Swain East Elementary School

Our Kindergarten students had an unforgettable day of learning and adventure during their field trip to Walnut Creek Farms to see the Highland Cows! 🐮🌿

2 days ago, Kassie McMahan

📣 Kindergarten Registration for Swain County Schools is now OPEN!

We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2039. To get started:
1️⃣ Complete the online form here: https://bit.ly/4cVyZtG
2️⃣ Call your school to schedule an in-person appointment.

Swain East: 488-0939
Swain West: 488-2119

Don't forget: In-person appointments are March 31 (East) and April 1 (West). See you soon!

3 days ago, Swain County Schools

Supporting our students means supporting the whole family! 💜📚 Swain County Schools has partnered with Cartwheel to offer a free monthly webinar series designed specifically for our parents and caregivers.

From managing "big feelings" to navigating tough conversations about substance use and mental health, these sessions provide practical tools you can use at home immediately.

The next one is April 15, 12-1pm and is titled "5 Keys to Parenting a Child with ADHD"
Register here!

Check out the upcoming schedule, register for free, and view past webinars here!

3 days ago, Swain County Schools

$Small girl studying math with her mother while learning at home$

Join us tonight at 5:30 for the PTO meeting!

There will be a raffle for a Starbucks gift card! To enter you must be present throughout the meeting. The winner will be drawn at the conclusion of the meeting!

3 days ago, Kassie McMahan

🌟 Celebrating Commitment & Dedication! 🌟

We are proud to recognize our students who achieved Perfect Attendance for Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Quarter 3! 👏

5 days ago, Kassie McMahan

Congratulations to our February and March "Student of the Month" award winners!
Kindergarten: Kaidance Ryder Bradley & Elora Corbin
First Grade: AJ Watson & Sara Echeverria
Second Grade: Blossom Darnell & Zidane Russell
Third Grade: Remy Hight & Bishop Harper
Fourth Grade: Forrest Kotila & Rae Hight
Fifth Grade: Jackson Hogue & Diego dela Cruz

6 days ago, Kassie McMahan

Our 5th graders had the best time touring Swain Middle School today! They are so excited for next year!

9 days ago, Kassie McMahan

As Spring Break inches closer (2 weeks from today!) here's a reminder about the school calendar for the rest of the year. You'll also see the 2026-2027 calendar is out as well. PDF's of both can be found on our website. https://www.swain.k12.nc.us/

10 days ago, Swain County Schools

Swain County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay, tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17. However, we will continue to monitor weather conditions and If something changes, we will notify you in the morning.

13 days ago, Swain County Schools

Maroon graphic that states Swain County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday, March 17

Mrs. Henderson’s 3rd-grade class had so much fun building leprechaun traps! 🍀 The activity helped spark their creative writing as they worked on stories about how they designed and built their traps.

17 days ago, Carrie Kirkland

Spring pictures are coming up soon! 📸 Order forms are being sent home today, or you can order online using the code below for both individual and class photos.

17 days ago, Carrie Kirkland

Swain County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, Friday, March 13 for a planned workday for staff. Thank you.

17 days ago, Swain County Schools

Maroon Graphic that says Swain County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, Friday, March 13 for a planned workday for staff.

Thank you to Riley Gunter (Swain High Marching Band) for visiting our After School classes today! Riley showed us her award winning performance and then let the students practice with her flags! All of our students had a great time!

18 days ago, Kassie McMahan

Our Student Lighthouse Team is so excited to welcome our newest members from kindergarten!

Izzy Chambers, Parker Sellers and Baker McMahan

18 days ago, Kassie McMahan

Spring pictures are coming up! 🌸📸

18 days ago, Kassie McMahan

Swain County Schools would like to thank these organizations for their support and encouragement.

19 days ago, Swain County Schools

A thank-you graphic from Swain County Schools listing nine community sponsors for "Meals & Treats," set against a dark brown background with an illustrated food pattern at the bottom.

📘✨ Don’t Miss Your Chance to Capture the Memories! ✨📘

Ask your child's teacher for an order form!

19 days ago, Kassie McMahan

Congratulations to these amazing winners from East Elementary third grade for their outstanding entries in Swain SWCD's 2026 Bookmark Contest! Ella Boston placed first, Corlee Wegenka placed second, and Azrael Corbin placed third.

This year's contest theme was "We All Live in a Watershed" and these ladies hit it out of the park! Their designs were creative, eye-catching, and most notably, they highlighted how important it is to take care of our watersheds.

Ella's first place design has been printed into bookmarks to be distributed throughout the county! Come get yours from our office. 🔖📖 All three winners received goody bags and money prizes from Swain SWCD, and their drawings will also be on display at the Swain County Agricultural Fair in August. Great job! 🎉

21 days ago, Kassie McMahan

Swain County Schools recognized several students at the February Board of Education meeting with "Our Best and Then Some" awards! 🏆

Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students for the positive impact they have on our schools and community every day.

21 days ago, Swain County Schools

A young student from Bright Adventures Pre-K, Bennett Cook, is being recognized by Swain County Schools for their "Our Best and Then Some" award in February 2026. In the center of the image, Bennett—a young child with curly blonde hair and a bright pink bow—proudly holds an award certificate. Standing behind Bennett is an adult man with glasses and a dark blazer.

Lincoln Chambers: A young boy in a grey t-shirt smiles while holding his award certificate. Standing beside him is a smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses wearing a dark cardigan over a rust-colored top.

Dwayne Wachacha: A young boy in a green "Scientifically Proven" t-shirt holds his certificate. He is standing next to a smiling woman with short brown hair wearing a black long-sleeve shirt and a colorful floral skirt.

Cooper Booher: A young boy with blonde hair wearing a tan hoodie stands in front of a smiling woman with glasses and long brown hair wearing a blue sweatshirt that says "KINDNESS."

Savannah Miller: A young girl in a pink shirt with a rose graphic smiles while holding her certificate. Standing next to her is a smiling woman with long dark hair wearing a blue and white floral patterned blouse.

James Moore: A smiling boy in a grey acid-wash hoodie stands next to a smiling woman with blonde hair wearing a vibrant floral-print dress. He is holding his award certificate at his side.

Katie Moore: A young girl in a light grey hoodie smiles while holding her award. Standing next to her with an arm around her shoulder is a smiling woman with long reddish-brown hair wearing a pink and purple patterned blouse.

A middle-school-aged boy in a blue t-shirt smiles while holding his certificate. Standing next to him is a man with a beard, wearing a light blue button-down shirt and a striped tie.

📚🎉 Happy Dr. Seuss Day! 🎉📚

23 days ago, Kassie McMahan

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