🌱 The Countdown Is On! 🌱
The SMS Farmer’s Market is getting ready to open, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉 Vendors are busy setting up with so many unique finds you won’t want to miss.
Come out, support local, and enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere. We can’t wait to see you there!
Get ready to celebrate spring with our Swain County community! We are thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Swain Middle School Farmer’s Market on April 25th.
This event is more than just a market; it’s an opportunity to invest in our local students while enjoying the very best our community has to offer. Whether you're looking for fresh local produce, a unique handmade gift, or just a fun morning out with the family, there’s something for everyone!
📅 Event Details:
When: April 25th | Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Swain Middle School (135 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, NC)
What to Expect: Live music, local vendors, games, and plenty of Swain pride!
🌽 Calling All Local Vendors!
Are you a baker, maker, farmer, or hobbyist? We want YOU to be part of our success! We are currently looking for:
-Fresh produce & farm vendors
-Cottage food creators & bakers
-Handmade craft & artisan vendors
-Small businesses and makers
By participating, you aren't just selling your goods—you’re helping fund vital school programs and bringing our community closer together!
Interested in a booth? Apply today by reaching out to Angela Barnes at abarnes@swainmail.org or calling 828-488-3480. Setup begins at 9:00 AM on the day of the event.
Let’s grow together, Swain County! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and we’ll see you at the market! 🎒🎶🍎
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students for the positive impact they have on our schools and community every day.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students for the positive impact they have on our schools and community every day.
Get ready to celebrate spring with our Swain County community! We are thrilled to announce the 1st Annual Swain Middle School Farmer’s Market on April 25th.
This event is more than just a market; it’s an opportunity to invest in our local students while enjoying the very best our community has to offer. Whether you're looking for fresh local produce, a unique handmade gift, or just a fun morning out with the family, there’s something for everyone!
📅 Event Details:
When: April 25th | Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Swain Middle School (135 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, NC)
What to Expect: Live music, local vendors, games, and plenty of Swain pride!
🌽 Calling All Local Vendors!
Are you a baker, maker, farmer, or hobbyist? We want YOU to be part of our success! We are currently looking for:
-Fresh produce & farm vendors
-Cottage food creators & bakers
-Handmade craft & artisan vendors
-Small businesses and makers
By participating, you aren't just selling your goods—you’re helping fund vital school programs and bringing our community closer together!
Interested in a booth? Apply today by reaching out to Angela Barnes at abarnes@swainmail.org or calling 828-488-3480. Setup begins at 9:00 AM on the day of the event.
Let’s grow together, Swain County! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and we’ll see you at the market! 🎒🎶🍎
✨ Weekly Kindness Challenge: Give Your Best… and Then Some! ✨
This week, we’re putting our motto into action: Our Best, and Then Some!
Not just what’s required. Not just what’s easy. But that extra step—the follow-up, the encouragement, the effort no one asked for.
As you go through your week, pause and ask yourself:
“What does ‘then some’ look like right now?”
Because your best sets the standard… but “then some” is what makes the difference!
Let’s show it—in how we serve, support, and show up for each other!
🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨
🎓 **GEAR UP NC Appalachian Partnership – Summer 2026**
📣 Open to **ALL current 6th–8th grade students**
✨ Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn, grow, and get ahead this summer!
📲 Scan the QR code to register today
❓ Questions?
📧 [tdodge@swainmail.org](mailto:tdodge@swainmail.org)
🌟 Finish Strong: 35 Days to Bring Our A Game 🌟
Spring break is over—now it’s time to reset, refocus, and rise! We’ve got 35 school days left, and every day counts.
Bringing your A game isn’t just about grades—it’s about effort, attitude, and how we treat others. Let’s challenge ourselves to lead with kindness, stay focused, and lift each other up all the way to the finish line.
💡 This week’s focus:✔️ Start each day positive ✔️ Encourage someone ✔️ Offer help ✔️ Show appreciation ✔️ Take pride in your work
When we choose kindness, we all succeed. Let’s make these last 35 days our BEST yet! 💪🔥
Ready to shape the future? Swain County Schools is officially hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
Discover a career where your expertise directly influences the next generation. There is no greater reward than guiding young people toward their full potential and seeing their success firsthand. We have several open positions available:
Special Education Teachers
School Nurses
Occupational Therapist & COTA
High School Teachers
Elementary Education Teachers
Bus Drivers
Whether you’re in the classroom, the clinic, the field, or behind the wheel, you play a vital role in our students' lives. Come grow your career in a place where your passion for mentoring and leadership truly makes a difference.
Apply today at: swain.schoolspring.com
Additionally, Swain County Schools will be closed all of next week, from Monday, April 6th through Friday, April 10th, for Spring Break.
Classes will resume on Monday, April 13th. We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe and restful break!
School will operate on a normal schedule at all locations on Thursday, April 2nd.
Swain County High School, Swain Academy, Middle School and PreK have been made aware of the current boil water advisory issued for the Town of Bryson City. In response to this all student and faculty drinking water sources have been covered and made off limits for use until the boil advisory is lifted. All students and staff will be provided with bottled water for their consumption on Thursday, April 2nd. Additionally, students may bring water bottles filled from home for their use. Students will not be allowed to refill their personal water bottles from public water sources. They may use the bottled water to do so if they would like.
Swain County High School and Swain Academy utilizes a storage tank that is filled weekly using public water. This tank was refilled on Tuesday evening before the water disruption and boil advisory. Out of an abundance of caution, this tank will not be used for any service other than non-potable restroom facilities until the water has been tested for purity.
Lunches will be served on a regular schedule but will be prepackaged and require no water supply from the cafeteria. Milk and bottled water will be available with lunch at the middle and high school.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and stay in communication with local officials. Should conditions change, we will notify students, staff, and families promptly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The afterschool program is canceled at PreK and Middle School for today.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in ensuring our students' safety.
This message is also posted on Swain County Schools website and social media. Please contact your child’s school with any questions.
🌤️ Weekly Kindness Challenge: Bring Your Own Weather
At our school this week, we’re focusing on one powerful idea:
You can’t control everything around you—but you can control what you bring into it.
Let’s choose to be:
✔️ Calm when things feel stressful
✔️ Kind in every interaction
✔️ Steady and supportive for one another
Our challenge is simple:
Be the positive, peaceful presence in every classroom, hallway, and conversation.
Together, we can create an environment where everyone feels supported, respected, and valued.
We don’t wait for a great day…
we create one!
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!
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!
🌟Weekly Act of Kindness🌟
This week, focus on living in the moment ⏳✨
-Every day you come to school is an opportunity—to learn 📚, to grow 🌱, to explore your interests 🎯, and to become the person you want to be.
-Take a moment to appreciate that opportunity 🙏 Not everyone gets it.
-Show kindness by being present 👀—listen when others speak 🗣️, support your classmates 🤝, and give your best effort 💯 in everything you do.
-Be here. Be thankful. Do your best. 🌟
Make this week count!💫
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/
Swain County Middle School Yearbook Sale! 📢
Students, Parents, and Guardians! It's time to capture the memories of the 2025-2026 school year. 📸✨
Our annual yearbook sale is NOW OPEN. Secure your copy for just $25! 💸
Pre-order by MARCH 29, 2026 to completely avoid all shipping fees! That’s right, order early and pay $0 for shipping. 🚚💨❌
How to Order:
Scan the QR code on the pre-sale flyers (look for the "SCAN HERE" and "click" graphic) 📲👇
Visit Treering and search for "SMS Yearbook." - CLICK HERE! 💻🔎
