Southwestern Classical Academy

PUBLIC NOTICE - FLINT BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Regular Board Meeting at 6:30PM, The Cube @ Brownell-Holmes, 6402 Oxley Dr., Flint, MI 48504
All are invited. Stay Informed, Stay Connected!

Scholars at Southwestern Classical Academy received a special treat from Superintendent Jones today, after completing extra credit work while the building was closed ahead of the holiday break. 🎉 Their dedication to staying on track and continuing their learning didn’t go unnoticed. In addition to gift cards, students were also entered into a drawing for two Nintendo Switch systems. Great job, Jaguars!📚👏

We had a wonderful Monthly Parent Meeting thanks to the leadership of our amazing Parent Facilitator, Ms. Maggie! 👏🏽 Parents had the opportunity to hear an overview of school data and important updates from our School Improvement Coordinator, helping keep families informed and engaged in the progress and success of our students. Our interventionist teacher, Ms. Stinson shared reading strategies along with take-home paper to help with reading as a resource for parents. We also enjoyed an introduction to the Gloria Coles Library with Ms. Feimster, who shared valuable information about the many resources available to our students and families. 📚 A special thank you to our guest speakers Mrs. Noel, Region 6 Family Engagement Coordinator, and Mr. McKenzie, Fatherhood and Outreach Coordinator, and our dedicated Parent Ambassador, for sharing insights and resources that help strengthen the partnership between school, families, and community. We truly appreciate all of our parents who took the time to attend and stay connected to the great things happening in our school community. Your involvement makes a difference! 💙

Today our NJROTC Cadets showcased their Annual Inspection, led by Chief Przyblinski, Chief Clark, and Mr. Rampa, NJROTC MGySgt, USMC (Ret.). This inspection is an important tradition for the program and ensures that every component of the unit meets the required standards. It also helps ensure that each cadet is confident in their role and ready to represent the program with pride. Through preparation, cadets have the opportunity to synchronize movements, refine their uniform presentation, and demonstrate the professionalism, discipline, and teamwork that define the NJROTC program. We are proud of the dedication and commitment our cadets continue to show as they represent our school and community with excellence. #Southwestern #NJROTC #JagNation #FCS

SOUTHWESTERN PARENT MEETING

Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
Location: ROOM 65

***GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY***

Join us for a FREE lunch and good information on supporting your students.
Questions please contact Ms. Maggie at 810-308-9345

PUBLIC NOTICE - FLINT BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2026, Special Board Meeting at 5:00PM, FCS Administration Building, 923 E. Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2026, Board Committee of the Whole Meeting at 6:30PM, The Cube @ Brownell-Holmes, 6402 Oxley Dr., Flint MI 48504
All are invited. Stay Informed, Stay Connected!

🎉 Never Fail League Celebration – Marking Period 5 at Southwestern! 🎉 What an incredible time celebrating our students at Marking Period 5 for the Never Fail League at Southwestern! Our scholars enjoyed an afternoon full of fun, laughter, and well-deserved recognition. Students played life-size games like Jenga, Uno, cornhole, and Connect Four, and had a blast spending time together in the gym. 🏀🎯 There were plenty of snacks to enjoy, along with new shirts and certificates to recognize their hard work and commitment. We are so proud of our students and the positive culture we continue to build together at Southwestern! 💛💙 #NeverFailLeague #StudentSuccess #SouthwesternPride

🐾💛 Josie’s Monthly PBIS Visit! 💛🐾

Today we had a very special visitor in the building — Josie the Therapy Dog stopped by for her monthly PBIS visit, and she brought ALL the smiles with her! 🐶✨

Students had the opportunity to spend time with Josie as part of our PBIS celebrations, recognizing their positive behavior, hard work, and commitment to our school expectations. There’s just something about a wagging tail and puppy eyes that makes everyone’s day a little brighter! 💕

Josie helps create a calming environment, reduces stress, and reminds us all of the power of kindness and connection. We are so grateful for her visits and the joy she brings to our students and staff each month.

Way to go, Jags, for continuing to show positive behavior and earning this special time! 🐾💫

We can’t wait to see you next month, Josie! 🐶💛
#Southwestern
#JagNation
#FCS

🖤❤️ Student Council Black History Month Announcement ❤️🖤

Our Student Council is excited to announce this year’s Black History Month theme:
✨ Love Not Hate ✨
Our country, our state, and our school ALL need more LOVE and less hate. 💛 This month, we are committed to spreading positivity, unity, and kindness throughout our building!

🖤 Shirt Design:
Front: EQUALITY IS GREATER THAN DIVISION
Back: #JagsLoveNotHate

Our vision is to spread as much LOVE as possible this month — with hopes that it carries throughout the rest of the school year. 💫
Let’s show everyone what unity and positivity look like!
Let’s come together, Jags.
Equality is greater than division. Always. 🐾💕

#Southwestern
#Lovenothate
#JagNation
#FCS

🎨✨ Congratulations to Our Artists of the Month! ✨🎨

We are proud to celebrate four outstanding students Prince, Amari, Wright, and Reed for being selected as our Artists of the Month through our collaborative project with the Math Department! This special project highlighted the powerful connection between math and creativity, and these students truly shined.

Each winner received a $25 gift card to Michaels, generously provided by the Flint Classroom Support Fund, to purchase art supplies to continue creating at home. They were also presented with a certificate recognizing their amazing work and dedication.

We are so proud of their creativity, effort, and talent! Thank you to everyone who helped make this project a success and for continuing to support our students’ artistic growth. 🎉

#ArtistsOfTheMonth #StudentSuccess #MathAndArt #FlintProud #Jagnation #Southwestern #FCS

Due to inclement weather, Flint Community Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23, 2026. This includes the Administration Building. Please stay warm and safe.

Our Seniors had a wonderful time at the Senior series 8- month event at the Flint Public Library! A special thank you to Mrs. Roshanda Womack, for sharing powerful insights on African-American history and highlighting the impactful leaders in our community. It was an inspiring and meaningful session filled with learning, reflection, and pride.✨ #Southwestern #Jagnation #FCS

We are honored to welcome Mayor Sheldon Neely to Ms. Campbell’s Civics class today! Students had a powerful, real-world learning experience as they heard firsthand about government policy, procedures, and how decisions are made at the local level. Mayor Neely also emphasized the importance of voting and civic engagement, reminding our students that their voices truly matter. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of informed and active citizens! #southwestern #Jagnation #FCS

PUBLIC NOTICE - FLINT BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, Special Board Meeting, Closed Session - Attorney/Client Privilege at 5:00 PM
Regular Board Meeting, immediately following the Special Board Meeting, The Cube @ Brownell-Holmes, 6402 Oxley Dr., Flint MI 48504
All are invited. Stay Informed, Stay Connected!

🎉 PBIS 3D Printing Event Success! 🎉

Today marked our first-ever PBIS 3D Printing event, made possible through an awesome collaboration between our Library Team and PBIS Team!

A huge thank you to Mr. Ibrahim for walking our students through the entire 3D printing process. From start to finish, students were fully engaged, asked great questions, and were so excited to see their ideas come to life! 🖨️✨

Students will be able to pick up their finished 3D projects on Tuesday, and we can’t wait to see their final creations.

What a great example of hands-on learning, creativity, and teamwork in action! 👏💙

#PBIS #3DPrinting #StudentEngagement #HandsOnLearning #Teamwork #Southwestern #Jagnation #FSC

Help us congratulate three amazing seniors on their Senior Night! 🎓✨ Chase Hinman, Gianni Brown, and Aaliyah Veasy - we are so proud of you all! Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have truly made an impact. Senior Night is a special milestone, and it’s a celebration of all the effort you’ve put in over the years. Keep striving, keep leading, and keep shining. The future is bright, and this is only the beginning! 💫👏 #SeniorNight #ClassOf2026 #ProudMoment #Southwestern #Jagnation #FCS

Another successful Parent Meeting with ALA and Southwestern! We were excited to welcome the newest Family Engagement Facilitator from ALA, Mr. Boyd, to our school community. Parents received a warm welcome by our FCS board member Ms. Perkins. Parents had the opportunity to hear important highlights and updates from Ms. Shantaram, School Improvement Coordinator, along with valuable information from our Community Health Advocate, Mis. Pam. Mr. Turgeon our attendance agent shared important information and spoke about the NFL celebration. Ms. Barber shared information about our PBIS initiatives and welcomed Ms.Shaw our new Title 1 counselor. We were also grateful to have Ms. Betts representing the Flint Center for Educational Excellence and a special presentation from Mr. Ortega of Consumers Energy, who shared information about free products available to support our families. Gift cards and snacks were provided, but most importantly, meaningful conversation and connection filled the room. A special thank you to our dedicated parent facilitators, Ms. Maggie and Mr. Boyd, for helping make the morning meeting such a success. We truly appreciate the partnership between ALA and Southwestern as we continue working together to support our scholars and families! #SWCA #ALA #FCS #Jagnation #parentmeeting

WINTER BREAK REMINDER:
Scholars will be off for Winter Break on Friday, February 13 through Monday, February 16. District offices will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of President’s Day. Scholars and staff will return Tuesday, February 17.

🏈 NFL Celebration Day was a huge success! 🎉 Today, our students were celebrated in a big way during the "Never Fail League" celebration for all the hard work they put in to earn it! During second hour, students were recognized with certificates, gift cards, shirts, medals and snacks as we honored their achievements and commitment. The fun continued with life-size games like Jenga, Connect Four, and corn hole, plus tons of action and games in the gym. The energy was high, the smiles were nonstop, and the joy was contagious! Our students had an amazing time, and we are truly elated to celebrate their successes. Days like today remind us how important it is to recognize effort, perseverance, and growth. Way to go, scholars! 🙌🏽✨ #Southwestern #Jagnation #FCS