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Lights, camera, excellence! We rolled out the red carpet to celebrate the best of the best at Southwest Public Schools! During this exclusive Pre-Oscar Red Carpet Event, ...

HOUSTON, TX – July 10, 2025 – A new era of family partnership is taking shape at the Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VPAA), where parents are stepping into leadership and co...

Our Bilingual Teacher of the Year, Ms. Luz Carro, was honored for her dedication to nurturing bicultural, bilingual, and biliterate scholars. Her instructional excellence and ...

This year’s ESL Teacher of the Year, Ms. Karent Padilla, has made a lasting impact on our emergent bilingual students, creating an inclusive and empowering environment that honor...

Pharies Hidru, a rising 2nd grader in the Gifted and Talented program at The International Leadership Academy (ILA), is making history as the first Southwest Public Schools (SWPS)...

The Elementary Teacher of the Year award was presented to an educator who brings creativity, joy, and rigor to early learning. With a classroom full of curiosity and connection,...

At the 2025 Educators in Excellence Luncheon, Superintendent Adams proudly recognized the outstanding contributions of Ms. Brandy Simon, our Secondary Teacher of the Year . This ...

Thank you to our Board of Directors for joining Dr. Adams in celebrating the Class of 2025 at the CCPA Graduation held at Houston Christian University on May 20, 2025. Your presen...

Joel Wells, Jr. is a passionate educator and community leader who currently serves as a Lab Teacher and Site Lead at The Phoenix School – The Center. A graduate of the Universit...

LaCretia Williams, a dedicated educator with four years of experience at Southwest Public Schools International Leadership Academy, fosters a love for science in her students. Hold...

Angela Segura holds a Bachelor's degree in Teaching and Learning from the University of Houston and has built a strong foundation in education through diverse experiences. She bega...

Morgan Hale is a dedicated educator and former nonprofit executive with a strong background in teaching, leadership, and community engagement. Currently serving as an elementary te...

Dr. James Troutman is a native Texan who graduated from DeBakey HSHP in Houston and received a Bachelor’s Degree at University of Houston -Downtown, a Master’s Degree – Prairie Vie...

Ms. Brandy Simon is an inspiring English teacher at Southwest Public Schools, The Phoenix School, in Houston, Texas, where she teaches students in grades 6 through 12 at the TLW Tr...

2nd Annual State of the Schools Event | March Madness: Building Champions, Breaking Barriers, and Scoring Success! 🏀 Get ready for an electrifying celebration of excellence ...

Houston, TX – March 22, 2025 Southwest Public Schools is thrilled to announce that the Marvy Finger Family Foundation has approved the addition of Southwest Public Schools to its...

February is Career and Technology Education (CTE) Month , and Southwest Public Schools is proud to offer a wide range of CTE pathways that prepare students for today’s evolving...

This month, Southwest Public Schools received a shoutout on social media for our participation in the What’s Working With English Language Learners conference! Representing SWPS...

Southwest Public Schools proudly participated in the inaugural Region 4 ESC Spanish Spelling Bee , marking a historic milestone for bilingual education. Among the 35 outstanding ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Houston, TX – February 4, 2025 - Southwest Public Schools Awarded Over $500,000 Through Teacher Incentive Allotment Southwest Public Schools is pro...