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Minneapolis Southwest High School was rated the Best High School in Minnesota by the Washington Post in 2011.

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Robotics Competitions Coming Up!

Robotics Competitions are coming.  FTC Robot Competition is Feb. 25.  Everyone is invited, it's a great way to come and support this hard working Southwest team.

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2012 Southwest High School Scholastic Art Competition

2012 Southwest High School Scholastic Art competition winners:  ( Scholastic is the equivalency of State and National competition in athletics)  

Gold Key winners'  art works will be representing MN in National competition.  All Gold and Silver Key art works can be viewed at MCAD ( College of Art and Design) 2nd floor exhibition space from now until Feb 26 5pm.

FAFSA Workshop
FAFSA Workshops

FAFSA Workshop

Minneapolis Public Schools and Achieve Mpls have partnered with financial advisors to help families complete their tax forms and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application.

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SWHS COMBOS ON JAZZ 88

Hear Southwest High School students featured in live performances on KBEM. You'll also hear archived recordings of past jazz groups. Including interviews with the in studio student musicans. 

SWHS on Jazz 88

The show will be starting next Tuesday at 7:00 PM.  Tune in on Feb 7th at 7:00 PM for Jazz At Southwest!

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Plan Test Info

The Counseling Dept and AchieveMpls Career & College Center are hosting PLAN Test Information Nights for parents. At that time, parents will receive their students' PLAN test scores. We will walk you through reading the test results and will also address additional PLAN information, PSEO registration, SAT II testing, and answer any questions you may have.

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Hot Notes Great Gatherings Still Available

Did you miss Hot Notes?  Well you can still get in on the fun AND support Southwest High's music program by signing up for a Great Gathering.  Music supporters have opened their homes and donated their talents to create a variety of events happening throughout the remaining school year.   Why settle for the same old movie date night?  Try something new! Check your calendar and sign up today at Great Gatherings! 

Extended Essays

The attached list of 2012 IB Diploma Candidate Extended Essay titles is available to view and the essays themselves can be read by contacting Dick Schwartz, IB Diploma Program Coordinator, at: richard.schwartz@mpls.k12.mn.us or 612-668-3060

Athletics

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