Blog Entries - 2020
Happy Holidays from SOLSD
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndEngineering & manufacturing students working on hydraulics project
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCosmetology students prepare for state test
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWiFi & Telehealth updates
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndOhio State Testing dates 2020-2021
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSHCC hosts breakfast for SOMA
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndPlease complete the Return to Learning Form ASAP
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndRegister for meals TODAY
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndConstruction Technology students work in masonry brick and block
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndStaff Appreciation Lunch
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.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCareer Awareness workshop allows students to navigate career interests
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSwiss Hills Career Center Honor Roll and Attendance
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndHappy Halloween!
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNational School Bus Safety Week
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSafer Ohio School Tip Line contest
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAuto Tech instructor Dave Wise brings extensive experience to SHCC
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndAfter-School Tutoring Program at no cost
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndCTE pathway expansion
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.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMathematical Reasoning Pilot Program challenges students to think about math differently
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWelcome back, Swiss Hills
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndParents/Guardians Restart Survey
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndElectrician's Apprenticeship Opportunity
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Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndChromebook Lending
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndNotice of Regular Board Meeting
Meeting date: Thursday, August 13, 2020
Link to official public release
Link to view live meeting: https://youtu.be/nJuVl5G8LN4
Blog Entry Synopsis EndFood Service Update (public release)
Notice of Special Board Meeting
Click here to view Notice of Special Board Meeting
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSpecial Board Meeting - July 23rd 6pm (Live)
Construction projects provide students with up-to-date & innovative spaces for learning
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndMedical Technologies students visit West Liberty University for hands-on experience
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndYouth Mentoring Program & Workforce Initiative piloted at Swiss Hills Career Center
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndYouth Mentoring Program & Workforce Initiative piloted at SHCC
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndTeam qualifies for State SkillsUSA Competition
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWelders Achieve ‘Certified Welder’ Industry Credential from the American Welding Society
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWelding Students Shadow at Washington State Community College
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
Blog Entry Synopsis EndWelding Students Learn About Apprenticeship Opportunities at Pioneer Pipe
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.
Blog Entry Synopsis EndManufacturing Students Shadow at Micro Machine Works
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,
Blog Entry Synopsis EndSwiss Hills Career Center: Developing Student Skills While Serving the Public
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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