In addition to all the Spirit Week fun, Southwood celebrated its first-ever Attendance Day! A special shout-out to 2nd grade, who earned special recognition for having the most students present and on time! 👏 We’re proud to celebrate showing up and making every school day count!
🐾 Spirit Week Reminder, Southwood Panthers! 🐾
Get ready to show your school spirit! Join us for a fun week of dress-up days, from Favorite Character Monday to Panther Pride Friday. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit!
Get ready to show your school spirit! Join us for a fun week of dress-up days, from Favorite Character Monday to Panther Pride Friday. We can’t wait to see everyone’s creativity and school spirit!
Share Fair was a BIG success!
Our Panthers proudly shared their heritage, hobbies, talents, and interests while building confidence and presentation skills. We loved celebrating what makes each student unique!
Thank you to everyone who made this special event possible!
Our Panthers proudly shared their heritage, hobbies, talents, and interests while building confidence and presentation skills. We loved celebrating what makes each student unique!
Thank you to everyone who made this special event possible!
🍎🍕 October Lunch Menu is Here! 🍕🍎
October is full of delicious meals! Check out this month’s menu and help your Panther plan ahead for their favorite school lunches.
October is full of delicious meals! Check out this month’s menu and help your Panther plan ahead for their favorite school lunches.
Sunrise Elementary, Southwood Elementary and Enumclaw Middle School are currently on modified lockdown due a report from local law enforcement of a threat near campus. Law enforcement has responded. We will provide updates when possible.
***Volunteers Needed***
PTO is looking for volunteers to help serve pizza during Open House! Shifts are only 30 minutes each, leaving plenty of time to visit the classroom and Share Fair with your family. Please sign up for a shift by clicking the link below. Thank you!
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PTO is looking for volunteers to help serve pizza during Open House! Shifts are only 30 minutes each, leaving plenty of time to visit the classroom and Share Fair with your family. Please sign up for a shift by clicking the link below. Thank you!
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📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW! 📸
Don’t forget to smile, Southwood Panthers! Picture Day is Wednesday, September 23rd. Picture envelopes can be sent to school with your child or for more ordering information visit www.mydorian.com.
Don’t forget to smile, Southwood Panthers! Picture Day is Wednesday, September 23rd. Picture envelopes can be sent to school with your child or for more ordering information visit www.mydorian.com.
Southwood's First Monday Munchies of the School Year!!!
Each Monday, students can buy snacks during lunch recess. Snacks typically cost $0.25-$1 and students may buy up to two per time. Parents may add money to a student's Monday Munchies account for students to use towards purchases. Accounts are managed by the Monday Munchies volunteers and updated weekly.
Money can be sent to school with your child or added via the link below
my.cheddarup.com/c/monday-munchies-2026
Each Monday, students can buy snacks during lunch recess. Snacks typically cost $0.25-$1 and students may buy up to two per time. Parents may add money to a student's Monday Munchies account for students to use towards purchases. Accounts are managed by the Monday Munchies volunteers and updated weekly.
Money can be sent to school with your child or added via the link below
my.cheddarup.com/c/monday-munchies-2026
Quick reminder as we wrap up our first full week of school! 🚌
Welcome Back, Panthers! 🐾💙
Welcome back, Southwood Panthers! 🎉 We’re so excited to see our students, families, and staff back together for a brand-new school year.
The halls are filled with smiles, new beginnings, and Panther pride! Here’s to a year full of learning, friendship, growth, and unforgettable memories.
Happy First Day of School, Southwood Panthers! Let’s make it a great one! 🐾📚✨
Welcome back, Southwood Panthers! 🎉 We’re so excited to see our students, families, and staff back together for a brand-new school year.
The halls are filled with smiles, new beginnings, and Panther pride! Here’s to a year full of learning, friendship, growth, and unforgettable memories.
Happy First Day of School, Southwood Panthers! Let’s make it a great one! 🐾📚✨
As we wrap up another school year, we want to say how proud we are of each and every one of our students. It has been a pleasure to watch you grow and learn this school year! We hope your summer is full of fun and that you make lots of great memories! We'll miss you and can't wait to see you again next year!
We've been having a busy few days here at Southwood!
The final Panther Buck purchase of the year was a favorite last Friday. Mr. Bwanika's class cashed in their Panther Bucks for a "Dress Up Mr. Means Day!" They made sure our Husky-loving principal spent the day proudly sporting Cougar gear!
Our annual Fun Run on Friday was a success, and our students showed determination as they completed the course. One of the most memorable parts of the event was watching students come together and run with one of their fellow Panthers. Their kindness and encouragement helped make the day extra special and showed what a caring school community we have.
And Field Day today was the perfect way to keep the fun going! Thank you to our students, staff, volunteers, and families for helping make these events so memorable.
One more wake-up, Panthers! You've got this!
The final Panther Buck purchase of the year was a favorite last Friday. Mr. Bwanika's class cashed in their Panther Bucks for a "Dress Up Mr. Means Day!" They made sure our Husky-loving principal spent the day proudly sporting Cougar gear!
Our annual Fun Run on Friday was a success, and our students showed determination as they completed the course. One of the most memorable parts of the event was watching students come together and run with one of their fellow Panthers. Their kindness and encouragement helped make the day extra special and showed what a caring school community we have.
And Field Day today was the perfect way to keep the fun going! Thank you to our students, staff, volunteers, and families for helping make these events so memorable.
One more wake-up, Panthers! You've got this!
Mrs. Markquart’s class got some special visitors today! Members of the Bonney Lake-Sumner School Board, whom she serves alongside, stopped by as part of their Strong Minds, Kind Hearts campaign. Since Erin is usually busy during the day teaching our ESD kids, they decided to bring the fun to her. What a fun surprise and a great way to celebrate all she does for students in both districts—big elephants taking care of little elephants!!
Ms. Snyder's class took a turn to dress up Mr. Means today!
Yesterday, we had the joy of welcoming back some of our graduating seniors for the annual "Make 'Em Weep" Day. Seeing them walk our halls and reconnect with their elementary teachers was a special reminder of how much they've accomplished.
Adding a little extra fun to the day, Mr. Means was sporting bunny ears after a student used Panther Bucks to earn a "Dress Up Mr. Means" day! The photo of him with our seniors was a sweet reminder of the laughter and fun that made their elementary years so special!
To the Class of 2026, congratulations! We are incredibly proud of all you have achieved and honored to have been a small part of your journey. As you celebrate this milestone tonight, know that your elementary school family is cheering you on!
Adding a little extra fun to the day, Mr. Means was sporting bunny ears after a student used Panther Bucks to earn a "Dress Up Mr. Means" day! The photo of him with our seniors was a sweet reminder of the laughter and fun that made their elementary years so special!
To the Class of 2026, congratulations! We are incredibly proud of all you have achieved and honored to have been a small part of your journey. As you celebrate this milestone tonight, know that your elementary school family is cheering you on!
We had a big week at Southwood last week! Our Safety Patrol students enjoyed their year-end field trip to Peak Gymnastics, we had beautiful weather for some basketball at recess, and our Hero Team celebrated the end of the year with root beer floats.
We also held our final Panther Pride Assembly, where students were recognized for demonstrating this month's skill of creativity. Our PTO hosted Donuts with Grownups on Friday morning and Popcorn Friday during recess, making for a fun end to the week!
There is still plenty of excitement ahead this week as we begin our last full week of school for this school year!
We also held our final Panther Pride Assembly, where students were recognized for demonstrating this month's skill of creativity. Our PTO hosted Donuts with Grownups on Friday morning and Popcorn Friday during recess, making for a fun end to the week!
There is still plenty of excitement ahead this week as we begin our last full week of school for this school year!
A gorgeous make-up day won’t slow Southwood down! Way to make today amazing, Panthers!
Did you know that May is National Get Caught Reading Month? Our Panthers have certainly been rising to the challenge and getting caught reading!
Last week, our amazing Battle of the Books team represented Southwood at the district competition. After months of dedication and reading, they showcased outstanding teamwork and did a phenomenal job in the fast-paced competition!
Then on Friday, our school library reached an exciting milestone by checking out its 10,000th book of the school year!
Way to go, Panthers! Your hard work and love of reading continue to make Southwood shine.
Join us this evening for the first of two community forums with our superintendent finalists!
Each finalist will spend a full day meeting with principals, student leaders, staff, union representatives, and district leaders, as well as touring schools and district facilities. The community is invited and encouraged to attend the finalist public forums:
Dr. Wade Barringer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Enumclaw High School Media Center
226 Semanski Street South, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Virtual Webinar Link (May 12): https://enumclaw-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/84678903669?pwd=TKoIbYOaZYj1ONYjMlRbHG3oBzdbry.1&_gl=1*uptedp*_gcl_au*MzgzODYwMTcxLjE3NzM4ODEyMzY.*_ga*Njg0MDQ3MjM4LjE3NTE1MDY4Mzk.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NzgwMTUyNDYkbzYkZzEkdDE3NzgwMTc5MTEkajQ1JGwwJGgw
Dr. Mark Wenzel
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Enumclaw High School Media Center
226 Semanski Street South, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Virtual Webinar Link (May 13): https://enumclaw-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/87575168432?pwd=SvFwo1wTuYQ3V3xKp1vEXHQrZ6kAJI.1&DeviceId=0e83ddb5-5e52-47cb-b2a9-2d552e799212&SessionId=1778015235456&DeviceId=0e83ddb5-5e52-47cb-b2a9-2d552e799212&SessionId=1778015235456&_gl=1*1paayw4*_gcl_au*MzgzODYwMTcxLjE3NzM4ODEyMzY.*_ga*Njg0MDQ3MjM4LjE3NTE1MDY4Mzk.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NzgwMTUyNDYkbzYkZzEkdDE3NzgwMTgwMjIkajU2JGwwJGgw
Each finalist will spend a full day meeting with principals, student leaders, staff, union representatives, and district leaders, as well as touring schools and district facilities. The community is invited and encouraged to attend the finalist public forums:
Dr. Wade Barringer
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Enumclaw High School Media Center
226 Semanski Street South, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Virtual Webinar Link (May 12): https://enumclaw-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/84678903669?pwd=TKoIbYOaZYj1ONYjMlRbHG3oBzdbry.1&_gl=1*uptedp*_gcl_au*MzgzODYwMTcxLjE3NzM4ODEyMzY.*_ga*Njg0MDQ3MjM4LjE3NTE1MDY4Mzk.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NzgwMTUyNDYkbzYkZzEkdDE3NzgwMTc5MTEkajQ1JGwwJGgw
Dr. Mark Wenzel
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Enumclaw High School Media Center
226 Semanski Street South, Enumclaw, WA 98022
Virtual Webinar Link (May 13): https://enumclaw-wednet-edu.zoom.us/j/87575168432?pwd=SvFwo1wTuYQ3V3xKp1vEXHQrZ6kAJI.1&DeviceId=0e83ddb5-5e52-47cb-b2a9-2d552e799212&SessionId=1778015235456&DeviceId=0e83ddb5-5e52-47cb-b2a9-2d552e799212&SessionId=1778015235456&_gl=1*1paayw4*_gcl_au*MzgzODYwMTcxLjE3NzM4ODEyMzY.*_ga*Njg0MDQ3MjM4LjE3NTE1MDY4Mzk.*_ga_L8TBF28DDX*czE3NzgwMTUyNDYkbzYkZzEkdDE3NzgwMTgwMjIkajU2JGwwJGgw
Panther Pride Assembly Takeover!
Last Friday, our HERO Team took over the Panther Pride Assembly and did an amazing job! They led the announcements, announced awards, introduced our new Skill of the Month, and even led a fun game for everyone. We are so proud of the leadership and school spirit they showed throughout the assembly. Way to be leaders, HERO Team!
We also want to give a huge shoutout to the Panther Pride Award winners for last month’s skill: Courage! Thank you for showing bravery, and confidence in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to all of our winners!
Last Friday, our HERO Team took over the Panther Pride Assembly and did an amazing job! They led the announcements, announced awards, introduced our new Skill of the Month, and even led a fun game for everyone. We are so proud of the leadership and school spirit they showed throughout the assembly. Way to be leaders, HERO Team!
We also want to give a huge shoutout to the Panther Pride Award winners for last month’s skill: Courage! Thank you for showing bravery, and confidence in and out of the classroom. Congratulations to all of our winners!
