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Blog Entries - 2021

CCP Informational Meeting to be held at Switzerland of Ohio Local SD

Posted on: December 21, 2021
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Switzerland of Ohio Local School District College Credit Plus (CCP) Informational Meeting When:    Monday, January 24, 2022Time:     6 P.M.Where:   Swiss Hills Career Center Any student planning on taking College Credit

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Skyvue Elementary Closed - Wed., Nov. 24, 2021

Posted on: November 23, 2021
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Skyvue Elementary will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 24, 2021, due to a water line break.

School will resume on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

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Food Service Announcement

Posted on: November 22, 2021
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Food Service Announcement

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SOLSD Regular Board Meeting Notice

Posted on: November 16, 2021
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Board Meeting - Thursday, November 18, 2021

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Monroe Central @ River Football Tickets

Posted on: October 28, 2021
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Monroe Central @ River Tickets

Region 27 Football game

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Parent Access Mobile App (Gradebook)

Posted on: October 19, 2021
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Mobile App Info

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Free Breakfast and Lunch for Enrolled Students

Posted on: June 22, 2021
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Exciting News! The Switzerland School District is partnering with Innovation Foods to provide breakfast and lunch for enrolled students in the school district. Shipments will take place through July and August. A box of 7 breakfasts and lunches will be

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Local 18 Signing Day

Seniors accepted into Local 18 Apprenticeship program

Posted on: May 20, 2021
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Congratulations to David Daniles, Garrett Schafer, and Dale Seiler who have been selected into the Local 18 Ohio Operating Engineers Apprenticeship Program. David, Garrett, and Dale are all SHCC seniors and will begin their apprenticeships in June. SOLSD put

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Flower arranging

Agriculture students learn flower arranging

Posted on: May 20, 2021
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In honor of Mother’s Day, agriculture students learned flower arranging, and then put their newfound knowledge to use in preparing vases for Mother’s

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National Prevention Week

National Prevention Week

Posted on: May 14, 2021
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This past week was National Prevention Week, an annual health observance dedicated to increasing public awareness of, and action around, mental health and/or substance use disorders. SOLSD wanted to take a second to share some information about National

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Local 18 drone demonstration

Local 18 Operating Engineers show students how to use drones in the industry

Posted on: May 13, 2021
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On May 10, the Local 18 Operating Engineers demonstrated how they use their drones in the Heavy Equipment Industry. Students were able to see how drones can be used to conduct inspections within the

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Emergency Broadband Benefit

FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit Program

Posted on: May 7, 2021
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is now offering the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, which will help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. This new benefit will connect eligible households

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High School Registration QR Code

High School & Elementary Summer School Programs

Posted on: April 30, 2021
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SOLSD will be offering Summer School programs for both high school and elementary students within the district. Below is information on the programs themselves, as well as the registration links.  All high school program classes will be offered

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ASPIRE

ASPIRE program survey & schedule change

Posted on: April 30, 2021
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SOLSD’s “ASPIRE” GED program has moved their times to accompany more working people. The classes will still be held on Tuesday-Thursday, but are now at 4:00 - 7:00 PM.  Below is a quick survey about potential adult classes SOLSD is

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Upper Valley visit

SHCC Staff visits Upper Valley Career Center

Posted on: April 30, 2021
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Swiss Hills Career Center and other career centers around the state collaborate regularly to learn from each other. On April 19, SHCC Staff visited Upper Valley Career Center to learn more about incorporating apprenticeships into the curriculum for Swiss

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Summer School Registration

Posted on: April 26, 2021
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There are two options for summer school registration:   Elementary "Camp Swiss" for grades K-8 - July 5-August 16, 2021   8:30 a.m. - noon - REGISTER HERE High School Summer School - June 14-July 23, 2021  8:30 a.m. - noon  -

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American Heavy Plates tour

Welding & Construction students intern at American Heavy Plates

Posted on: April 23, 2021
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Thirteen SHCC students have been selected to intern at American Heavy Plates (AHP), the go-to heavy plate provider for American manufacturing. AHP is revolutionizing the steel plate buying experience, providing steel ingots and slabs for the

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Manufacturing Engineering students

Manufacturing Engineering Program expanding

Posted on: April 23, 2021
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The SHCC has broadened its Manufacturing Engineering program in 2021 with the addition of a new Innovation Center that includes new Fanuc Robots, CNC Mill and CNC Lathe machines, and a Chemical Operator training system.  The new equipment provides

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Pfizer vaccinations available for students

Pfizer vaccination opportunity for students 16-18

Posted on: April 16, 2021
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The district is working with the Monroe County Health Department to provide the opportunity for students ages 16-18 to receive the Pfizer vaccination. Forms are available in your high school office and must be returned by Monday, April 19, 2021 in order to

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WSCC alignment to Swiss Hills CTE courses

Posted on: April 16, 2021
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As you know, the Washington State Community College (WSCC) and SOLSD have been working to offer college credit courses for our students that will allow them to save thousands of dollars when they go off to college. SHCC now has a couple of classes whose

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announcement

Attention all parents, guardians, and educators of students with special needs ages 14-22

Posted on: April 13, 2021
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Join us for our 1st Virtual Transition Fair on April 29th from 1:00 PM - 8:00 pm! We are excited to have LeDerick Horne as our keynote speaker from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. There will also be numerous breakout rooms with speakers who will discuss topics

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Kristin King & Hunter Childress

SkillsUSA students compete in Regional & State Championships

Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Despite the pandemic, SkillsUSA students have managed to stay busy preparing and competing against other career centers in the state. We have had one team and one individual compete at SkillsUSA competitions so far; the construction trades will be competing

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Congrats!

Honors & Perfect Attendance students

Posted on: April 9, 2021
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Congratulations to our students who have been awarded with Honors this semester. We are very proud of all of our students for persevering through these trying and inconsistent times; we understand how difficult it is to stay focused and dedicated to your

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School Calendar for 2021-22

Posted on: April 6, 2021
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View Calendar

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SHCC

Schedule for following two weeks

Posted on: March 26, 2021
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We hope you all had a great week! Here is the schedule for the following two weeks.    March 29-April 2:    Monday, March 29 - All students in attendance Tuesday, March 30 - All students in attendance Wednesday, March 31

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Students visit SHCC

Students visit SHCC to preview programs

Posted on: March 12, 2021
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On March 8 and 9, over 200 freshmen and sophomore students in the Switzerland of Ohio school district visited Swiss Hills Career Center to preview programs as options for their next years in high school. The group visited the Cosmetology, Culinary, Heavy

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Students earn NIMS credentials

Students earn NIMS credentials

Posted on: March 12, 2021
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At Swiss Hills Career Center, the goal is to prepare students for a rewarding and profitable career immediately following their high school graduation. One of the ways we are helping make our students valuable to employers is through NIMS

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SH instructors visit Tri-Rivers

SH instructors visit Tri-Rivers to gain insight

Posted on: March 12, 2021
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Tri-Rivers Career Center in Marion, OH is recognized as providing excellent career and technical education (CTE), with the state’s Lt. Governor often turning to them for guidance in CTE requirements. So when Swiss Hills instructors in the automotive,

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WSCC Tour

WSCC President & Workforce Development Team visit SHCC

Posted on: March 5, 2021
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On Thursday, February 25, Dr. Vicky Wood, President of Washington State Community College (WSCC) and her Workforce Development Team visited Swiss Hills Career Center’s Innovation Lab, Automotive Lab, and Welding Lab.  WSCC and SOLSD have been

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Mr. Biggs

Ohio Valley ESC hosts Hybrid Learning Summit

Posted on: February 26, 2021
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The Ohio Valley Education Service Center (ESC) hosted the 2021 Hybrid Learning Summit on Wednesday, February 17. Fifty-five educators attended, learning from 15 local presenters on a variety of topics. Our own Mr. Trevor Biggs, an Intervention Specialist at

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FFA Week

FFA Week celebrates SHCC’s students and staff

Posted on: February 26, 2021
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SHCC’s FFA chapter celebrated FFA Week, with themed days throughout the week like wearing red, white, and blue, wearing tractor colors, and more. Throughout the week, SHCC students treated the staff to brunch as a thank you for their hard work and

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Lt. Governor visits SHCC

Lt. Governor Husted announces completion of first phase of Broadband Telehealth Pilot Project

Posted on: February 12, 2021
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On February 4, Ohio Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted announced the first phase of the Broadband Telehealth Pilot Project at SOLSD is fully operational. The project included partners InnovateOhio, BroadbandOhio, the Ohio Department of Education, the Ohio

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SHCC

Schedule reminders

Posted on: February 12, 2021
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What a snowy week we’ve had here at Swiss Hills! This is a reminder of our upcoming schedule, not including any potential future snow storms:  No school Monday, February 15, in observance of Presidents’ Day. Tuesday, February 16,

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Welders prepare for Credential Exam

Welders prepare for Credential Exam

Posted on: January 29, 2021
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The Swiss Hills welding students have been working hard practicing their skills to pass the Welding Credential Exam. This exam documents a welder’s capability to create welds of acceptable quality following a well-defined welding procedure.  Each

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Meet our English teachers

Meet SHCC’s English teachers

Posted on: January 29, 2021
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Here at SHCC, we are privileged to employ teachers who not only have a full educational background, but a passion for teaching our students to the best of their abilities. We would like to introduce our two English teachers, Ms. Roberts and Mr. Colley, to our

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ASPIRE programs offer adults opportunity to receive HS diploma & industry credentials

Posted on: January 21, 2021
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If you are 22+ or a dropout (age 16-18) and haven’t received your HS diploma, SOLSD is now offering programs that will allow you to receive a diploma along with industry credentials for your desired field! Through Ohio Higher Ed, SOLSD is now offering

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Dr. Unger

Welcome back

Posted on: January 15, 2021
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We hope you all had a break full of family time and relaxation. Please remember to be kind to yourselves during this time; we are living through history, and it’s okay to not feel 100%.  We are definitely excited to see our students, whether it be

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SHCC

Hybrid schedule reminder for upcoming week

Posted on: January 15, 2021
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This is a reminder we are using the hybrid schedule for the upcoming week. Here is a breakdown of where your students should be, and when:  January 18 - Happy Martin Luther King Day! There will be no school.  January 19 & January 20 -

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Congratulations!

Honor Roll

Posted on: January 15, 2021
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Congratulations to our students who made the Honor Roll for our second nine-week period. We understand it can be difficult for students to focus and stay vigilant without the consistency of being in our building; we would like to recognize these students for

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No cost meals

No cost meals provided to ALL SOLSD students

Posted on: January 15, 2021
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This year, during times of remote or hybrid learning, SOLSD is providing meals at no cost to any student enrolled in the school district. Meals are available for pick-up during designated school building hours.  Parents will receive five breakfasts and

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District-Wide Musical Meeting

Posted on: December 16, 2021
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There will be a parent meeting for all cast and crew members for the District Musical When: Monday, December 20 Time: 6pm Where: Swiss Hills Career Center   If any parent has questions regarding this meeting, please contact your school

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District Graduation Dates

Posted on: February 12, 2021
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High School Graduation Dates Swiss Hills Career Center - Certificate Ceremony: Thursday, May 27, 2021 @ 7:00PM Beallsville High School: Friday, May 28th, 2021 @ 7:00PM River High School: Saturday, May 29th, 2021 @ 2:00PM Monroe Central High School:

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District Spelling Bee

Posted on: January 13, 2021
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Time: Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at 7 pm

Watch Spelling Bee LIVE

Spelling Bee Flier

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