NCCAT has named Kimberly Sorrell of Swain Middle School as their Beginning Teacher of the Year!!
School is cancelled today at East Elementary due to a power outage, all other schools are operating on a normal schedule.
Swain County Schools has been awarded a 52 million dollar grant for a new Middle School!!
Swain County Schools will operate on a regular schedule for Thursday October 3rd and Friday October 4th
FEMA can help with assistance after a disaster like Helene. This article has good useful info on contacting FEMA, how to file, website, phone number etc. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article293256609.html#campaignName=raleigh_afternoon_newsletter&linkType=nmeintro
Swain County Schools will be offering Grab & Go lunches again today for students. Pick up will be at the Swain High School cafeteria!
For information on the status of utilities, debris sites, etc., we want to share the following resources. As communications are restored and more information becomes available, these sites will be continue to be updated.
Drinking Water Systems: Public Water Supply Situation Report Tracking
Debris Disposal Sites: Active Temporary Debris Disposal Sites
NCDEQ Situation Report Tracking System
NCDPS Hurricane Helene – Storm Information
NCDPS County Emergency Management Agencies
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance After Hurricane Helene
For information on any of the above go to the Department of Environmental Quality at
https://www.deq.nc.gov/news/deq-dashboard
Walmart’s Hurricane Helene Information page, which provides up-to-date details on store and club closures. You’ll also find information on how we’re supporting local communities with essential supplies and relief efforts as these resources become available.
Walmart, Sam's Club, and the Walmart Foundation are committing an initial $6 million in support of hurricane relief efforts, including donations of food, water, essential supplies, and grants to organizations providing relief to these devastated areas. As part of this commitment, Walmart will match customer donations to the American Red Cross 1:1, up to $2.5 million, when they donate to support hurricane relief at the registers in stores and clubs and on Walmart.com from Oct. 1 – Oct. 13.
We are committed to working together to ensure that those affected have the support they need.
To stay informed, please use this link for real-time updates on our current relief activities.
https://corporate.walmart.com/purpose/community/disaster-response/hurricane-helene
Remember, we have a free grab-and-go lunch at the high school today until 2:00 PM. Over 100 have been served so far, and we have plenty more to share.
Grab and Go lunches will be available for Swain County Students from 12-2 today at Swain County High School
Due to continued connectivity issues, Swain County Schools will not be in session for students Tuesday or Wednesday. Tuesday will be an annual leave day for staff and Wednesday will be an optional teacher workday. We are working with our provider to reestabilsh communication as soon as possible.
You may pick up your employee paycheck at the county office today
No school for students through at least Wednesday of this week
Swain County Schools will be closed for students and staff on Monday, Sept. 30th. Additional information for the remainder of the week will be released as soon as possible. With current communication limitations, we ask that you share this message with others to ensure all are informed.
Important message about school for Thursday and Friday.
SBI Agent Will Wright and his K-9 Ruige recently toured the Swain High parking lot. Ruige is specially trained to sniff firearms and explosives. Special thanks to the Sheriff's office, SBI and Town of Bryson City Police for their work in helping keep our schools safe!
No school for students on Friday September 20th due to a scheduled Teacher Workday
This morning at 10:30, Swain Middle School held a lockdown drill. The drill had been planned for several weeks. Following the drill, the school's administration became aware of a rumor among students about the presence of a gun on campus. The administration immediately searched the possessions of the students named and found no evidence of a weapon. Swain County Schools is concerned for the safety and welfare of all students and takes every concern seriously. In an abundance of caution, the Swain County Sheriff's Department will have additional officers on the campus of the middle school Friday morning. Thank you for your continued support of the school system.
In loving remembrance of those we lost on September 11, 2001
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will do an on-site presentation for Swain High on Tuesday September 17 at 8 am
