A wonderful morning learning about so many community helpers and vehicles!
Join Cartwheel, our virtual mental health partner, for a free webinar with educational psychologist Linda Price, M.Ed., CAGS, and youth mental health advocate Mallory G. who will share her own story of navigating emotional distress as a young person and finding the support that helped her thrive.
🌱 Growing Together: Supporting Your Child's Mental Health This School Year
🗓 Tuesday, September 16 | 7–8pm ET
👉 Register here: https://www.cartwheel.org/webinarseries
Day 1 of Truck Days at Pre-K! We learned so much about the Fire Truck, the Swain Transit Van, the K-9 Unit, and an ambulance today! More to come tomorrow!
Swain County Schools is deeply saddened to learn of the tragic loss of one of our high school students. Your students may have questions or need guidance concerning this incident. School counselors are available to provide grief support and counseling services to any student or staff member in need.
Friday Fun at the PreK! 📚🧮🖍️
This sweet group of preschoolers is having a wonderful first day of school! ❤️🛝☀️
There will be a District AIG Parent Meeting on Tuesday, August 25 at 5:30pm in the Central Office.
If your child is in this program, plan to attend this information session.
Showing Up for Swain: Building Our Future Together
Every family, business, and neighborhood in our county is impacted by chronic school absenteeism. We invite all community members to join us for a crucial public meeting to tackle this challenge together and support the future of our students and workforce.
Event: Showing Up for Swain: Building Our Future Together
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
Location: Swain Middle School Media Center
What to Expect:
A presentation on recent Swain County Schools attendance data.
An overview of how daily attendance shapes academic success and long-term workforce readiness.
The official launch of the county-wide Swain Attendance Task Force.
Solving this challenge takes an entire community. Whether you want to join a task force committee, display a support window cling at your local business, sponsor student incentives, or simply share your insights, every voice matters at this table.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Thank you for your dedication to Swain County, our schools, and our youth!
Learning is tiring... 😴
First Day of Pre-K! There's so much fun happening! 😀☀️📖🛝❤️
Bright Adventures is ready for our first group of Preschoolers this morning!! ☀️
Today is the Day! Come meet your teachers!
Swain County Schools will host Open House today, Thursday, August 13. Check out the schedule below to find the specific times for your school:
🏫 Swain East: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🏫 Swain West: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Swain Middle School: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain Academy: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain High School: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
We can't wait to see all of our students and families there!
Swain County Schools will host Open House today, Thursday, August 13. Check out the schedule below to find the specific times for your school:
🏫 Swain East: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🏫 Swain West: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🏫 Swain Middle School: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain Academy: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🏫 Swain High School: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
We can't wait to see all of our students and families there!
Upcoming Webinar: When School Feels Hard: Understanding Anxiety and Avoidance in Kids
Wednesday, August 19 | 7–8pm ET
Chinwé Williams, Ph.D.
The start of a new school year brings excitement for some kids and teens and dread for others. In this webinar, we’ll explore what’s driving school anxiety and avoidance in kids, when it may signal a need for additional support, and practical strategies to help children feel more confident, connected, and ready to learn.
As always, the webinar is free, and you'll have a chance to ask questions live.
Reminder: 🎒Swain County Back to School Bash! 📚
Note New Location
Hey Swain County families! Join us for a fun-filled morning to help our elementary students get ready to kick off the new school year!
🗓️ Date: August 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (Note: School supplies are available while supplies last!)
📍 New Location: Swain Middle School Gym
👧👦 Eligible Students: Pre-K through 5th Grade
What to Expect:
✏️ Free school supplies
🤝 Community resources
🎉 Fun activities & games
🍿 Great food and tons of fun!
Help us spread the word by tagging a friend or sharing this post.
Swain County Schools Afterschool Program Registration Opening Soon
Registration for our FREE K–8 Afterschool Program opens this Friday, August 7th, at 9:00 AM.
Key Details:
Registration Opens: Friday, Aug 7 @ 9:00 AM
First Day: Tuesday, Sept 8
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, until 5:30 PM
Grades: K–8
Cost: FREE for participating students
Important Note: We anticipate a waitlist. Applications will be reviewed based on prior behavior, attendance, and submission time. Families will be notified of acceptance the week of August 17th.
(Note: Pre-K Afterschool applications are managed directly through Bright Adventures.)
Register here (link opens Aug 7 at 9 AM):
https://forms.gle/RQkYRhiNkfgw395d7
Huge shoutout and thank you to these four high schoolers for really stepping up to help Swain County Schools this summer!
Ayden Smiley, Noah Brown, Landon Cochran, and Kregg Parton worked alongside our maintenance team all summer—painting, mowing, trimming, and doing whatever was needed to get our campuses looking sharp and ready for the new school year.
We truly appreciate their hard work, great attitudes, and dedication to our schools!
Ayden Smiley, Noah Brown, Landon Cochran, and Kregg Parton worked alongside our maintenance team all summer—painting, mowing, trimming, and doing whatever was needed to get our campuses looking sharp and ready for the new school year.
We truly appreciate their hard work, great attitudes, and dedication to our schools!
Save the Date!
Join Dr. Brandon Sutton for an important community discussion on how we can work together to tackle chronic absenteeism and support our students.
📍 Location: Swain Middle School Media Center
⏰ When: Aug 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Every day in school counts—let's build our future together! Stay tuned for more updates.
Join Dr. Brandon Sutton for an important community discussion on how we can work together to tackle chronic absenteeism and support our students.
📍 Location: Swain Middle School Media Center
⏰ When: Aug 24, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Every day in school counts—let's build our future together! Stay tuned for more updates.
Now Open! Student Registration for the 2026–2027 School Year
Whether you're enrolling a student for the first time or completing your returning student's annual update, registration is now open!
✅ New students: Complete the online registration form and follow the enrollment instructions.
✅ Returning students: Log in to the Parent Portal to complete your annual update.
Kindergarten students must be 5 years old by August 31, 2026.
We look forward to welcoming our students for another great school year!
🎒 Save the Date: Swain County Back to School Bash! 📚
Hey Swain County families! It’s almost that time of year again. Mark your calendars for a fun-filled morning to help our elementary students get ready to kick off the new school year!
🗓️ Date: August 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon (Note: School supplies are available while supplies last!)
📍 Location: Swain County Recreation Indoor Facility (240 West Deep Creek Road)
👧👦 Eligible Students: Pre-K through 5th Grade
What to Expect:
✏️ Free school supplies
🤝 Community resources
🎉 Fun activities & games
🍿 Great food and tons of fun!
If you are interested in having a booth you may sign up here.
Help us spread the word by tagging a friend or sharing this post.
Good news for families: Mental health support through Cartwheel doesn’t stop when school does.
This summer, students and families in Swain County Schools can still access:
🧠 Licensed therapists and psychiatric providers with no waitlists
💻 Virtual appointments with afternoon, evening, and weekend availability
👨👩👧 Parent guidance sessions with practical support for parents and caregivers for everyday challenges
🗣️ Care available in English, Spanish, and other languages
✅ Free for families with Medicaid; in-network with most insurance
Summer is a great time to get connected to care and help students be ready for fall. Learn more and get started: cartwheelcare.org/families
