Southwestern Classical Academy

Happy School Custodian Appreciation Day to our amazing custodial team in Flint Community Schools! Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and commitment to maintaining clean and safe learning environments for our scholars and staff. We are grateful for everything you do!

Today is Count Day! Is your child present and ready to learn? Attendance today is crucial as it helps secure essential funding for our schools, which directly impacts the resources and opportunities we can offer our scholars. Attendance = Academic Success!

Today civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson visited SWCA. His message was about the importance of voting. Reverend Jackson has long been an advocate for voter rights and education, especially encouraging youth engagement in the electoral process. During his visit, he emphasized the significance of voting, particularly for marginalized communities, and discuss civil rights history, civic engagement, and the power of participation in democracy. He may also address contemporary issues like voter suppression, the importance of voter registration, and the role of young people in shaping future elections.

Flint Community Schools and the Flint Board of Education is honored to welcome Rev. Jesse Jackson - American Civil Rights Activist, politician and Baptist Minister with his son Jesse Jackson, Jr who served as the U.S. representative from Illinois, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Mayor Sheldon Neely, Representative Cynthia Neely and Sheriff Chris Swanson to Southwestern Classical Academy today! This historic visit for the SWCA senior class and school community was an opportunity to inspire through a powerful message on the importance of voting and civic engagement. Understanding our history and the privilege we have to serve and enact change. Let’s continue to make our voices heard and shape the future! #SWCA #VoteForChange #CivicEngagement"

KEEP IT UP! Calling All Flint Supporters! We're in the running to win a major upgrade for our Houston Stadium thanks to T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights! SHOW YOUR SUPPORT: LEARN MORE at www.FridayNight5GLights.com. Make sure to tag @TMobile and use the hashtags #FN5GL #sweepstakes #flintjags on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flintcommunityschools?igsh=M2U3MXp6NTgwbGYy Every action counts! Let's Go, Flint! Together, we can bring this victory home!

October is National Principal Month, and we are excited to honor the outstanding leadership within Flint Community Schools! Our principals play a critical role in shaping the academic, social, and emotional success of our scholars. They are the heartbeat of our schools, guiding their teams with dedication, passion, and an unwavering commitment to creating a positive and nurturing learning environment. From building strong relationships with families and the community to ensuring that every scholar has the tools and opportunities to thrive, our principals are true champions for education. Their leadership and vision inspire us all to aim higher and achieve greater success together. Please join us in celebrating and thanking our incredible principals for their tireless efforts to make a lasting impact on the lives of our scholars and the entire FCS community. We appreciate you!

HOMECOMING GAME....Jaguars Football@HOME! Join us on October 4 as the Jaguars face Dearborn Tech! The game kicks off at 7 PM at Houston Stadium, and we want YOU there to cheer them on! Get your tickets now: GoFAN. Can’t make it? Watch live on the NFHS Network. Wear your team colors and bring that Jaguar spirit! This is going to be an electrifying game you won’t want to miss. Let’s show up and show out for our Jaguars!

Count Day Fun on October 2 and all week! Hey, scholars we’ve got some exciting incentives and fun activities planned just for YOU! Be here, be counted, and be rewarded! You must be in school to receive your incentives, so don’t miss out! Let's make this Count Day the best one yet!

On Friday, September 27, 2024, members of the high school choir went to the University of Olivet for the Gospel Choir Invitational. The students had a fun day spending time together and with other high school students. They learned three different pieces. At the end of the day, they listened to the University of Olivet's Gospel Choir, and then joined them to perform the pieces they had learned. It was a great day!!!

"My Secret Garden" Mrs. Lossing's 5th hour Students picked their own subjects and the boys picked the tree (photo) - so engaged with the tree, he was still sketching as we were walking back 😉 Mrs. Lossing was able to show students how Aspens quake and others leaves don't, show the line types that were studied in the leaves; showed the cedars, and the white pine tree to let them know that they don't usually grow that well this far south; and why it was a special place for our area – the sand. How the plant life growing there isn't something they might see growing in the vernal pond or in their yard, but rather Up North as the soils are different that the soils in Genesee county.

It takes a village! Let’s Transform Houston Stadium! It could be ours, but only with your help! www.FridayNight5GLights.com. Make sure to tag @TMobile and use the hashtags #FN5GL #sweepstakes #flintjags on Facebook and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/flintcommunityschools?igsh=M2U3MXp6NTgwbGYy

Flint Community Schools is hiring certified teachers!!! Join our team! https://www.applitrack.com/gcaps/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=724

Flint Community Schools, Health Services Department, is hosting an immunization clinic the week of October 28th at the Administrative building. All students are required to provide proof of up to date immunizations or a waiver in order to be enrolled in Michigan schools. Failure to comply with this state law may result in your students' classes becoming closed. Appointments can be made by calling Health Services at 810-424-4087 or using the QR code, or link, within the attached flyer to request an appointment. Let's protect ourselves and those around us!

Count Day is October 2! Attendance matters...Scholars are in school and ready to learn. Fun events all week! Their presence helps ensure our schools receive the funding and resources needed to provide the best education possible. Every scholar counts—let’s show up strong!

IMPORTANT ATTENDANCE NOTICE FOR THE FOOTBALL GAME ON SEPTEMBER 27: We are excited to continue our tradition of positive competition between Southwestern Classical Academy and Hamady High School. Where the focus is on showcasing the talent and hard work of our scholar-athletes. We take pride in the positive and safe environment we’ve fostered at our events and are committed to upholding these standards. In the spirit of caution and safety, Hamady’s administration has implemented an age restriction for this game to ensure the focus remains on the athletes and their performance. As part of this effort, the game is restricted to adults 21 years or older, no spectators under 21 will be allowed entry. We appreciate Hamady’s proactive approach and look forward to an exciting and respectful competition. Let’s continue to support our athletes and uphold the integrity of the game!

Flint Community Schools partners with Genesee Health Plan to provide Community Health Worker services in all of our buildings. See attached flyer for an immunization, and more, event that they will be hosting tomorrow, September 27th.

As we head deeper into flu and cold season we want to provide you with helpful tips on how you can protect yourself from illness. There are simple steps like frequent handwashing and staying home when developing new or worsening symptoms that can make a huge difference in how much communicable diseases are able to spread. Please see the attached nurse newsletter for more information. We wish for everyone to stay healthy and safe!

SWCA Homecoming 2024. October 5 @ 6 PM. Get ready to show your school spirit and dance the night away at Southwestern Classical Academy's Homecoming! Ticket Prices: SWCA Scholar: $7, SWCA Couples: $10, SWCA Scholar w/Guest (approval required): $20. Tickets are available for purchase in the lunchroom. Don’t miss out! It’s going to be a night to remember! #SWCAHomecoming2024 #SchoolSpirit #SWCAPride

It is officially homecoming season! Join us for our pregame tailgate Friday, October 4th and our homecoming game later that evening. The cost of entry to the game is $5.

Congratulations Southwestern Classical Academy's Kimberly Hatfield, Skaff's 2024 Favorite Teacher. You inspire your entire school community!