Southwest High School celebrates Health Science Center grand opening
EL CENTRO – Southwest High School Academy for Careers in Health Sciences (SACHS) is thrilled to announce the grand opening of the Southwest High School Health Science Center.
According to a press release from the Central Union High School District, the grand opening event will take place at the Southwest High School Amphitheater on Thursday, May 16, 2024, with a community partner resource fair starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the Opening Ceremony at 6:00 p.m. and ending with a tour of the stateof-the-art facility.
The Health Science Center at Southwest High School is dedicated to serving students enrolled in the Career Technical Education: Health Science and
Medical Technology courses. Designed as a robust pathway, the courses offer students an experience emphasizing patient care with a focus on public health.
The Opening Ceremony will include remarks from the Imperial County Public Health Department Director and the San Diego State University Imperial Valley Dean, two key partners and supporters of our future healthcare professionals. The event will also include a performance by the SHS Orchestra and ARC Folklorico and tours of the Health Science Center with student-led skills demonstrations and projects.
“We invite all Central Union High School District community members, students, families, and stakeholders to join us in celebrating this special occasion and to witness the impact of the
Health Science Center on our future health professionals,” the release reads.
For those unable to attend in person, the grand opening ceremony will be available live on the Central Union High School District YouTube channel.