Masks are now Optional on School Buses
Effective 2/25/22, the CDC made masks optional for students riding buses, including child care programs.
News & Announcements
Project Child Find Event - February 25
There will be a "Project Child Find" Event at Bright Adventures Pre-K on February 25, 2022 from 7:30 am until 4:30 pm. To register, a child must be 4 by Aug 31, 2022; the event is also open to students turning 3 by Aug 31, 2022, for early screening and early childhood information. Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, and Educational Screenings will be provided. Parents can connect with local agencies supporting early childhood education.
To register or for more information, call 828-488-1494.
To register or for more information, call 828-488-1494.
Special Board of Education Meeting
There will be a special called Board of Education meeting held Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m., at the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 3rd Floor Auditorium, Bryson City, NC 28713 for the purpose of discussing budget, facilities and board policies. Action may be taken. The meeting will be broadcast on the school system YouTube link at Maroon Devil Network
Family Masking/Face Covering Update
Most of you have already begun to hear that change is in the air. Our School Board has reviewed the data, read guidelines, listened to concerned families, and has made the decision to move our schools to masking optional settings beginning February 21, 2022. The motion made by the Board is not intended to override any CDC directions and face masks are encouraged while community transmission levels remain high and substantial.
Updated StrongSchoolsNC Toolkit
DHHS has updated guidance based on CDC requirements. This guidance changes how long and under what conditions staff and students need to be excluded from school because they have tested positive for or been exposed to COVID-19 (isolation and quarantine).
11:30 AM Dismissal on Friday, February 11 for students
This is a reminder that Swain County Schools will be dismissing students at 11:30 am on February 11, 2022 for a regularly scheduled PLC day.
Latest Calendar Posted/Please note new Early Release Days
The School Board approved upcoming calendar changes including an 11:30 am early dismissal on Friday, December 17 as well as early dismissals on January 14th, February 11th and April 1st. Download an updated copy of the calendar.
Board of Education Meeting
The Swain County Board of Education will have its regular meeting, Monday,
February 14, 2022 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/SnRNsp7e4M3NgQ417
February 14, 2022 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/SnRNsp7e4M3NgQ417
Two Hour Delay/No Buses on Icy Roads - 1/31/2022
Swain County Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, January 31st, 2022. Buses will not travel on icy roads.
Two Hour Delay/No Buses on Icy Roads - 1/19/2022
Swain County Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Buses will not travel on icy roads.