Tonight is Senior Family Night from 5:30 to 6:30 in the high school media center. At this meeting advisors will review the senior year timeline, review college application steps, overview financial aid options, and review various resources and upcoming events.
This meeting is an important opportunity for all senior families and guardians to familiarize yourselves with your student's college or career steps, understand your role, and ask any questions you may have.
Class of '26 Updates ---- 36 seniors talked with representatives from over 30 different universities from across the southeast during Monday's CACRAO College Fair at the Ramsey Center. Maroon Devil Seniors also toured WCU's campus and enjoyed lunch at the Courtyard Dining Hall.
Please join us for SENIOR PARENT NIGHT on Thursday, September 11 at 5:30 in the SCHS Media Center. All information from this meeting will ALSO be posted in the Class of 2026 Google Classroom hosted by Senior Counselor Anna Roland. Parents & Guardians, please ASK your SENIOR to "invite" you to join this Google Classroom so you have access to important information for ALL seniors (graduation, yearbook, careers, college, financial aid, etc.).
🎓 Senior Parent Night Success! 🎓
We had a fantastic evening last night at Swain County High School connecting with our Senior families!
A big shoutout to GEAR UP and Swain County High School Staff for leading valuable discussions on:
📌 College Applications
📌 FAFSA & Financial Aid
📌 Senior Year Timeline & Milestones
Upcoming dates to remember for FAFSA help!
🗓️October 14th
🗓️November 6th
🗓️February 3rd
These sessions will be held in the College and Career Center at Swain County High School from 9:00am - 6:00pm with our Gear Up Advisors!
If you did not attend the meeting tonight, you can email tdodge@swainmail.org to set up a time to discuss the topics covered or ask any questions you may have for your Senior Student!
On Thursday, September 11th Swain High School's College and Career Center and counseling staff will be hosting a Senior Family night 5:30 to 6:30 in the high school media center.
The time is now for your student to start pursuing their college and career goals. At this meeting advisors will review the senior year timeline, review college application steps, overview financial aid options, and review various resources and upcoming events.
This meeting is an important opportunity for all Senior families and guardians to familiarize yourselves with your student's college or career steps, understand your role, and ask any questions you may have.
Presentation at Swain County High at 8 am on September 11 to learn about NC School of Science and Math's ONLINE, SUMMER and RESIDENTIAL opportunities. Please bring your driver's license and check in at the SCHS Main Office.
Honor your Class of 2026 senior with a tribute ad in the Yearbook.
You can create and purchase a customized ad now while prices are at their lowest!
For those who are interested, here is a YouTube video detailing how parents can create tributes using the Jostens Ads Builder:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kc0Mi4mC2dI
Preorder your students' 2026/2026 yearbook now at the following link:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05807900
The Swain County Schools Afterschool Program application will open on Friday, August 8, at 9:00 a.m. Families interested in enrolling their child are encouraged to complete the application promptly, as spaces are limited.
Click the link below to access the application on Friday, August 8th at 9am:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevQr__Bml292h2GII53RsHcNiv8pPVKT3fnHlaH5-73Zx1rQ/viewform?usp=header
Click the link below to access the application on Friday, August 8th at 9am:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevQr__Bml292h2GII53RsHcNiv8pPVKT3fnHlaH5-73Zx1rQ/viewform?usp=header
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.
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.
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!
