In observance of Veterans Day, Swain County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, November 11th. Classes will resume on Thursday, November 12th. We extend our deepest appreciation to all our veterans for their service and sacrifice. Thank you.
about 2 hours ago, Swain County Schools
Current Discounts (valid through 11/30/26):
50% off a purchase of $50+ with code GREAT50
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code GREAT40
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code GREAT30
about 5 hours ago, Carrie Kirkland

WE’RE HIRING: SCHOOL NURSE!

Swain County Public Schools is looking for a dedicated nurse to support, care, and lead in our school community.

Position Details:

  • Part-time positions available

  • Flexible scheduling (1 to 2 days a week)

  • Salary Range: $245 to $290 per day (No benefits)

How to Apply:
🔗 Apply online at: https://swain.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5950284
📞 Or call Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128 for more information. #SchoolNurse #Hiring #SwainCountyPublicSchools #NurseJobs #JobOpening

about 7 hours ago, Swain County Schools
🦃 Thanksgiving Lunch Information! 🍂

Thanksgiving lunch RSVP forms are coming home with students today! The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5 and under. Payment must be made by cash or check only.

Please return RSVP forms by Friday, November 13th.

Lunch schedules will be included in the letters coming home, so be sure to check those for your child's scheduled lunch time.

We look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving with our East Elementary families! ❤️
about 10 hours ago, Carrie Kirkland
A special thank-you to the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad and Smoky Mountain Country Club for providing breakfast for our veterans and their families! We appreciate your generosity in helping us make this day extra special!
4 days ago, Kassie McMahan
Following our Veterans Day program, we welcomed families for Student-Led Conferences! Students enjoyed sharing their work, showing off what they've been learning, and celebrating their progress so far this year. Thank you to all the families who joined us!
4 days ago, Carrie Kirkland
We had a wonderful Veterans Day program at East Elementary! Our students helped us honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you to all who joined us and to our veterans for your service and sacrifice!
4 days ago, Carrie Kirkland
THANK YOU for providing breakfast for our Veterans!
4 days ago, Kassie McMahan
A huge THANK YOU to the Swain Middle School Band and Swain High School band member, Sam Scheid, for playing at our Veterans Day Program!
4 days ago, Kassie McMahan
We can't wait to see you tomorrow!
5 days ago, Carrie Kirkland
Join us at our next PTO Meeting Tuesday Nov. 10th at 5:30 PM in the Little Theater.
5 days ago, East Elementary
Attention! East's Bible Club is cancelled today, 11/4/26. Please let us know how your student is getting home today. Thank you!
6 days ago, East Elementary

Every day counts!

Success isn't built on one big moment—it’s shaped by hundreds of small decisions, starting with simply showing up. Consistent attendance connects directly to academic achievement, staying on track, and walking across that graduation stage. Your future is worth showing up for!

Be here. Be engaged. Be successful.

7 days ago, Swain County Schools
🎃👻 Our Halloween Dance was a spooktacular time! Students enjoyed an afternoon of music, dancing, and Halloween fun! Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great time! 🧡🖤
11 days ago, Kassie McMahan
🎃👻 Our Halloween Dance was a spooktacular time! Students enjoyed an afternoon of music, dancing, and Halloween fun! Thanks to everyone who helped make it a great time! 🧡🖤
11 days ago, Kassie McMahan
We had so much fun at the Halloween Parade!
11 days ago, Kassie McMahan
🍫🎉 FUNDRAISER REWARD TIME! 🎉🍫

Some of our students had the chance to silly string Mr. Treadway and Mr. Crisp as part of our chocolate fundraiser rewards! It looks like they had a little too much fun with this one!
11 days ago, Carrie Kirkland

❤️ EMPATHY & 📚 ACCELERATED READER ❤️

This month, we’re celebrating students who show empathy by caring about the feelings of others! We are also celebrating our top three Accelerated Readers for October and our top three readers for the first nine weeks! Keep up the great work! 📖👏

Congratulations to all our East Elementary Maroon Strong Character Award and Accelerated Reader Award Winners!

Character Awards:
Kindergarten: Avery Grindle & James Altizer
1st: Ryder Bradley
2nd: Amari Santoyo & Pedro Araiza
3rd: Callie Neesam & Ellis Almond
4th: Ella Boston & Hunter Collins
5th: Sabrina Rose & Forrest Kotila

Top Readers in October:
3rd: Blake Reed & Lukas Wiggins
4th: Cesar De La Cruz, Lavendar Climbingbear & Micah Jenkins
5th: John Layton, Zoey Brady & Zavier Wilson

Top Readers for 1st Quarter:
3rd: Luke Rodeck & Lukas Wiggins
4th: Isaiah Wolfe, Malachi Morgan & Lavendar Climbingbear
5th: Asa Crisp, Zoey Brady & Zavier Wilson

11 days ago, Carrie Kirkland
⭐ National Principals Month: Week 5!

This week’s fun fact about Mr. Treadway: Even though Halloween is right around the corner, Christmas is his favorite holiday! 🎃🎄

Here’s what our 4th and 5th grade students had to say about him:
❤️ “He is really nice to everyone.”
❤️ “He is friendly and he listens to us.”
❤️ “He helps people when they need help.”
❤️ “He is calm and funny at the same time.”
❤️ “He’s friendly and he will understand what you are trying to say.”
❤️ “He doesn’t exclude anyone.”
❤️ “He keeps everyone safe.”

And just when he thought it was a normal Thursday…SURPRISE! We celebrated Mr. Treadway with a Dress Like Mr. Treadway Day! We think he was pretty impressed with his look-alikes!
12 days ago, Carrie Kirkland
School is about so much more than just grades and assignments—it’s where lifelong friendships are built, trust is formed, and students find their sense of belonging. Chronic absenteeism can pull students away from that community, but showing up every day keeps them connected.

Be here. Be engaged. Be successful.
13 days ago, Swain County Schools