🎉 BOOK FAIR WEEK IS COMING! 🎉📚
Swain County Middle School • Dec 8–12
Our annual Book Fair is right around the corner, and we’re excited to bring tons of great titles, fun finds, and reading inspiration to our students!
💡 E-Wallet: Skip the cash! Families can set up a secure E-Wallet so students can shop worry-free.
💻 Online Fair: Prefer to browse at home? You can shop our entire fair online as well!
👉 Visit our fair page:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swaincountymiddleschool
Thanks for supporting our library and helping grow a love of reading in our school! 📚
Swain County Middle School • Dec 8–12
Our annual Book Fair is right around the corner, and we’re excited to bring tons of great titles, fun finds, and reading inspiration to our students!
💡 E-Wallet: Skip the cash! Families can set up a secure E-Wallet so students can shop worry-free.
💻 Online Fair: Prefer to browse at home? You can shop our entire fair online as well!
👉 Visit our fair page:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swaincountymiddleschool
Thanks for supporting our library and helping grow a love of reading in our school! 📚
Weekly Act of Kindness !
This week, we’re focusing on remembering that we are all on the same team. Everyone goes through ups and downs, and a simple act of kindness can make a big difference.
Take a moment to check in with someone. Whether it’s a close friend, a classmate, or even someone you don’t know as well. A kind word, a quick conversation, or offering a helping hand can truly lift someone up.
Let’s support one another and keep building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and cared for.
This week, we’re focusing on remembering that we are all on the same team. Everyone goes through ups and downs, and a simple act of kindness can make a big difference.
Take a moment to check in with someone. Whether it’s a close friend, a classmate, or even someone you don’t know as well. A kind word, a quick conversation, or offering a helping hand can truly lift someone up.
Let’s support one another and keep building a community where everyone feels seen, valued, and cared for.
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Swain Middle School presents BINGO ALL THE WAY! 🎅🎄 Get ready for a fun-filled family event on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at the SMS Gym!
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Today we celebrate an incredible member of our Swain family, Mrs. Kathy Cook, as she enjoys her last day at Swain Middle School and begins a well-deserved retirement!
For years, Mrs. Kathy has been a steady, caring, and irreplaceable presence in our building and throughout Swain County Schools. Her warm smile, her willingness to help anyone who walked through the door, and her genuine love for our students and staff have shaped the culture of our school in ways that will be felt for many years to come.
Her kindness, and commitment to serving others have made a lasting impact on generations of students and countless colleagues. She has been a source of joy and comfort, and has served as an anchor in our school community. She is a true example of what it means to lead with heart.
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Kathy today! Leave a comment, share a memory, or simply wish her the peaceful, joyful retirement she deserves!
Thank you, Mrs. Kathy, for everything. You will always be a part of Swain Middle School!
For years, Mrs. Kathy has been a steady, caring, and irreplaceable presence in our building and throughout Swain County Schools. Her warm smile, her willingness to help anyone who walked through the door, and her genuine love for our students and staff have shaped the culture of our school in ways that will be felt for many years to come.
Her kindness, and commitment to serving others have made a lasting impact on generations of students and countless colleagues. She has been a source of joy and comfort, and has served as an anchor in our school community. She is a true example of what it means to lead with heart.
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Kathy today! Leave a comment, share a memory, or simply wish her the peaceful, joyful retirement she deserves!
Thank you, Mrs. Kathy, for everything. You will always be a part of Swain Middle School!
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Swain Middle School presents BINGO ALL THE WAY! 🎅🎄 Get ready for a fun-filled family event on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at the SMS Gym!
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Swain Middle School presents BINGO ALL THE WAY! 🎅🎄 Get ready for a fun-filled family event on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at the SMS Gym!
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Swain Middle School presents BINGO ALL THE WAY! 🎅🎄 Get ready for a fun-filled family event on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at the SMS Gym!
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Act of Kindness of the Week ✨
“To get respect, you have to give respect.”
This week, let’s focus on a simple but powerful idea: treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect isn’t something you demand — it’s something you show through your actions and words.
Listen before you speak 🗣️, be patient even when it’s hard ⏳, and choose kindness every day . When we give respect, we create a school where everyone feels valued 🌟.
Challenge yourself this week to model the respect you hope to receive. A kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or treating someone with dignity can change someone’s entire day.
Let’s keep making Swain Middle a place where kindness and respect lead the way!
“To get respect, you have to give respect.”
This week, let’s focus on a simple but powerful idea: treat others the way you want to be treated. Respect isn’t something you demand — it’s something you show through your actions and words.
Listen before you speak 🗣️, be patient even when it’s hard ⏳, and choose kindness every day . When we give respect, we create a school where everyone feels valued 🌟.
Challenge yourself this week to model the respect you hope to receive. A kind word, a thoughtful gesture, or treating someone with dignity can change someone’s entire day.
Let’s keep making Swain Middle a place where kindness and respect lead the way!
Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Swain Middle School presents BINGO ALL THE WAY! 🎅🎄 Get ready for a fun-filled family event on Saturday, December 13th, 2025, at the SMS Gym!
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
Join us for:
15 Adult Bingo Games
6 Kid Bingo Games
3 Specials
50/50 Raffle & Silent Auction!
Doors open at 4:00 PM, and the 1st Game starts at 5:00 PM. Don't miss out on pictures with Santa📸. Plus, enjoy entertainment from the SMS Chorus & Band!
We'll have delicious concessions available, including BBQ, hotdogs w/ chili, nachos, popcorn, and candy! 🌭🍿🍬
Only $25 to play! See you there! 🥳
🌟 Kindness Starts With You! 🌟
We can’t always control what happens around us — the weather, other people’s actions, or last-minute changes — but we can control how we respond. Our words, actions, and attitude have the power to make a difference.
This week, focus on what YOU can control:
✅ Take a deep breath & stay calm
✅ Use encouraging words
✅ Be patient & understanding
✅ Walk away from negativity
✅ Focus on solutions, not complaints
Small choices add up to something big — a kinder, more positive school and community.
✨ Control what you can. Be kind where you are. Kindness starts with you! ✨
We can’t always control what happens around us — the weather, other people’s actions, or last-minute changes — but we can control how we respond. Our words, actions, and attitude have the power to make a difference.
This week, focus on what YOU can control:
✅ Take a deep breath & stay calm
✅ Use encouraging words
✅ Be patient & understanding
✅ Walk away from negativity
✅ Focus on solutions, not complaints
Small choices add up to something big — a kinder, more positive school and community.
✨ Control what you can. Be kind where you are. Kindness starts with you! ✨
SMS Veterans Day Program will be this Thursday (11/6). All are invited to attend this special program!
Red ribbon week dress up days! Halloween Dance!
Red Ribbon Week dress up days! Costume Day!
🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness: Gratitude in Action 🌟
November is the month of thankfulness—a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the people and moments that make a difference in our lives.
Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you”; it’s about showing it through our actions.
✅ This week, take a moment to express appreciation to someone who may not always hear it:
A teacher, A friend, A classmate, A custodian, A bus driver.
A simple note, kind word, or act of service can go a long way.
Kindness and gratitude are contagious—when we take time to notice the good around us, we help create a school where everyone feels seen, valued, and appreciated.
Let’s make this November a month filled with gratitude in action! 🍂✨
November is the month of thankfulness—a time to pause, reflect, and appreciate the people and moments that make a difference in our lives.
Gratitude isn’t just about saying “thank you”; it’s about showing it through our actions.
✅ This week, take a moment to express appreciation to someone who may not always hear it:
A teacher, A friend, A classmate, A custodian, A bus driver.
A simple note, kind word, or act of service can go a long way.
Kindness and gratitude are contagious—when we take time to notice the good around us, we help create a school where everyone feels seen, valued, and appreciated.
Let’s make this November a month filled with gratitude in action! 🍂✨
The 2025-2026 Swain Middle School's Comprehensive Plan for Student Achievement & Readiness can be accessed under the News section of the school website at www.swain.k12.nc.us/middle
Swain Middle School welcomes your comments on this plan at https://forms.gle/CwWcqABbxnfMdwor5
Weekly Act of Kindness Message: “Lift Each Other Up”
This week, we’re focusing on the power of our choices. Every word we speak and every action we take can either lift someone up or bring them down. Let’s choose to lift each other up.
Kindness is a strength, and real leadership is shown when we choose to be thoughtful, caring, and respectful—especially when it’s not the easiest choice.
Your challenge this week:
👉 Pause before you act or speak and ask yourself, “How can I make someone’s day better?”
Together, we can create a school where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired. Small acts of kindness make a big difference—let’s see how many we can spread this week!
This week, we’re focusing on the power of our choices. Every word we speak and every action we take can either lift someone up or bring them down. Let’s choose to lift each other up.
Kindness is a strength, and real leadership is shown when we choose to be thoughtful, caring, and respectful—especially when it’s not the easiest choice.
Your challenge this week:
👉 Pause before you act or speak and ask yourself, “How can I make someone’s day better?”
Together, we can create a school where everyone feels valued, safe, and inspired. Small acts of kindness make a big difference—let’s see how many we can spread this week!
🚨 URGENT Early Release for Bus 122 Riders on Friday, Oct. 24th 🚨
Due to continued driver shortages, students who ride Bus 122 will be released early tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025.
🚌 Early Departure Schedule
Bright Adventures (122 Riders Only): Departs at 1:30 PM. Travel to Lots A-tots and then East Elementary.
East Elementary (Bright Adv. & EE 122 Riders Only): Departs at approximately 2:00 PM.
📍 Areas Affected
This affects riders in the Adams Creek, Goose Creek, Old #4 Road, Kaleidoscope Daycare, and Mount Noble areas. Students should arrive home approximately 1 hour earlier than their normal time.
⚠️ Important Notes
Pre-K students who normally transfer to other buses will be held at East Elementary and will load at their regularly scheduled time when their connecting bus arrives.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the driver shortage.
📞 Questions?
East Elementary: 488-0939
Bright Adventures: 488-1494
Transportation Director: 488-3129 ext 5130
Please share this important update!
Due to continued driver shortages, students who ride Bus 122 will be released early tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025.
🚌 Early Departure Schedule
Bright Adventures (122 Riders Only): Departs at 1:30 PM. Travel to Lots A-tots and then East Elementary.
East Elementary (Bright Adv. & EE 122 Riders Only): Departs at approximately 2:00 PM.
📍 Areas Affected
This affects riders in the Adams Creek, Goose Creek, Old #4 Road, Kaleidoscope Daycare, and Mount Noble areas. Students should arrive home approximately 1 hour earlier than their normal time.
⚠️ Important Notes
Pre-K students who normally transfer to other buses will be held at East Elementary and will load at their regularly scheduled time when their connecting bus arrives.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we work to resolve the driver shortage.
📞 Questions?
East Elementary: 488-0939
Bright Adventures: 488-1494
Transportation Director: 488-3129 ext 5130
Please share this important update!
📣 Big news, Swain County Schools! State Superintendent Maurice “Mo” Green is coming to Swain County Schools on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 6:00 p.m. for the statewide Achieving Educational Excellence - Best in Nation tour!
This special hourlong event celebrates the future of public education in North Carolina with inspiring remarks from Superintendent Green, performances by Swain County Schools students, and stories that highlight the incredible work happening across our schools.
Everyone’s invited including families, students, educators, and community partners to join together and help shape the next chapter of education in our state.
🕕 When: Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6:00p.m.
📍 Where: Swain Arts Center, Swain County High School
✅ RSVP: Free registration encouraged - go.ncdpi.gov/western
This special hourlong event celebrates the future of public education in North Carolina with inspiring remarks from Superintendent Green, performances by Swain County Schools students, and stories that highlight the incredible work happening across our schools.
Everyone’s invited including families, students, educators, and community partners to join together and help shape the next chapter of education in our state.
🕕 When: Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6:00p.m.
📍 Where: Swain Arts Center, Swain County High School
✅ RSVP: Free registration encouraged - go.ncdpi.gov/western
🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge 🌟
Be the reason — not for the reward.
As we finish the first nine weeks, reflect on what drives you.
💭 Intrinsic motivation: doing what’s right because it feels right.
💭 Extrinsic motivation: doing it for attention, reward, or recognition.
This week, choose the intrinsic path — do good because it’s who you are.
✅ Help without being asked
✅ Take pride in your effort
✅ Show kindness quietly
✅ Make choices that reflect your character
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
Be the reason — not for the reward.
As we finish the first nine weeks, reflect on what drives you.
💭 Intrinsic motivation: doing what’s right because it feels right.
💭 Extrinsic motivation: doing it for attention, reward, or recognition.
This week, choose the intrinsic path — do good because it’s who you are.
✅ Help without being asked
✅ Take pride in your effort
✅ Show kindness quietly
✅ Make choices that reflect your character
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.”
Calling all Parents & Caregivers! 📣 Your voice is incredibly important in shaping the future of Swain Middle School!
As part of the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, we invite you to participate in two short, anonymous surveys designed to gather your valuable feedback. This helps us understand our progress and ensure transparency in our work.
Provide your input on early implementation efforts for the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative.
Your voice matters!
Look for the survey links directly in your email or texts. Please complete both surveys by October 20, 2025.
Thank you for helping us make Swain Middle School the best it can be!
As part of the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative, we invite you to participate in two short, anonymous surveys designed to gather your valuable feedback. This helps us understand our progress and ensure transparency in our work.
Provide your input on early implementation efforts for the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative.
Your voice matters!
Look for the survey links directly in your email or texts. Please complete both surveys by October 20, 2025.
Thank you for helping us make Swain Middle School the best it can be!
