Welcome to Southwest! We are one of 6 elementary schools in the Howell Public District.
This page was created to disseminate school-related information to parents quickly and easily. We will post information related to school schedules, special events, fund raisers, teachers, and PTO. Due to privacy concerns, users agree not to post photos of children, other than their own.
08/22/2026
Ready to spark your elementary student's curiosity through hands-on building, coding, and fun teamwork? Join the upcoming FIRST LEGO League Information Meeting to discover how your child can solve real-world problems and unleash their inner engineer. Check out the flyer below for all the details, and come learn how your family can get involved this season! 🤖🤖🤖
08/21/2026
This November, Howell Public Schools residents will be asked to consider two ballot proposals related to the district’s non-homestead operating millage. If approved, one proposal would renew the current millage, while the other would restore millage authorization that has been reduced due to Headlee Amendment rollbacks.
Between now and Election Day, we will share facts and information about the proposals to help our community understand what will appear on the ballot.
You can also learn more and view frequently asked questions at HowellSchools.com/Renewal.
08/21/2026
Check out the info on our Robotics club. See below!
4:06 - bus 2 is loading and leaving.
4:03 - Bus 2 has not arrived yet. We will update you when the bus leaves.
08/19/2026
We had a GREAT first day at Southwest! 💚💛 We hope your student did too!!
It was wonderful to have our Coyotes back in the building, filling our classrooms and hallways with lots of smiles, excitement, and energy. We’re looking forward to an amazing year ahead! 💚💛
Day 1 is officially in the books! 🐾
12:27p - All buses have left
12:24p - All Busses are loading
🚌 12:19p Buses are running a little behind. We will update when they are on their way. 🚌
08/17/2026
See you tonight! 6-7:30pm
08/16/2026
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08/14/2026
08/13/2026
💚💛 Hello, Coyote Family! 💛💚
Please join me in welcoming Ellen Koerner to the Southwest family! Ellen is our new School Social Worker through LESA, and we're excited to have her as part of our team.
Here's a little bit about Ellen, in her own words:
Hello! My name is Ellen Koerner, and I am looking forward to joining the Southwest family as your new School Social Worker. I genuinely love what I do—helping students navigate their feelings, build relationships, and thrive both in and out of the classroom.
When I’m not at school, I like spending time with my family, going to my children’s high school activities and traveling. I love to talk about animals/pets and I am well versed in Pokemon. I enjoy staying active by walking, yoga and CrossFit.
I’m looking forward to seeing what this school year brings.