❤️ Congratulations to our Maroon Strong Character Award Winners! ❤️
Our August character trait was KINDNESS, and these students were selected for consistently showing kindness throughout our school. From helping others and including their classmates to spreading positivity and showing compassion, these students are wonderful examples of what it means to be Maroon Strong! 🌟
We are so proud of each of you! Keep shining and showing kindness wherever you go! 🦅❤️
Our August character trait was KINDNESS, and these students were selected for consistently showing kindness throughout our school. From helping others and including their classmates to spreading positivity and showing compassion, these students are wonderful examples of what it means to be Maroon Strong! 🌟
We are so proud of each of you! Keep shining and showing kindness wherever you go! 🦅❤️
❤️ Congratulations to our East Elementary Maroon Strong Character Award Winners! ❤️
Our August character trait was KINDNESS, and these students were selected for consistently showing kindness throughout our school. From helping others and including their classmates to spreading positivity and showing compassion, these students are wonderful examples of what it means to be Maroon Strong! 🌟
We are so proud of each of you! Keep shining and showing kindness wherever you go! 🦅❤️
🍕💙 Come out and support Aaliyah! 💙🍕
Join us for Wise Guyz Percentage Night to help Aaliyah attend her first autism conference! Every pizza order helps support this special journey. 🥰
Join us for Wise Guyz Percentage Night to help Aaliyah attend her first autism conference! Every pizza order helps support this special journey. 🥰
🎉 Calling All Grandparents! 🎉
We’re excited to invite our wonderful grandparents to East Elementary’s 2nd Annual Grandparents’ Day Celebration! ❤️
We’re excited to invite our wonderful grandparents to East Elementary’s 2nd Annual Grandparents’ Day Celebration! ❤️
We're Hiring! Swain County Public Schools is looking for dedicated individuals to join our School Nutrition Department.
Current Openings: We have an immediate opening for a Cafeteria Manager at the middle school, as well as Cafeteria Assistant positions available at multiple school locations.
Benefits & Schedule: Enjoy full-time positions with benefits and a great schedule that lets you give back to our local community.
How to Apply: Apply today by visiting https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Current Openings: We have an immediate opening for a Cafeteria Manager at the middle school, as well as Cafeteria Assistant positions available at multiple school locations.
Benefits & Schedule: Enjoy full-time positions with benefits and a great schedule that lets you give back to our local community.
How to Apply: Apply today by visiting https://swain.schoolspring.com/
❤️ Congratulations to our East Elementary Maroon Strong Character Award Winners! ❤️
Our August character trait was KINDNESS, and these students were selected for consistently showing kindness throughout our school. From helping others and including their classmates to spreading positivity and showing compassion, these students are wonderful examples of what it means to be Maroon Strong! 🌟
We are so proud of each of you! Keep shining and showing kindness wherever you go! 🦅❤️
❤️ Congratulations to our Maroon Strong Character Award Winners! ❤️
Our August character trait was KINDNESS, and these students were selected for consistently showing kindness throughout our school. From helping others and including their classmates to spreading positivity and showing compassion, these students are wonderful examples of what it means to be Maroon Strong! 🌟
We are so proud of each of you! Keep shining and showing kindness wherever you go! 🦅❤️
Our August character trait was KINDNESS, and these students were selected for consistently showing kindness throughout our school. From helping others and including their classmates to spreading positivity and showing compassion, these students are wonderful examples of what it means to be Maroon Strong! 🌟
We are so proud of each of you! Keep shining and showing kindness wherever you go! 🦅❤️
Lunch was amazing today!
Swain County Schools is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of one of our high school students. Your students may have questions or need guidance concerning this incident. School counselors are available to provide grief support and counseling services to any student or staff member in need.
There will be a District AIG Parent Meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30pm in the Central Office.
If your child is in this program, plan to attend this information session.
Showing Up for Swain: Building Our Future Together
Every family, business, and neighborhood in our county is impacted by chronic school absenteeism. We invite all community members to join us for a crucial public meeting to tackle this challenge together and support the future of our students and workforce.
Event: Showing Up for Swain: Building Our Future Together
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Swain Middle School Media Center
What to Expect:
A presentation on recent Swain County Schools attendance data.
An overview of how daily attendance shapes academic success and long-term workforce readiness.
The official launch of the county-wide Swain Attendance Task Force.
Solving this challenge takes an entire community. Whether you want to join a task force committee, display a support window cling at your local business, sponsor student incentives, or simply share your insights, every voice matters at this table.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Thank you for your dedication to Swain County, our schools, and our youth!
HAPPY FIRST DAY! We were so excited to have our students back in the building today!!
HAPPY FIRST DAY! We were so excited to have our students back in the building today!!
HAPPY FIRST DAY! We were so excited to have our students back in the building today!!
HAPPY FIRST DAY! We were so excited to have our students back in the building today!!
We were so happy to see everyone at our Open House! 🏡💙
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday as we kick off a new school year! 📚✏️🍎
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday as we kick off a new school year! 📚✏️🍎
We were so happy to see everyone at our Open House! 🏡💙
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday as we kick off a new school year! 📚✏️🍎
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday as we kick off a new school year! 📚✏️🍎
Today is the Day! Come meet your teachers!
Swain County Schools will host Open House today, Thursday, August 13. Check out the schedule below to find the specific times for your school:
🏫 Swain East: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🏫 Swain West: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Swain Middle School: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain Academy: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain High School: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
We can't wait to see all of our students and families there!
Swain County Schools will host Open House today, Thursday, August 13. Check out the schedule below to find the specific times for your school:
🏫 Swain East: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🏫 Swain West: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Swain Middle School: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain Academy: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain High School: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
We can't wait to see all of our students and families there!
Upcoming Webinar: When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids
Wednesday, August 19 | 7–8pm ET
Chinwé Williams, Ph.D.
The start of a new school year brings excitement for some kids and teens and dread for others. In this webinar, we’ll explore what’s driving school anxiety and avoidance in kids, when it may signal a need for additional support, and practical strategies to help children feel more confident, connected, and ready to learn.
As always, the webinar is free, and you'll have a chance to ask questions live.
Reminder: 🎒Swain County Back to School Bash! 📚
Note New Location
Hey Swain County families! Join us for a fun-filled morning to help our elementary students get ready to kick off the new school year!
🗓️ Date: August 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (Note: School supplies are available while supplies last!)
📍 New Location: Swain Middle School Gym
👧👦 Eligible Students: Pre-K through 5th Grade
What to Expect:
✏️ Free school supplies
🤝 Community resources
🎉 Fun activities & games
🍿 Great food and tons of fun!
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