Back to School
Administrative Offices at our four(4) Corporation School Buildings open on Monday, July 24, 2023.
The Southwest Dubois County School Corporation begins classes on Wednesday August 9, 2023.
Please see the individual School Web Pages for more specific Back to School information relating to each School Building.
Registration Information
District Posts
Calendar
Meal Prices
Breakfast Serving Times
Holland & Huntingburg Elem - 7:30 a.m. - arrival of the last bus
Southridge Middle School - 7:35 a.m. - 7:55 a.m.
Southridge High School - 7:35 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
If your child is a car rider and is going to eat breakfast, please plan their arrival time accordingly so they are not late for class.
Breakfast | Lunch | Extra Milk | |
Grades PK-5 | FREE | $2.50/day | $0.40/ea |
Grades 6-12 | FREE | $2.75/day | $0.40/ea |
Reduced Meal | FREE | $0.40/day | $0.40/ea |
*SMS/SHS students have the option of purchasing an “a la carte” lunch. |
Free and Reduced Information
Application forms for free or reduced price meals and textbook assistance are available online or onsite on registration day. Online applications can be accessed at www.myschoolapps.com or through PowerSchool. The application and instructions can be accessed on the corporation website www.swdubois.k12.in.us. Forms must be complete before processing. If any information is missing, it will be sent back for the information needed and re-submitted for processing. The quickest way to apply and be processed for free or reduced meals and textbook assistance is to complete the application online. Households only need to apply one time if applying by paper form or online no matter if you have children in different schools in the corporation. If you have any questions or need assistance filling out the free and reduced application, feel free to contact Ora Lee Cotton, Food Service Director, at
812-683-2272 ext. 2607 or leavittm@swdubois.k12.in.us. All information on the application form and any conversations with the food service director are kept confidential.
There is a charging policy in place for negative lunch accounts due to guidelines of the USDA. A copy of the policy will be available on registration day and on the corporation website at www.swdubois.k12.in.us.
School Wellness Snacks
In accordance with our Corporation’s School Wellness Program, we encourage parents who choose to send snacks for their child’s classroom for special occasions to send healthy snacks. The Corporation encourages wrapped snack items from the store.
School Maintenance Notifications
INDOOR AIR QUALITY COMPLIANCE
The Indiana Legislature enacted 410 IAC 33 which became effective on May 13, 2011 to give guidance to school corporations for maintaining proper indoor air quality in its facilities. Southwest Dubois County School Corporation has established procedures and practices to adhere to regulations established by 410 IAC 33. Individuals who have questions or concerns regarding indoor air quality issues in a facility operated by Southwest Dubois County School Corporation should contact Superintendent Tim LaGrange at 812-683-3971.
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Southwest Dubois County School Corporation has established an Integrated Pest Management Program in an attempt to use non-chemical methods to minimize children’s and employee’s exposure to pesticides. In the event that pesticide use is required, the application will be performed when no children are present in the building to be treated.Individuals who would like to be notified when pesticides are to be used in the building their child attends should contact Superintendent Tim LaGrange at 812-683-3971.
AHERA NOTIFICATION
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) of 1987 required compilation of all asbestos containing building materials (ACBM) within the public and private schools (K-12 grades). This compilation was designed to identify not only if the asbestos was present, but its location, amount and condition. Southwest Dubois County School Corporation complied with AHERA by developing and implementing Asbestos Management Plans for all of its school facilities. The AHERA six month periodic surveillance inspections are being conducted by the school corporation and triennial re-inspections are being completed by accredited asbestos inspectors as required. Southridge Middle School and Huntingburg Elementary School do not contain asbestos building materials. The asbestos materials identified in the other buildings of the corporation are non-friable and in good condition. Non-friable asbestos does not represent a health risk. Individuals who have questions concerning the AHERA Program in the Southwest Dubois County School Corporation should contact Superintendent Tim LaGrange at 812-683-3971.
Transportation
Bus transportation is a privilege and not a right. Transportation is provided to students who live in the Southwest Dubois County School district. Transportation may also be provided for a variety of activities including field trips, co-curricular and extracurricular trips. The bus driver’s main responsibility is to transport students. The bus driver is the sole authority on the bus while students are being transported. School buses are by far the safest form of transportation on the roads. Drivers are expected to make safe transportation their number one priority. Occasionally, a student may misbehave on the bus to the point that it is a distraction to the driver. Prompt action is necessary to ensure the safety of all the students on the bus.
Students are expected to conduct themselves in a proper manner at bus stops. The corporation will not enter into disputes involving parents and or students concerning manners that take place prior to students boarding the bus, or after the student has disembarked from the bus on his/her way home.
Bus guidelines are very simple.
- Be prompt. Be at the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus arrives in the morning.
- Be courteous. Talk in a normal tone. Cooperate with the driver. Keep the bus clean.
- Be safe. When boarding or departing the bus and when on the bus.
BUS DRIVERS
Bus 1- Jeff Summers |
Bus 6 AM - Jennifer Buechler |
Bus 10 - Rick Jones |
Bus 16 - Stacey Humbert |
Bus 2 - Mackenzie Brown |
Bus 6 PM - Amanda Thewes |
Bus 11 - Becky Blesch |
Bus 18 - Kenny Peacock |
Bus 3 - Jim Heim |
Bus 7 - Lee Blesch |
Bus 12 - Theresa Englert |
Bus 19 - Jamie Brady |
Bus 4 - Donna Roesner |
Bus 8 - Matt Julian |
Bus 14 - Coriann Arts |
Bus 20 - Sandy Holst |
Bus 5 -Scott Brown |
Bus 9 - Lauren Seaton |
Bus 15 - Janet Haase |
Corporation Staff
Superintendent – Tim LaGrange
Chief Financial Officer – Allison Pund
Director of Curriculum - Melissa Boeglin
Director of Community Engagement - Rossina Sandoval
Executive Secretary - April Trayweek
Athletic Director - Scott Buening
Athletic and Transportation Secretary – Audrey Hartloff
Director of Transportation – Andy Hammack
Director of Maintenance and Facilities - Corey Steckler
Food Service Director – Margaret Leavitt
Instructional Technology Director - Katy Beck
Media Specialist – Sarah Bardwell
School Resource Officer - Andy Hammack
Technology Director - Nathan Beyke
Technology and Communication Specialist - Andy Hoffman
Corporation Board of School Trustees
President – Jon Menke
Vice-President – John Schroeder
Secretary – Leslie Bunch
Member – Belinda Lange
Member – Courtney Schwartz
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is registration?
- Where is in-person registration?
- What if I already registered during Kindergarten RoundUp?
- What is the difference between enrollment and registration?
- How do I register my students?
- How do I register an additional student if I already have a student registered?
- What do I need to enroll my student?
- What happens if I do not have all the documentation I need to register?
- What is Proof of Address?
- Why do I need the Parent PowerSchool Portal?
- My spouse and I are separated/divorced or we want our own logins; can we get another parent username and password for our child’s account?
- Do I need to apply for free and reduced lunch and textbooks if I know I do not qualify?
- What do I do after I have added my student?
- What if I do not have an email address?
- How do I reset my password?