Southwestern Randolph High School

5th graders from Seagrove and Southmont visited SWRHS yesterday. They took part in fun activities from different elective classes to explore careers they might enjoy in the future. Everyone had a great time!

🚨 Calling All Businesses & Community Partners! 🚨
We’re looking for organizations to join us in TWO incredible opportunities to inspire and connect with the Randolph County School System students!
🔧 The Career Pit Stop
🗓 April 17
📍 Randleman Middle School
👥 1,100+ 6th Grade Students
Help spark curiosity and career awareness through hands-on activities, interactive booths, information sessions, and vehicle displays. This is your chance to introduce students to your industry in a fun and engaging way!

SWR’s Apprenticeship Randolph 2026 candidates — Juan Parra Hussey, Oscar Vazquez, and Adan Rivera — took part in a 3‑day hands‑on orientation with local employers at Randolph Community College, March 17–19. The students now advance to interviews and could begin pre‑apprenticeships this summer before potentially signing full apprenticeships on August 4. Learn more at www.ApprenticeshipRandolph.com.

SWRHS is proud to announce the honorees for Teacher of the Year, Distinguished Educator, and Outstanding Employee! This honor is voted on by the faculty and staff of SWRHS. These three staff members embody what it means to be a SWRHS Cougar, and they are very much loved by our students, staff, and community. All three go above and beyond to lift our school up each and every day.

CONGRATULATIONS TO:
Ms. Regina Hamilton - Teacher of the Year
Mr. Jason Phillips - Distinguished Educator
Ms. Pam Parrish - Outstanding Employee

Thank you for everything you do to make SWRHS the best school in the Carolinas!!

GO COUGARS!

RCSS Calendar Reminders
April 2 – 2 Hr. Early Release
April 3-10 – Spring Break
Students return April 13

Congratulations to Alyssa Hampton on being elected to the West Central Region FFA officer team. She was one of 6 officers chosen out of 13 candidates. She will find out her position at our West Central Region FFA Rally at the Randolph County AG Center on April 15th. 💙💛

#gocougars #FFA

Congratulations to Mr. Daniel! He is the 2025-2026 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year at SWRHS. He is also one of the top 3 finalists in the Randolph County School System! 🏅

Due to the forecast of severe weather for tomorrow, all schools in the RCSS will be closed tomorrow, Monday (3/16/26).

Please join us in congratulating Southwestern Randolph High School on winning the Randolph County School System 2026 High School Battle of the Books Competition!

This year, we were excited to have four of our high schools (SWRHS, THS, WHS, and PGHS) participate. It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm, preparation, and teamwork from each team. The growth of the High School Battle of the Books program across RCSS is exciting, and we are grateful for the students, coaches, and media specialists who continue to support and expand this opportunity.

Congratulations again to Southwestern Randolph High School and to all of the teams who participated. We look forward to seeing this program continue to grow in the years ahead!

Congratulations to our Beta Club members who competed at the NC State Beta Convention in February. The following students placed top 5 in the state in their events and are eligible to compete at the National Beta Club Convention this summer in Nashville, TN. 💫⭐

Agriscience 11th Grade - 4th place - Cameron Weaver
Health & PE 10th Grade - 2nd place - Skylar Ferree
Health & PE 11th Grade - 5th place - Kayla Hernandez
Poetry Division I - 4th place - Kyla Farmer
Poetry Division II - 4th place - Zoe Shaw
Psychology 10th Grade - 1st place - Kendall Hagerman
Spanish 11th Grade - 2nd Place - Leslie Ciriza Diaz

Drawing DI - 3rd Place - Trivett Kennedy
Jewelry DI - 2nd Place - Laci Moran
Pottery DI - 3rd Place - Riley Clapp
Quilling DI - 4th Place - Abigail Rich
Woodworking DI - 3rd Place - Kaiden Freeman

Black & White Photography DII - 2nd Place - Stephany Vergara-Pulido
Painting DII - 5th Place - Dani Jaeck
Quilling DII - 3rd Place - Kadence Massingale
Sculpture DII - 1st Place - Nanci Rodriguez-Venses
DII Visual Art Best In Show - Nanci Rodriguez-Venses
Onsite Painting DII - 1st Place - Dani Jaeck

Premiere Performer - Jake Holloway
Show Choir - 4th Place - Kolbi Bales, Giovanni Bernal-Hernandez, Caylyn Cagle, Madelyn Chhem, Evelyn Ciriza Diaz, Leslie Ciriza Diaz, Carmen Clapp, Thomas Costello, Yan Diaz, Chelsea Eudy, Keyla Gallegos, Jake Holloway, Maelee Laws, Chloe Murray, Chloe Reeder, Abigail Rich, Sophie Roach, Nanci Rodriguez-Venses, Genesis Valencia, Stephanie Vergara Pulido, Riley Whitehead, Lucy York

Way to go, Cougars! 💙💛 #betaclub

Congratulations to our Beta Club members who competed at the NC State Beta Convention in February. The following students placed top 5 in the state in their events and are eligible to compete at the National Beta Club Convention this summer in Nashville, TN. 💫⭐

Agriscience 11th Grade - 4th place - Cameron Weaver
Health & PE 10th Grade - 2nd place - Skylar Ferree
Health & PE 11th Grade - 5th place - Kayla Hernandez
Poetry Division I - 4th place - Kyla Farmer
Poetry Division II - 4th place - Zoe Shaw
Psychology 10th Grade - 1st place - Kendall Hagerman
Spanish 11th Grade - 2nd Place - Leslie Ciriza Diaz

Drawing DI - 3rd Place - Trivett Kennedy
Jewelry DI - 2nd Place - Laci Moran
Pottery DI - 3rd Place - Riley Clapp
Quilling DI - 4th Place - Abigail Rich
Woodworking DI - 3rd Place - Kaiden Freeman

Black & White Photography DII - 2nd Place - Stephany Vergara-Pulido
Painting DII - 5th Place - Dani Jaeck
Quilling DII - 3rd Place - Kadence Massingale
Sculpture DII - 1st Place - Nanci Rodriguez-Venses
DII Visual Art Best In Show - Nanci Rodriguez-Venses
Onsite Painting DII - 1st Place - Dani Jaeck

Premiere Performer - Jake Holloway
Show Choir - 4th Place - Kolbi Bales, Giovanni Bernal-Hernandez, Caylyn Cagle, Madelyn Chhem, Evelyn Ciriza Diaz, Leslie Ciriza Diaz, Carmen Clapp, Thomas Costello, Yan Diaz, Chelsea Eudy, Keyla Gallegos, Jake Holloway, Maelee Laws, Chloe Murray, Chloe Reeder, Abigail Rich, Sophie Roach, Nanci Rodriguez-Venses, Genesis Valencia, Stephanie Vergara Pulido, Riley Whitehead, Lucy York

Way to go, Cougars! 💙💛 #betaclub

Earlier today, SWRHS won the district Battle of Books competition for the 2nd year in a row! 💙📚🏆💛Congratulations to Alex Aguirre Panfilo, Caylyn Cagle, Kyla Farmer, Nolan McNeill, Lexi Owen, and Jasmin Vargas. Way to go, Cougs!!

Kindergarten Registration is underway now! Visit the school your child should attend to register.

Kindergarten Registration is underway now! Visit the school your child should attend to register.

Tenth-grade students from across Randolph County recently visited the Richard Petty Education Center at Randolph Community College to explore the diverse certificate, diploma, and associate degree opportunities offered in the Automotive Systems Technology program. The visit included a tour of the Randolph County School System’s bus garage. Wendy Anderson, the RCSS Transportation Director, facilitated engaging hands-on activities with her staff, allowing students to gain insights into various career paths within the automotive industry.

A HUGE congratulations to Christopher Maner, for a well-deserved recognition of being named West Central Region Agricultural Teacher of the Year! Mr. Maner goes above and beyond to support, mentor, and inspire students.
He was one of eight selected statewide— one per region and will be honored this summer at the CTE Summer Conference in Winston-Salem. ⭐

#gocougars #agteacheroftheyear

Would you like to learn sign language? Billy and Stella will be hosting a FREE class on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm for 6 weeks in the SWRHS Media Center. All SWRHS students and parents/guardians are welcome to attend. Please see Ms. Chamblee to sign up in advance. Classes will be on March 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, April 14th, and April 21st. Classes build off one another, so it will be helpful to attend as many as possible!

Congratulations to Christopher Maner, Ag teacher at SWRHS, for being named West Central Region Agricultural Teacher of the Year! One of eight selected statewide—one per region—he will be honored this summer at the CTE Summer Conference in Winston-Salem.