🏅 Congratulations to Our National Competitors! 🏅
We're proud to recognize Corbin Wade and Kennedy Roper for representing our community at the 2026 Adidas Track & Field Nationals in Greensboro, North Carolina, on June 18–19!
Corbin Wade competed in the middle school division, earning:
10th Place in the Discus Throw
5th Place in the Shot Put
Kennedy Roper also had an outstanding showing, finishing:
Top 40 in the 1600-Meter Run
Top 30 in the 800-Meter Run
Congratulations to both athletes on an incredible accomplishment! Your hard work and dedication continue to make us proud. Keep reaching for new heights!
SWAIN COUNTY SCHOOLS CELEBRATION!
Educators and school leaders from across the state gathered in Raleigh this week for the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative Summer Convening, and Swain County Middle School was front and center!
Please join us in celebrating two of our incredible staff members for their outstanding recognition at the state level:
Heather Herron has been named the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative Educator of the Year! This is a massive honor that recognizes her incredible dedication, leadership, and the tremendous impact she makes daily in our schools and community.
Ryan McMahan, Swain Middle Principal, was honored as a state Finalist for the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative's Educators and Leaders of the Year, highlighting his exceptional commitment to excellence and our students.
We are incredibly proud to have these outstanding educators representing Swain County Schools and leading the way in innovation and student success. Please help us congratulate Heather and Ryan!
Educators and school leaders from across the state gathered in Raleigh this week for the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative Summer Convening, and Swain County Middle School was front and center!
Please join us in celebrating two of our incredible staff members for their outstanding recognition at the state level:
Heather Herron has been named the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative Educator of the Year! This is a massive honor that recognizes her incredible dedication, leadership, and the tremendous impact she makes daily in our schools and community.
Ryan McMahan, Swain Middle Principal, was honored as a state Finalist for the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative's Educators and Leaders of the Year, highlighting his exceptional commitment to excellence and our students.
We are incredibly proud to have these outstanding educators representing Swain County Schools and leading the way in innovation and student success. Please help us congratulate Heather and Ryan!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Meet and Greet with Swain County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Brandon Sutton, earlier this month! We received a lot of valuable feedback from our community.
If you weren't able to attend, we still want to hear from you! We’ve created a short form where you can submit your input on the questions asked at the event.
https://forms.gle/7WqZMtTbiDER9i5MA
🍎 We are hiring! Swain County Schools is looking for passionate Special Education Teachers to join our team.
Discover the benefits of working with us, including signing bonuses, a 10% salary supplement for self-contained classrooms, strong mentorship, and a collaborative, supportive culture.
If you're ready for a rewarding career in a beautiful, welcoming community, we invite you to apply today!
🔗 Apply at https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Discover the benefits of working with us, including signing bonuses, a 10% salary supplement for self-contained classrooms, strong mentorship, and a collaborative, supportive culture.
If you're ready for a rewarding career in a beautiful, welcoming community, we invite you to apply today!
🔗 Apply at https://swain.schoolspring.com/
🚀✨ Adventure, Discovery, and College Exploration! ✨🚀
Last week, GEAR UP took an amazing group of Swain Middle School students on an unforgettable trip to Huntsville, Alabama! Students explored the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, experienced hands-on learning at the Cook Museum of Natural Science, and visited both the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and the University of Alabama in Huntsville to learn more about future college opportunities.
From science and technology to college and career exploration, our students had an incredible week filled with learning, discovery, and inspiration!
🎥 Click HERE to check out the highlight video and see some of the memories made along the way!
🎓 ATTENTION RISING 6TH GRADE FAMILIES! 🎓
📣 Swain Middle School Family Meetings
Join us for a brief family meeting to learn important information about your child's transition to middle school!
🕒 Meetings are approximately 30 minutes
📚 Learn about:
6th Grade Expectations
Student Schedules
School Procedures
Important Dates & Information
Questions & Answers
📅 Available Meeting Dates:
✅ June 25 (Thursday)
✅ June 29 (Monday)
✅ June 30 (Tuesday)
✅ July 1 (Wednesday)
✅ July 2 (Thursday)
✅ July 6 (Monday)
✅ July 7 (Tuesday)
✅ July 8 (Wednesday)
📞 Call 828-488-3480
Monday–Thursday • 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Reserve your family's spot today!
📣 Swain Middle School Family Meetings
Join us for a brief family meeting to learn important information about your child's transition to middle school!
🕒 Meetings are approximately 30 minutes
📚 Learn about:
6th Grade Expectations
Student Schedules
School Procedures
Important Dates & Information
Questions & Answers
📅 Available Meeting Dates:
✅ June 25 (Thursday)
✅ June 29 (Monday)
✅ June 30 (Tuesday)
✅ July 1 (Wednesday)
✅ July 2 (Thursday)
✅ July 6 (Monday)
✅ July 7 (Tuesday)
✅ July 8 (Wednesday)
📞 Call 828-488-3480
Monday–Thursday • 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Reserve your family's spot today!
🎓 ATTENTION RISING 6TH GRADE FAMILIES! 🎓
📣 Swain Middle School Family Meetings
Join us for a brief family meeting to learn important information about your child's transition to middle school!
🕒 Meetings are approximately 30 minutes
📚 Learn about:
6th Grade Expectations
Student Schedules
School Procedures
Important Dates & Information
Questions & Answers
📅 Available Meeting Dates:
✅ June 25 (Thursday)
✅ June 29 (Monday)
✅ June 30 (Tuesday)
✅ July 1 (Wednesday)
✅ July 2 (Thursday)
✅ July 6 (Monday)
✅ July 7 (Tuesday)
✅ July 8 (Wednesday)
📞 Call 828-488-3480
Monday–Thursday • 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Reserve your family's spot today!
📚🏛️ Elsie-Mae Clayton has officially presented her project at the National History Day Competition at the University of Maryland!
What an incredible accomplishment to reach the national stage and share her hard work with judges and students from across the country. We at Swain Middle School are so proud of her dedication, research, and commitment to excellence!
Now we wait for results on Thursday! Join us in congratulating Elsie-Mae on this outstanding achievement and wishing her the very best!
📚✏️ Swain Middle School 2026-2027 School Supply Lists Are Available!✏️📚
We know summer has just begun, but we wanted to give our families a head start on preparing for the upcoming school year!
The 2026-2027 Swain Middle School supply lists are now available. Getting supplies early can help families take advantage of summer sales and spread out back-to-school shopping over the next few months.
We hope everyone is enjoying a well deserved summer break, and we look forward to welcoming our students back for another great year at Swain Middle School!
☀️ Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer!
You are invited to a drop-in Meet & Greet with our Superintendent, Dr. Brandon Sutton!
Come out to connect, hear about his exciting mission and vision for our schools, and share your own valuable feedback. We want to hear from you!
🗓️ When: Monday, June 8th
⏰ Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Drop-in)
📍 Where: Swain County Schools Central Office
☕ Perks: Light refreshments will be served!
We look forward to seeing you there and working together for the future of our students. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 👇
You can view tonight's graduation ceremony here
https://youtube.com/live/me1F8yVqtS0?feature=share
Congratulations Swain Class of 2026!
Kids aged 18 and under are invited to join us for free meals at the Swain East Elementary School Cafeteria. We are offering free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday all summer long!
🗓️ Dates: Monday, June 8th – July 24
📍 Location: Swain East Elementary School Cafeteria
⏰ Times:
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meals must be consumed on-site. For more information, please call 828-488-3129 ext. 5139. Come picnic with us!
🗓️ Dates: Monday, June 8th – July 24
📍 Location: Swain East Elementary School Cafeteria
⏰ Times:
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meals must be consumed on-site. For more information, please call 828-488-3129 ext. 5139. Come picnic with us!
🎓 You’re Invited! 🎓
Join us THIS EVENING 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!
🎉 We made it! Tomorrow, June 3rd, is officially the last day of school!
Just a reminder that it is a half-day. High school buses will depart at 11:00 AM. Have a fantastic, safe, and wonderful summer break! ☀️🌴
Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Boys: Mental Health Strategies for Young Men
When the boys in your life shut down, act out, or seem to be struggling beneath the surface, it can be hard to know how to help. Many parents and caregivers wonder how to start the conversation — and how to make it stick.
Join Cartwheel and Chris Smith, LCSW, CGP, psychotherapist and Director of the Looking Ahead program, for a free live webinar: Supporting Boys: Mental Health Strategies for Young Men on Tuesday, June 4 from 12–1 pm ET.
Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies to recognize the signs of mental health challenges in boys and young men, understand why struggles often go unspoken, and open the door to connection and support at home. Chris will also share how everyday relationships and routines can play a powerful role in a young man's emotional wellbeing.
🎓 You’re Invited! 🎓
Join us tomorrow evening 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!
☀️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! 🎉
Join us for a Meet & Greet with our new Superintendent!
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
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
Swain Field Day is this Thursday. Please wear athletic wear. Students should bring a change of clothes, money, and sunscreen. Please consider donating a baby pool for our Slip and Slide Kickball game! Thank you so much!
