Southern Wake Academy

Southern Wake Academy

The official page for SWA as of May 2021.

Vision:
Southern Wake Academy is a school where all students will obtain academic excellence so that they can become lifelong learners who succeed in school and throughout the world. Mission:
In partnership with parents and the community, Southern Wake Academy faculty and staff will promote academic excellence among our students through a dynamic curriculum, nurturing relationships, and involvement in the community.

Operating as usual

08/27/2023

Happy birthday to our fabulous MS Computer Science teacher, Mrs. Bobbitt! Stop by to see her in between classes tomorrow or comment below to show her some appreciation on her special day!💙

08/26/2023

Dear Southern Wake Academy Community,

We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to address a concerning matter that has recently come to our attention involving inappropriate online behavior by some of our students. We take this matter very seriously, as it goes against our values of respect, inclusivity, and empathy that we strive to uphold within our school community.

It has come to our notice that a social media handle has been created with the intent to post unflattering pictures of individuals and pair them with derogatory and hurtful captions. This behavior is completely unacceptable and goes against the principles that we aim to instill in our students. We condemn such actions as they not only cause emotional harm to the individuals targeted but also contribute to a negative and toxic environment. We have lodged several complaints to the social media site, but we are unable to control their actions or timeline.

At Southern Wake Academy, we prioritize the safety and well-being of every member of our community. We want to remind all students that their online actions have real-world consequences, and they should always strive to treat others with kindness, empathy, and respect, both in person and online.

As outlined in our Student Handbook, which can be found on the school’s website, we maintain a strict stance against any form of harassment, bullying, or disrespectful behavior. We are committed to investigating this incident thoroughly and taking appropriate disciplinary actions against those involved, in accordance with our school’s code of conduct.

Furthermore, we encourage open communication and urge students who witness or experience any form of inappropriate online behavior to come forward and report it to our school administration or counseling services. We are here to support and guide students through any challenges they may face, both within and outside the school environment.

Let us take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive, and nurturing community where every individual feels valued and respected. It is only by working together that we can create a positive environment for growth and learning.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Best regards,

Cole Wilson
Interim Executive Director

08/25/2023

Happy birthday to one amazing member of our middle school ELA team, Ms. Massey! Stop by to see her in between classes today or comment below to show her some appreciation on her special day!💙

08/25/2023

The lady lions of the Varsity Volleyball team had their first conference win of the season! 3-1 over TMAS. Congratulations ladies! We’re so proud of you!💙🎉

08/21/2023

The last day for high schoolers to make schedule changes is this Wednesday, August 23rd!

Photos from Southern Wake Academy's post 08/20/2023

Friday morning’s Senior Sunrise organized by senior parents Tara Odom and Tiffany Munro was spectacularly beautiful! Around thirty students and several teachers and staff were present to commemorate this moment together. Class of 2024, this is your year and we are so proud of you for working so hard to become amazing, educated young people. Looking forward to all the many days worth of memories this year will hold for all of us!

08/20/2023

Panera Bread Fundraiser - Join us on September 6th between 4-8 PM at the Panera in Holly Springs to support our school! http://edne.tw/n864229

08/16/2023

MS Crochet Club from 2:45 PM to 3:45 PM on 08/23/2023 in Ms. Johnson's Room: 1012 http://edne.tw/e4052566

08/16/2023

Co****le Tournament - Sign up for our Booster Club's Co****le Tournament! Open to the community as well. http://edne.tw/n863658

SWA Business Directory 08/16/2023

Check out our Business Directory! - Find opportunities for community service projects, job shadows, and even internships! Not looking for those things? Check it out anyway to support our local businesses!

SWA Business Directory About The Southern Wake Academy (SWA) Business Directory was created to support and highlight our families and alumni who own small businesses, have private practices, or offer professional services. We recognize that small businesses are the backbone of American innovation and have a significant

Southern Wake Academy Spirit Wear | Official Merchandise | Bonfire 08/11/2023

Happy Friday! Here's a 10% coupon code for our spirit wear store: BACKTOSCHOOL23 (expires 8/17).

Our Spirit Wear now comes in youth sizes due to popular demand!

Southern Wake Academy Spirit Wear | Official Merchandise | Bonfire Check out Southern Wake Academy Spirit Wear on Bonfire and shop official merchandise today! Featuring limited edition custom apparel, printed with care in the USA just for you.

08/11/2023

South Korea & Japan Trip Interest Meeting for high schoolers from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM on 08/24/2023 in Multipurpose Room in the HS Building http://edne.tw/e4048234

08/11/2023

HS Ethics Bowl Interest Meeting from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM on 08/15/2023 in 4103 - Mr. Garver's Room http://edne.tw/e4048231

08/11/2023

And just like that, we're back! The first day of school is now behind us. Let's make the 2023-2024 school year our best one yet!

Teacher Supplies 2023 08/08/2023

The PTO would like to give back to our teachers as they return to the building full-time. Please consider purchasing school supplies for their classrooms!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d4eaaaa2ba0fe3-teacher10?fbclid=IwAR00iGgCF2QvISpSULK8pM_C0R5_BXtK5ubEZhyfb1OzstI4MfnkcMUgweY #/

Teacher Supplies 2023 The PTO would like to bless our teachers as they return to the building full time. Please consider purchasing school supplies for their classrooms! I have requested around 70 of most items to cover our entire teaching staff. **When signing up, please include how many of the items you are purchasing....

Uniform Swap/Sale August 2023 08/08/2023

The Uniform Swap run by our incredible PTO is still in need of a few volunteers today. We need volunteers for clean up after Open House and set up at 12. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=70a0d4eaaaa2ba0fe3-uniform2&useFullSite=true #/ Thank you!

Uniform Swap/Sale August 2023 Please use this sign up to volunteer to help set up for and work at the Uniform Swap on August 8th. (You do NOT need to sign up to swap uniforms, just drop them off outside of the high school office labeled with your name and the number of items being donated. Items will be accepted through the end....

08/06/2023

Please take note of the scheduled times for Chromebook distribution, dress code information, senior events, and a special introduction from our new principal, Dr. Cotton, in this week's newsletter that just went out!

Newsletter 8.6.pdf

08/05/2023

Happy birthday to one of our spectacular HS OCS Teachers, Ms. Sanders! Comment below to show her some appreciation on her special day!💙

08/04/2023

Varsity Boys' Soccer practice is canceled today due to the weather. Practice will resume Monday at 3:30!

08/02/2023

Happy birthday to our wonderful sixth-grade math teacher, Mrs. Banks!💙🎉

08/01/2023

Happy birthday to one of our terrific HS CTE teachers, Mr. Dykstra! Comment below to show him some appreciation on his special day!💙

Photos from Southern Wake Academy's post 07/29/2023

After yesterday’s Back-to-School Block Party, we are ready for the 2023-2024 school year! What a memorable way to welcome in our new principal, Dr. Darrell Cotton, and his wife, Tammy! Thank you, SWA family, for coming out to kick off the school year with us!

Balloons:
Hotdogs:
Video Game Truck: Game On Party
SnoBalls:
Inflatables:
Caricatures: .fun

Here’s a link to the rest of the caricature pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10CKfxo_FxpcTrFzFUvvIGQfDE6H8TAiZ!

07/29/2023

A huge thank you to our very special Jessie Cockrell for a perfect kick-off to the 23/24 school year! Jessie; you did an amazing job planning this event and getting all the families excited for the upcoming start to school. We were also thrilled to welcome our new Principal, Dr Darrell Cotton, and his wife, Tammy, to the Southern Wake family tonight. Thank you again, Jessie, and everyone who turned out for the Block Party!

07/27/2023

We’ll see you tomorrow!🎉

Let’s celebrate the start of a new school year with a party! You’re invited to join us two weeks from today for our Back-to-School Block Party on July 28th from 5-7 PM! We will have a 70-foot inflatable obstacle course, a video gaming truck, co****le, inflatable axe throwing, a caricature artist, Pelican’s SnoBalls, and hotdogs- all free! We’ll see you there!🎉

Photos from Southern Wake Academy's post 07/27/2023

Happy birthday to two of our amazing teachers, Mr. Acosta & Mr. Witkowski! Comment below to show them some appreciation!💙

Spirit Wear - Dress Code - Southern Wake Academy 07/25/2023

Check out our new Spirit Wear! The clothing items will ship directly to you in a timely manner. You can also locate this in our Linktree and on our school website under the 'Dress Code' section of the 'Students' tab!

Spirit Wear - Dress Code - Southern Wake Academy Southern Wake Academy

07/24/2023

Athletic Announcements:

1. Fall Sports Parents & Players Meeting
Monday, August 7th, 6 PM in the MPR
Both MS & HS Sports

2. MS Girls' Volleyball Tryouts
July 31st-August 1st
6-7 PM @ SWA Gym

3. MS Boys' Soccer Tryouts
August 1st-2nd
3:30-5 PM @ Trinity Soccer Complex off of Rex Rd.

4. Student-athletes must have all forms uploaded to DragonFly to participate in tryouts! Instructions are on our website.

Newsletters 07/23/2023

The first Newsletter of the 23-24 school year has just gone out! If you ever miss one or lose one, please refer to the "Helpful Links" tab under "Parents" on our school's website where they will be archived during the school year.

Newsletters Southern Wake Academy

07/22/2023

Happy birthday to our terrific MS Spanish teacher, Mrs. Rivera! Comment below to show her some appreciation on her special day!💙

07/21/2023

Student Parking Registration - GRAVEL SPACES have SOLD OUT, but there are PAVED student parking spaces available.
Office Hours are 10 AM - 2PM, Monday - Thursday. http://edne.tw/n859435

07/21/2023

Attention 9th-12th grade girls- Varsity Volleyball tryouts are in less than two weeks! Hope to see you there!

Photos from Southern Wake Academy's post 07/20/2023

Big things are happening at Swake! Our PTO organized for yet another spirit rock, an even bigger one, from Alamance County to be dropped off today! The smaller rock has been placed outside our gymnasium. Thank you so much to Mrs. Kelly Rogers’ family and to Baxter Johnson: Site Contractors (https://www.baxterjohnson.com/) for these donations and for your time! We can’t wait to see what our incredible PTO paints!

07/19/2023

Our school provides one-of-a-kind, personalized education! From building deeper understandings of core concepts to making lasting memories with one another, SWA makes all the difference between receiving a good education and receiving an exceptional education. Enrollment for the 23-24 school year is still open and you can tour our campus at a time that works for you and your family. Links are in our bio, come check us out!

07/19/2023

Please see the link below for the current school supply lists! This link was emailed out to families this afternoon as well. Thank you!

SWA School Supply Lists 23-24.pdf

Photos from Southern Wake Academy's post 07/17/2023

Our students recently got back from their trip to Europe through EF Tours with Mrs. Latus and Ms. Ford! Here’s a glimpse at some of their travels!

Join Mrs. Latus and Ms. Stevens on their June 2024 trip to South Korea and Japan!

Rideshare 23-24 07/17/2023

If your family is interested in carpooling with other SWA families, fill out this form!

Rideshare 23-24 If your family is interested in sharing transportation with other SWA families, fill out this form!

07/16/2023

Student parking opens tomorrow, Monday, July 17th!

9AM-12PM: Seniors only
12:30PM-2:30PM: All other Licensed Drivers

The Parking Registration Form is attached below.

Parking registration form 2023-2024.pdf

07/14/2023

Let’s celebrate the start of a new school year with a party! You’re invited to join us two weeks from today for our Back-to-School Block Party on July 28th from 5-7 PM! We will have a 70-foot inflatable obstacle course, a video gaming truck, co****le, inflatable axe throwing, a caricature artist, Pelican’s SnoBalls, and hotdogs- all free! We’ll see you there!🎉

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Holly Springs, NC
27540

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Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
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