Spotlight

2024-2025 Student Council, Southwestern Classical Academy

Each month, we celebrate the amazing staff at FCS - Central Office who embody the values outlined in our ā€œSocial Contractā€ and go above and beyond to positively impact our schools. We proudly recognize: Alan Velez, Tyra Stowe, Kristi Domrase, and Wendy Money.

- April 2025 Spotlight

On Friday, April 11, 2025, Southwestern Classical Academy scholars received an incredible gift that will have a lasting impact on their academic journeys — 80 refurbished laptops were donated to support their computer science studies.

On Friday, April 11, 2025, Southwestern Classical Academy scholars received an incredible gift that will have a lasting impact on their academic journeys — 80 refurbished laptops were donated to support their computer science studies.

- SWCA Donation Spotlight

 students will present their findings and research at The Summit on May 22, 2025

Flint River Green Workday at SWCA! A huge shoutout to Ms. Stewart-Roberts, her incredible science scholars, and the entire team at SWCA for their amazing work. Scholars will present their findings and research at The Summit on May 22, 2025.

- Student-led Conservation Efforts

Congratulations to LaQuesha Chambers! We’re proud to share that LaQuesha has been named the JMG Exemplary Youth of the Year for our region by Youth Solutions! LaQuesha is a true leader—dedicated, driven, and an inspiration to her peers. She’ll be recognized at the upcoming Career Development Conference (CDC) and celebrated throughout the year for this incredible achievement.

Congratulations to LaQuesha Chambers! We’re proud to share that LaQuesha has been named the JMG Exemplary Youth of the Year for our region by Youth Solutions!LaQuesha is a true leader—dedicated, driven, and an inspiration to her peers.

- JMG Exemplary Youth of the Year

FCS is honored congratulate a Flint Southwestern Jaguars Community scholar NaZaire Irby on receiving Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship.

FCS is honored to congratulate SWCA scholar NaZaire Irby. Congratulations on receiving the Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship. A well-deserved honor and a testament to their hard work and dedication.

- Flint African American Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship

Freeman Elementary School welcomed Bubbles the Blind Beagle and Nugget,  An incredible surprise for AJ Haselhuhn, a 4th-grade scholar—Meta Glasses

Freeman Elementary School welcomed Bubbles the Blind Beagle and Nugget, an incredible surprise for AJ Haselhuhn, a 4th-grade scholar—Meta Glasses

- Enhanced Accessibility and Independence

 Jason Richardson

Congratulations to Jason Richardson for his outstanding performance at the MHSAA Wrestling Regional Championship! Jason went 3-1 (the loss came in Triple Overtime in the semifinals), securing a third-place finish and qualifying for the state finals for the second time.

- MHSAA Wrestling Regional Championship

Go Lady Jaguars! Southwestern Classical Academy won the Beecher Tournament!!!!!! Our very own Shakiya Moore was MVP. The score was 41-28.

Go Lady Jaguars! Southwestern Classical Academy won the Beecher Tournament!!!!!! Our very own Shakiya Moore was MVP. The score was 41-28.

- SWCA Girls - Beecher Tournament Winners!

Certified Board Training – All board members successfully completed MASB credits, enhancing their skills in governance, leadership, and strategic planning.

Certified Board Training – All board members successfully completed MASB credits, enhancing their skills in governance, leadership, and strategic planning.

- Dec. 2024 FBOE Retreat

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made our FCS Scholars Care food distribution a success! We are so grateful to our incredible scholars, dedicated staff, and supportive partners who came together to positively impact FCS families in our school community.

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who made our FCS Scholars Care food distribution a success! We are grateful to our incredible scholars, dedicated staff, and supportive partners who have come together to impact FCS families in our school community positively.

- Nov. 2024 FCS Scholars Care

 ā€œGolden Apple Award?ā€ A huge congratulations to Joseph Lajewski, Josh Petrich, Barbara Starr, Erin Sage, Kim Hatfield, Maria Williams, Shelia Morris, Sheretta Carroll, Delane Luce, and Triscena Valentine for their well-deserved nominations in October!

Oct. 2024 - A huge congratulations to Joseph Lajewski, Josh Petrich, Barbara Starr, Erin Sage, Kim Hatfield, Maria Williams, Sheila Morris, Sheretta Carroll, Delane Luce, and Triscena Valentine for their well-deserved nominations in October!

- Golden Apple Award

Supt. Jones, "Honoring a DTM Scholar": When scholars take the time to give speeches at a young age and memorize words that inspire and motivate, it should always be commended. We present to you, the future, Mr. Clifford Scruggs from DTM. He gave an awesome speech on Diversity over the past weekend at the 32nd National Multicultural and Diversity Celebration

Oct. 2024 - "Honoring a DTM Scholar": When scholars take the time to give speeches at a young age and memorize words that inspire and motivate, it should always be commended. Mr. Clifford Scruggs from DTM. He gave an awesome speech on diversity..

- 32nd National Multicultural and Diversity Celebration

 historic visit for the SWCA senior clas

FCS and the Flint Board of Education are honored to welcome Rev. Jesse Jackson, American Civil Rights Activist, politician, and Baptist Minister, along with his son, Jesse Jackson.

- Historic Visit - SWCA Senior Clas

Congratulations Southwestern Classical Academy's Kimberly Hatfield, Skaff's 2024 Favorite Teacher. You inspire your entire school community!

October 2024 - Congratulations Southwestern Classical Academy's Kimberly Hatfield, Skaff's 2024 Favorite Teacher. You inspire your entire school community!.

- Skaff's 2024 Favorite Teacher Award