Swain West Elementary School

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.

Important message about school for Thursday and Friday.

No school for students on Friday September 20th due to a scheduled Teacher Workday

In loving remembrance of those we lost on September 11, 2001

Donations came in for students from Mountain View Manor Nursing Home. The best part was Lisa Sutton's sister Carolyn Winchester helped to deliver. What a wonderful surprise today❤️❤️ C4C also had a delivery today from Linda Dills. Thank you to a community who pour into our schools!! We appreciate it so much!!

Great Open House!! Add your photos of your families to the post in the comments. We will see you all Monday Morning!!

Swain West Elementary Open House. August 15. 10-3. We hope to see you there!!!