Swain County Schools

08/28/2026

Sherry Wright introduces Maroon Strong Character and this month's character trait, Kindness.

08/27/2026

Supporting Our Community Through Loss

The death of a student is a profound loss that affects our entire school community. During painful...

08/24/2026

Swain County Schools is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of one of our high school students. Your students may have questions or need guidance concerning this incident. School counselors are available to provide grief support and counseling services to any student or staff member in need.

08/24/2026

Please be advised that the Showing Up for Swain: Building Our Future Together Community Meeting scheduled for this afternoon, August 24, has been postponed to Tuesday, September 8, 5:30 in the Media Center.

08/20/2026

Swain County Schools Superintendent, Brandon Sutton, introduces this year's focus on attendance in the classroom.

08/20/2026

There will be a District AIG Parent Meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30pm in the Central Office.

08/19/2026

Showing Up for Swain: Building Our Future Together
Every family, business, and neighborhood in our county is impacted by chronic school absenteeism. We invite all community members to join us for a crucial public meeting to tackle this challenge together and support the future of our students and workforce.

Event: Showing Up for Swain: Building Our Future Together

Date: Monday, August 24, 2026

Time: 5:30 PM

Location: Swain Middle School

What to Expect:

A presentation on recent Swain County Schools attendance data.

An overview of how daily attendance shapes academic success and long-term workforce readiness.

The official launch of the county-wide Swain Attendance Task Force.

Solving this challenge takes an entire community. Whether you want to join a task force committee, display a support window cling at your local business, sponsor student incentives, or simply share your insights, every voice matters at this table.

Light refreshments will be provided.

RSVP Details:
Please RSVP by Friday, August 21, by replying directly to this message or calling the central office at 828-488-3129.

Thank you for your dedication to Swain County, our schools, and our youth!

08/18/2026

Jennifer Scheid Named Swain County Schools Teacher of the Year

Swain County Schools is proud to announce that Jennifer Scheid of Bright Adventures PreK, has been...

08/14/2026

We are excited to announce that the Swain Middle and Swain High Band Programs have been recognized by the North Carolina Bandmasters Association as Programs of Distinction for the 2025-2026 school year!

Throughout the year, our band students represent Swain County with pride through participation in regional marching competitions, WNC All-District Bands, NC All-State Honor Bands, Jazz Band, and Solo & Ensemble events. Both Swain Middle and Swain High ensembles have also earned consistent Superior Ratings at Western Region Music Performance Assessments, reflecting the dedication, hard work, and musical growth of our students.

08/14/2026

Swain County Schools would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Swain County Board of Commissioners for approving a 2% local salary supplement for our employees. This investment reflects a commitment to the dedicated teachers, support staff, administrators, and employees who serve the students of Swain County every day. Thank you for partnering with us as we continue working together to provide the very best education for our students and community!