Swain County High School

SCHS is having a "Win This Guitar" Raffle until next Wednesday, May 22nd when the drawing will be held! The raffle prize is a 2012 Fender Alkaline Trio Malibu (SN: CSE12003744). The guitar is valued at $600, but raffle tickets are only $20 each with no individual limit! Please email Max Lanning at mlanning@swainmail.org if you are interested in purchasing tickets! All proceeds benefit the SCHS Rock Band Club. #GuitarRaffle #Raffle

12 months ago, Swain County High School

Flyer for the 2024 SCHS Rock Band Guitar Raffle.

Swain County Board of Education has moved their regular meeting from Monday May 13 to Thursday May 16, 6 o'clock at the Board room at 50 Main Street

12 months ago, Swain County Schools

Last week, Swain High celebrated our amazing teachers and staff with treats that were truly out of this world! 🚀🌟 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫 Teacher Appreciation Week was filled with stellar appreciation activities to recognize the incredible work our teachers and staff do every day: 🚀 Monday: Our teachers were treated to a galactic goody treat straight from the office, setting the tone for an extraordinary week ahead! 🍔 Tuesday: We took a "launch" break with a sizzling BBQ sponsored by the central office, fueling our team with delicious food and camaraderie. ☀️ Wednesday: Was a "sun"sational day as Mrs. B, Mr. T, and Denene brightened everyone's lunchtime with heavenly sweets, making midweek feel like a delightful breeze. ☕ Thursday: We soared through the day with a "cosmic" coffee break, thanks to our high-flying administration delivering tasty coffee drinks right to our doorsteps. 🎁 Friday: As the week drew to a close, our stellar staff got to pick up their "Swain Swag" Maroon Devil shirts, a token of our gratitude for their dedication and hard work. 👏 Thank you to our incredible teachers and staff for everything you do! Your passion, dedication, and tireless efforts make our school community shine brighter every single day. Here's to you, for reaching for the stars and making a difference in the lives of our students. You truly are the stars that light up our galaxy! 🌟🍎 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankYouTeachers #OutOfThisWorldStaff

12 months ago, Swain County High School

SCHS Sonya Blankenship preparing iced coffees for staff.

Principal Blankenship with Mrs. Stephenson and Mr. Thomas

Principal Blankenship with Ms. Cipriano, Ms. Tuchtenhagen, and Mrs. Thompson

Principal Blankenship with Mrs. Masters and Mr. Cutler

Assistant Principal Mr. Jones with Mrs. Allman

Mrs. Blankenship and Mr. Jones celebrating with Math teachers!

Swain County High will be holding the 200-question Drivers Ed exemption test on Wednesday, May 22nd after school in the Media Center. Any student who will be the age of 14 1/2 by this date is eligible to test. On test day, students are required to bring their school Chromebooks and chargers; Loaners or paper exams are not available. Please visit (https://wncdrivingschool.com/swain-county-nc-drivers-education) to register, read all important information, and print the required paperwork.

12 months ago, Swain County High School

DRIVERS ED EXEMPTION TEST, May 22nd, 2024 SCHS Media Center at 3:15 PM, Must have registered at wncdrivingschool.com Must bring completed RIP form found on the “Study Materials/Forms” tab on the website Must be aged 14 1/2 by the date of the exam Must bring your school Chromebook and charger (no loaners and no paper exam)

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12 months ago, Swain County Schools

For the second day of the Class of 2024 Senior Week, Swain High hosted "Minute to Win It" games, including puddle jumper and cup stacking! Check our Facebook page "Reels" for fun videos taken from these activities.

12 months ago, Swain County High School

To the parents of current juniors! Your student will need to receive their meningococcal booster (2nd dose of MCV vaccination) before the start of the 2024/25 school year. Contact your child’s healthcare provider or the Swain County Health Department to obtain vaccinations. For more information about meningococcal or other vaccinations visit www.immunize.nc.gov, www.cdc.gov/vaccines, or contact your school nurse.

12 months ago, Swain County High School

NC back to school immunization requirements: Twelfth Grade entry vaccine requirements. DTaP 5 doses, Polio 4 doses, MMR (or 2 measles, 2 mumps, 1 rubella) 2 doses, Hepatitis B 3 doses, Varicella 1 dose, Tdap 1 dose, Meningococcal conjugate (effective 2020-2021 school year) 2 doses. At all ages and grades, the number of doses required may vary by a child's age and when they are vaccinated.

📣 Important information for CLASS OF 2024 seniors and their families! 📣 April 29th through May 3rd is SENIOR WEEK at SCHS! There will be exciting events and themed dress-up days throughout the week, concluding with the SENIOR WALK and OPTIONAL Baccalaureate service on Friday. Please see the attached brochures for detailed information on Senior Week events, a detailed schedule for the Senior Walk and optional service on Friday, upcoming End of Year Celebration banquets, and the Class of 2024 Graduation ceremony!

about 1 year ago, Swain County High School

4/29 Monday: College and Career Swag Day: Wear your future colors! Activity: Senior Banner Signing with Cake and Ice Cream during lunch. 4/30 Tuesday: Hawaiian Day- Say Aloha to your Senior year! Activity: Senior Minute to Win it games in the Media Center during both lunches! 5/1 Wednesday: Your Future is BRIGHT! Wear your sun hats and shades! No activity 5/2 Thursday: LEADERSHIP DAY AND CULTURAL CELEBRATION DAY, 5/20 Monday Spring Band Concert 7:00 pm 5/21 Tuesday Academic Banquet 5:30 pm 5/28 Tuesday Athletic Banquet 6:00 pm Senior Slideshow: Wednesday, 6/5 @ 5:30 in the Swain Arts Center Senior Parade Wednesday, 6/5 @ 6:30 Graduation Information- 6/6 Thursday @ 6:00 pm 6/6 Thursday Mandatory Rehearsal 9:00 am at the Football Stadium Line up for graduation: 5:15 in front of the Swain Arts Center Graduation Ceremony: 6:00 pm

5/3 Friday: Maroon Out! Wear your cap and Gown for the Senior Walk. Activity: Bell Ringing ceremony; Senior Picnic (door prizes and Senior Swag Bags given out) 8:00 am Assemble in front of the gym. 8:30 am Load busses to go to former Elementary school (if you were not SCS students in the early grades choose a bus with your friends) 8:40 am Arrive at Elementary Schools 8:55 am Depart the Elementary Schools 9:05 am Arrive at the MS 9:20 am Depart from Pre- K 9:25 am Park @ Bojangles- Assemble in the parking lot at SCS Central Office Parking lot PARENTS- PLEASE JOIN US THROUGH TOWN AND CELEBRATE THE CLASS OF 2024! WE WILL WALK DOWN MAIN STREET FROM CENTRAL OFFICE, TURN LEFT ONTO EVERETT STREET. WE WILL PICK UP THE TRAIN STATION. WE WILL NOT CROSS THE TRACKS WALKING. 9:50 am Load busses at Depot Street 9:55 am Arrive at Church 10:00 am Students who wish to participate in the **Baccalaureate Service for students and parents. First Baptist Church will be our host church and ministers from First Baptist, Grove, Presbyterian, and Methodist church will be involved in the service. ** Baccalaureate Service is an optional church service for students and parents. Students who do not wish to participate will be transported back to the high school on a different bus and await the bell ringing ceremony at the HS. 11:15 am Bell Ringing Ceremony/photo ops with friends 11:40 am Students drive/car pool or ride a bus to Deep Creek 12:00-2:00 Senior Celebration- Lunch, door prizes, Swag Bags 2:00 Senior Dismissal

The Baccalaureate Service will take place on Senior Walk Day (Friday, May 3rd, 2024) 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.

Registration for Gear-Up summer 2024 experiences is now OPEN! To indicate your interest in these exciting opportunities, please fill out the form at the following link: www.tinyurl.com/GUsummer2024

about 1 year ago, Swain County High School