West Elementary School

08/28/2026

5th grade students of the month: Isabelle Lanier, Gema Mercer and Hudson Breedlove. 4th grade: Merritt Smiley, Kyleigh Mashburn, Tristan Curry, Jameson Nations. 3rd Grade: Harper Ward, Addie Sharp, Riley Teesateskie, Coy Wi******er.
Way to go!!! We are so proud!!

Drawing winners for the week Simon Fazeka,Ella Monteith, Bronson Kirkland, Nicholas Franklin, Larkin Lucas and Aspen King. Bennett Cook. Keeping the kindness flowing!!

08/28/2026

First West Maroon meeting day. We reflected on kindness and did forward thinking about respect. A fun game with a few of our fifth graders. Will add video in comments. Kids sharing ideas of the characteristic traits. Next month…. R. E. S. P. E. C. T

08/28/2026

Our kindergarten, first and second grade students of the month for KINDNESS! Lillian Herman, Jacee Queen, Axel Curtice, Jacob Raxter, Michael Mazur, Caydance Wilcat, Cooper Sutton and Amelia Hornbuckle.

08/27/2026

Kids with kind hearts and here are just a few who were drawn for a small gift from the office!! Owen Moore, Jaxton Stephenson, Paizleigh Woodard, Rhett Rogers, Raylan Carson, Madi Parker, Andrew Cline, Isabelle Lanier, Brynnlee Crisp, Nasri Byfield, Kylee Cochran, Samuel Olobo. From left - right. Way to go!!

08/27/2026

We have been busy!!! Our littles are tired. Big building, small legs, lots of steps!! They are doing great and learning so many things. We are so proud of them. Morning announcements are getting going and our big ones are doing a great job with producing our announcements!!

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.

08/23/2026

08/20/2026

Wear maroon and white to support our varsity team’s first home game for the season on Friday. August 21!!! Let’s show them some MAROON PRIDE!!!!

08/20/2026

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