Swain County Middle 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.

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.

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Important message about school for Thursday and Friday.

Coaches needed.

JV Football wins over Cherokee

Volleyball game postponed. Make up date Sept 30th.

Lady Devil Volleyball travels to Andrews today. Start time is 4pm.

JV Football will be in action today against Cherokee. Game time slated for 6 pm

Your players of the week. JV Football - Entire team, JV Cheerleading - Delaney Sneed, Cross Country - Emma Nations and Garry Thompson, Soccer - Owen Outlaw, Midget Football - Hunter McMillian, Band -Noah Barnes, Volleyball - Aubree Barker

Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge! Let’s spread kindness one door at a time! This week, challenge yourself to hold the door open for others—students, teachers, everyone! Make it your own: When you hold the door open, greet each person with a smile and a friendly "good morning" or "have a great day!" This small addition can make the act even more uplifting. A simple gesture can brighten someone’s day and create an even more welcoming atmosphere at Swain Middle School! Who’s in?

Meet day tomorrow for your Maroon Devil Cross Country team. Location is Kituwah Mounds. Time 9 am for boys, followed by the girls.

In a double OT time game your JV Football team beats Murphy.

A thrilling volleyball match win yesterday for your Lady Devils against Robbinsville.

No school for students on Friday September 20th due to a scheduled Teacher Workday

JV Football in action against Murphy today at 6.

Volleyball plays Robbinsville today at 4.

Weekly Act of Kindness Challenge - Update! This week's challenge was all about spreading positivity by leaving a kind note for someone every day. And wow, did our students deliver! We had an incredible number of students participate, sharing kindness and brightening up our school with thoughtful words and gestures. We are SO proud of our amazing students here at SMS! Let's keep the kindness going as we head into next week. Stay tuned for our next challenge—together, we can make every day a little brighter!

Soccer in action today against Hayesville. Game time is 4. Location is Swain Rec Park

Volleyball gets to square off again today at Heritage Christian. Game time is 3:15. Location is Jackson County Rec Park.