🧡🎃 Our first graders had a spooktacular time at the Halloween dance today! 👻
There were lots of fun games, creative costumes, and tasty concessions. What a great way to celebrate the season! 🕸️🕷️
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Halloween
Halloween
Halloween
🎃👻 So much fun at the costume parade! 🧡
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
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Parade
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Parade
🎃👻 So much fun at the costume parade! 🧡
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Parade
Parade
Parade
Parade
Parade
Parade
Parade
Parade
Parade
Parade
Internet connectivity has been restored for Swain County East Elementary. This includes the restoration of school phone services. Thank you for your understanding.
3 months ago, Swain County Schools
Swain County East Elementary is currently experiencing an Internet connectivity outage which includes school phone services. Updates will be provided as soon as they are available.
3 months ago, Swain County Schools
🎃📚 Our 5th graders wrote and illustrated their very own Halloween-themed children’s books! 👻🕷️

They had the best time reading their books to classes throughout the school today!
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Halloween
Halloween
Halloween
Halloween
Halloween
🍭 Candy Theme Day — Anti-Bullying Week 🍭
“It’s better when we stick together!”
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Theme Day
Theme Day
Theme Day
🎃🕺 REMINDER! Halloween Dance is TOMORROW! 💃👻

Don’t forget — our Halloween Dance is happening tomorrow!
If you’d like to buy snacks or drinks, make sure to bring money for concessions!

We can’t wait to see your fun costumes and spooky spirit! 🧡🖤
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Halloween Dance
🍭 Candy Theme Day — Anti-Bullying Week 🍭
“It’s better when we stick together!”
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day
Candy Day

The 2025-2026 Swain East Elementary's Comprehensive Plan for Student Growth & Operational Excellence can be accessed under the News section of the school website at www.swain.k12.nc.us/east

Swain East Elementary welcomes your comments on this plan at https://forms.gle/CwWcqABbxnfMdwor5

3 months ago, Swain East Elementary
🌟 Our Leader in Me journey! 🌟
Miss Patrice met with our Student Lighthouse Team and also spent time with our Staff Lighthouse Team as we continue growing leadership throughout our school. We are so excited about the amazing things ahead and the leadership our students are building every day!
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
💙 Anti-Bullying Awareness Week – Team Day! 💙
We can TEAM up to stop bullying!
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
💙 Anti-Bullying Awareness Week – Team Day! 💙
We can TEAM up to stop bullying!
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
Team Day
Today, as part of our Anti-Bullying Spirit Week, we're focusing on the theme: Bullying hurts from the inside out.
3 months ago, Carrie Kirkland
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Today, as part of our Anti-Bullying Spirit Week, we're focusing on the theme: Bullying hurts from the inside out. Enjoy these pictures of us wearing our clothes inside out!
3 months ago, Carrie Kirkland
4th grade
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We are so proud of Walela Williams, who had the honor of introducing Maurice “Mo” Green during his presentation as part of the Achieving Educational Excellence – Best in Nation Tour.

This inspiring event celebrated the future of public education in North Carolina, and Walela represented our school beautifully as students helped showcase the incredible work happening in Swain County Schools.
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Walela Williams
Walela Williams
🎃👻 Anti-Bullying Spirit Week is NEXT WEEK! 👻🎃
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Anti-bullying week
🚨 URGENT Early Release for Bus 122 Riders on Friday, Oct. 24th 🚨

Due to continued driver shortages, students who ride Bus 122 will be released early tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025.

🚌 Early Departure Schedule
Bright Adventures (122 Riders Only): Departs at 1:30 PM. Travel to Lots A-tots and then East Elementary.

East Elementary (Bright Adv. & EE 122 Riders Only): Departs at approximately 2:00 PM.

📍 Areas Affected
This affects riders in the Adams Creek, Goose Creek, Old #4 Road, Kaleidoscope Daycare, and Mount Noble areas. Students should arrive home approximately 1 hour earlier than their normal time.

⚠️ Important Notes
Pre-K students who normally transfer to other buses will be held at East Elementary and will load at their regularly scheduled time when their connecting bus arrives.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the driver shortage.

📞 Questions?
East Elementary: 488-0939

Bright Adventures: 488-1494

Transportation Director: 488-3129 ext 5130

Please share this important update!
3 months ago, Swain County Schools
📣 Big news, Swain County Schools! State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green is coming to Swain County Schools on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:00 p.m. for the statewide Achieving Educational Excellence - Best in Nation tour!

This special hourlong event celebrates the future of public education in North Carolina with inspiring remarks from Superintendent Green, performances by Swain County Schools students, and stories that highlight the incredible work happening across our schools.

Everyone’s invited including families, students, educators, and community partners to join together and help shape the next chapter of education in our state.

🕕 When: Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6:00p.m.
📍 Where: Swain Arts Center, Swain County High School
✅ RSVP: Free registration encouraged - go.ncdpi.gov/western
3 months ago, Swain County Schools
NC  Superintendent of Public Instruction Maurice "Mo" Green
🚨 Bus Alert 🚨
Bus 1 is running late today. Please be patient and safe while waiting. Thank you for your understanding! 🚌⏳
3 months ago, Kassie McMahan
Bus 1