Swain County Public Schools has several rewarding openings available for teachers, support staff, and athletic coaches. Come grow with us and make a difference in our community!
See all open positions and apply today ➡️ https://swain.schoolspring.com/
Outstanding Scenic Design: Kylee Nations
Outstanding Lighting Design: Ni Luh Menaka
Outstanding Overall Musical: Swain County High School, Into the Woods
Outstanding Lead Actress: Abigail Cutler
Most notably, Abigail Cutler, as the Marquee Awards' winner of Outstanding Lead Actress for her role as The Witch in Into the Woods, will move on to the Jimmy Awards, the most prestigious annual national competition in high school musical theatre, where she will represent the Marquee Awards and Swain County High School as she competes and performs on the Broadway stage.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Swain High's Into the Woods, and to their director, Pearl Moore!
Swain County Public Schools has several rewarding openings available for teachers, support staff, and athletic coaches. Come grow with us and make a difference in our community!
See all open positions and apply today ➡️ https://swain.schoolspring.com/
At the end of the day on May 13, a Swain West Elementary School teacher responded to a report of a possible gun in a student's bookbag. The teacher immediately confiscated the bookbag, notified school officials, and determined that the item was a toy gun. We want to reassure our community that at no point were students or staff in any danger.
School officials followed all established safety protocols to ensure our learning environment remained secure and orderly. This incident marks the second time in the past week that a potential threat was identified and resolved quickly, preventing the need for a campus-wide lockdown.
We need your partnership to keep our campuses safe. Please take a moment this evening to speak with your children about appropriate behavior and school rules.
Important Reminder: No weapons of any kind—including toys, look-alikes, or replica items—are permitted on school grounds at any time. Bringing these items to school creates unnecessary alarm and disrupts the educational environment. We remain fully committed to maintaining a safe, focused environment for every student and staff member. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance.
On Wednesday, May 6, Swain County High School officials responded to a report of a possible gun on campus. Within minutes, School Resource Officers located the student involved and quickly determined the item was a prop/toy gun. At no point were students or staff in danger.
School officials followed all appropriate safety protocols to ensure a secure and orderly learning environment. All reports are taken seriously, and we appreciate the swift response of staff and law enforcement.
This incident serves as an important reminder that no weapons of any kind—including toy or replica items—are permitted on school campuses. We remain committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff.
Swain High's cast and crew have secured nominations in the following categories: Outstanding Overall Musical, Outstanding Scenic Design, Outstanding Costume Design, Outstanding Lighting Design, Outstanding Featured Actor, and Outstanding Lead Actress.
Additionally, Abigail Cutler, after securing her position as one of the final five nominees for Outstanding Lead Actress through an additional audition and adjudication at the Tennessee Theatre last week, has the chance to move on to the Jimmy Awards on Broadway in NYC.
Final winners will be announced at the Marquee Awards Ceremony on May 17 at the Tennessee Theatre, where Swain High's nominated cast members will perform selections from Into the Woods on The Marquee Awards stage. Congratulations and break a leg!
Want to see what they explored today? You can learn more about the WCU program here: https://www.wcu.edu/.../departments.../ceap/index.aspx
Thank you to the team at WCU for hosting our students and fueling their career exploration!
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students for the positive impact they have on our schools and community every day.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding students for the positive impact they have on our schools and community every day.
Ready to shape the future? Swain County Schools is officially hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.
Discover a career where your expertise directly influences the next generation. There is no greater reward than guiding young people toward their full potential and seeing their success firsthand. We have several open positions available:
Special Education Teachers
School Nurses
Occupational Therapist & COTA
High School Teachers
Elementary Education Teachers
Bus Drivers
Whether you’re in the classroom, the clinic, the field, or behind the wheel, you play a vital role in our students' lives. Come grow your career in a place where your passion for mentoring and leadership truly makes a difference.
Apply today at: swain.schoolspring.com
Additionally, Swain County Schools will be closed all of next week, from Monday, April 6th through Friday, April 10th, for Spring Break.
Classes will resume on Monday, April 13th. We wish all of our students, families, and staff a safe and restful break!
School will operate on a normal schedule at all locations on Thursday, April 2nd.
Swain County High School, Swain Academy, Middle School and PreK have been made aware of the current boil water advisory issued for the Town of Bryson City. In response to this all student and faculty drinking water sources have been covered and made off limits for use until the boil advisory is lifted. All students and staff will be provided with bottled water for their consumption on Thursday, April 2nd. Additionally, students may bring water bottles filled from home for their use. Students will not be allowed to refill their personal water bottles from public water sources. They may use the bottled water to do so if they would like.
Swain County High School and Swain Academy utilizes a storage tank that is filled weekly using public water. This tank was refilled on Tuesday evening before the water disruption and boil advisory. Out of an abundance of caution, this tank will not be used for any service other than non-potable restroom facilities until the water has been tested for purity.
Lunches will be served on a regular schedule but will be prepackaged and require no water supply from the cafeteria. Milk and bottled water will be available with lunch at the middle and high school.
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and stay in communication with local officials. Should conditions change, we will notify students, staff, and families promptly. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
The afterschool program is canceled at PreK and Middle School for today.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation in ensuring our students' safety.
This message is also posted on Swain County Schools website and social media. Please contact your child’s school with any questions.
We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2039. To get started:
1️⃣ Complete the online form here: https://bit.ly/4cVyZtG
2️⃣ Call your school to schedule an in-person appointment.
Swain East: 488-0939
Swain West: 488-2119
Don't forget: In-person appointments are March 31 (East) and April 1 (West). See you soon!
Supporting our students means supporting the whole family! 💜📚 Swain County Schools has partnered with Cartwheel to offer a free monthly webinar series designed specifically for our parents and caregivers.
From managing "big feelings" to navigating tough conversations about substance use and mental health, these sessions provide practical tools you can use at home immediately.
The next one is April 15, 12-1pm and is titled "5 Keys to Parenting a Child with ADHD"
Register here!
Check out the upcoming schedule, register for free, and view past webinars here!
