We want to hear from you! Swain East Elementary and West Elementary are currently seeking parent feedback on their School Improvement Plans. Your input plays a critical role in he...

BRYSON CITY, N.C. — On Thursday, October 29, Swain County Schools officially broke ground on the new Swain Middle School facility, marking a historic turning point for public educ...

Cherokee, NC — Eight local school systems and four schools were awarded the “Future Ready Through STEM-E” grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation. This CPF funding will incre...

The Swain County Board of Education will have its Regular Monthly Meeting, Monday, October 19, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 3rd F...

There will be a Special called Board of Education work session on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at the Swain County Schools Central Office in the Swain County Administra...

Swain County Schools is excited to invite families, educators, and community members to a historic milestone for the district: the official groundbreaking ceremony for the brand-ne...

The Swain County Schools Board of Education will have a Special Called Work Session on Monday, October 5, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., at the Swain County Schools Central Office in the Swa...

We were honored to welcome back one of our own to Swain County High School today! A proud alumnus, retired NC State Highway Patrol trooper, and current Tennessee Valley Authority ...

SWAIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL RESUMES NORMAL OPERATIONS FOLLOWING REPORTS FROM A STAFF MEMBER WHO HEARD WHAT RESEMBLED THE SOUND OF GUNSHOTS Swain County Sheriff’s Office responded Th...

Swain County Schools is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Holt as the new Executive Director of Academic Services and Innovation. Holt brings over two decades of dedicate...

Swain County Schools hosted a community meeting Tuesday evening, September 8, called "Showing up for Swain: Building Our Future Together" at the Swain Middle School Media Cente...

Newly released school performance grades and accountability data from the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) highlight significant academic growth and student ...

Swain County Schools has officially released its state testing calendar for elementary, middle, and high school students for the 2026–2027 academic school year. The district aims t...

This is to inform you of the Swain County Board of Education Meeting, Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Swain County Administration Building, 50 Main Street, 3rd F...

The death of a student is a profound loss that affects our entire school community. During painful moments like this, our commitment is to ensure that no student, family, or staf...

Swain County Schools is proud to announce that Jennifer Scheid of Bright Adventures PreK, has been named the district’s Teacher of the Year. Scheid brings a wealth of knowledge,...

Registration for our FREE K–8 Afterschool Program opens this Friday, August 7th, at 9:00 AM . Key Details: Registration Opens: Friday, Aug 7 @ 9:00 AM First Day: Tue...

MEMO TO: All Concerned FROM: Dr. Brandon Sutton, Superintendent DATE: July 30, 2026 RE: Swain County Board of Education Meeting This is to inform you of the Swain County Boar...

MEMO SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING TO: All Concerned FROM: Dr. Brandon Sutton, Superintendent DATE: July 8, 2026 RE: Swain County Board of Education This is to inform yo...

MEMO TO: All Concerned FROM: Dr. Brandon Sutton, Superintendent DATE: July 2, 2026 RE: Swain County Board of Education Meeting This is to inform you of the Swain County Boa...