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HomeRegistration Calendar Campus Life Students Parents Staff Online Tools Home of the Buccaneers Site Search 05.10.24 Help send ’s Drone Team to the West Regional Aerial Drone Championship in Utah This fundraiser is to help send our aerial drone teams to the West Regional competition in Utah. The Hoppers and Breaking Bot qualified for this regional championship in their first competition in San Diego on March 16, placing second and fourth overall (respectively). We are raising funds to cover registration costs, hotel for 3 nights, airfare and car rental. It all helps send us to this once in a lifetime opportunity! Thank you! Will you consider donating? https://raise.snap.app/donate/southwest-middle-school-drones-robotics-trip-to-utah-2024 Standard | 02.01.24 Welcome to SOM! We Are . Your Next Best Step! Registration nights at SOM in the Library : Wednesday, March 6, 4-6 pm Tuesday March 12, 4-6pm Check out our Electives Click on the image below to view videos, showcasing our campus. Click here to explore and learn why Southwest Middle is your next best step to a promising future 95 years of South Bay Family, Community, and tradition! Award Winning Sports and afterschool program 2015 Gold Ribbon School Recipients for our STEAM Program STEAM AVID Gold Ribbon School 2015 College-going Culture and Focus Schoolwide STEAM Challenges Click to learn more about our 50-50 Dual immersion Model Quarterly school-wide STEAM Challenges working with Industry Professionals Continue reading → Standard | 01.10.24 ?Buccaneer News – Week 35- California Science Testing this Week!? 8th grade California Science Test (CAST) this week – Do your Best! This Week’s Schedule CAASPP testing Tuesday, April 30th- Tuesday, May 14th Continue reading → Standard | 05.04.23 – Now Enrolling! Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open! Call 619-628-4000 (main office) for any questions. Continue reading → Standard | 03.21.23 Congratulations Aliyah Esparza for your Recognition with the Alex Morgan Foundation! SOM’s Soccer MVP, Aliyah Esparza, was recognized today at the Alex Morgan Foundation event highlighting the foundation’s upcoming work on equity for girls in soccer in the SouthBay, building leadership and confidence in our young ladies. Aliyah was nominated by Coach David Singh for her display of leadership on and off the field. Congratulations Aliyah, you represent Southwest Middle well each and every day, and truly embody the Buccaneer spirit! We are so very proud of you! Standard | 03.15.23 Congratulations Mrs. Barron, Our 2023 SOM Teacher of the Year SOM Staff celebrating our 2023 SOM Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Barron, at our SUHSD Teacher Celebration! Thank you to all the teachers and staff who came to cheer on and celebrate! ?‍☠️❤️?? Standard | 01.25.23 ✨SUHSD All Stars Podcast is Back! click to listen Continue reading → Standard | 12.31.22 Join our Dual Immersion Program! Continue reading → Standard | 05.19.22 Steel Drum Band on Fox 5! Standard | 03.17.22 Buccaneers in the News! Congratulations Dania Meling! 8th grader, Dania Meling, with her award for her scientific experiment studying Bernoulli’s Equation Photo-Courtesy Horacio Renteria / El Latino San Diego. Southwest Middle’s own SUHSD STEM-Research Fair Winner, Dania Meling, was featured in El Latino’s March 17th Article highlighting her winning project and passion for pursuing a future career with NASA. Congratulations Dania, we are all so very proud of you and your achievements! Keep up the amazing work! Read the full article here Standard | 12.22.21 Pioneering Educators of the Dual Language Program at ’s own, Ms. Norma Pérez-Uriarte, is featured in El Latino’s December 22nd article highlighting our award winning Dual Language program. Congratulations to Ms. Pérez-Uriarte and our Dual Immersion team for their incredible efforts, we are so proud of all you do! Read about our amazing program and see the full article here . Teacher Norma Pérez-Uriarte, Coordinator (and pioneer) of the Dual Immersion Program at . Photo: Horacio Renteria / El Latino San Diego. Standard | 10.24.21 STEAM Challenge #2 – Engineering a Mars Lander Congratulations Buccaneers on an Excellent STEAM Challenge #2! The Results are in! In real life, only 40% of all missions to Mars have been successful, but at , our survivability was much higher. Based on 18 advisory classes reporting, the survivability rate for our school was 69.26%, and each group, on average spent $1,676,622.22 of the allotted $2M budget. Congratulations to Ms. Alcanero, Mrs. Barrón, Mr. Fuentez Jr., Ms. Jaime and Ms. Perez’s Advisory Classes for landing 100% of your rovers safely! Congratulations Ms. Jaime’s Advisory for having the 2nd lowest average budget, at $1.3M, with 100% of your rovers making it safely; Ms. Robinson with a budget of $1,282,500 and a 75% survivability rate; and Mrs. Barrón’s Advisory for keeping your average budget at less than $1.5M. Great job Engineers, you should feel proud! Past images/videos Standard | 03.04.24 Summer School 2024 Standard | 10.13.23 Sweetwater Union High School Message Regarding Events in Israel and Gaza / Mensaje de la escuela secundaria Sweetwater Union sobre los acontecimientos en Israel y Gaza Dear SUHSD Students, Staff, and Families: Over the past several days, we have witnessed an escalation in tensions and violence in the Middle East, particularly in Israel, and the Gaza Strip. We understand that these events can elicit strong emotions and diverse perspectives within our community. Sweetwater Union High School District is committed to upholding values of inclusivity, empathy, and respect for all members of our diverse community. It is imperative that we maintain an environment that is safe, welcoming, and supportive for all, regardless of their backgrounds, beliefs, or nationalities. We unequivocally condemn any form of hate, discrimination, or prejudice, including antisemitism, or any other manifestation of discrimination targeted at individuals or groups. As the violence in the Middle East continues to escalate, we recognize there are growing concerns around safety in our schools and communities. Some media outlets have reported that a former Hamas leader has called for a Day of Jihad” around the world on Friday, October 13, 2023. There are other reported calls for a day of general mobilization” and mass demonstrations. Law enforcement is not aware of any calls for action in San Diego County. The San Diego County Office of Education recently shared and continues to update resources for educators and families to discuss the war in Israel and Gaza with students. These resources are intended to provide access to information, and we encourage you to determine which ones are most appropriate for your student. We will continue to maintain contact with local law enforcement partners, monitor campuses, and share safety updates with you. Sweetwater Union High School District schools will be open tomorrow, Friday, October 13, 2023, and we are committed to ensuring a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students. In these challenging times, we believe it is our duty to uphold our core values and support all members of our community. Together, we can work toward a more peaceful and inclusive world where understanding and empathy prevail over hatred and division. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools and students safe. Sincerely, Dr. Moisés G. Aguirre Superintendent Estimados estudiantes, personal y familias de SUHSD: En los últimos días hemos sido testigos de una escalada de las tensiones y violencia en el Medio Oriente, particularmente en Israel y la Franja de Gaza. Entendemos que estos eventos pueden provocar emociones fuertes y perspectivas diversas dentro de nuestra comunidad. El Distrito Escolar Secundario Sweetwater está comprometido a defender los valores de inclusión, empatía y respeto para todos los miembros de nuestra diversa comunidad. Es importante que mantengamos escuelas seguras y...