IMPORTANT MESSAGE
🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge 🌟
A new year means new opportunities to grow, learn, and make a difference—not just for others, but for yourself. Starting fresh in 2025 is a gift, a chance to practice self-kindness and take control of the things you want to improve.
✅ If your grades weren’t where you wanted them to be, you can fix that.
✅ If you struggled to get assignments turned in, you can fix that.
✅ If there were moments when you weren’t as kind or supportive as you could have been, you can make that right.
Being kind to yourself means giving yourself the chance to grow, learn from the past, and take steps toward the future you want. Don’t waste this valuable time in your life. Act now. Be your best self this semester, this year. Want it! Everyone at Swain Middle School believes in you—but do you believe in yourself?
💡 Challenge for the Week:
This week, practice self-kindness by setting one meaningful goal for the second semester or for 2025.
Your Maroon Devil wrestlers finished 2nd in their conference meet on Wednesday. Congratulations to Ary Menaka 3rd place, Max Wells 3rd place, Elijah Pruitt 2nd place, Seaborn Bradley 1st place, Brooks Dietz 3rd place, Maddox Gunter 1st place, Magnus Clark 2nd place, Coleman Green 2nd place, George Willis 2nd place, Sebastian Hurst 4th place, Sam Brady 3rd place, Bentley Coday 1st place, Tyler Pipkin 4th place, Kam Pursley 1st place.
Good luck to our Maroon Devil wrestlers tonight as they travel to Andrews for their conference tournament. Start time is 5pm.
Congratulations to our Lady Devils wrestling as they are your tournament champions!!!
Leela Dejarnett 1st , Elsie Mae Clayton 2nd, Lundyn Hunt 2nd, Eliana Cutler 3rd, Madison Riley 2nd, Wadulisi Sluder 3rd, Genevieve Raya 2nd, Tyla Jackson 1st, Janelle Martinez 3rd, Izabella Ponton 1st, Lily Milsaps 2nd, Anela Hornbuckle 2nd, Alexis Tranter 1st
Staff enjoyed cookies and hot chocolate today🎄
Lady Devils basketball pick up a win last night against Andrews.
Join us tonight to watch your Lady Devils wrestling team take the mat. Matches start at 5.
Maroon Devil basketball travels to Andrews tonight to face the Wildcats. Game time is at 4.
Players of the week
Basketball: Brae Lambert and Brennley Ball
Wrestling: Coleman Green and Elsie Mae Clayton
Maroon Meeting Special Christmas Edition. Our wonderful admin brings laughter and joy to all the students!
Thank you PTO for the Hot Chocolate Bar. It was a nice treat on a rainy day!
Exciting News From Swain Middle School!
Last week, Mr. Cook's Introduction to Computer Science class achieved a 100% pass rate—a major milestone as they became the first group in Swain County, and possibly the region, to meet North Carolina's new computer science graduation requirement. Of the 17 students, 11 earned an "A," with 4 achieving perfect scores.
Congratulations to Mr. Cook and his students for setting the standard and getting a head start on this exciting new requirement!
As 2024 draws to a close, this week marks the last week of school in 2024. Before we enter 2025, take a moment to reflect on the year that has passed. Think about your interactions—with friends, family, coworkers, classmates, and even people you've just shared a brief moment with.
💭 Ask yourself:
Was I kind?
Was I a peacemaker or a drama-maker?
Did I lift someone up, or did I tear someone down?
🌟 This week’s challenge: Reflect on the kindness challenges we’ve shared throughout the first semester. Pick one, revisit it, and make it your mission to spread as much kindness as you can this week. Whether it’s writing a note of encouragement, helping someone in need, or offering a simple smile—let’s end 2024 strong by making kindness our legacy.
✨ Your actions today can shape someone’s tomorrow. Let’s make this week one of kindness and positivity to close out 2024!
🎄Student Holiday Dress up days
🎄December 16th-20th
Statement from Swain County Schools
Thank you Bryson City Church of God. They provided us with an amazing lunch.
Today, members of our 8th Grade Leadership elective helped bring holiday magic to life by helping with the Pre-K students' special day with Santa!
Great wins by our Girls and Boys wrestling team on Tuesday against Mitchell.
Excellent wins by both our Girls and Boys basketball teams last night against Cullowhee Valley.
