Important announcement for Swain High parents and students!

The official drop-in hours for Open House on August 14th are from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

4 months ago, Swain County High School
Flyer for SCHS Open House, August 14th from noon to 4:00PM.
Early Chromebook pickup dates have been scheduled!

Device pickup will start on Tuesday, August 5th, and run through Friday, August 8th. Drop-in hours are from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in the Swain High Media Center.

Incoming Freshmen will report on Tuesday, Sophomores on Wednesday, Juniors on Thursday, and Seniors on Friday. Students will also be able to receive their device during Open House on August 14th, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Registration will be required before you can pick up your Chromebook. School staff will check that all Technology agreements have been signed and submitted electronically before your student will be able to receive their device.

To enroll your student, please go online to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and fill out the online registration forms. More information can be found on the Swain High Facebook page or Swain County Schools main website, under the “For Parents” tab.
4 months ago, Swain County High School
EARLY CHROMEBOOK PICKUP. Tuesday, August 5th - Friday, August 8th. 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM in the SCHS Media Center. Grade Level Pickup Dates: Rising Freshmen: Tuesday, August 5th Rising Sophomores: Wednesday, August 6th Rising Juniors: Thursday, August 7th Rising Seniors: Friday, August 8th. IMPORTANT: Infinite Campus Online Registration for 2025/2026 MUST be completed before pickup - staff will check that Technology Agreements have been electronically signed and submitted for each student who drops in.
It's not to late to sign up to substitute in Swain County Schools - drop by Thursday the 24th between 10-1 to sign up
4 months ago, Swain County Schools
Substitute Teacher Sign-up
Class of 2026 Senior Portraits!

This Wednesday, July 23rd, Prestige Portraits will be in the SCHS Swain Arts Center for 2025/2026 Yearbook photos!

Please sign up prior on www.prestigeportraits.com.
The cost is $30 for the Essential Session and $20 for the Mini Session.

Prestige will provide black drapes and tuxedos for all portraits. Students are required to wear a plain white t-shirt and bring two casual outfits for non-formal portraits.

Check the flyer for more information!
4 months ago, Swain County High School
Flyer for 202 Prestige senior portraits, on July 23rd in the Swain FAC. $30 essential session $20 mini
Swain County Schools has the following job openings available
5 months ago, Swain County Schools
Job Openings
Attention, rising seniors! Senior portraits will be Wednesday, July 23 in the Swain Arts Center. You must have your portrait made to be included in the 2025–26 yearbook.
6 months ago, Swain County Schools
Swain County Schools
Swain High Report Cards have been posted to Parent Portal. We would like to apologize for the delay in posting the report cards, but we have been waiting on State EOC scores. Please contact Swain High with any questions. Have a safe and great summer!
6 months ago, Swain High School
Picture of the beach and ocean with umbrellas and flip flops
Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be outside at Swain County Memorial Stadium at 7:30 this evening
6 months ago, Swain County Schools
Swain County Schools
Reminder that tomorrow, Thursday the 29th is the final day of school for the 2024-25 school year, buses will run at 11 am tomorrow
6 months ago, Swain County Schools
Swain County Schools
IMPORTANT GRADAUTION UPDATE FOR SWAIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
6 months ago, Swain High School Principal
IMPORTANT GRADUATION UPDATE FOR SWAIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
SCHS Athletic Banquet tonight at 5:30 in the Swain Arts Center.
6 months ago, Swain High School Principal
SCHS Athletic Banquet tonight in the Swain Arts Center.
Swain County High School End of the Year Senior Events
6 months ago, Swain High School Principal
Announcement about Senior events
Video from this year's Special Olympics, held at Swain High https://youtu.be/XEPK2S36Enc?feature=shared
6 months ago, Swain County Schools
Save the date, July 24th, Kelly Services hiring event
6 months ago, Swain County Schools
Swain County Schools
Congratulations to Cindy Thompson for selecting the Card of the Day- The JOKER! She selected a gift basket with a $25 gift certificate from Elders and Humanite, and a bag full of art from Ashley Hackshaw. More winners to be announced soon!
6 months ago, Swain High School Principal
Cindy Thompson drew the "card of the day" the Joker! Congratulations!
SCHS has some clear Tote bags with the Devil S logo on them on sale for $10. Come by the High School Thursday or Friday and buy yours before they are gone!
6 months ago, Swain High School Principal
Clear Totes on Sale now!
Congratulations to Ashley Walls- She drew the "One Eyed Jack" and won a massage by Tanis Deal! Having so much fun drawing cards and building a hand for the week. SCHS wants to thank all the people have donated and made this a huge success.
6 months ago, Swain High School Principal
CONGRATULATIONS to Ashley Walls she is the winner of the massage by Tanis Deal!
Congratulations to Cristina Heath- she is the winner of the Card of the day! She drew the Queen of hearts today and won $100 gift card to La Dolce. Shout out to Swain County Schools for the awesome Barbeque lunch provided yesterday and to the Great Smoky Railway for today's TACO BAR!
7 months ago, Swain High School Principal
Cristina Heath drew the Queen of Hearts and selected a $100 GC to La Dolce!
Richard Stephenson was the first winner of SCHS's Teacher Appreciation event. Today he drew the Card of the Day and selected from a variety of door prizes. He chose the Golf package from Bear Lake Reserve! Special Shout Out to Lytisha Shuler and Ann Marie Owle for helping SCHS with the Teacher Appreciation Event!
7 months ago, Swain High School Principal
Richard Stephenson wins today's prize by drawing the Ace of Spades!
IMPORTANT END OF YEAR EVENT INFORMATION FOR CLASS OF 2025 ⚠️ Yesterday, SCHS sent out that the Senior slideshow and parade would be on Tuesday, May 27, 2025; however, we have discovered this is a major scheduling conflict with the 8th grade moving up ceremony. The Senior slideshow will now be held on WEDNESDAY, May 28, 2025 @ 6:30-7:30 pm; the parade will be scheduled to follow. Seniors will line up in the parking lot at the gym; parents will have the opportunity to get downtown to watch the parade at approximately 7:45. We sincerely apologize for any confusion or inconvenience this has caused, May is a tremendously busy and tumultuous time of year for every school district! ⚠️ IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE YEAR: • Wednesday, April 30: Is show your colors day. Wear your college, military, or work colors. Seniors will assemble in the media center for pictures, cake, and ice cream during WIN • Friday, May 2: Senior Walk, *Baccalaureate, Bell Ringing Ceremony, Senior Picnic *The Baccalaureate service is a church service sponsored by the Bryson City Pastors Association, which includes several church denominations. It is completely optional and voluntary for students and their parents. The service will be held at First Baptist Church at 10:00 AM. Students who choose not to attend will return to class and wait until the service is over. Parents and families are welcome to attend, there will be limited seating in the church dependent on the number of senior participants. ~ SENIOR WALK SCHEDULE: 8:30 AM - Depart to Elementary Schools 8:40 AM - Arrive at Elementary Schools 8:55 AM - Depart Elementary Schools 9:05 AM - Arrive at Middle School, drop off at cafeteria & walk down the sidewalk area 9:20 AM - Depart for Pre-K 9:25 AM - Park at Bojangles & begin walking through town *Parents and families are encouraged to line up on Main Street to show their support! 9:50 AM - Load buses @ Depot Station 10:00 AM - *OPTIONAL* Baccalaureate Service for students and parents at First Baptist Church 11:15 AM - Bell Ringing Ceremony 11:30 AM - Photo Ops on campus 11:45 PM - Students carpool or ride buses to Morgan Pavilion 12:00 PM - Senior Celebration (lunch, door prizes, Swag Bags) 2:00 PM - Senior Dismissal ~ • Thursday, May 15: Spring Band Concert @ 6:00 PM • Monday, May 19 or Wednesday, May 21: Potential Yearbook Delivery & Distribution dates • Tuesday, May 20: Scholarship and Academic Banquet Dinner @ 5:30 • Thursday, May 22: Athletic Banquet @ 6:00 PM EXAM SCHEDULE: - 1st Block: Thursday, May 22 - 2nd Block: Friday, May 23 - 3rd Block: Tuesday, May 27, - 4th Block: Wednesday, May 28 • Monday, May 26,: MEMORIAL DAY -- NO SCHOOL! • Wednesday, May 28: Senior Slideshow @ 6:30 PM in the Swain Arts Center, Parade will follow at approximately 7:45 PM • Thursday, May 29: GRADUATION! MANDATORY rehearsal @ 9:00 AM at the Swain Memorial Stadium. Seniors line up @ 6:30 PM in front of Swain Arts Center. Ceremony begins at 7:30 PM!
7 months ago, Swain County High School
- 2025 Senior/EOY Events - April 28th - May 2nd: Senior Week. 4/28, Mon: “The Reality of Money” in Gym during 2nd block. 4/29 Tues: Senior “Minute to Win It” games during both lunches in front of SRO office in Main Lobby. 4/30, Wed: Senior Signing Day! Assemble in Media Center during WIN Wear your college, military, or work colors! 5/1, Thur: Leadership Day: Students report their advisory WIN for 1st. 5/2, Fri: MAROON OUT! Wear caps & gowns for the Senior Walk Check Senior Walk & Baccalaureate brochures for info. EOY Celebrations & Banquets. 5/15, Thur: Spring Band Concert @ 6:00 PM. 5/19 or 5/21: Potential Dates for Yearbook Delivery & Distribution. 5/20, Tues : Academic Banquet @ 5:30 PM. 5/22, Thur: Athletic Banquet @ 6:00 PM. 5/28, Wed: Senior Slideshow @ 6:30 PM in the Swain Arts Center Senior Parade @ 7:45 PM. Graduation Information. 5/29, Thur: *MANDATORY* Rehearsal @ 9:00 AM at the Football Stadium Seniors line up @ 6:30 PM in front of Swain Arts Center Graduation Ceremony @ 7:30 pm.
- Senior Walk Schedule - Friday, May 2nd. Maroon Out! Wear your cap and Gown for the Senior Walk. PARENTS: PLEASE JOIN US IN TOWN AND CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2025! START WALK FROM CENTRAL OFFICE, END BY TURNING LEFT ON EVERETT ST WE WILL *NOT* BE CROSSING THE TRAIN TRACKS ON THE WALK. 8:30 a.m. Depart to Elementary Schools 8:40 a.m. Arrive Elementary Schools 8:55 a.m. Depart Elementary Schools 9:05 a.m. Arrive Middle School drop off at cafeteria- walk down the sidewalk area where students will be lined up- through the breezeway down hill to to Pre-K Buses pick up at Pre-k 9:20 a.m. Depart for Pre-K 9:25 a.m. Park at Bojangles Begin Walk through town *** Parents and families are encouraged to line the streets of Bryson City and show their support to their graduates! 9:50 a.m. Load busses @ Depot Station 10:00 a.m. Baccalaureate Service for students and parents Church TBD (students who do not go to service will return to class and wait until Baccalaureate service is over) *** Parents and families are welcome to attend- there will be limited seating in the church dependent on the number of senior participants. 11:15-11:30 Bell Ceremony 11:30-11:45 Photo Ops on campus 11:30-12:00 Students carpool to Morgan Pavilion or ride a bus 12:00-2:00 Senior Celebration- lunch, door prizes, Swag Bags.
- Baccalaureate service - Friday, May 2nd. The Baccalaureate Service will take place on Senior Walk Day (Friday, May 2nd, 2025) at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Bryson City. Parents are welcome to join in this celebration, we would encourage you to get there earlier than 10:00am. Participation in the service is completely voluntary Students are NOT required to attend. Students who do not wish to attend will be brought back to the high school by bus during this time. They will join their classmates for the graduation walk through the high school students' tunnel and participate in the bell-ringing ceremony at the front of the school. The Baccalaureate Service for graduating seniors is a long-standing tradition at Swain County High School. It has been supported by the Bryson City Ministerial Association for a number of years and has been hosted by the local town churches including: BC First Baptist, BC United Methodist Church, BC Presbyterian, The Grove Church, & St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church.