Swain East Elementary School

East Elementary will be dismissing all students today at 10:15 due to a large water leak. Buses will leave the school at 10:30. We will only dismiss students from East Elementary. All other schools will continue on a regular schedule today.

Swain County East Elementary will be dismissing All students today at 10:15 due to a large water leak. Buses will leave the school at 10:30. We will only dismiss students from East Elementary. All other schools will continue on a regular schedule today.

The most important meal of the day is FREE to Swain County Students!! Take advantage and grab you breakfast daily!!

Our Best and Then Some - Toby Walkingstick East Elementary

Our Best and Then Some - Jimmy Bargeron East Elementary

BUS COUNT WEEK! Help us out by riding a bus this week!!

Important information on attendance changes for students

School is cancelled today at East Elementary due to a power outage, all other schools are operating on a normal schedule.

Swain County Schools will operate on a regular schedule for Thursday October 3rd and Friday October 4th

FEMA can help with assistance after a disaster like Helene. This article has good useful info on contacting FEMA, how to file, website, phone number etc. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article293256609.html#campaignName=raleigh_afternoon_newsletter&linkType=nmeintro

Swain County Schools will be offering Grab & Go lunches again today for students. Pick up will be at the Swain High School cafeteria!

For information on the status of utilities, debris sites, etc., we want to share the following resources. As communications are restored and more information becomes available, these sites will be continue to be updated. Drinking Water Systems: Public Water Supply Situation Report Tracking Debris Disposal Sites: Active Temporary Debris Disposal Sites NCDEQ Situation Report Tracking System NCDPS Hurricane Helene – Storm Information NCDPS County Emergency Management Agencies How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene For information on any of the above go to the Department of Environmental Quality at https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/deq-dashboard

Walmart’s Hurricane Helene Information page, which provides up-to-date details on store and club closures. You’ll also find information on how we’re supporting local communities with essential supplies and relief efforts as these resources become available. Walmart, Sam's Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing an initial $6 million in support of hurricane relief efforts, including donations of food, water, essential supplies, and grants to organizations providing relief to these devastated areas. As part of this commitment, Walmart will match customer donations to the American Red Cross 1:1, up to $2.5 million, when they donate to support hurricane relief at the registers in stores and clubs and on Walmart.com from Oct. 1 – Oct. 13. We are committed to working together to ensure that those affected have the support they need. To stay informed, please use this link for real-time updates on our current relief activities. https://corporate.walmart.com/purpose/community/disaster-response/hurricane-helene

Grab and Go lunches will be available for Swain County Students from 12-2 today at Swain County High School

Due to continued connectivity issues, Swain County Schools will not be in session for students Tuesday or Wednesday. Tuesday will be an annual leave day for staff and Wednesday will be an optional teacher workday. We are working with our provider to reestabilsh communication as soon as possible.

Swain County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, Sept. 30th. Additional information for the remainder of the week will be released as soon as possible. With current communication limitations, we ask that you share this message with others to ensure all are informed.

Important message about school for Thursday and Friday.

No school for students on Friday September 20th due to a scheduled Teacher Workday

In loving remembrance of those we lost on September 11, 2001

Students will be coming home today with their permission slip for East's fundraiser! Please fill out the permission slip and return by this Friday. Thank you!