Southwood Academy of the Arts
September 20th - 24th
Student Government Elections
The speeches were made, the votes were cast, and the results were tabulated! The new Southwood Academy Student Government officers are as follows:
Andy Valverde - President
Nolan Bostick - Vice President
Ka'Marley Green - Representative
Congratulations to our newly elected officer and all of the Student Government representatives!
*Now that the election is complete, please take down your campaign posters!
Arts in Education Week is Every Week at Southwood Academy!
Progress Reports Go Home
7th Grade Make-Up Mondays
Hispanic Heritage Month
Step It Up Fundraiser Continues
SC Governor's School Informational Meeting
The South Carolina Governor's School Arts and Humanities meeting last week was very informative! 7th and 8th grade students and 6th grade dance students (12 years old by June 1st) can apply for the summer Odyssey programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music, and visual art. Students may apply for up to 2 arts areas. Check out the link below for information!
Masks Must Be Worn on Buses
Effective Monday, August 30th, face masks will be required on all school buses. If your child rides a school bus, please provide a mask for him or her to wear on the school bus. This new update and mandate was communicated to school districts by the South Carolina Department of Education on Thursday, August 26th. Superintendent Wilson communicated this change to all principals asking for notification be sent to all parents and students. If you have questions regarding this mandate, please contact Dr. Jerome Hudson at the Anderson School District Five District Office. The phone number is 864-260-5000.
Thank you for your assistance and support as we continue to follow COVID-19 guidance to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Newsletter Club
SAA is an ABC Grant Recipient through the South Carolina Arts Commission!
Order or Yearbook
If you would like to order a yearbook, use the link below! Yearbooks are $40, and personalization is $7 and icons are $3.50 each. In addition, you can order an 8th grade recognition ad! For all yearbook questions, contact Mr. Powell.
PowerSchool for Students & Parents
A5's District Code is GWJZ
Bus Information
*The Robert Anderson Sports Bus is now available after school!
Early Dismissal / Appointment Policies
- When you arrive at school, please call the office: 864-260-5205 to let us know you are here to pick up a student for dismissal.
- Make sure to have your license ready and press the buzzer for entrance.
- Once the door is unlocked, be prepared to show your license through the window while you will remain in the foyer. Please DO NOT enter the office area.
- We will have a sign-out sheet in the foyer. Please know that we will get your student to you as quickly as we can.
All School Meals Are Free for Students
News from Nurse Rosa
1. Take the temperature of any child demonstrating shortness of breath, loss of taste, sore throat, muscle aches, chills, new or worsening cough, or runny nose.
2. Keep the child at home one or more days to monitor symptoms.
3. If you decide to have a COVID-19 test, notify the school nurse of the results so that the school can implement the Enhanced Health and Safety Protocols in the classroom(s) where your child attended.
*All information will remain confidential between the school and family. No other families will be given the health information of your child.
For any health-related questions, call the office or email Nurse Rosa.
Media Center Schedule
Monday, September 20th - 7th Grade Make-up Monday 3rd block
Tuesday, September 21st - Newsletter assignment meeting AM, Nickles 2nd-4th blocks (Last day for online book fair.)
Wednesday, September 22nd - Newsletter Club 3rd block
Thursday, September 23rd - Mundy circulation 1st, 2nd, 4th blocks
Friday, September 24th - Turner circulation 3rd & 4th blocks
Book Fair News!
Online Shopping - Quarantine blues got you down? The online fair will be open September 8th-21st, so online shopping is available even if your student is not at school. Books are delivered one week after the fair.
Check out the link below to shop online! Book fair purchases benefit the media center shelves!
2021-2022 Academic Calendar
Southwood Academy of the Arts
Eric Chamblee, Associate Principal & Instructional Facilitator
Paula Doolittle, Guidance
Joshua Powell, Arts Lead Teacher
Cheri Gilbert, Secretary
Email: jamiesmith@anderson5.net
Website: http://www.anderson5.net/southwood
Location: 1110 Southwood Street, Anderson, SC, United States
Phone: 864-260-5205