Swain Middle would like to thank Sandra D's for the sweet treats today!
Thank you custodians for your hard work and dedication! Pictured below are David King, Paula Brady and John Nations.
Halloween Dance
October 28
October 28
✨ The Weekly Thought of Kindness is HERE! ✨
Kindness starts in the mind. This week, let’s train our thoughts to build a more supportive and positive community for everyone. Join us by focusing on these daily thoughts:
➡️ Monday: Gratitude - Start the week by mentally noting things and people you are truly thankful for. Find the good!
➡️ Tuesday: Empathy - Before reacting to a person, pause and think: "They might be having a difficult day." This helps us choose patience.
➡️ Wednesday: Compassion - If you see a mistake, practice replacing judgment with grace and understanding. We all mess up sometimes!
➡️ Thursday: Self-Kindness - Give yourself the same break you would give a friend. It’s okay to not be perfect; be kind to yourself.
➡️ Friday: Release - End the week by intentionally letting go of a small annoyance or past frustration. Choose to release it!
Let’s make this week our kindest one yet!
Kindness starts in the mind. This week, let’s train our thoughts to build a more supportive and positive community for everyone. Join us by focusing on these daily thoughts:
➡️ Monday: Gratitude - Start the week by mentally noting things and people you are truly thankful for. Find the good!
➡️ Tuesday: Empathy - Before reacting to a person, pause and think: "They might be having a difficult day." This helps us choose patience.
➡️ Wednesday: Compassion - If you see a mistake, practice replacing judgment with grace and understanding. We all mess up sometimes!
➡️ Thursday: Self-Kindness - Give yourself the same break you would give a friend. It’s okay to not be perfect; be kind to yourself.
➡️ Friday: Release - End the week by intentionally letting go of a small annoyance or past frustration. Choose to release it!
Let’s make this week our kindest one yet!
Weekly Kindness Challenge: No Gossip, No Drama!
This week, we're making it a priority to create a positive and peaceful vibe at school! Let's focus on kindness, respect, and lifting each other up by avoiding gossip and steering clear of drama.
💬 How you can join the challenge?:
✅ Speak positively about others.
✅ Step away from gossip or change the subject.
✅ Be a peacemaker—encourage calm solutions instead of fueling drama.
✅ Compliment and encourage your friends and classmates.
Let’s make our school a “No Gossip, No Drama Zone” this week!
This week, we're making it a priority to create a positive and peaceful vibe at school! Let's focus on kindness, respect, and lifting each other up by avoiding gossip and steering clear of drama.
💬 How you can join the challenge?:
✅ Speak positively about others.
✅ Step away from gossip or change the subject.
✅ Be a peacemaker—encourage calm solutions instead of fueling drama.
✅ Compliment and encourage your friends and classmates.
Let’s make our school a “No Gossip, No Drama Zone” this week!
SMS would like to say thank you to our wonderful friends at C4C! You brightened our teachers’ day with apples and caramel dip — such a sweet surprise that brought smiles all around!
National IT Professionals Day!
Happy National IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our IT team for keeping us connected, supported, and running smoothly every day. We appreciate all you do!
Happy National IT Professionals Day! Thank you to our IT team for keeping us connected, supported, and running smoothly every day. We appreciate all you do!
It's easy to get caught up in our own world, but this week, our kindness challenge is all about paying attention. 👀
Our "Remember a Detail" Challenge asks us to notice the little things. It’s a way to show a classmate or friend you truly see them. 🤝
How it works:
Listen for a small detail a friend mentions👂
Follow up on it later in the week.
Your act of kindness could be a quick check in asking how their test went, or just sharing that you are a friend they can count on.
Let's do our best to make someone feel seen this week. ✨
Our "Remember a Detail" Challenge asks us to notice the little things. It’s a way to show a classmate or friend you truly see them. 🤝
How it works:
Listen for a small detail a friend mentions👂
Follow up on it later in the week.
Your act of kindness could be a quick check in asking how their test went, or just sharing that you are a friend they can count on.
Let's do our best to make someone feel seen this week. ✨
Swain Middle School is so proud to celebrate Kayla Kirkland, Swain County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year! ✨
Her dedication, hard work, and heart for students make such a difference at Swain Middle. Congratulations, Kayla — we are so lucky to have you on our team!
Her dedication, hard work, and heart for students make such a difference at Swain Middle. Congratulations, Kayla — we are so lucky to have you on our team!
Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge!
This week our challenge is all about caring for others. You never know what someone might be going through, so let’s spread kindness in small but powerful ways. Hold the door for a classmate, invite someone to sit with you at lunch, give a compliment, or just share a smile. A simple act of kindness could be the bright spot in someone’s day.
It could be a sticky note in a locker, on a desk, or handed to a friend. A few kind words might be the encouragement someone really needs today. Let’s fill our school with kindness, one note at a time!
This week our challenge is all about caring for others. You never know what someone might be going through, so let’s spread kindness in small but powerful ways. Hold the door for a classmate, invite someone to sit with you at lunch, give a compliment, or just share a smile. A simple act of kindness could be the bright spot in someone’s day.
It could be a sticky note in a locker, on a desk, or handed to a friend. A few kind words might be the encouragement someone really needs today. Let’s fill our school with kindness, one note at a time!
Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge: Caring for Our Campus 🏫
This week, we will focus on taking responsibility for our campus. By being mindful of the spaces we use, we can make our school a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming place for everyone. ✨
Challenge:
🗑️ Pick up trash you see in hallways, classrooms, and outdoor areas.
🪑 Straighten chairs, books, and materials in shared spaces.
📚 Make sure supplies and personal items are put away neatly.
🤝 Encourage friends and classmates to do the same.
Guiding Principle:
"Leave every space better than you found it." 🌟
Think about how a small action—like picking up a stray piece of paper or putting away a chair—can make a big difference for everyone. Taking care of our campus is a way of showing kindness to our teachers, classmates, and ourselves.
This week, we will focus on taking responsibility for our campus. By being mindful of the spaces we use, we can make our school a cleaner, safer, and more welcoming place for everyone. ✨
Challenge:
🗑️ Pick up trash you see in hallways, classrooms, and outdoor areas.
🪑 Straighten chairs, books, and materials in shared spaces.
📚 Make sure supplies and personal items are put away neatly.
🤝 Encourage friends and classmates to do the same.
Guiding Principle:
"Leave every space better than you found it." 🌟
Think about how a small action—like picking up a stray piece of paper or putting away a chair—can make a big difference for everyone. Taking care of our campus is a way of showing kindness to our teachers, classmates, and ourselves.
🌟 Special Guest at Swain Middle! 🌟
Today at our Maroon Meeting, we welcomed Chris Collins—speaker, author, and culture coach—who brought energy, humor, and powerful leadership lessons to our students!
Chris also spent the day meeting with students, encouraging them to lead with purpose, stay positive, and take charge of their futures!
We’re grateful for his inspiring message and the impact he left on our school community!
Today at our Maroon Meeting, we welcomed Chris Collins—speaker, author, and culture coach—who brought energy, humor, and powerful leadership lessons to our students!
Chris also spent the day meeting with students, encouraging them to lead with purpose, stay positive, and take charge of their futures!
We’re grateful for his inspiring message and the impact he left on our school community!
🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge 🌟
Message of the Week: “Positive language creates a positive environment. Choose your words wisely.”
Objective: This week, your challenge is to use positive words in all your conversations and make a conscious effort to avoid negative talk. Whether you’re greeting a classmate, working with a partner, or talking with a teacher, choose words that uplift, encourage, and inspire.
💡 Ideas to Try:
✅ Greet someone with a genuine compliment.
✅ Replace “I can’t” with “I’ll try.”
✅ Encourage a classmate who seems discouraged.
✅ Use kind words to resolve conflicts.
Together, let’s create an environment where positivity is the language we all speak.
Message of the Week: “Positive language creates a positive environment. Choose your words wisely.”
Objective: This week, your challenge is to use positive words in all your conversations and make a conscious effort to avoid negative talk. Whether you’re greeting a classmate, working with a partner, or talking with a teacher, choose words that uplift, encourage, and inspire.
💡 Ideas to Try:
✅ Greet someone with a genuine compliment.
✅ Replace “I can’t” with “I’ll try.”
✅ Encourage a classmate who seems discouraged.
✅ Use kind words to resolve conflicts.
Together, let’s create an environment where positivity is the language we all speak.
🌟 SMS Weekly Act of Kindness – Week 1 🌟
Focus Area: Building Our School Community
We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year with kindness! This week’s challenge is simple but powerful:
Greet at least 3 people each morning—especially someone you don’t know yet.
A smile or “good morning” can brighten someone’s day and help make Swain Middle a place where every voice matters and everyone belongs.
Let’s lead with kindness, right from Day 1!
📚✏️ Swain Middle School Supply Lists Are Here! 🖍📓 Attached are the supply lists for each grade level at Swain Middle School. Grab your list and get ahead on your back-to-school shopping! Check out the attachments to see what your student will need.
🎉 Get Ready, Swain Middle Families! 🎉
We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year with an Open House you won’t want to miss!
When: Thursday, August 14th, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Swain Middle School
Come meet our teachers, tour the classrooms, and get everything you need to start the year strong!
🚍📚 You’ll find info on:
✅ Class Schedules
✅ Online Registration
✅ Parent Notifications
✅ After School Programs
✅ Bus Information
💬 Got questions? We’ve got answers! Call us at 828-488-3480.
Let’s make this school year “Our Best & Then Some!”
We’re kicking off the 2025–2026 school year with an Open House you won’t want to miss!
When: Thursday, August 14th, 2025
⏰ Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Where: Swain Middle School
Come meet our teachers, tour the classrooms, and get everything you need to start the year strong!
🚍📚 You’ll find info on:
✅ Class Schedules
✅ Online Registration
✅ Parent Notifications
✅ After School Programs
✅ Bus Information
💬 Got questions? We’ve got answers! Call us at 828-488-3480.
Let’s make this school year “Our Best & Then Some!”
UPDATE: THE LINK IS LIVE!
The Swain County Schools Afterschool Program application will open on Friday, August 8, at 9:00 a.m. Families interested in enrolling their child are encouraged to complete the application promptly, as spaces are limited.
Click the link below to access the application on Friday, August 8th at 9am:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevQr__Bml292h2GII53RsHcNiv8pPVKT3fnHlaH5-73Zx1rQ/viewform?usp=header
The Swain County Schools Afterschool Program application will open on Friday, August 8, at 9:00 a.m. Families interested in enrolling their child are encouraged to complete the application promptly, as spaces are limited.
Click the link below to access the application on Friday, August 8th at 9am:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevQr__Bml292h2GII53RsHcNiv8pPVKT3fnHlaH5-73Zx1rQ/viewform?usp=header
The Swain County Schools Afterschool Program application will open on Friday, August 8, at 9:00 a.m. Families interested in enrolling their child are encouraged to complete the application promptly, as spaces are limited.
Click the link below to access the application on Friday, August 8th at 9am:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevQr__Bml292h2GII53RsHcNiv8pPVKT3fnHlaH5-73Zx1rQ/viewform?usp=header
Click the link below to access the application on Friday, August 8th at 9am:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevQr__Bml292h2GII53RsHcNiv8pPVKT3fnHlaH5-73Zx1rQ/viewform?usp=header
Swain Middle School would like to give a huge shoutout to our amazing custodial team! Today they freshened up our campus with new mulch, and Swain Middle School has never looked better. Thank you for all you do to keep our school beautiful and welcoming!
✨ Calling all rising 6th graders! ✨ Swain Middle School can’t wait to welcome you to your new adventure! 🎓 Join us TOMORROW for 6th Grade Orientation on August 6th, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM! 🌕 Tour the school 🌕 Meet your teachers 🌕 Walk through your schedule 🌕 Have fun with leadership-based activities 🌕 Make new friends 🌕 And yes… lunch will be provided! 📍 135 Arlington Ave, Bryson City, NC 📞 Questions? Call us at 828-488-3480 Let’s get ready for an amazing year at Swain Middle!
