Swain West Elementary is currently experiencing high pH levels in our water supply. While the water is completely safe for handwashing and flushing toilets, it has an unpleasant taste, so bottled water is being provided for drinking. Bagged lunches will be served, and we are operating on a normal schedule. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for any updates. Thank you.
We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate professional to join our team! Come make a difference every day in the lives of our students as a School Nurse with Swain County Public Schools.
Apply online: https://swain.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5950284
Or call: Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128 for more information.
Support • Care • Lead
Apply online: https://swain.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5950284
Or call: Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128 for more information.
Support • Care • Lead
Due to ongoing construction traffic in the Nantahala Gorge, families can expect possible delays this afternoon for Buses 125 and 126.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
You can't replace time in the classroom! While teachers can provide missed assignments, it’s impossible to recreate everything that happens during a live class period—from group work and demonstrations to real-time feedback. Be here, be engaged, and be successful!
Every day in class matters! Research shows that freshman attendance and grades are powerful predictors of high school graduation—even more so than eighth-grade test scores. Showing up today creates opportunities for tomorrow.
Be here. Be engaged. Be successful.
Be here. Be engaged. Be successful.
📸🍂 FALL PICTURE DAY IS COMING! 🍂📸
Smile big, Maroon Devils! ❤️🤍 Fall Picture Day at West Elementary is ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW — Thursday, October 22! 📷✨
Get those smiles ready, and we’ll see everyone looking their best for picture day! 😁📸❤️🤍
Smile big, Maroon Devils! ❤️🤍 Fall Picture Day at West Elementary is ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW — Thursday, October 22! 📷✨
Get those smiles ready, and we’ll see everyone looking their best for picture day! 😁📸❤️🤍
❤️🤍💙 **West Elementary School’s Veterans Day Program** 💙🤍❤️
Join us on **Friday, November 6th, at 9:00 AM** as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!
☕🍩 **Veterans are invited to enjoy breakfast casseroles, doughnuts, and coffee beginning at 8:30 AM in the library!**
❤️ Parents are welcome to join us for this special program as we show our gratitude to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Please reserve seats for our veterans. You are welcome to stand behind them!
📌 **Please Note:** Students who are checked out during the program will be counted absent.
We look forward to coming together as a school community to honor our heroes! Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve!⭐
#VeteransDay #WestElementary #ThankYouVeterans #LandOfTheFreeBecauseOfTheBrave
Join us on **Friday, November 6th, at 9:00 AM** as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!
☕🍩 **Veterans are invited to enjoy breakfast casseroles, doughnuts, and coffee beginning at 8:30 AM in the library!**
❤️ Parents are welcome to join us for this special program as we show our gratitude to those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Please reserve seats for our veterans. You are welcome to stand behind them!
📌 **Please Note:** Students who are checked out during the program will be counted absent.
We look forward to coming together as a school community to honor our heroes! Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve!⭐
#VeteransDay #WestElementary #ThankYouVeterans #LandOfTheFreeBecauseOfTheBrave
We are thrilled to announce that Rhea Dingle, a 5th-grade teacher at Swain West Elementary, has been named the NC Burroughs Wellcome Fund Beginning Teacher of the Year for Swain County Schools!
This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional commitment to her students and her craft as an early-career educator. Ms. Dingle will now continue forward in the statewide selection process.
Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor and wishing her the best of luck in the next phase! Learn more about the program at https://www.nccat.org/btoy
This prestigious recognition highlights her exceptional commitment to her students and her craft as an early-career educator. Ms. Dingle will now continue forward in the statewide selection process.
Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved honor and wishing her the best of luck in the next phase! Learn more about the program at https://www.nccat.org/btoy
Show your school spirit this fall with new Swain gear! From sweatshirts and long sleeves to maroon and white favorites, we’ve got you covered.
Grab yours at the link in the comments section!
October is National Principals Month, and we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible leaders who guide our schools every single day! Thank you to Lisa Sutton (Swain West Elementary), Mike Treadway (Swain East Elementary), Ryan McMahan (Swain Middle School), Michael Turner (Swain Academy), and Tyler Shuler (Swain County High School) for your dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment to our students and staff across Swain County Public Schools! Drop a comment below to give your principal a shoutout and thank them for everything they do!
A Little Adds Up
Did you know that missing just 10% of the school year is considered chronic absenteeism?
In a typical 180-day school year, that's about 18 days — roughly one month of school.
And it doesn't take long to get there. Missing just two days per month can put a student in that range.
Every day counts!
Did you know that missing just 10% of the school year is considered chronic absenteeism?
In a typical 180-day school year, that's about 18 days — roughly one month of school.
And it doesn't take long to get there. Missing just two days per month can put a student in that range.
Every day counts!
From friend drama and social exclusion to the pressures of group chats, today's social world can feel complicated for kids and exhausting for parents. In this webinar, we'll explore what children and teens need from the adults in their lives to navigate friendship challenges, build resilience, and maintain healthy relationships.
About the Speaker:
Phyllis Fagell, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor, school counselor, author, and nationally recognized expert on child and adolescent development. She is the author of Middle School Matters and a frequent contributor to The Washington Post. Phyllis helps parents and educators support children's social, emotional, and academic wellbeing.
Visit the link below to register.
Attendance Matters!
One of the strongest predictors of success in school is also one of the simplest: showing up.
Research consistently links regular attendance with stronger academic performance, staying on track for graduation, and greater connection to school.
Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, connect with teachers and friends, and take another step toward graduation.
Be here. Be engaged. Be successful.
Make a difference in our students' day!
Swain County Schools is looking for Cafeteria Assistants and Cafeteria Subs to join our team. Whether you only have 2 hours a day or 1 day a week to spare, we will work with you to create a flexible schedule!
Earn extra money while making an immediate, positive impact in our schools.
Apply Online: Visit https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Apply In-Person / Get More Info: Call Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128.
Swain County Schools is looking for Cafeteria Assistants and Cafeteria Subs to join our team. Whether you only have 2 hours a day or 1 day a week to spare, we will work with you to create a flexible schedule!
Earn extra money while making an immediate, positive impact in our schools.
Apply Online: Visit https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Apply In-Person / Get More Info: Call Lavonda Woodring, Human Resources Coordinator, at 828-488-3129 ext. 5128.
RESPECT! Second Grade Students of the Month! Allison Crisp, Seth Brown and Ila Hunt!
RESPECT! First Grade Students of the Month! Coby Baines, Emma Cody and Zoe Perkins!
RESPECT! Kindergarten Students of the Month!
Lilly Gomez, Beckham Dyer and Baylor Crisp
Lilly Gomez, Beckham Dyer and Baylor Crisp
The lockdown at Swain County High School has been lifted and the perimeter lockdowns at the other locations have also been lifted.
The lockdown occurred at approximately 11:25 am due to a perceived threat by a staff member. Other school locations were placed on a perimeter lockdown as a precaution.
Local law enforcement responded quickly, conducted a search of the area, and determined that there was no threat at 11:59 am. At no time were students in danger.
Thank you to everyone for following the established emergency procedures.
As the district debriefs with law enforcement, additional details will be provided.
🏈🏀⚾🏐 SPIRIT DAY! 🎉❤️
Our school was decked out and showing off ALL the school spirit today! 🙌 From favorite teams to our very own Maroon Devils, our students and staff brought the energy!
So much fun, so many smiles, and SO much spirit! 🏆🎉
Our school was decked out and showing off ALL the school spirit today! 🙌 From favorite teams to our very own Maroon Devils, our students and staff brought the energy!
So much fun, so many smiles, and SO much spirit! 🏆🎉
📢 IMPORTANT: Impact Aid Surveys Coming Home Monday!
Parents and guardians, please be on the lookout for an Impact Aid Survey coming home with your child on Monday.
Completing and returning this survey is very important to our school district. The information collected helps determine federal Impact Aid funding available to support our schools and students.
✅ Check your child’s backpack Monday
✅ Complete the survey
✅ Sign it
✅ Return it to school as soon as possible
Every survey matters! A few minutes of your time can help ensure our schools receive the federal funding for which they are eligible.
Thank you for helping support our students and schools!