News & Announcements

Young Insurance Group is offering voluntary student accident insurance for the 2023-2024 school year.  Information has been posted on the School District Website under the Parents Tab and labeled Student Accident Insurance. You can apply on-line or by mail.  Applications are available on the school website at https://www.swain.k12.nc.us/studentinsurance

The Swain County Board of Education will have its regular monthly meeting, Monday, August 14, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Swain High School Media Center, 1415 Fontana Road, Bryson City, NC 28713. The meeting will be broadcast on the school system YouTube link at Maroon Devil Network. To sign up for public comment at the meeting, you will need to do so 30 minutes prior to the meeting. To submit a public comment go to: https://forms.gle/8s6ewYYvYHScBiGJ7

The Swain County Board of Education will meet Monday, July
17, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 3rd Floor Auditorium, Bryson City, NC 28713.
The meeting will be broadcast on the school system YouTube link at Maroon Devil Network. To sign up for public comment at the meeting, you will need to do so 30 minutes prior to the meeting. To submit a public comment go to:
https://forms.gle/oJdQvMtJoma5x2zR8

The Board of Education will have a special work session on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 11:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of walkthroughs at the schools. No action will be taken.

Today’s incident at Swain High School involved the report of a possible weapon on campus. School administration including Principal Sonya Blankenship, Assistant Principals Michael Turner and Dennis Jones along with SRO Dave Zalva in conjunction with the Swain County Sheriff's Department acted quickly and decisively to apprehend the suspect before entering the building. A thorough search and investigation found no trace of a weapon on our campus. It is important to note that Swain County Schools and the Swain County Sheriff's Department acted in a coordinated effort to ensure the safety and well being of our students and staff. Swain County Schools cares deeply for the welfare of every student and staff member and will not tolerate weapons of any kind at our schools. No further statements about this incident will be made.

The Swain County Board of Education Meeting will have their regular montly meeting Monday, June 12, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 3rd Floor Auditorium, Bryson City, NC 28713. The meeting will be broadcast on the school system YouTube link at Maroon Devil Network. To sign up for public comment at the meeting, you will need to do so 30 minutes prior to the meeting. To submit a public comment go to: https://forms.gle/75pFDmWmPAAQWaYYA

​In the early morning hours on Thursday, May 18, 2023 Swain County High School ​was made aware of ​safety concerns. As always, the welfare of all students and staff is our highest priority. Law enforcement officials were notified ​immediately and it has been determined that there is no safety concern at this time. All students and staff are safe.

This concern emerged as buses and students were arriving and all students and staff were immediately placed in secure areas while the investigation was completed. In collaboration with high school administration and law enforcement, this concern has been thoroughly investigated and it has been determined there is no threat at this time. All students and staff have returned to their regular schedule.​ Again, all students and staff are safe. Increased law enforcement presence will be on the high school campus throughout the day. We want to thank our law enforcement partners and community for acting so quickly. Allow us to emphasize that the welfare and safety of students and staff are our top priority. All students are safe at Swain County High school and we look forward to having your students in class today.

There will be a Special Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., at Swain County Schools Central Office in the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 2nd floor room 223, Bryson City, NC 28713 for the purpose of discussion of Food and Nutrition opportunities and personnel. Action will be taken.

The Swain County Board of Education will have its regular monthly meeting, Monday, May 8, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 3rd Floor Auditorium, Bryson City, NC 28713.
The meeting will be broadcast on the school system YouTube link at Maroon Devil Network. To sign up for public comment at the meeting, you will need to do so 30 minutes prior to the meeting. To submit a public comment go to: https://forms.gle/MjWZhYvPbDHzendB7

Swain County Schools has an open Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services for Swain High HVAC & Electrical Systems and an open Request for Qualifications for Architectural Services for Swain Middle HVAC & Electrical Systems. Responses to Both Due: May 1, 2023.