SOUTHWEST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is located in Harrison, Ohio, United States.

The District is comprised of:

- William Henry Harrison High School - Grades 9-12

- Harrison Junior School - Grades 6-8

- Crosby Elementary - Grades K-5

- Harrison Elementary - Grades K-5

- Miami Whitewater Elementary - Grades K-5

- Southwest Early Childhood Learning Center - Preschool

Our Mission:

"Academic and Social Growth for all students, every day!"

Our Motto:

"Excellence through Relationships"

Our Core Values:

Trust, Respect, Ownership and Leadership

We believe . . .

- Education needs to take a leadership role in improving society.

- In a working partnership among students, parents, staff and community that takes responsibility for learning and is committed to excellence in education.

- In providing the best possible learning environment by hiring, developing and retaining quality personnel.

- Quality education depends on appropriate educational resources.

- In our ever-changing society, students need experiences that include the basics and provide activities to develop problem solving, decision making and creative thinking skills.

- In maximizing students' potential, recognizing their differences and adapting the overall learning process to meet individuals' need.

- Education is a lifelong process that occurs both inside and outside the classroom.

- In promoting independent learning through discipline, motivation and high expectations

In promoting and improving positive self-esteem.

- In teaching democratic principles that promote good character and citizenship.

- In providing activities/programs that help develop well-rounded students who can cope with everyday pressures.

- In instilling recognition of and respect for the rights, thoughts, feelings and contributions of others.

- In the continuous evaluation and revitalization of the educational system.