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

Fall ECE4 families please read!

There are important changes to the ECE application process for the 2025-26 school year.  Those applying for ECE-4 must complete a Universal Preschool Colorado (UPK) application and a DPS SchoolChoice application, however, the school match will come from UPK. This is a change from the last several years when DPS made the matches…. Continue Reading

Food Drive!

Please help the Swigert Food Pantry! The food drive will now run through Friday, November 22nd! ECE – Granola bars/multi-pack snacks Kindergarten – Ramen 1st – Canned chicken/Canned tuna 2nd – Cereal – not super large boxes from Costco and no bagged cereal 3rd –… Continue Reading

Recorders

Students may also wish to purchase a copy of Recorder Express for $6.00. This book is supplemental to the work the students are doing in class. Here are some helpful practice hints: Cover all the holes tightly- leaks lead to squeaks!… Continue Reading

Read Around the World Book Club

The Read Around the World Book Club is open to all Swigert students. The book selections, however, are most appropriate for 3-5 grades. Parents are encouraged to determine for their child if the text is appropriate.  Each month (except December), will focus on an own-voice book that is set in one of the 7 continents…. Continue Reading

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
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Upcoming Events

12
Nov
4th & 5th Grade Concert and Art Show
14
Nov
ECE & Kinder families social
17
Nov
Math and IB Night
19
Nov
Thanksgiving Lunch
23
Nov
Swigert Thanksgiving Break
30
Nov
NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day
08
Dec
Balarat Field Trip – Kline and Adler
09
Dec
Balarat Field Trip – Appleman and Ramos
10
Dec
Winterfest!
18
Dec
Winter Class Parties!
18
Dec
Half day, 12pm dismissal, no lunch
21
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
22
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
23
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
24
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
25
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
28
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
29
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
30
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
31
Dec
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
01
Jan
NO SCHOOL – Winter Break
04
Jan
NO SCHOOL – Professional Learning Day
05
Jan
First Day Back!
13
Jan
CSC Meeting
13
Jan
PTA Meeting
18
Jan
NO SCHOOL – Dr. MLK Jr Day
28
Jan
Swigert’s Got Talent!
04
Feb
1st & 3rd Grade Concert and Art Show
12
Feb
Valentine’s Day Parties
15
Feb
NO SCHOOL – President’s Day
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