Southwest families who drop-off and pick up students before and/or after school, please take a moment to watch our video:
https://youtu.be/Szj3qPnenf0?feature=shared
Our Southwest students came together and have selected Southwest's core values for the year. The students did a FANTASTIC job working together to select them. They will be revealed on our 1st Tiger Talk of the year next Monday!
The 2024-2025 school year is off to a fantastic start! The weather was gorgeous, and the energy was high as we welcomed our amazing students back to campus. From excited smiles to new friendships, today was filled with joy, learning, and the promise of a great year ahead.
Thank you to our dedicated staff, enthusiastic students, bus drivers, and supportive families for making the first day unforgettable. A special thank you to the School Board members who were also present at the buildings to welcome back students! Here's to a year of growth, discovery, and success!
It's almost time to kick off the 2024-2025 school year with the start of classes, and we’re excited to welcome our students back! We had great turnouts at last week’s open houses, and our teachers and staff are eagerly preparing for this week's open houses.
Monday:
Halverson, Hawthorne, Lakeview, and Sibley Elementary Schools: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Southwest Middle School: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Early Learning (Brookside Education Center): 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
Area Learning Center (Brookside Education Center): 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Be sure to follow Albert Lea Area School District on our new Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/AlbertLeaAreaSchoolDistrict
Our staff is learning how to use the Tigers Unite app! We look forward to using this with our families this year!
This morning, we kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with our All-District 241 Welcome Back event at the ALHS Auditorium! It was a fantastic gathering with all staff in attendance, coming together to celebrate the start of a new academic year. We're excited for the year ahead and looking forward to all the great things we'll achieve together!
Exciting News! Our school district is making communication easier and more connected than ever. We’re moving to a new Facebook page to sync with our brand-new Albert Lea Tigers Unite app! Families can anticipate receiving an invite text and/or email this week that is unique to their student(s) with classroom and school information. Follow us at Albert Lea Area School District to stay updated on all the latest news, events, and announcements. Let’s stay connected—together!
https://www.facebook.com/AlbertLeaAreaSchoolDistrict
Thank you to the Southwest custodians and summer helpers for all of their work! The school looks FANTASTIC, and we are ready for the 2024-2025 school year!
District 241 Facilities Services recently hosted a cookout to thank our custodians, maintenance staff, and summer maintenance workers for their hard work in preparing our schools for the upcoming year. We truly appreciate their dedication and effort in ensuring our schools are ready for a successful start!
Welcome Southwest Students to the 2024-2025 School Year! Please plan on attending our open house on Monday, August 19th. Information on the open house is provided here.
Welcome Back - ENGLISH - https://5il.co/2tbm3
Welcome Back - SPANISH - https://5il.co/2tbm2
Here are a few important updates this year for our Southwest Families & Students:
Here is the Southwest Middle School daily bell schedule.
