We are excited to announce a special Family Referral and Enrollment Incentive available across all Southwest Public Schools campuses!
Our families are some of our greatest ambassadors, and we want to thank you for helping other students discover the opportunities available at Southwest Public Schools.
Refer a Student and Earn Up to $500!
Any current Southwest Public Schools family that refers a new student who enrolls at a Southwest Public Schools campus by October 30, 2026, will be eligible to receive:
$250 Gift Card – December 15, 2026
The referring family will be eligible for a $250 gift card after the referred student successfully enrolls at Southwest Public Schools by October 30, 2026.
PLUS an Additional $250 Gift Card – After May 28, 2027
The referring family will be eligible for an additional $250 gift card if the referred student remains enrolled at Southwest Public Schools through the last day of school, May 28, 2027.
That means families can earn a total of $500 for EACH student referred and enrolled!
For example, if you refer two students who meet all eligibility requirements, you could earn a total of $1,000.
This incentive applies to referrals and enrollment at all Southwest Public Schools campuses.
If you know a family looking for a school community committed to helping every student grow, achieve, and prepare for a successful future, we encourage you to invite them to join Southwest Public Schools.
When enrolling, families should be sure to identify the current Southwest Public Schools family who referred them so that the referral can be properly documented.
Thank you for helping us grow our Southwest Public Schools family and for continuing to share the great things happening across our schools.
Eligibility Requirement: To receive the second $250 gift card, both the referred student and the referring family’s student(s) must remain continuously enrolled at Southwest Public Schools through the last day of school, May 28, 2027. All referral incentives are subject to verification of enrollment and eligibility requirements.
🎉 THREE YEARS STRONG! 🎉
Southwest Public Schools is proud to be a B-Rated District for the third year in a row! 💙📚
Three years of consistency, growth, and commitment to student success. We are #SouthwestStrong!
What a special night celebrating our Senior Boys and Girls Volleyball players and coming together for Pink Out Night!
We are so proud of our seniors for an incredible season filled with hard work, leadership, determination, and unforgettable moments on the court. Your dedication has left a lasting impact on your teammates, coaches, and the entire Southwest Public Schools community.
It was also powerful to see our Eagles wearing pink and standing together in support of breast cancer awareness and all those whose lives have been impacted by breast cancer. 💗
Congratulations to our amazing seniors on a great season and a memorable Senior Night!
Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅
#SeniorNight #PinkOut #Volleyball #ClassOf2027 #SWPSEagles #TogetherInPurposeTogetherInProgress
Please join Southwest Public Schools for a Community Reception welcoming Dr. Michael Love, Superintendent of Schools. Come meet Dr. Love, connect with our students, families, staff, and community partners, and help us celebrate this exciting new chapter for Southwest Public Schools.
Monday, October 19, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM
Southwest Public Schools Administration Building
3333 Bering Dr., Houston, TX 77057
All are welcome — we hope to see you there!
Together in Purpose. Together in Progress.
We are excited to announce a special Family Referral and Enrollment Incentive available across all Southwest Public Schools campuses!
Our families are some of our greatest ambassadors, and we want to thank you for helping other students discover the opportunities available at Southwest Public Schools.
Refer a Student and Earn Up to $500!
Any current Southwest Public Schools family that refers a new student who enrolls at a Southwest Public Schools campus by October 30, 2026, will be eligible to receive:
$250 Gift Card – December 15, 2026
The referring family will be eligible for a $250 gift card after the referred student successfully enrolls at Southwest Public Schools by October 30, 2026.
PLUS an Additional $250 Gift Card – After May 28, 2027
The referring family will be eligible for an additional $250 gift card if the referred student remains enrolled at Southwest Public Schools through the last day of school, May 28, 2027.
That means families can earn a total of $500 for EACH student referred and enrolled!
For example, if you refer two students who meet all eligibility requirements, you could earn a total of $1,000.
This incentive applies to referrals and enrollment at all Southwest Public Schools campuses.
If you know a family looking for a school community committed to helping every student grow, achieve, and prepare for a successful future, we encourage you to invite them to join Southwest Public Schools.
When enrolling, families should be sure to identify the current Southwest Public Schools family who referred them so that the referral can be properly documented.
Thank you for helping us grow our Southwest Public Schools family and for continuing to share the great things happening across our schools.
Eligibility Requirement: To receive the second $250 gift card, both the referred student and the referring family’s student(s) must remain continuously enrolled at Southwest Public Schools through the last day of school, May 28, 2027. All referral incentives are subject to verification of enrollment and eligibility requirements.
Southwest Public Schools is proud to welcome Dr. Michael Love home as our Superintendent of Schools. In his opening message , Dr. Love shares his vision for the next chapter of Southwest Public Schools, one centered on high expectations, opportunity, accountability, collaboration, and meaningful progress for every student.
His message is grounded in a simple but powerful belief: our work is shared, our students remain at the center, and every classroom, department, and employee plays an important role in moving Southwest forward.
Dr. Love also speaks about what it means to return to Southwest, describing this new chapter as more than beginning a new position. It feels like coming home. As he begins reconnecting with campuses, staff, students, families, and the community, his focus will remain on listening, learning, and acting with purpose.
We invite all to watch Dr. Love’s full welcome message and hear directly from him about the work ahead.
▶ Watch the Superintendent’s Welcome Message:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G08EDHYp0w4&t=3s
Together in Purpose. Together in Progress.
This week, Southwest Public Schools celebrates the incredible team behind the technology that keeps our schools connected, supported, secure, and moving forward every day.
A special thank you to Dr. Uyen Nguyen, Miguel Sigaran, Froilan Natividad, and Brian Smith for the expertise, problem-solving, and behind-the-scenes support you provide to our students and staff. From infrastructure and digital learning to research and accountability, your work helps create stronger schools and brighter opportunities for our students.
We appreciate all that you do to keep Southwest Public Schools running strong! 💙💚💛❤️
#SouthwestStrong #ITProfessionalsDay #StrongerTogether #DigitalLearning #TechnologyInEducation #SWPS
Visual and Performing Arts Academy kicked off another exciting year of Real Leaders Read with community leaders joining our students for a wonderful morning of reading and connection.
We are grateful to each of our community readers for giving their time to inspire our students and support literacy across Southwest Public Schools. Thank you for helping us continue to build strong connections between our schools and community!
#SouthwestStrong #RealLeadersRead
Let's honor the rich cultures, traditions, achievements, and contributions of our students, families, staff, and community.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #SouthwestStrong #SWPS
Dear Southwest Public Schools Families,
Due to a citywide water service issue affecting the Westpark area, Southwest Public Schools will dismiss middle and high school students at the following campuses at 1:00 PM today, Thursday, September 10, 2026: Leadership and Global Studies Academy College and Career Preparatory Academy.
Students who commute to ILA and VPAA will remain safely supervised until a parent or guardian is available for pickup. At this time, we expect to resume normal school hours tomorrow, Friday, September 11, 2026. We will notify families if there are any changes. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility as we respond to this unexpected service interruption. Open Houses at these locations have been canceled this evening.
In recognition of the Labor Day Holiday, all Southwest Public Schools campuses and offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.
We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe and relaxing holiday weekend! ❤️🤍💙
Classes will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
September 4, 2026
Southwest Public Schools Names Dr. Michael Love Lone Finalist for Superintendent
HOUSTON, Texas — The Southwest Public Schools Board of Directors named Dr. Michael Love as the Lone Finalist for superintendent during its September 4, 2026, meeting.
In accordance with Texas law, the Board must now observe a 21-day waiting period before voting to formally hire Dr. Love as the new superintendent of Southwest Public Schools. Dr. Love is slated to replace Interim Superintendent Dr. Keri Fovargue.
The Board followed a comprehensive process in determining the finalist. In July, the Board hired the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to direct the superintendent search. TASB consultants met with staff and community groups on August 12, 2026, to discuss the leadership qualities desired in the district’s next superintendent.
The leadership profile developed from those meetings served as the framework used by the Board and TASB consultants in evaluating applicants for the position.
The Board selected six applicants for initial interviews and later voted not to interview additional candidates and to name a Lone Finalist.
The Board is scheduled to vote to offer a contract to Dr. Love following the required 21-day waiting period.
Dr. Love previously served Southwest Public Schools as Chief of Operations, Strategy and Innovation Officer and currently serves as Chief of Innovation & Student Support Services for Spring ISD.
About Southwest Public Schools
Southwest Public Schools is committed to preparing students to become college- and career-ready graduates through high-quality academic opportunities, innovative programming, and strong partnerships with families and the community.
Media Contact:
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Southwest Public Schools
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Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached information will help you learn about options for, as well as how to talk to your child and others about, the safe storage of firearms.
It is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where children are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. Under Texas Penal Code 46.13, a person commits the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child if the child gains access to a readily dischargeable firearm, and the person with criminal negligence:
• Failed to secure the firearm; or
• Left the firearm in a place to which the person knew or should have known the child would gain access
The penalty for allowing a child access to a firearm can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by a $500 fine) to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by a $4000 fine, a year in jail, or a combination of the two).
Texas exempts the purchase of firearm safety equipment from Texas Sales and Use Tax.
Remember, a gun should be stored unloaded in a safe or locked container, with ammunition stored elsewhere. You can learn more and find additional resources from the Texas Department of Public Safety at https://safegunstoragetexas.com.
Sincerely,
Dr. Keri Fovargue
Interim Superintendent
Southwest Public Schools will resume normal school operations tomorrow, Wednesday, September 2.
While we may continue to experience periods of rain as the tropical system moves through the Houston area, current conditions do not indicate a significant flooding concern for our campus locations. We will continue to closely monitor weather and roadway conditions throughout the evening and into the morning.
Thank you for your flexibility and understanding today as we prioritized the safety of our students, staff, and families.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow for a normal school day!
Dear Southwest Public Schools' Families,
Out of an abundance of caution, Southwest Public Schools will have a 1:00 PM early dismissal on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, due to the forecast for inclement weather, including the potential for heavy rainfall and street flooding in parts of the Houston area during the regular dismissal time.
This developing and somewhat unpredictable weather pattern may create hazardous travel conditions tomorrow afternoon. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our highest priority, and we want to ensure everyone has adequate time to travel home safely before conditions potentially worsen.
Please stay tuned for further updates as we continue to monitor weather and roadway conditions.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.
Join Southwest Public Schools for TASB Superintendent Search Feedback Sessions on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at the District Office at 3333 Bering Dr. Sessions are at 1:00 PM for Principals, 3:00 PM for District Employees, and 6:00 PM for Parents & Community Members. If you can’t attend in person, please complete the Leadership Profile Questionnaire by August 13: https://surveys.tasb.org/s3/Southwest-Public-Schools-2026-Leadership-Survey
We can’t wait to celebrate the new school year with you. See you there!
¡Acompáñenos esta mañana a las 9:00 a.m. en nuestra Feria de Regreso a Clases! No se pierda las mochilas y útiles escolares gratis (hasta agotar existencias), actividades, recursos para la comunidad, comida y mucho más.
¡Estamos emocionados de celebrar el nuevo año escolar con ustedes. ¡Nos vemos allí!
#SouthwestStrong #FirstDayOfSchool #WelcomeBackStudents
¡Vengan a celebrar el nuevo año escolar! Gracias a nuestro personal por ser voluntarios y apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y sus familias.
#SouthwestStrong
