MISSION

Swigert International School strives to create innovative, intellectually curious students who share a sense of agency for creating a better and more peaceful world.

VISION

Swigert International School aims to develop knowledgeable, inquisitive, and caring young people through the collaboration of students, teachers, parents and community.

Knowledgeable: SIS provides a challenging, and engaging and internationally-minded
instructional program to encourage each child to reach their full potential.

Inquisitive: SIS inspires creativity, curiosity, and critical thinking through highly effective instructional
practices, including the use of technology, the environment and community resources.

Caring: SIS develops respectful, service oriented students who care for
themselves, their communities and the world around them.

News & Announcements

International Night

When: Thursday, April 30th, 6-8pm Who: All Swigert students and families What: A celebration of our school diversity. A way to honor, celebrate, and learn about the diverse cultures represented at our school What to bring: a food dish to share During the school day: Students will share in morning meeting about their cultural backgrounds Students will walk the hallways to see table displays Interested students and staff will dress up in traditional cultural clothing Scheduled Activities: Activities that will take place during the entire event from 6:00-8:00pm: ActivityLocationShared Food ItemsCafeteriaMLL Student VideosSpanish RoomTable DisplaysHallways and LobbyTemporary Tattoos Art Room Scheduled Activities: TimeLibraryGym6:10Belly Dancing with Ms.Racha6:15-6:45Ceili Irish Dance 6:40-7:10Chihera Family Band 7:00Polka Dancing with Ms…. Continue Reading

Swigert’s Got Talent!

We hope you’ll join us for Swigert’s Got Talent!! See details below to get started.  Commitment Requirements You MUST be able to commit to all of the following practice and show dates to participate in the talent show:  Practice 1 – April 23rd or 24th (after school) Practice 2 –… Continue Reading

Community Coffee

Join us for our final community coffee of the year! No specific topic, just bring any questions, comments, praises, and concerns to the admin team! Friday, April 17th right after drop off, in the library. Coffee from Einstein’s will be provided…. Continue Reading

Kindergarten Welcome

We are so excited to welcome our new families—and our returning ECE students—to Kindergarten at Swigert! We’d love to invite you to our Kindergarten Welcome Event on Monday, May 4th at 4, 4:30, or 5 PM. Please choose one 25-minute time slot that works best for your family…. Continue Reading

2026-2027 School Calendar

This new school calendar was approved on March 4, 2026. The only thing that is subject to change is we may not have a Back to School Night on September 3rd. It is TBD. As an innovation school we adjust the traditional DPS calendar in a few ways per our innovation plan to provide additional green days for planning…. Continue Reading

ECE Welcome

On Thursday, April 23rd, we invite you and your ECE student to sign up for one 30-minute spot (yes, this is fast and furious). Times will be 5-5:30, 5:30-6, or 6-6:30. You can park in the East parking lot (PINNED MAP)  You will get to hang out with your student in an ECE room,… Continue Reading
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Upcoming Events

30
Mar
No School – Spring Break
31
Mar
No School – Spring Break
01
Apr
No School – Spring Break
02
Apr
No School – Spring Break
03
Apr
No School – Spring Break
06
Apr
Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL
17
Apr
Community Coffee
18
Apr
Auction!
23
Apr
(New) ECE4 Welcome Night
30
Apr
International Night!
01
May
Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL
04
May
DPS Early Bird Registration opens
04
May
Kindergarten Welcome
08
May
Service Day
14
May
Swigert Talent Show
15
May
5th Grade Dance
18
May
Scholastic Book Fair
19
May
Scholastic Book Fair
20
May
Scholastic Book Fair
22
May
FIELD DAY!
25
May
No School – Memorial Day
28
May
5th Grade – Last Day, Clap-out at 3pm, Exhibition & Continuation 5-7pm
29
May
Last day for ECE-4th grade, noon dismissal
27
Jul
DPS Registration opens
13
Aug
Summer Playdate – Playground & Popsicles
16
Aug
Summer Playdate – Playground & Popsicles
20
Aug
Meet the Teacher Night
24
Aug
First Day of School ( dismissal)
25
Aug
1/2 day, noon dismissal
03
Sep
Back to School Night
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