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

DPSChoice Round 1 Extended

Full email from DPS: Round 1 SchoolChoice Window Extended to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 The system that DPS uses to accept and process SchoolChoice applications, SchoolMint, experienced some technical issues and some families were unable to complete their SchoolChoice applications. … Continue Reading

Congratulations to Ms. S!

DPS Library Services is excited to share that Sallie Shultzabarger, our librarian, has been awarded the Culturally Sustaining Collections Grant of $2,000! The purpose of the Culturally Sustaining Collections grant is to support Denver Public Schools’ commitment to advancing asset-based cultural and linguistic responsive practices by infusing school libraries with books that provide affirming,… Continue Reading

4th Grade Social Action Posters

Please join us for the opening of our Swigert art exhibit: Stanley Marketplace: In the Walkway Above the Denver Biscuit Company 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010 Thursday, January 19, 2022  5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Open house, come when you can! … Continue Reading

UPK & ECE *changes*

The SchoolChoice process for ECE families will be very different than in previous years due to Colorado voters passing Proposition EE in 2020 which Governor Polis signed into law in April 2022. Along with other Colorado school districts, DPS is working with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC) to continue expanding its Early Childhood Education program by rolling out a new enrollment process for … Continue Reading

Winterfest

A celebration of different winter holidays and an opportunity to learn about a variety of cultural traditions. Thursday, December 8th 6:00-7:30pm What to bring: a dessert to share, family We will provide: storytellers, displays, a family craft, student artwork, hot chocolate,… Continue Reading

Thanksgiving Lunch

We are excited to offer our Thanksgiving Dinner to families again this year! Due to the size of the event, lunch times will have to be slightly modified. Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, November 17th. Students’ meals will be the regular price,… Continue Reading

Food Drive

Swigert will be hosting a food drive to stock the shelves of our food bank.  Please bring in the following items the week of November 7th to help support our families.  There will be collection boxes outside each classroom door. We ask that donated items are canned or boxed,… 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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