Southwest Allen County Schools

🎉 Honoring a Legacy of Service 🎉

We often say that our staff is one of SACS' greatest assets, and at our last two Board meetings, we began a meaningful new tradition—recognizing and celebrating the dedicated individuals who have devoted their careers to serving the students, families, and community of Southwest Allen County Schools.

We are proud to honor these educators, whose years of service, commitment, and care have made a lasting impact on generations of students. (In December, we will also recognize our non-certified retirees and celebrate the invaluable contributions they have made to our schools.)

While Ms. Lopez and Ms. Hirschy were able to join us in person, we extend our gratitude to all of our retirees for the dedication, compassion, and commitment they have shown throughout their careers. Their contributions have helped shape the SACS experience for countless students and families and will leave a lasting legacy for years to come.

❤️ Thank you for making a difference in the lives of so many.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! 🎓

Today we celebrate your hard work, perseverance, accomplishments, and the memories you have created along the way. You have made a lasting impact on your schools, classmates, staff, and community, and we could not be more proud of all you have achieved.

As you begin this next chapter, know that your future is filled with opportunity. Whether you are heading to college, the workforce, the military, or pursuing another path, we are confident you will continue to lead, serve, and succeed.

Once a Spartan, always a Spartan. Congratulations, graduates — your journey is just beginning!

It’s getting real. In just a short time, the Class of 2026 will begin commencement.

As another incredible school year comes to a close, we want to thank our students, staff, families, and community for an amazing year filled with growth, learning, achievement, and connection.

To our students — enjoy a well-deserved summer break! We hope your days are filled with rest, fun, family, friends, and new adventures.

Have a safe and wonderful summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back on August 5 for another outstanding school year! ☀️💙

In addition to their participation in HHS’ graduation in June, the Special Needs Program celebrated the accomplishments of all its students in a special ceremony held today. Congratulations to our seven Graduates. Other students also received awards highlighting their accomplishments earned throughout the school year.

Thanks to 21Alive for joining us and sharing in SACS’ celebration of our districts’ Teacher of the Year!

Southwest Allen’s Jason Witizigreuter named teacher of the year 21Alive News at 5:30

You’ve seen the surprise - now hear from Jason, SACS Teacher of the Year, and students he has impacted! WANE 15

Homestead High School associate band director wins SACS Teacher of the Year award Many of these students have had him as a band director since middle school, and when they graduated to high school, so did Witzigreuter.

Where it all started… and where they are today. ❤️🎓

Today, our soon-to-be graduates returned to the elementary schools that first helped shape their journey- walking the same hallways, visiting former teachers, and inspiring the next generation of students who dream of one day wearing that cap and gown themselves.

Not sure who had more fun — the graduates reliving memories and seeing familiar faces, or the elementary staff and students welcoming them back home. The smiles, hugs, cheers, and proud moments reminded us all just how special SACS truly is.