Our dress up days for the rest of the week and Events for the rest of December. We are looking forward to seeing you all soon!!
Legend Chekelelee is recognized for His Best and Then Some
West is taking up coloring books and crayons for the Bakersville area. Please send in next week. Thank you so much!!
WEATHER WARNING
Forecasted lows overnight and into tomorrow will be around 15 degrees, combined with strong winds to create a wind chill potential below zero. Please take precautions.
Status UPDATE - Swain County Schools will be closed to students today, it is an Optional Teacher Workday.
2 Hour Delay
The most important meal of the day is FREE to Swain County Students!! Take advantage and grab you breakfast daily!!
Hayden Becker recognized as Our Best and Then Some from West Elementary
L.J. Murcia recognized as Our Best and Then Some from West Elementary
https://crispfuneralhome.org/tribute/details/2981/Jenifer-Marr/obituary.html#tribute-start
Our West Elementary Family has suffered a tremendous loss. We have a lost a friend, co-worker, the finest of educators, "butmost importantly our Jen". The words to express how we feel are not adequate. The light that shone from her was bright. It was one we missed as she went from educator back to staying home with her youngest. Her family is our family and we ask that you wrap them in love and your prayers.
BUS COUNT WEEK! Help us out by riding a bus this week!!
Important information on attendance changes for students
Swain County Schools will operate on a regular schedule for Thursday October 3rd and Friday October 4th
FEMA can help with assistance after a disaster like Helene. This article has good useful info on contacting FEMA, how to file, website, phone number etc. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article293256609.html#campaignName=raleigh_afternoon_newsletter&linkType=nmeintro
Swain County Schools will be offering Grab & Go lunches again today for students. Pick up will be at the Swain High School cafeteria!
For information on the status of utilities, debris sites, etc., we want to share the following resources. As communications are restored and more information becomes available, these sites will be continue to be updated.
Drinking Water Systems: Public Water Supply Situation Report Tracking
Debris Disposal Sites: Active Temporary Debris Disposal Sites
NCDEQ Situation Report Tracking System
NCDPS Hurricane Helene – Storm Information
NCDPS County Emergency Management Agencies
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene
For information on any of the above go to the Department of Environmental Quality at
https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/deq-dashboard
Walmart’s Hurricane Helene Information page, which provides up-to-date details on store and club closures. You’ll also find information on how we’re supporting local communities with essential supplies and relief efforts as these resources become available.
Walmart, Sam's Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing an initial $6 million in support of hurricane relief efforts, including donations of food, water, essential supplies, and grants to organizations providing relief to these devastated areas. As part of this commitment, Walmart will match customer donations to the American Red Cross 1:1, up to $2.5 million, when they donate to support hurricane relief at the registers in stores and clubs and on Walmart.com from Oct. 1 – Oct. 13.
We are committed to working together to ensure that those affected have the support they need.
To stay informed, please use this link for real-time updates on our current relief activities.
https://corporate.walmart.com/purpose/community/disaster-response/hurricane-helene
Grab and Go lunches will be available for Swain County Students from 12-2 today at Swain County High School
Due to continued connectivity issues, Swain County Schools will not be in session for students Tuesday or Wednesday. Tuesday will be an annual leave day for staff and Wednesday will be an optional teacher workday. We are working with our provider to reestabilsh communication as soon as possible.
Swain County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, Sept. 30th. Additional information for the remainder of the week will be released as soon as possible. With current communication limitations, we ask that you share this message with others to ensure all are informed.