A Little Adds Up
Did you know that missing just 10% of the school year is considered chronic absenteeism?
In a typical 180-day school year, that's about 18 days — roughly one month of school.
And it doesn't take long to get there. Missing just two days per month can put a student in that range.
Every day counts!
Did you know that missing just 10% of the school year is considered chronic absenteeism?
In a typical 180-day school year, that's about 18 days — roughly one month of school.
And it doesn't take long to get there. Missing just two days per month can put a student in that range.
Every day counts!
We are accepting donations for our Thanksgiving Food Drive until Nov. 10!
From friend drama and social exclusion to the pressures of group chats, today's social world can feel complicated for kids and exhausting for parents. In this webinar, we'll explore what children and teens need from the adults in their lives to navigate friendship challenges, build resilience, and maintain healthy relationships.
About the Speaker:
Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor, school counselor, author, and nationally recognized expert on child and adolescent development. She is the author of Middle School Matters and a frequent contributor to The Washington Post. Phyllis helps parents and educators support children's social, emotional, and academic wellbeing.
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🎉 Happy National Principals Month! 🎉
We usually celebrate our principals in May, but we decided Mr. Treadway deserves a whole month! So, every Friday in October, we’ll be sharing some of the things our students love about him, along with a few fun facts!
We’re starting with our kindergarteners, and they had some pretty sweet things to say:
💬 “He’s kind, he’s a hard worker, and he plays with me.”
💬 “I like him because he makes the school nice and fun.”
💬 “He always says good morning and sometimes gives a hug.”
💬 “I like that when I walk around that I see him all the time.”
💬 “He is the best principal in the whole wide world.”
Back in May, our students made cards for Principals' Day, and Mr. Treadway took the time to sit with each student and read their card with them. These pictures are from that day and are such a sweet reminder of the relationships he builds with our students.
📚 Fun Fact: Outside of school, if Mr. Treadway has a few free minutes, there’s a good chance you’ll find him reading! John Sandford and David Baldacci are two of his favorite authors. And if he really loves a book, he’ll read it multiple times! 📖
❤️ We can’t wait to keep celebrating Mr. Treadway all month long. Stay tuned for next Friday!
We usually celebrate our principals in May, but we decided Mr. Treadway deserves a whole month! So, every Friday in October, we’ll be sharing some of the things our students love about him, along with a few fun facts!
We’re starting with our kindergarteners, and they had some pretty sweet things to say:
💬 “He’s kind, he’s a hard worker, and he plays with me.”
💬 “I like him because he makes the school nice and fun.”
💬 “He always says good morning and sometimes gives a hug.”
💬 “I like that when I walk around that I see him all the time.”
💬 “He is the best principal in the whole wide world.”
Back in May, our students made cards for Principals' Day, and Mr. Treadway took the time to sit with each student and read their card with them. These pictures are from that day and are such a sweet reminder of the relationships he builds with our students.
📚 Fun Fact: Outside of school, if Mr. Treadway has a few free minutes, there’s a good chance you’ll find him reading! John Sandford and David Baldacci are two of his favorite authors. And if he really loves a book, he’ll read it multiple times! 📖
❤️ We can’t wait to keep celebrating Mr. Treadway all month long. Stay tuned for next Friday!
We will send home the paper proofs once they arrive!
Happy National Custodian Day!
Thank you for handling the spills, mystery messes, overflowing trash cans, and all the surprises that come with a school day! We appreciate you and all you do for our school!
Thank you for handling the spills, mystery messes, overflowing trash cans, and all the surprises that come with a school day! We appreciate you and all you do for our school!
Things really took off in 3rd grade specials today! 🚀
Mr. Harvey had our 3rd graders experimenting with bottle rockets and learning through hands-on science, exploration, and a few BIG launches! 💥
Mr. Harvey had our 3rd graders experimenting with bottle rockets and learning through hands-on science, exploration, and a few BIG launches! 💥
🧡 Orange Shirt Day 🧡
Today, our school community wears orange to recognize Orange Shirt Day and to honor the children who were affected by residential schools.
We wear orange to remind ourselves that Every Child Matters.
🧡 Orange Shirt Day 🧡
Today, our school community wears orange to recognize Orange Shirt Day and to honor the children who were affected by residential schools.
We wear orange to remind ourselves that Every Child Matters.
🧡 Orange Shirt Day 🧡
Today, our school community wears orange to recognize Orange Shirt Day and to honor the children who were affected by residential schools.
We wear orange to remind ourselves that Every Child Matters.
Today, our school community wears orange to recognize Orange Shirt Day and to honor the children who were affected by residential schools.
We wear orange to remind ourselves that Every Child Matters.
Spooky season is almost here! 🎃🦴
Our 5th graders are getting hands-on with science as they learn about the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems!
Our 5th graders are getting hands-on with science as they learn about the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems!
Halloween Candy Drive!
We're so proud to introduce our 2026-27 East Elementary Leadership Team!
Orange Shirt Day is TOMORROW!
Attendance Matters!
One of the strongest predictors of success in school is also one of the simplest: showing up.
Research consistently links regular attendance with stronger academic performance, staying on track for graduation, and greater connection to school.
Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, connect with teachers and friends, and take another step toward graduation.
Be here. Be engaged. Be successful.
🎃👻 Halloween Dance at East Elementary! 👻🎃
Students may dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes!
🚫 No masks or weapons will be allowed.
🍬 CANDY COMPETITION! 🍬
Help your class win 45 EXTRA MINUTES at the Halloween Dance! 🎉
Bring in as many bags of individually packaged candy as you can until Oct. 14! The class that collects the most bags will earn 45 extra minutes of dance time! 💃🕺
Students may dress up in their favorite Halloween costumes!
🚫 No masks or weapons will be allowed.
🍬 CANDY COMPETITION! 🍬
Help your class win 45 EXTRA MINUTES at the Halloween Dance! 🎉
Bring in as many bags of individually packaged candy as you can until Oct. 14! The class that collects the most bags will earn 45 extra minutes of dance time! 💃🕺
Last Friday, Mrs. Davis' Kindergarten class was named as Mr. Steve's Community School Class of the week! These students displayed excellent behavior, worked hard, and showed kindness and respect the entire week. The class received stickers as their reward. We are so proud of all of our students! Congratulations Mrs. Davis' Kindergarten class!
❤️ RESPECT ❤️
This month, we’re celebrating students who show respect in big ways and small ways every day! These students listen to others, use kind words, take care of our school, and make sure those around them feel valued and included. We are so proud of the way they show what it means to be Maroon Strong! 🌟
Congratulations to our East Elementary Maroon Strong Character Award Winners!
Kindergarten: Ollie Bradley & Clay Lambert
1st: Lily Owle & Malcolm Wade
2nd: Arora Price & Jimmy Bargeron
3rd: Ansley Reed & Lukas Wiggins
4th: Teigan Smith
5th: Novalee Ayers & Osvaldo De La Cruz
Make a difference in our students' day!
Swain County Schools is looking for Cafeteria Assistants and Cafeteria Subs to join our team. Whether you only have 2 hours a day or 1 day a week to spare, we will work with you to create a flexible schedule!
Earn extra money while making an immediate, positive impact in our schools.
Apply Online: Visit https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Apply In-Person / Get More Info: Call Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128.
Swain County Schools is looking for Cafeteria Assistants and Cafeteria Subs to join our team. Whether you only have 2 hours a day or 1 day a week to spare, we will work with you to create a flexible schedule!
Earn extra money while making an immediate, positive impact in our schools.
Apply Online: Visit https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Apply In-Person / Get More Info: Call Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128.
The lockdown at Swain County High School has been lifted and the perimeter lockdowns at the other locations have also been lifted.
The lockdown occurred at approximately 11:25 am due to a perceived threat by a staff member. Other school locations were placed on a perimeter lockdown as a precaution.
Local law enforcement responded quickly, conducted a search of the area, and determined that there was no threat at 11:59 am. At no time were students in danger.
Thank you to everyone for following the established emergency procedures.
As the district debriefs with law enforcement, additional details will be provided.