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.).
Hello families of Seniors,
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.
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.
Parents of Swain High Seniors!
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
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
Important information for students who drive at SCHS!
Jostens is having a "Back to School" sale for SCHS yearbooks!
Preorder your students' 2026/2026 yearbook now at the following link:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05807900
Preorder your students' 2026/2026 yearbook now at the following link:
https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A05807900
Important announcement!
UPDATE: THE LINK IS LIVE!
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
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
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
Back to school bash!
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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!
Swain County Schools has the following job openings available
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.
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!
Graduation for the Class of 2025 will be outside at Swain County Memorial Stadium at 7:30 this evening
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