. Turner (GDV). 🏆 Stay tuned for more winners to be revealed! Thank you to our sponsor, Hickory Crawdads!

[Institute for Multi-Sensory Education @IMSEOG]

Today, a seismic shift is underway as more schools across the country embrace the science of reading, a research-backed approach that has shown promising results. Unlike whole language methods, the science of reading is firmly grounded in empirical research and cognitive science.

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

🎉 Big thanks to the Hickory Rotary Club for sponsoring our Wilmer Jenkins Teacher of the Year nominees from all of our schools! 🏆👏 Huge congratulations to Lisa Gagliano from Southwest Primary for winning the prestigious Wilmer Jenkins Teacher of the Year award! 🌟🍎

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

We're grateful for our partnership with the Longview Police Department. Officer Eddie Marlowe, Student Resource Officer (SRO) at @Southwest_HPS, is adored by all the students. His presence brings joy, support, and safety to our school community. Thank you, Officer Eddie! 👮‍♂️💙

[Southwest Primary @Southwest_HPS]

Enjoy a fun and safe Spring Break! We look forward to seeing our Lion Cubs again on April 17th! #cubpride

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

Congratulations to our Hickory Public Schools Golden Apple Classified Employee of the Year Nominees. These staff members were nominated by their peers and/or supervisor to represent their school/location. #HPSMovingForwardTogether

[The Sexton Scholars @sextonscholars]

Thank you @hickoryschools Child Nutrition for inviting us to taste-test potential menu items! It was an interesting (and yummy) learning experience! @Southwest_HPS

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

Holiday schoolwide sing-along at Southwest Primary on Tuesday, December 20th. 🎄🎅 @Southwest_HPS

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

IMPORTANT MESSAGE from HPS Superintendent, Dr. Taylor: Due to the fact our area is under a tropical storm warning & is forecast to receive heavy rains/high winds, Hickory Public Schools will be CLOSED to STUDENTS w/optional teacher workday on 9.30.22. Staff-check emails/details.

[Meredith Clay @mrsmeredithclay]

Together, @longview_elem and @Southwest_HPS raised over $400 for our #ReadAcrossAmerica fundraiser for students and teachers! Thank you HG Fitness for hosting! #BetterTogether #community

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

WE ARE TRULY BLESSED! THANKS TO THE NOTABLE NINE FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP!
@hickoryschools

[The Sexton Scholars @sextonscholars]

I spy a rainbow... a beautiful sign of hope for the new school year!! @Southwest_HPS #overtherainbow #sunshineaftertherain #backtoschool #havehope

[NC Public Schools @ncpublicschools]

School begins next week for many districts. That means the big yellow buses will be back on the roads again. Please allow for a little extra time in the mornings and remember to stop for school buses and drive carefully around students students walking to & from school bus stops.

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

Mask-up for school—today’s HDR front page spotlights HPS as our school board places safety first. All indoor activities & events at all HPS facilities require masks. #MovingForwardTOGETHER

[Hickory City Schools @hickoryschools]

WOW! BIG EVENT for students attending Southwest Primary and Longview Elementary! Free meal, free haircuts, and so much more! Hickory Crawdads stadium on August 16, 5-7 PM! YOU WILL WANT TO BE THERE! #ComeHomeToHPS #MovingForwardTOGETHER

[Erin Sigmon @esigmon19]

@Southwest_HPS I am principal at Southwest Primary School and I am seeking a 1st Grade Dual Language Teacher. If you have any interest or connection please let me know!
https://t.co/f6w0dGxoud
https://t.co/aR4LMDe8QA...
Erin Sigmon
[email protected]

@hickoryschools

[Southwest Primary @Southwest_HPS]

The fall semester starts on August 23rd! See you then! #cubPRIDE #hickoryschools @hickoryschools

[Southwest Primary @Southwest_HPS]

Thank you Southwest Teachers for going above and beyond for our kids daily! We also want to give a huge shout out to HPS teachers and surrounding who have lifted us up over the past few weeks. #togetherwerise #teacherappreciation #hickoryschools https://t.co/epAAxXUbBZ

[The Sexton Scholars @sextonscholars]

Kelvin is excited to share his favorite science experiments with @Southwest_HPS Lion Cubs!! @DukeEnergy @ncscifest #ScienceForAll #GoKelvinGo #DEPowerfulCommunities #NCSciFest