255 Westwoods Boulevard | Galloway, Ohio 43119
Phone: (614) 801-8075 | Fax: (614) 853-1047 | Attendance: (614) 801-8076
Brian Novar, Principal
In need of after hours resources? We have you covered! Our District Community Resources webpage houses links to community resources across the district and central Ohio covering a variety of topics. Link
School Mission Statement
The Darby Woods mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning by providing a safe and creative learning environment where every student can thrive academically, socially and emotionally.
**Thank you to the many staff, students, and parents who helped to develop this mission statement!**
Now Enrolling - Kindergarten 2026-2027!
SWCS is now enrolling for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year! We look forward to assisting families through the enrollment process and cannot wait to meet next fall's enrollees!
Enrollment is now open for any student who will be 5 years of age on or before the first day of school. For South Western City Schools, the first day of school for the 2026–2027 school year is Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Previously, children with birthdays on or before September 30 were eligible to enroll. This change reflects a recent update in state law (House Bill 114), which revised the kindergarten enrollment age requirement across all Ohio schools.
To read more and begin your SWCS kindergarten enrollment application,visit the link below: https://www.swcsd.us/StudentEnrollmentCenter.aspx
Below you will find the link to our welcome presentation (in both English and Spanish). You can also view the orientation videos from the Ohio Department of Education regarding the Kindergarten Readiness Assessment and South Wester City Schools.
We encourage families to view all posted videos. Please contact Mr. Novar with any questions.
Important Updates to State Attendance Laws in 2026-2027
Please take a few minutes to watch this video linked below to better understand the changes to our attendance policy.
Learn more about attendance expectations, recent legislative changes, frequently asked questions, and available supports at https://www.swcsd.us/Attendance.aspx.
Infinite Campus (IC) is the District’s Internet-based student information system. Important features of IC are the Parent Portal and NEW Mobile App. Through the IC tools parents are able to access their child’s information, such as class schedules, attendance, academic reports, transportation information, coursework, and put funds in their child’s food service account online. Parents can also designate how and where they wish to receive emergency communications, attendance calls, general announcement messages, and e-mail messages from teachers, the school, and the school district.
New accounts need an activation key. The district will be mailing those out in August, so save the letter if you need to create a new account.
To create an IC account, please go to: https://sites.google.com/swcsd.us/parentresources/infinite-campus/parent-portal-mobile-app
If you already have an IC account, please update your emergency contact information at: https://sites.google.com/swcsd.us/parentresources/infinite-campus/online-emergency-information-submission
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Charity Newsies clothing applications will be live and available beginning July 29, 2024 to all Franklin county residents. The clothing application eligibility requirements can be found on their website: charitynewsies.org The back to school package includes, pairs of socks and underwear, pants, shirts, and a winter coat with a hat and gloves.