☀️SMS Field Day 2026!
What an incredible day of fun, laughter, and celebration at SMS Field Day! Our students enjoyed an action-packed day filled with water balloons, water slides, basketball games, volleyball matches, and even a dunking booth that kept everyone smiling.
More than just a day of fun, Field Day was a celebration of an amazing school year. We are proud of the growth, achievements, and perseverance our students have shown throughout the year. It was wonderful to see our school community come together to make lasting memories and celebrate all that we have accomplished.
A huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this day such a success. We are grateful for a school community that works hard, supports one another, and knows how to celebrate together!
Here's to a fantastic year and an even brighter future for SMS! 🎉
Swain County Schools family, you’re invited to meet Dr. Brandon Sutton on Monday, June 8th from 3:00pm–4:45pm.
Come hear his mission and vision for our district, share your valuable feedback, and enjoy some light refreshments.
📍 Location: TBD based on RSVPs (so please let us know you're coming!)
📝 RSVP: Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to fill out the quick form.
We look forward to seeing you there!
👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/eJG4QbGurRj9QNoFA
Act of Kindness Challenge:✨ Encourage and Appreciate Someone Each Day. ✨
As we head into the final 6 ½ school days of the year, we are filled with gratitude for an incredible school year and the amazing growth we have seen from our students, staff, and school community.
A kind word, a helping hand, or a simple thank you can make a lasting impact.
Thank you to our staff for the dedication, heart, and hard work you pour into our students every single day. Let’s continue lifting each other up and finish this year STRONG! 💪📚🍎
🎓 You’re Invited! 🎓
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students at the
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony!
📅 **Tuesday, June 2, 2026**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
📍 **Swain County High School Gymnasium**
1415 Fontana Rd.
Let’s honor our 8th graders as they close one chapter and begin an exciting new one. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone together!
A gigantic shout-out to our incredible teachers, students, and families for making today's testing an absolute, roaring success!
In fact, our Principals have been bragging all afternoon about just how incredibly hard their students worked today. They could not be prouder of the focus, determination, and grit shown in every single classroom! 🌟👏
Talk about a total team effort. Check out these amazing numbers:
📊 ~740 3rd-8th grade students scheduled to test today.
🚫 Only 5 students did not attend.
An attendance rate that high only happens when everyone works together.
🍎 To our Teachers: Thank you for your endless prep, encouragement, and dedication.
🏡 To our Families: Thank you for getting kids to bed early, managing morning routines, and reinforcing the importance of showing up.
🎒 To our Students: Thank you for showing up, bringing your A-game, and making your principals brag!
But wait... it's not over yet! 🏁 We have TWO MORE DAYS of testing left. Let’s keep this incredible momentum going, stay focused, and finish strong! 🚀💪
Swain County Public Schools has several rewarding openings available for teachers, support staff, and athletic coaches. Come grow with us and make a difference in our community!
See all open positions and apply today ➡️ https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Swain County Public Schools has several rewarding openings available for teachers, support staff, and athletic coaches. Come grow with us and make a difference in our community!
See all open positions and apply today ➡️ https://swain.schoolspring.com/
EOG Week is HERE at Swain Middle School! ✏️📚
We’ve prepared ALL year for this moment. Now it’s time to be your BEST:
✅ For yourself✅ For your classmates✅ For your school
✅ For your families✅ For your community
Spread kindness, encourage one another, and give your best effort every single day!
Let’s show the rest of North Carolina who Swain Middle School is! #GoBeYourBest #SwainMiddle #EOGReady
At the end of the day on May 13, a Swain West Elementary School teacher responded to a report of a possible gun in a student's bookbag. The teacher immediately confiscated the bookbag, notified school officials, and determined that the item was a toy gun. We want to reassure our community that at no point were students or staff in any danger.
School officials followed all established safety protocols to ensure our learning environment remained secure and orderly. This incident marks the second time in the past week that a potential threat was identified and resolved quickly, preventing the need for a campus-wide lockdown.
We need your partnership to keep our campuses safe. Please take a moment this evening to speak with your children about appropriate behavior and school rules.
Important Reminder: No weapons of any kind—including toys, look-alikes, or replica items—are permitted on school grounds at any time. Bringing these items to school creates unnecessary alarm and disrupts the educational environment. We remain fully committed to maintaining a safe, focused environment for every student and staff member. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance.
🎓 You’re Invited! 🎓
Join us as we celebrate our amazing students at the
8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony!
📅 **Tuesday, June 2, 2026**
⏰ **5:30 PM**
📍 **Swain County High School Gymnasium**
1415 Fontana Rd.
Let’s honor our 8th graders as they close one chapter and begin an exciting new one. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to celebrate this milestone together!
🌱 Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge
Finish Strong!
You’ve owned your choices. Now it’s time to finish strong—only **7 days until EOGs**.
For the next 5 days, ask yourself:
💭 Did I give my best effort?
💭 Did I stay focused?
💭 Did I encourage someone?
💭 Did I push through—even when it was hard?
📚 This isn’t just about tests—it’s about how you show up.
🚫 No excuses.
👉 Your effort today shapes your results tomorrow.
🌙 End of the day: Did I give my best?
✨ Finish strong.
💪 No regrets.
🌱 Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge - Own Your Choices
This week isn’t about one moment—it’s about how you show up every day.
Be intentional. Be respectful. Be someone you can be proud of!
For the next 5 days, ask yourself:
💭 Was I kind?💭 Did I show respect?💭 Did I do the right thing—even when it wasn’t easy?
💭 Did I act with integrity?
🚫 No one else controls this. Not your situation. Not your mood. Not other people.👉 Your choices are yours.🌙 At the end of each day: Am I proud of how I showed up? If not—fix it tomorrow.
📅 At the end of the week: Did I grow, or just go through the motions?
✨ This isn’t about perfection.
💪 It’s about ownership.
