'Tis the season at Swain Middle School. We are celebrating staff undercover Week!
Monday December 9:Bring anything but a cup
Boys basketball get the win against Cullowhee Valley!
Great win by our Girls Basketball team over Cullowhee Valley!
✨ Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge: Spread Holiday Cheer! ✨
Attention Swain Middle! This week, we’re challenging YOU to bring smiles and joy to the residents of our local nursing homes. Let’s make their holiday season extra special with handmade holiday cards!
How to Join the Fun?:
Step 1: Create a festive and heartfelt holiday card.
Step 2: Write a kind and cheerful message.
Step 3: Turn your card in to your Leadership Teacher by Friday!
🌟 Why Participate?:
Brighten someone’s day this holiday season!
Show the world what Swain Middle kindness looks like!
Lets give Our Best & Then Some for our community!
Your Maroon Devil basketball team is back in action today. They will travel to Cullowhee Valley. Game time is at 4.
Great win by both our boys and girls wrestling team against Madison.
WEATHER WARNING
Forecasted lows overnight and into tomorrow will be around 15 degrees, combined with strong winds to create a wind chill potential below zero. Please take precautions.
Each month, students are honored as Leaders of the Month for their outstanding leadership and positive impact. Selected by teachers, they exemplify traits like responsibility, teamwork, and initiative, making our school community better.
Congratulations to Carter Perkins and Zooey Roughton in the 6th grade, Ernest Locust and Mayleigh Keffer in the 7th grade, and Daisy Frizzell and Zaira Martinez-Gonzalaz in the 8th grade!
We are so proud of you!
Wrestling cancelled for today. Make up is Thursday, 12/5.
Gameday for your Maroon Devil basketball as they travel to Cherokee. Game time is 4.
Athletes of the week. Basketball - Cameron Carson and Zavi Byfield. Wrestling - Tyla Jackson and Magnus Clark
🌟 Weekly Act of Kindness: Ending the Year with Kindness 🌟
As 2024 comes to a close, let’s spread joy, gratitude, and generosity! Here are three simple ways to make a difference this week:
1️⃣ Share small tokens of joy – Write a kind note or create something to brighten someone’s day.
❓ Who can you surprise with kindness?
2️⃣ Donate a warm item – Scarves, gloves, or blankets can help others stay warm this winter.
❓ How does it feel knowing your kindness is helping others?
3️⃣ Give a compliment or encouragement – Lift someone up with a positive word or gesture.
❓ Who can you encourage today?
Let’s end 2024 strong by spreading kindness throughout our school and community!
Your Swain Middle boys and girls wrestling will be in action at Swain Middle today against Cherokee and Smoky Mountain. Start time is 5.
Great win by our Boys basketball team over Hiwassee Dam last night.
Your Maroon Devils are in action one more time before Thanksgiving against Hiwassee Dam. Game time is at 4.
🦃SMS Maroon Meeting Recap! 🦃
This week’s Maroon Meeting was full of gratitude, kindness, and fun! Here’s what we covered:
🌟 Athletes of the Week – Celebrating the hard work and achievements of our student-athletes!
Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge – Thanksgiving is the perfect time to focus on gratitude and spreading kindness:
✅ Thank a teacher for their dedication.
✅ Tell a friend why you’re grateful for them.
✅ Help a classmate who needs a little extra support.
Remember: Be a peacemaker, not a drama-maker!
📅 Student-Led Conferences – Happening tomorrow! Each grade level is prepped and ready to impress.
🎳 Turkey Bowling & Pie Eating Contest – We ended with laughter and some friendly competition. Thanks to everyone who joined the fun!
Let’s make this week about gratitude, kindness, and make this week Maroon Strong! Go Swain Middle School!
Players of the Week
Wrestling - Lily Millsaps and Tyler Pipkin
Basketball - Malachiah Littlejohn and Elayna Shuler
🍁 Thanksgiving Week - Act of Kindness Challenge: Show Gratitude! 🍁
As Thanksgiving approaches, let’s focus on gratitude and making Swain Middle a kinder, more drama-free place!
This week’s challenge:
✅ Thank a teacher for their hard work and dedication. 🍎
✅ Tell a friend why you’re grateful for them.
✅ Help out a classmate who might need a little extra support. 🤝
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to show appreciation and spread kindness. Let’s come together and make a difference one act of kindness at a time! 🦃
Excellent win by our wrestling team last night over Macon Middle.
Great win by our Boys basketball team against Murphy.
