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.
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).
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.
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.
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
Swain County Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Monday, January 31st, 2022. Buses will not travel on icy roads.
Swain County Schools will operate on a two-hour delayed schedule on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. Buses will not travel on icy roads.
Swain County Schools will be closed for all students and 10 month staff on Tuesday, January 18. This will be a No Day and moved to the end of the year. 11 and 12 month employees should consult the following link https://bit.ly/SCSLeave
The Swain County Board of Education will have their regular monthly meeting, Monday, January 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 3rd Floor Auditorium, Bryson City, NC 28713.
There will also be a public hearing for the revised Swain County School Board’s policy 4060, Native American Policy and Procedures for 2022-2023 prior to the meeting starting at 5:45 p.m.
The meeting will be broadcast on the school system YouTubelink at Maroon Devil Network To submit a public comment go to: https://forms.gle/DPidwFok7bkkFZMk8
Due to the strong probability of black ice in the morning, and to overcome staffing shortages created by COVID-19, there will be no school for Students Friday, January 7th.
It will be an optional teacher workday for staff. Thank you for your understanding.
