⭐ 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!

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.

We want to hear from you! Swain East Elementary and West Elementary are currently seeking parent feedback on their School Improvement Plans. Your input plays a critical role in helping us identify strengths, address areas for growth, and set goals that support every student's success.

Please take a few moments to review your school's plan and share your thoughts by scanning the respective QR codes on the flyer or visiting our website.

Thank you for being a valued partner in improving our schools!

We're hiring! Swain County Public Schools is looking for a High School Special Education Teacher to come make a difference in the lives of our students.
To apply: Visit https://swain.schoolspring.com/
For more information: Contact Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128

Happy World Occupational Therapy day! We are so thankful for our Occupational Therapists: Jana Hitchcock and Brinley Mitchell!

Hat Day is TOMORROW! Send $1 with your student to wear a hat!

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team! Come make a difference every day in the lives of our students as a School Nurse with Swain County Public Schools.

Apply online: https://swain.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5950284

Or call: Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128 for more information.

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⭐ National Principals Month: Week 4!⭐

This week’s fun fact about Mr. Treadway: He always has an outdoor project going on at home. We’re starting to think he doesn’t know how to sit still!

Here’s what our 3rd grade students had to say about him:

❤️ “He is nice, funny, talkative, and cool.”

❤️ “He is nice to everyone and fun!”

❤️ “Mr. Treadway is nice to people and he is a fun principal.”

❤️ “He is so kind and fun. He is the best principal in the world and he is the coolest in the world.”

Sounds like Mr. Treadway has quite the fan club!

Mrs. Black and Ms. Hudgens's students had the best day at the East Elementary EC Pumpkin Patch!

Hat Day is coming!

The Halloween Dance is coming up on Oct. 30!

You can't replace time in the classroom! While teachers can provide missed assignments, it’s impossible to recreate everything that happens during a live class period—from group work and demonstrations to real-time feedback. Be here, be engaged, and be successful!

⭐ National Principals Month: Week 3!

This week’s fun fact about Mr. Treadway: He has a favorite coffee mug that nobody else at home is allowed to use. ☕ We’ve never seen it at school, and we can only assume he’s afraid we’ll hide it! 😂

Here’s what our 2nd grade students had to say about him:

❤️ “He’s a nice principal and respects other people’s space.”

❤️ “He’s respectful and kind to us.”

❤️ “I like when he helps keep the school clean and safe.”

❤️ “He’s been the greatest principal these two school years.”

❤️ “He gives us high fives when we do good work.”

❤️ “He does nice stuff like draw with people.”

We think he’s pretty great, too!

Every day in class matters! Research shows that freshman attendance and grades are powerful predictors of high school graduation—even more so than eighth-grade test scores. Showing up today creates opportunities for tomorrow.

Be here. Be engaged. Be successful.

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RSVP forms are due tomorrow, October 15th! Please send your form in or let your child’s teacher know if you need another one.

We can’t wait to celebrate our veterans and show them how much they mean to our school community!

The class with the most donations per grade level will earn an ice cream party!

Please join us at East Elementary for the PTO meeting on Tuesday, 10/13/26 at 5:30 pm!

🎉 We’re back for another week of celebrating Mr. Treadway during National Principals Month!

Fun Fact: Mr. Treadway loves riding his Harley, so you might spot him out and about on two wheels instead of four!

When asked what they love about Mr. Treadway, our first graders had plenty of sweet things to say, along with a few that made us laugh!

💬 “He’s so nice to us.”
💬 “He gives me a thumbs up.”
💬 “He helps us clean up.”
💬 And at lunchtime? “He helps us stay alive—like not choke on stuff!”

One thing our students made sure to tell us is that Mr. Treadway has a nickname for everyone, including “Chicken Nugget!”

From the little things that make students smile to making sure they’re safe at lunch, it’s clear that Mr. Treadway makes our students feel cared for every day.

We’re resharing this sweet picture of Mr. Treadway with a group of our students from Orange Shirt Day! 🧡