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Welcome to Southwest High
Green Bay Southwest High School’s motto, “Together We Will…,” highlights the characteristics of effort and teamwork we believe is necessary to prepare students for their future. The heart and soul of Southwest High School is our academic achievement. With strong Advanced Placement and Concurrent College Enrollment Course programs, our students are not only prepared for college, but also enter with credits.
Our Principal
Michael Whisler
School Information
1331 Packerland Drive,
Green Bay, WI 54304
Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Summer School Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (920) 492-2650
Fax: (920) 492-5561
District News
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Thirty GBAPS graduates earned the Seal of Biliteracy in 2025.
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Join us at Joannes Park from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2025.
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Winners were surprised by Superintendent Vicki Bayer and other guests on April 8, 2025
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At the March 17, 2025, Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education approved a five-year Strategic Plan.
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Seventeen grants were awarded to special projects in across GBAPS.
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More than 60 new AED units were added to ensure the well-being of students, staff, athletes, and visitors to GBAPS.
Southwest Events
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Southwest Stories
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The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Prepare by reviewing this information.
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80 Equity & Education Student Success Award recipients were celebrated on May 14, 2025.
![Staff photos of nominees separated why white lines. From left to right; Kimberly Meader, Emily Paulsen and Brandon Rockstroh]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746548278/gbapsorg/lydditcyfyjsu6rr4m6d/GrammyMusicEducatorQuarterfinalists2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746548278/gbapsorg/lydditcyfyjsu6rr4m6d/GrammyMusicEducatorQuarterfinalists2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746548278/gbapsorg/lydditcyfyjsu6rr4m6d/GrammyMusicEducatorQuarterfinalists2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746548278/gbapsorg/lydditcyfyjsu6rr4m6d/GrammyMusicEducatorQuarterfinalists2025.png","width":1100}])
Three Green Bay Area Public School District music educators are being recognized as nominees for the 2026 Music Educator Award™.
![Patrick O'Brien poses with faculty and students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746217362/gbapsorg/evlunuef5sstgofhjs3d/SouthwestArtGalleryOpening.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746217362/gbapsorg/evlunuef5sstgofhjs3d/SouthwestArtGalleryOpening.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746217362/gbapsorg/evlunuef5sstgofhjs3d/SouthwestArtGalleryOpening.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746217362/gbapsorg/evlunuef5sstgofhjs3d/SouthwestArtGalleryOpening.png","width":1100}])
Southwest High School unveiled its art gallery to honor Patrick O’Brien in April 2025.
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WNBA star Natisha Hiedeman returned to Southwest High School for a jersey retirement in April.
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More than 30 GBAPS students are heading to the National History Day competition in Madison in May.
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Three GBAPS educators earned the honor this year.
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Fourteen GBAPS educators are finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards.
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Their artwork will be on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum starting in February.
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