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Blog Entries - 2020

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays from SOLSD

Posted on: December 24, 2020
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Happy Holidays to you all from SOLSD! It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we are happy to be able to celebrate with our families. We know this year has looked extremely different than any other year, but we encourage you to find some

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Engineering & manufacturing students

Engineering & manufacturing students working on hydraulics project

Posted on: December 18, 2020
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At SHCC, students take their engineering classroom learning one step further by putting theory to work in real life situations. Students learn to set up industrial hydraulics systems and troubleshoot possible problems while under the instruction of teachers

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Cosmetology students

Cosmetology students prepare for state test

Posted on: December 18, 2020
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Cosmetology students at SHCC are working hard to prepare for their state board test. This test evaluates what students have learned through their cosmetology courses in order to license them as cosmetologists by the Ohio State Cosmetology Board. According to

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Telehealth

WiFi & Telehealth updates

Posted on: December 11, 2020
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We are continuously working to ensure our students have access to sufficient WiFi connection in order to be successful during remote learning. WiFi hotspots are still being disbursed, but the majority of the hotspots have gone out to families. So far, we have

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Testing

Ohio State Testing dates 2020-2021

Posted on: December 11, 2020
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HIGH SCHOOL END-OF-COURSE – November 30th – January 15th (15 consecutive school days, including makeups) *This is a change. The test window did end on Jan. 8, 2021, but was extended to Jan. 15. We also have two windows, one for each

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SOMA breakfast

SHCC hosts breakfast for SOMA

Posted on: December 11, 2020
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The Switzerland of Ohio Ministerial Association (SOMA) had a group breakfast at Swiss Hills Career Center this past Thursday, December 10. SOMA was able to tour the building, the Innovation Center and Lab, select classes, and see some of SHCC’s students

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Switzerland of Ohio logo

Please complete the Return to Learning Form ASAP

Posted on: November 20, 2020
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The coronavirus is continuing to plague our world, and the Switzerland of Ohio school district will continue the current learning options for our students through the second semester. We will need ALL families to indicate what learning option their child

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Register today

Register for meals TODAY

Posted on: November 13, 2020
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With COVID cases rising across the country, there is a high likelihood the Switzerland of Ohio School District will need to move to hybrid or remote learning in the near future. If/when that happens, the district will still be providing meals to current

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Mr. Rick Isaly

Construction Technology students work in masonry brick and block

Posted on: November 13, 2020
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Construction Technology students have many learning opportunities within the field of construction here at Swiss Hills Career Center; one of these skills involves a form of masonry construction that utilizes bricks and blocks. The Construction Technology

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Staff appreciation lunch

Staff Appreciation Lunch

Posted on: November 13, 2020
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On November 2, the Swiss Hills family celebrated our staff’s successes with a Staff Appreciation Lunch. Without our faculty and staff, we would not be able to give our students the opportunity to explore different career paths and pursue their dreams.

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Career Awareness workshop

Career Awareness workshop allows students to navigate career interests

Posted on: November 13, 2020
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On October 27, Swiss Hills Career Center held a Career Awareness workshop for sophomores, juniors, and seniors in Career Tech courses. Sandra Doudna, Ohio Valley ESC Career Coordinator, presented to twelve students who are involved in a focused career

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Swiss Hills Career Center Honor Roll and Attendance

Posted on: October 30, 2020
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Swiss Hills Career Center has completed the first 9 week grading period. We would like to recognize the following students for their academic achievements. We will start with the student on our Director’s List.  To be on the Director's list, you

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#SHCCGetsSpooky

Happy Halloween!

Posted on: October 30, 2020
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Happy Halloween! While many things have looked different due to COVID-19, we are excited to celebrate a little bit of normalcy with Halloween -- a time to hang out with your families, eat candy, and watch spooky movies.  Halloween comes from two

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SBSW

National School Bus Safety Week

Posted on: October 16, 2020
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For the 2020-2021 school year, National School Bus Safety Week will be celebrated October 19-23, with the theme being: Red Light Means STOP! Due to COVID-19, our transportation personnel and bus drivers have been working extremely hard to accompany all

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school tip line

Safer Ohio School Tip Line contest

Posted on: October 16, 2020
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The State of Ohio prioritizes the safety of our students within and outside of our school buildings; while we all do the best we can to ensure the well-being of our students, we understand there are many situations that occur that school faculty might not be

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Mr. Wise & class

Auto Tech instructor Dave Wise brings extensive experience to SHCC

Posted on: October 16, 2020
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The automotive program at Swiss Hills Career Center has a new face this year – Dave Wise has joined the Center as the new Automotive Technology instructor, bringing with him a wealth of experience and knowledge, especially about diesel

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after-school tutoring

After-School Tutoring Program at no cost

Posted on: October 16, 2020
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The Swiss Hills Career Center After-School Tutoring Program is designed to promote a comprehensive layer of academic support for all students at SHCC, providing individualized tutoring at no additional cost to families. Students working on credit remediation

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CTE pathway expansion

Posted on: October 2, 2020
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Swiss Hills Career Center is excited about the growth in several of our programs. Our sophomore academy currently serves 28 students and provides students who are interested in Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways the opportunity to get an early start.

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Mathematical Reasoning Pilot Program challenges students to think about math differently

Posted on: October 2, 2020
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For the 2020-2021 school year, Switzerland of Ohio Local School District has introduced a Mathematical Reasoning program. This pilot is being taught at Swiss Hills Career Center and Beallsville High School, and it will be expanded out to the other schools in

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Welcome back, Swiss Hills

Posted on: October 2, 2020
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I am honored to be joining you this year as the Director at Swiss Hills Career Center. Swiss Hills is an excellent school where students have the opportunity to work with state of the art technology, grow educationally, and have a meaningful learning

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Parents/Guardians Restart Survey

Posted on: July 13, 2020
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Parents/Guardians Restart Survey Parents/Guardians, As the district works toward developing a plan for returning to school this fall, we recognize the importance of gathering input from our families.  This survey is only to gather preliminary

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Electrician's Apprenticeship Opportunity

Posted on: December 3, 2020
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Official Press Release Advertisement Video Further

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2020-21 Pacing Guides

Posted on: September 25, 2020
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Click Here to Access Pacing Guides

 

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Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals

Posted on: September 14, 2020
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Switzerland of Ohio Local School district has announced that they have submitted to the Ohio Department of Education for the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) extension for food services. This means that beginning Monday, September 14, all students receiving

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Chromebook Lending

Posted on: August 28, 2020
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Chromebooks will be loaned out to students who are choosing either remote learning or Blue Sky Academy during the week of August 31-September 4.  Families will receive instructions from their school building office on how and when they can pick up a

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Notice of Regular Board Meeting

Posted on: August 12, 2020
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Meeting date: Thursday, August 13, 2020

Link to official public release

Link to view live meeting: https://youtu.be/nJuVl5G8LN4

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Food Service Update (public release)

Posted on: August 6, 2020
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Link to Official Statement

Link to PaySchools Parent User Guide

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Notice of Special Board Meeting

Posted on: July 28, 2020
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Click here to view Notice of Special Board Meeting

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Special Board Meeting - July 23rd 6pm (Live)

Posted on: July 23, 2020
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LINK: https://youtu.be/wFPl8lC-e7E

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Innovation Lab

Construction projects provide students with up-to-date & innovative spaces for learning

Posted on: April 30, 2020
Tags: Swiss hills career center
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We have many goals here at Switzerland Local Schools, and one of them is to ensure our students have the most up-to-date and innovative opportunities to explore their interests. That’s why we have taken special care to begin two

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Medical Technologies students visit West Liberty University for hands-on experience

Posted on: April 24, 2020
Tags: Career development, Swiss hills career center
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In early March, the Swiss Hills Career Center Medical Technologies students visited the West Liberty University Health Sciences Department to learn more about opportunities for degrees in dental hygiene.  Students received a free dental

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Youth Mentoring Program & Workforce Initiative piloted at Swiss Hills Career Center

Posted on: April 17, 2020
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The Youth Mentoring Program & Workforce Initiative is a new project being piloted at Swiss Hills Career Center. The program aims to encourage students to stay in school and graduate with their high school diplomas and career pathway

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Mentoring

Youth Mentoring Program & Workforce Initiative piloted at SHCC

Posted on: April 10, 2020
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The Youth Mentoring Program & Workforce Initiative is a new project being piloted at Swiss Hills Career Center. The program aims to encourage students to stay in school and graduate with their high school diplomas and career pathway certificates by

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SHCC

Team qualifies for State SkillsUSA Competition

Posted on: April 10, 2020
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We had 17 students from SHCC participate in the SkillsUSA Southeast Ohio Regional Competition at the Buckeye Career Center in New Philadelphia, OH. SkillsUSA Ohio is a non-profit association whose mission is to “empower its members to become

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Welding

Welders Achieve ‘Certified Welder’ Industry Credential from the American Welding Society

Posted on: March 27, 2020
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Under the guidance of senior welding instructor Mr. Loren Harthshorn and junior instructor Mr. Chuck Ballard, all fifteen of the senior welding students successfully achieved their “Certified Welder” Industry credential from the American Welding

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Welding

Welding Students Shadow at Washington State Community College

Posted on: March 27, 2020
Tags: Swiss hills career center, Career development
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Senior welding students had the opportunity to tour Washington State Community College’s welding program on March 5. This tour was facilitated by the welding instructor, Roberta Maxwell. The students toured the welding, robotics, machines, and diesel

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Welding Students Learn About Apprenticeship Opportunities at Pioneer Pipe

Posted on: March 13, 2020
Tags: Swiss hills career center, Career development
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Swiss Hills welding students toured Pioneer Pipe on February 26 and got an up-close look at opportunities to further their career after graduation. The tour was led by Switzerland of Ohio Local Schools Director of Business Operations Linda O’Connor.

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micro machines

Manufacturing Students Shadow at Micro Machine Works

Posted on: March 13, 2020
Tags: Career development, Swiss hills career center
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On March 3, three manufacturing students were invited to “job shadow” at Micro Machine Works in Barlow, Ohio. Micro Machine Works is a full-service contract machine shop, known for their unique engineering/manufacturing designs. Per their website,

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Swiss Hills Career Center

Swiss Hills Career Center: Developing Student Skills While Serving the Public

Posted on: January 10, 2020
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The Switzerland of Ohio School District takes its responsibility to prepare students for “life after Switzerland” very seriously. That is why at Swiss Hills Career Center, practical hands-on experience with customers is just as important a part of

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