Swain County Middle School

Change in time!!! Please look!!! 📣 CHEER TRYOUTS COMING UP! 📣 Do you have spirit? Now’s your time to shine! 🌟 For rising 6th thru 9th graders. 📅 Date: May 9th from 4-8 PM and May 10th from 9 AM - 12PM 📍 Location: Swain High Performance Center

📣 CHEER TRYOUTS COMING UP! 📣 Do you have spirit? Now’s your time to shine! 🌟 For rising 6th thru 9th graders. 📅 Date: May 9th from 4-8 PM and May 10th from 2-6PM 📍 Location: Swain High Performance Center

💥 School Record Alert 💥 Big throw. Big energy. Lily Millsaps launched the shot 31’3” for a new school record! 🥇🔥 Putting in work and it’s showing in the circle.

🏐 Youth Volleyball Camp 2025! 🏐 Looking for the perfect mix of energy, skill-building, and summer fun? Our volleyball camp for rising 4th thru 6th graders is exactly that—and more! From beginners to seasoned players, all are welcome to join the action. 🔥 📆 Date: May 3rd 📍 Location: Swain High Gym ⏰ Time: 8 AM - 11:30 AM 🎽 Fee: $30 Expect hands-on coaching, exciting drills, team play, and a fun, supportive atmosphere where kids can thrive on and off the court. 🌟 Don’t wait—register now! 🔗Register at https://forms.gle/VQx3QCbLYEa8mNsv9 📧 Reach out with questions: anbarker@swainmail.org

🥉 3rd Place Finish! Shoutout to our track & field team for battling it out and earning a well-deserved 3rd place finish! Proud of the grit, hustle, and heart shown by every athlete.

🥈 2nd Place Finish! Proud of our team for bringing the heat and landing a strong 2nd place at this weekend's track & field meet! Every sprint, jump, and throw counted — and your hard work showed. 💪🔥

Join us today in our last meet of the year!! Conference Championship!!! Meet at the High School!! Start time is at 1pm. $6 entry fee.

Congratulations to our I-Ready and Achieve 3000 winners! You did a great job completing your lessons and articles — we are proud of your hard work and dedication!

🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge: 22 1/2 Days Left! 🌟 "Shout-Out Showdown" It’s time to turn up the volume on gratitude! This week’s challenge: ➡️ Write a kind note or create a mini "Shout-Out Ticket" for at least THREE people who made a difference for you this year. ➡️ You can hand it to them directly, leave it on their desk, or drop it in our Shout-Out Bucket in the main lobby. Celebrate the people who lifted you up — and let’s fill the building with positivity as we count down to the end of the year!

The 2025-2026 Swain County Schools' calendar can be downloaded at https://5il.co/3e85v

🏐 Youth Volleyball Camp 2025! 🏐 Get ready for a round of fun, fitness, and volleyball action this weekend! Open to girls that are rising 4th thru 6th grade, our camp is the perfect way to stay active, sharpen your skills, and make new friends on the court! 💥 📅 When: April 26 and May 3 📍 Where: Swain High School Gym 🕘 Time: 8 AM – 1 1:30AM 💲 Cost: $30 for one day; $50 for both days Led by passionate coaches and experienced players, your athlete will learn the fundamentals, build confidence, and have a blast doing it. 🎉 Spots are filling up fast – don’t miss out! 👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/f4gNUazCDSCJdWac8 📩 Questions? Contact us at anbarker@swainmail.org

Big shout out and heartfelt thanks to our amazing Drama and Spirit Clubs for their hard work on this year’s Service Learning Day! The Spirit Club designed and built the set for our school’s production of Freaky Friday, and the Drama Club brought it to life with an energetic and memorable performance. Their collaboration was a true showcase of talent and teamwork! Even better, today, the proceeds from the play were donated to our local theater — a meaningful way to give back to the arts in our community. We’re so proud of everyone involved. Great job! You truly make SMS proud!

What an incredible day at the 2nd Annual Swain Middle School STEAM Expo! Yesterday, Swain Middle School was buzzing with curiosity, creativity, and community as students explored hands-on activities and career opportunities alongside partners from across Western North Carolina. From creating dyes with local plants to launching catapults, packing for the moon, exploring fish anatomy, playing student-designed video games, and even watching glassblowing and blacksmithing demos—our students got a real-world glimpse into the amazing futures that await them. A huge shoutout to the GEAR UP program for organizing and setting up this incredible event—we couldn’t have done it without you! A big THANK YOU as well to our amazing partners from App State, WCU, UNCA, SCC, AB-Tech, the Museum of the Cherokee People, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Roper Mountain Science Center, and many more for making this day unforgettable. Swain Middle is proud to connect learning with opportunity—and we can’t wait to do it all again next year!

🚨 New Field Record 🚨 Dropped the shot like it was hot — 44’11” and a brand new school record for Corbin Wade in the Shot Put! 💪🔥

Today is National School Secretary Day, and we want to recognize the incredible heart and hard work of Mrs. Kathy! She is truly the glue that holds our school together—always there with a kind word, a helpful hand, and a smile that makes everyone's day better. From keeping us organized to supporting our students and staff in countless ways, Mrs. Kathy does it ALL—and she does it with grace and dedication. We are so lucky to have her at our school! THANK YOU, MRS. Kathy! YOU'RE THE BEST!

🔥 RECORD. BROKEN. 🔥 Tenley Downs just crushed the 100-meter hurdles with a blazing 18.72 seconds — a new personal best and a record-breaking run! 🏃‍♀️💨

Swain County Schools, including West Elementary, will be on a regular schedule tomorrow April 22nd

Please see below for information on Girls basketball workouts.

🏐 Swain Youth Volleyball Camp 2025 is HERE! 🏐 Calling all young athletes that are rising 4th grade to rising 6th grade! Whether you're just getting started or looking to level up your game, our volleyball camp is the perfect place to learn, play, and grow. 🙌 🗓 Dates: April 26 and May 3 📍 Location: Swain High School ⏰ Time: 8 AM – 1 1:30 AM 💰 Cost: $30 for one day or $50 for both days Led by experienced coaches and former players, your child will build skills, confidence, and friendships in a fun and supportive environment. 💪 📲 Register now! Spots are limited → https://forms.gle/xoWoyChZBUqEmt3h8 📧 Questions? Email us at anbarker@swainmail.org or bledford@swainmail.org Tag a friend and come bump, set, spike your way into summer! ☀️🔥 #YouthVolleyballCamp #SummerVolleyball #FutureChamps #VolleyballFun

🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge: 28 Days Left. Every Day Matters!🌟 We’ve made it to the final stretch of the school year! You’ve worked hard—now it’s time to finish strong. Stay focused, be kind, and show up as your best self each day. You’ve got this! This Week’s Challenge: The 3-3-3 Kindness Challenge Say 3 kind things 💬 Do 3 kind actions ❤️ Take 3 kind minutes for yourself ☀️ Let’s start today. Let’s finish strong. Let’s lead with kindness!