Swain County Schools to Operate on Regular Schedule, Enhanced Law Enforcement Presence Planned
Bryson City, NC — August 21, 2025 — Swain County Schools will operate on a regular schedule, including ALL bus routes, on Friday, August 22.
In collaboration with local law enforcement, extra safety measures will be in place. Swain County deputies will be following buses in the Alarka area and maintaining a continuous patrol presence. Families and staff can also expect to see increased law enforcement visibility at West Elementary throughout the school day.
Swain County Schools remains in close communication with the Swain County Sheriff’s Department to ensure the continued safety of students and staff, and will implement any additional precautions as needed.
“We sincerely thank Sheriff Brian Kirkland and his team for their ongoing support and partnership in keeping our schools and community safe,” said district officials.
We at Swain County Schools are thankful that are students and staff are safe. Thank you to our law enforcement personnel for you continued service to the students, staff, and families of Swain County Schools.
Due to a continued concern on Alarka Rd there will be no buses running on Alarka Rd. today. Affected students will only be eligible for parent pickup from all school locations.
All other bus routes will run as scheduled.
Parent pickup has resumed at West Elementary and we thank you for your continued patience.
No buses up alarka. All other bus routes from all locations will run as scheduled. Parent pick up has resumed at West. We ask for continued patience as we navigate this issue.
All other bus routes will run as scheduled.
Parent pickup has resumed at West Elementary and we thank you for your continued patience.
No buses up alarka. All other bus routes from all locations will run as scheduled. Parent pick up has resumed at West. We ask for continued patience as we navigate this issue.
West Elementary has been placed on a perimeter lockdown due to a search for a person of interest by local law enforcement. The gates have been closed and there will be no release of students until further notice. There is no reason to believe this person is on school property. The lockdown is precaution only. School personnel along with emergency personnel are currently evaluating the situation and working to resolve it.
Please follow our emergency plan and do not call or go to the school until further information becomes available. As soon as we have more information we will communicate it through additional phone calls and email updates.
Thank you.
Please follow our emergency plan and do not call or go to the school until further information becomes available. As soon as we have more information we will communicate it through additional phone calls and email updates.
Thank you.
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
Back to school bash!
It's not to late to sign up to substitute in Swain County Schools - drop by Thursday the 24th between 10-1 to sign up
Swain County Schools has the following job openings available
Kindergarten Registration Reminder
Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be outside at Swain County Memorial Stadium at 7:30 this evening
Reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 29th is the final day of school for the 2024-25 school year, buses will run at 11 am tomorrow
First Grade fun over the last few weeks!
Video from this year's Special Olympics, held at Swain High https://youtu.be/XEPK2S36Enc?feature=shared
Save the date, July 24th, Kelly Services hiring event
Our own Lydia Sale featured in WCU Stories - check it out!
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Cool feature on our own Lydia Sale - Check it out
https://www.wcu.edu/stories/posts/News/2025/05/wnc-teacher-lydia-sale-continues-wcu-education-tradition-in-family.aspx?utm_source=cerkl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-05072025&cerkl_id=21009845&cerkl_ue=oQ%2FlBDZAyhLI5IqiX5kuNx%2BRiL9UtL5t9PzlRDKeADM%3D
WCU Stories featured our own Lydia Sale in a recent story! Check it out!
https://www.wcu.edu/stories/posts/News/2025/05/wnc-teacher-lydia-sale-continues-wcu-education-tradition-in-family.aspx?utm_source=cerkl&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-05072025&cerkl_id=21009845&cerkl_ue=oQ%2FlBDZAyhLI5IqiX5kuNx%2BRiL9UtL5t9PzlRDKeADM%3D
First Grade Presents: Talent Show 2025!
The 2025-2026 Swain County Schools' calendar can be downloaded at https://5il.co/3e85v