District 833 Parents United

06/07/2026

Sign up to attend a listening session for community members and parents in District 833

With summer well and truly started, I want to remind our followers of listening sessions that we will shortly organize for parents and community members, including those without children in our schools. Thanks to those who have already registered their interest in the form below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDxMAO_amL9sEZeg-bwCTJCaVE3A5FAqE7gQvbGUEH_J_ceA/viewform?usp=dialog

A little about the person writing this post: I am Adam Hayes, current President of the UTSWC and father to these three goobers. I have taught in the District since 2010, with most of my years being at East Ridge High School as an English teacher and Instructional Coach. I also had a one-year stint at Liberty Ridge in the latter capacity.

I am eager to identify community partners with a stake in the success of our schools, be it as parents, as taxpayers, or as business owners. I want to identify areas of agreement with the UTSWC so that we might leverage our shared voice in driving change where needed in District operations.

Thanks for reading and thanks for considering!

06/06/2026

Congrats Class of 2026! 🎓

A beautiful ending to a fabulous day of celebrations. Congratulations to the SoWashCo Schools Class of 2026!

05/24/2026

Anyone else listened to this? I wonder what the performance in SoWaschCo has done since tech was adopted 1 to 1 in the district. https://www.c-span.org/clip/senate-committee/user-clip-doctor-on-how-screen-time-hurts-kids-cognitive-development/5194365

See comments for the written testimony.

Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath: "Even in schools, it doesn't matter what the size of the screen is...and it doesn't matter who bought it...All of these things are also going to hurt learning, which in turn are going to hurt our kids' cognitive development." Full video here: https://www.c-span.org/program/...

05/21/2026

School board meeting tonight
Agenda in the comments👇

04/14/2026

Looking for a job? SoWashCo needs you!

🏫 We’re Hiring: Rental Site Supervisor
Are you a proactive problem-solver who loves working with the community? We are looking for a reliable On-Site Representative to oversee facility rentals and ensure everything runs smoothly!

The Essentials:
💵 Pay: $30.00 / hour
🗓️ Schedule: Flexible, year-round hours! Shifts vary based on permits, may include day/evening weekdays and weekends.
👤 Role: Serve as the primary point of contact for rental groups, manage facility access, and ensure policy compliance.
✅ Key Tasks: Coordinate setups/cleanups, resolve scheduling conflicts, and maintain a positive, safe environment for all users.

What You Bring:
• A high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and "people skills."
• Ability to work independently and handle light physical tasks (moving tables, etc.).

Interested in joining the team? Apply at bit.ly/46v31QW

04/14/2026

Celebrating 10 years of SoWashCo CARES! Thank you for helping our students through your charity!

It's time to celebrate!

This April we are celebrating the 10th anniversary of SoWashCo CARES! We would love for you to join us in our celebration! All ages welcome!

Where: 3rd Act Brewery, Woodbury
When: April 23, 4-6pm

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sowashco-cares-10th-birthday-celebration-tickets-1987139311172?aff=oddtdtcreator&utm_source=email&utm_medium=sparkpost&utm_campaign=postpublish

04/13/2026

Check out Fairforall! They are starting a FAIR in Conversation where the goal isn’t to reach consensus. The goal is to model the kind of open, honest, good-faith dialogue that is increasingly rare, and to do so across the full range of perspectives

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04/10/2026

Join SoWashCo Schools TONIGHT for our annual Multicultural Event.

This free event celebrates the vibrant cultures that make up our school communities!

Join the fun from 5-8 p.m. TONIGHT at the Activity Center at Woodbury High School.

The event features:
• Free Entry and Food Voucher
• Food Trucks
• Performances
• Games
• Community Resources
• Fun!

03/15/2026

02/24/2026

Required for all families! Opt-in transportation form due March 6th

Families have until March 6 to complete the transportation opt-in form, which can be found in your Campus Parent Portal account. All families must complete the form.

More information is available at sowashco.org/services/transportation
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Las familias tienen hasta el 6 de marzo para completar el formulario de opción de transporte, que se puede encontrar en su cuenta de Campus Parent Portal. Todas las familias deben completar el formulario.
Más información está disponible en sowashco.org/services/transportation