Thank you to everyone who came out to the Meet and Greet with Swain County Schools Superintendent, Dr. Brandon Sutton, earlier this month! We received a lot of valuable feedback from our community.

If you weren't able to attend, we still want to hear from you! We’ve created a short form where you can submit your input on the questions asked at the event.

https://forms.gle/7WqZMtTbiDER9i5MA

You are invited to a drop-in Meet & Greet with our Superintendent, Dr. Brandon Sutton!

Come out to connect, hear about his exciting mission and vision for our schools, and share your own valuable feedback. We want to hear from you!

🗓️ When: Monday, June 8th
⏰ Time: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Drop-in)
📍 Where: Swain County Schools Central Office
☕ Perks: Light refreshments will be served!

We look forward to seeing you there and working together for the future of our students. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! 👇

🎉 We made it! Tomorrow, June 3rd, is officially the last day of school!

Just a reminder that it is a half-day. High school buses will depart at 11:00 AM. Have a fantastic, safe, and wonderful summer break! ☀️🌴

Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Boys: Mental Health Strategies for Young Men
When the boys in your life shut down, act out, or seem to be struggling beneath the surface, it can be hard to know how to help. Many parents and caregivers wonder how to start the conversation — and how to make it stick.
Join Cartwheel and Chris Smith, LCSW, CGP, psychotherapist and Director of the Looking Ahead program, for a free live webinar: Supporting Boys: Mental Health Strategies for Young Men on Tuesday, June 4 from 12–1 pm ET.
Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies to recognize the signs of mental health challenges in boys and young men, understand why struggles often go unspoken, and open the door to connection and support at home. Chris will also share how everyday relationships and routines can play a powerful role in a young man's emotional wellbeing.

Register here: https://cartwheelcare.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oJWNkwgaTjC_7ncBC9Bitw?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_17129575#/registration

At the end of the day on May 13, a Swain West Elementary School teacher responded to a report of a possible gun in a student's bookbag. The teacher immediately confiscated the bookbag, notified school officials, and determined that the item was a toy gun. We want to reassure our community that at no point were students or staff in any danger.

School officials followed all established safety protocols to ensure our learning environment remained secure and orderly. This incident marks the second time in the past week that a potential threat was identified and resolved quickly, preventing the need for a campus-wide lockdown.

We need your partnership to keep our campuses safe. Please take a moment this evening to speak with your children about appropriate behavior and school rules.

Important Reminder: No weapons of any kind—including toys, look-alikes, or replica items—are permitted on school grounds at any time. Bringing these items to school creates unnecessary alarm and disrupts the educational environment. We remain fully committed to maintaining a safe, focused environment for every student and staff member. Thank you for your continued support and vigilance.

On Wednesday, May 6, Swain County High School officials responded to a report of a possible gun on campus. Within minutes, School Resource Officers located the student involved and quickly determined the item was a prop/toy gun. At no point were students or staff in danger.
School officials followed all appropriate safety protocols to ensure a secure and orderly learning environment. All reports are taken seriously, and we appreciate the swift response of staff and law enforcement.
This incident serves as an important reminder that no weapons of any kind—including toy or replica items—are permitted on school campuses. We remain committed to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all students and staff.