At this afternoon's school board meeting, three students from SMS were recognized as the 1% Better award recipients! Swain Middle School is so proud of Conner Bowman in the 8th grade, Daniel Brooks in the 7th grade, and Mellayna Schenck in the 6th grade! Thank you for giving your "best and then some"!
Yearly sports physicals will be held at the high school May 20th after school. Students need to update these yearly. Student-athletes will not be able to practice or compete until an up to date physical is on file with the athletic director. Some parts of the physical form need to be pre-filled out before seeing the doctor. Forms are available in the front office of the middle school or can be obtained by emailing bledford@swainmail.org
Two more opportunities left for EOG prep & review! Today, the 15th and next Wednesday, the 22nd!
Swain Band has three performances in May that you will not want to miss!
Shout out to Mr. Sale and all the Swain Middle School Chorus students! We are so proud of you and all the hard work you put in to showcase your talent tonight at the SMS Spring Concert!
Swain County Board of Education has moved their regular meeting from Monday May 13 to Thursday May 16, 6 o'clock at the Board room at 50 Main Street
Mark your calendars. May 20th the high school will be offering free physicals. Your student athlete will need a physical to compete in athletics. They will not be able to practice with their sport until a physical is on file with the Athletic Director. Forms are available at the middle school in the office or a copy can be emailed to you. Some parts have to be filled out and signed before they are able to see the doctor. A bus will transport students to the high school after school to get these done. Any questions contact Swain Middle at 828-488-3480 or email bledford@swainmail.org
8th grade Formal Dance is Saturday!!
Join us for an exciting evening at SMS Leadership Night on Thursday, May 9th, 2024! The event kicks off with dinner served from 4:45 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., setting the stage for an interactive session of leadership activities running from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in our "Bingo Board" of activities, where completing tasks earns you entries into a drawing for multiple gift cards! It's an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills while having a great time. See you there!
Join us for an exciting evening at SMS Leadership Night on Thursday, May 9th, 2024! The event kicks off with dinner served from 4:45 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., setting the stage for an interactive session of leadership activities running from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in our "Bingo Board" of activities, where completing tasks earns you entries into a drawing for multiple gift cards! It's an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills while having a great time. See you there!
Athletic physicals
Great win by our softball team yesterday over HDR
Great win by our baseball team yesterday over HDR
Reminder: EOG test prep and review will be offered after school on May 8th, 15th, and 22nd from 3:30-4:30 to help students prepare for end of grade testing. A snack will be provided after school and then we will dive into test taking strategies, what they can do now to help prepare, and vocabulary for different subjects. If you would like for your child to be involved, they just need to stay after school on May 8th, 15th, and 22nd!
Homer Cunningham is Swain Middle School’s Teacher Assistant of the Year! Homer consistently goes the extra mile to support both students and teachers in the classroom. His dedication and helpfulness make him an invaluable part of our school!
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Join us for an exciting evening at SMS Leadership Night on Thursday, May 9th, 2024! The event kicks off with dinner served from 4:45 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., setting the stage for an interactive session of leadership activities running from 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Don't miss out on the chance to participate in our "Bingo Board" of activities, where completing tasks earns you entries into a drawing for multiple gift cards! It's an opportunity to enhance your leadership skills while having a great time. See you there!
ALERT!!! New school record was set in the discus this past weekend by Colton Shuler.
Swain Middle School is excited to announce that the 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony will be on Thursday, May 30th, 2024!
This momentous event will be at the Swain County High School Gymnasium. The ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m..
Mrs. Emily McClung is the Swain Middle School Teacher of the Year! Mrs. McClung embodies excellence in education. With her innovative teaching methods and unwavering dedication, she inspires students to reach their full potential. Her classroom is a dynamic environment where creativity and critical thinking flourish. Mrs. McClung goes above and beyond to support her students academically and emotionally, fostering a sense of belonging and confidence. Mrs. McClung's passion for teaching and commitment to student achievement make her a truly deserving recipient of this prestigious award! We are so proud of her!
