Due to temperatures and continued icy conditions that are impacting side roads and driveways, Swain County Schools will not have school for students on January 14, 2025, and it will be an optional teacher workday for staff. These conditions are not only hindering bus transportation, but are also limiting the number of staff able to travel safely. Thank you for your understanding.
IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE- PowerSchool Cybersecurity Incident
Recipients: Current and Former Parents, Staff and Students
On Tuesday, January 7, PowerSchool alerted North Carolina public schools to a cybersecurity incident impacting student and teacher data across their global client base, including school systems in multiple states. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) notified us on January 11 that PowerSchool confirmed that the threat had been contained and that the compromised data was not shared and had been destroyed. For additional information concerning the breach and measures to protect against identity theft, please see the memorandum on our website at https://www.swain.k12.nc.us/article/1962300
There will be no school for students on January 10, 2025. It will be an Annual Leave day for 10 month employees.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE for Wednesday Jan 8th
11 o'clock start for schools
Swain County Schools will be closed for students on January 7, 2025 and it will be an Optional Teacher Workday for Staff.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
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
