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

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

Fall 2024 After School Enrichments

Dear DPS Families, We’re excited for the upcoming Fall 2024 Enrichment session. Check out the offerings in the link directly below (or click on the picture) and get ready to register on August 8th. SWIGERT FALL 2024 OFFERINGS Registration Starts: North Region: Thursday,… 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

Discovery Link for Fall 2024

If you will be needing Discovery Link for before or after school care for the ’24-’25 school year, registration for that opens on May 17th at 6am. You can get more details about that HERE! For more general information about Discovery Link,… Continue Reading

ECE Round-Up

We’re excited to welcome your 4 year old to ECE at Swigert! ECE Round-Up will serve two purposes. You will start in “The Nest” – our shared space on the east side of the building. You will hear from our admin team about some details about ECE and Swigert and have a chance to ask questions…. Continue Reading

Spirit Week!

Get excited for the Auction week next by having your student participate in SPIRIT WEEK! Monday, April 29: Swigert Swag (blue and white) Tuesday, April 30: Two for Tuesday (twin with your friend or friend group) Wednesday, May 1: Wacky Hat Wednesday (get creative and make anything a hat) Thursday,… Continue Reading
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Upcoming Events

25
Apr
PIPPA DAY – dress like a princess or superhero
28
Apr
Spirit Day – Animals
29
Apr
Spirit Day – Plaid/Flannel/Denim
29
Apr
Discovery Link registration opens for fall
30
Apr
Spirit Day – Tie Dye
01
May
Swigert Service Day – Wear blue or Swigert!
02
May
No School – Professional Development Day
03
May
Swigert Auction!
05
May
Teacher Appreciation Week!
06
May
Kindergarten Welcome
08
May
International Night
13
May
ECE Meet and Greet
14
May
SAC
14
May
PTA Meeting
15
May
New Family Welcome (1st-5th grade)
16
May
Field Day!
19
May
Book Fair
20
May
Book Fair
21
May
Book Fair
22
May
5th Grade Dance
26
May
No School – Memorial Day
28
May
Alumni Clapout
28
May
Student led conferences
02
Jun
Last Day for 5th Grade
02
Jun
5th Grade Clap-Out
02
Jun
5th Grade Exhibition & Continuation
03
Jun
Half Day – noon dismissal, no lunch
14
Aug
Meet the Teacher Night
18
Aug
First day of school – noon dismissal, no lunch served
19
Aug
Noon dismissal – no lunch served
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