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

Smartwatch and Cell Phone Policy

Some of our students now have smart watches and cell phones, and we want to reiterate our school policy. Smart watches are ONLY used as watches during the school day. Please don’t call or text with your students during the day through the smart watch…. Continue Reading

First Day | Walk to School (& Drop Off Locations)

We will have our annual park to school walk on the first day. We will gather at 7:45am at the park at 35th and Xanthia Court. We will begin our walk to school at 7:50am. Parents and siblings are welcome to join us for this walk. (map) Staff will be out on the playground beginning at 7:55 am to welcome students and guide them to their arrival door…. Continue Reading

Meet the Teacher Night

Dear Families, We are so excited to welcome you all into the building on Thursday, August 15th from 5:00 – 6:00 for Meet the Teacher Night! It will be an awesome opportunity to connect as a community, see classroom placements, meet the teachers and peek into classrooms…. Continue Reading

SAC Survey

Each year our school accountability committee (SAC) designs a survey to seek input from the community regarding our school programming. We want to hear what is working, not working and any suggestions you might have before Monday forward. Please take this short survey before Monday May 20th…. Continue Reading

Innovation Zone Update

May 9, 2024  Swigert Families, I wanted to give you an update regarding our Innovation Zone and next steps for Swigert. Swigert is an innovation school which provides important flexibilities for our school around budget, how we use our professional learning time,… Continue Reading

Registration 2024-2025

All Students Registration is the annual process of updating student and family information including emergency contacts, health information and more. Select one of the windows available to register your students(s) online for 2024-2025: The “Early Bird” Window: May 6-24 Regular Window: mid July-TBD Click here for frequently asked questions and registration guides:https://schoolchoice.dpsk12.org/enrollment/online-registration/ Step 1: Complete Online Registration Go to … Continue Reading
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Upcoming Events

19
Jan
No School – MLK Jr Day
22
Jan
3-5th grade family meet up
02
Feb
Spring Enrichment Sign up opens
05
Feb
1st & 3rd Grade Concert & Art Show
11
Feb
SAC
13
Feb
NO SCHOOL – Professional Development Day
16
Feb
No School – President’s Day
19
Feb
Literacy Night
03
Mar
Community Bingo Night
12
Mar
K & 2nd Grade Concert & Art Show
19
Mar
Class Pictures
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
30
Apr
International Night!
01
May
Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL
08
May
Service Day
22
May
FIELD DAY!
25
May
No School – Memorial Day
28
May
5th Grade Last Day, Clap-out at 3pm
29
May
Last day for ECE-4th grade, noon dismissal
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