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Welcome to Southwest High
Green Bay Southwest High School’s motto, “With Courage and Determination, 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
![Community Information Sessions Regarding Renderings for Doty and Chappell Elementary Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744899149/gbapsorg/b3a9lezuc21tdyvlbdmf/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744899149/gbapsorg/b3a9lezuc21tdyvlbdmf/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744899149/gbapsorg/b3a9lezuc21tdyvlbdmf/NewsArticleforWebsite700X700.png","width":700}])
Community Information Sessions Regarding Design Renderings and Site Plans for Doty and Chappell Elementary Schools
![Hall of fame GBAPS Est. 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744917937/gbapsorg/v8lpwa73dqj7x2oaskf8/NewsArticleforWebsite700X7001.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744917937/gbapsorg/v8lpwa73dqj7x2oaskf8/NewsArticleforWebsite700X7001.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744917937/gbapsorg/v8lpwa73dqj7x2oaskf8/NewsArticleforWebsite700X7001.png","width":700}])
The District is seeking nominations of distinguished alumni who have or are making honorable contributions to their professions and the larger community.
![Staff Recognition Awards GBAPS 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":700}])
Winners were surprised by Superintendent Vicki Bayer and other guests on April 8, 2025
![Leafy green plants hang in white pots while smaller plants lay in black trays in the background in a greenhouse.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743691237/gbapsorg/tvjxae7mf9ynl6aztdop/Greenhouses2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743691237/gbapsorg/tvjxae7mf9ynl6aztdop/Greenhouses2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743691237/gbapsorg/tvjxae7mf9ynl6aztdop/Greenhouses2025.png","width":700}])
See the dates and times to visit our GBAPS high school greenhouses in 2025.
![Strategic framework 2025-2030]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":700}])
At the March 17, 2025, Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education approved a five-year Strategic Plan.
![Green Bay Area Public Schools Open Enrollment 2025-2026. Text and images on a blue background. Image of a smiling student sitting on the floor]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744044570/gbapsorg/l5ghshjnyodusrvaaqib/OpenEnrollment2025-26.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744044570/gbapsorg/l5ghshjnyodusrvaaqib/OpenEnrollment2025-26.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744044570/gbapsorg/l5ghshjnyodusrvaaqib/OpenEnrollment2025-26.png","width":700}])
The regular open enrollment application period ends at 4:00 p.m. on April 30, 2025.
Southwest Events
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Southwest Stories
![Incoming Freshman Orientation Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744736044/gbapsorg/gevbrjtw6mphsxm0pctt/NewsStoriesPictureSize9.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744736044/gbapsorg/gevbrjtw6mphsxm0pctt/NewsStoriesPictureSize9.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744736044/gbapsorg/gevbrjtw6mphsxm0pctt/NewsStoriesPictureSize9.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744736044/gbapsorg/gevbrjtw6mphsxm0pctt/NewsStoriesPictureSize9.jpg","width":1100}])
Incoming Southwest freshman gathered at Southwest on April 9, 2025 to learn about high school academics...
![Natisha Hiedeman poses with retirement jersey with Southwest staff]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744390972/gbapsorg/ha5ramwku2o0b2je9ofn/HiedemanJerseyretirement2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744390972/gbapsorg/ha5ramwku2o0b2je9ofn/HiedemanJerseyretirement2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744390972/gbapsorg/ha5ramwku2o0b2je9ofn/HiedemanJerseyretirement2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744390972/gbapsorg/ha5ramwku2o0b2je9ofn/HiedemanJerseyretirement2025.png","width":1100}])
WNBA star Natisha Hiedeman returned to Southwest High School for a jersey retirement in April.
![Southwest High School Patrick O'Brien Art Gallery Opening]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744235445/gbapsorg/np7ss5aoroqzrpiwgxdb/SouthwestHighArtGalleryDedicationApril2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744235445/gbapsorg/np7ss5aoroqzrpiwgxdb/SouthwestHighArtGalleryDedicationApril2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744235445/gbapsorg/np7ss5aoroqzrpiwgxdb/SouthwestHighArtGalleryDedicationApril2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744235445/gbapsorg/np7ss5aoroqzrpiwgxdb/SouthwestHighArtGalleryDedicationApril2025.png","width":1100}])
Southwest will celebrate the opening of The Patrick O'Brien Art Gallery, named for long-time art teacher, Mr. Pat O'Brien.
![Southwest students at UWGB for History competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":1100}])
More than 30 GBAPS students are heading to the National History Day competition in Madison in May.
![Three teachers hold Golden Apple Awards and smile]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738699019/gbapsorg/feqmlwxpldhkmyslhvd9/2025GoldenAppleAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738699019/gbapsorg/feqmlwxpldhkmyslhvd9/2025GoldenAppleAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738699019/gbapsorg/feqmlwxpldhkmyslhvd9/2025GoldenAppleAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738699019/gbapsorg/feqmlwxpldhkmyslhvd9/2025GoldenAppleAwards.png","width":1100}])
Three GBAPS educators earned the honor this year.
![Golden apple with reflection below floating on black background]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737998761/gbapsorg/nfvgjras8d0m7bujpmwu/TeachersofDistinction2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737998761/gbapsorg/nfvgjras8d0m7bujpmwu/TeachersofDistinction2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737998761/gbapsorg/nfvgjras8d0m7bujpmwu/TeachersofDistinction2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737998761/gbapsorg/nfvgjras8d0m7bujpmwu/TeachersofDistinction2025.png","width":1100}])
Fourteen GBAPS educators are finalists for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards.
![Three drawings side by side separated by white lines. First is a primarily blue, green and yellow drawing of an older man wearing glasses and a scarf. Second is a young woman curled up in a chair with pink and purple tones. Third is a child looking into a mirror while putting on makeup which is smeared on her face in bright hues.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737562870/gbapsorg/over1xsimnbqa3hb03ce/SouthwestScholasticArtandWritingAwards2205.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737562870/gbapsorg/over1xsimnbqa3hb03ce/SouthwestScholasticArtandWritingAwards2205.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737562870/gbapsorg/over1xsimnbqa3hb03ce/SouthwestScholasticArtandWritingAwards2205.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737562870/gbapsorg/over1xsimnbqa3hb03ce/SouthwestScholasticArtandWritingAwards2205.png","width":1100}])
Their artwork will be on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum starting in February.
![Three photos of Jyll and Abby separated by white lines. Photo left: Jyll and Abby smiling at the camera, Photo center: Jyll and Abby on Living set smiling at camera, Photo right, Jyll and Abby smiling and enjoying ice cream]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736952650/gbapsorg/blkcp6c3bfv0upj8o5sz/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736952650/gbapsorg/blkcp6c3bfv0upj8o5sz/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736952650/gbapsorg/blkcp6c3bfv0upj8o5sz/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736952650/gbapsorg/blkcp6c3bfv0upj8o5sz/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500.png","width":1100}])
Fox 11 Living is hosted by two Green Bay Area Public School District alumni.
![School Spirit Giving Back for a Brighter Future Green Bay Area Public School District Educational Endowment Fund logo is a sun made of shades of orange]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733863662/gbapsorg/fr3op287mkzaup6kdmie/SchoolSpiritGrantsBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733863662/gbapsorg/fr3op287mkzaup6kdmie/SchoolSpiritGrantsBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733863662/gbapsorg/fr3op287mkzaup6kdmie/SchoolSpiritGrantsBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733863662/gbapsorg/fr3op287mkzaup6kdmie/SchoolSpiritGrantsBlog.png","width":1100}])
See this year's grant recipients.
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The Portrait of a Graduate identifies five key categories that make up the graduate profile.