A gigantic shout-out to our incredible teachers, students, and families for making today's testing an absolute, roaring success!
In fact, our Principals have been bragging all afternoon about just how incredibly hard their students worked today. They could not be prouder of the focus, determination, and grit shown in every single classroom! 🌟👏
Talk about a total team effort. Check out these amazing numbers:
📊 ~740 3rd-8th grade students scheduled to test today.
🚫 Only 5 students did not attend.
An attendance rate that high only happens when everyone works together.
🍎 To our Teachers: Thank you for your endless prep, encouragement, and dedication.
🏡 To our Families: Thank you for getting kids to bed early, managing morning routines, and reinforcing the importance of showing up.
🎒 To our Students: Thank you for showing up, bringing your A-game, and making your principals brag!
But wait... it's not over yet! 🏁 We have TWO MORE DAYS of testing left. Let’s keep this incredible momentum going, stay focused, and finish strong! 🚀💪
Swain County Public Schools has several rewarding openings available for teachers, support staff, and athletic coaches. Come grow with us and make a difference in our community!
See all open positions and apply today ➡️ https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Swain County Youth Volleyball League, part of the Swain County High School volleyball developmental program.
Registration Link (live July 1, 2026): https://bit.ly/youthvb26
Elora Corbin, Jeremiah Teesateskie, Raiden Wolfe, Natalie Crowe, Shaylee Fuller, Cannon Jackson, Astrid Saylor, Isaiah Wolfe, Levi Littlejohn, Elliott Smith, Eliza Bradley, Simeon Taylor, Parker Phillips
Swain County Public Schools has several rewarding openings available for teachers, support staff, and athletic coaches. Come grow with us and make a difference in our community!
See all open positions and apply today ➡️ https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Please see Ms. Rebecca in the office if you would like to order a yearbook. They are $25 and will be passed out on Friday, May 29th. These are available on a first-come, first-served basis!
Congratulations to Ms. Jamison for being recognized as an Outstanding Clinical Educator for hosting an intern from Western Carolina University this school year!
Her dedication, guidance, and support helped create a meaningful learning experience for a future educator, and we are so proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for investing in the next generation of teachers! ✨
While we are thankful for the impact he made as a teacher assistant, we are even more grateful that he chose to become a classroom teacher. As he finishes his first year teaching, we’ve loved watching him continue to make a difference in the lives of students each day.
Congratulations, Mr. Jamison! We are proud to have you as part of our school family! 🍎
At the end of the day on May 13, a Swain West Elementary School teacher responded to a report of a possible gun in a student's bookbag. The teacher immediately confiscated the bookbag, notified school officials, and determined that the item was a toy gun. We want to reassure our community that at no point were students or staff in any danger.
School officials followed all established safety protocols to ensure our learning environment remained secure and orderly. This incident marks the second time in the past week that a potential threat was identified and resolved quickly, preventing the need for a campus-wide lockdown.
We need your partnership to keep our campuses safe. Please take a moment this evening to speak with your children about appropriate behavior and school rules.
Important Reminder: No weapons of any kind—including toys, look-alikes, or replica items—are permitted on school grounds at any time. Bringing these items to school creates unnecessary alarm and disrupts the educational environment. We remain fully committed to maintaining a safe, focused environment for every student and staff member. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance.
