East Elementary School

06/04/2026

Kids aged 18 and under are invited to join us for free meals at the Swain East Elementary School Cafeteria. We are offering free breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday all summer long!

🗓️ Dates: Monday, June 8th – July 24
📍 Location: Swain East Elementary School Cafeteria
⏰ Times:
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 8:30 am
Lunch: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Meals must be consumed on-site. For more information, please call 828-488-3129 ext. 5139. Come picnic with us!

06/03/2026

☀️ Mission accomplished: memories made and students officially released for summer break! Our 5th graders enjoyed every minute of these last couple of days.

Have a fantastic summer! We'll see you on August 17th! 🍉😎🎉

06/02/2026

An announcement about personal items left at school:

06/02/2026

🎉 We made it! Tomorrow, June 3rd, is officially the last day of school!

Just a reminder that it is a half-day. High school buses will depart at 11:00 AM. Have a fantastic, safe, and wonderful summer break! ☀️🌴

06/01/2026

Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Boys: Mental Health Strategies for Young Men

When the boys in your life shut down, act out, or seem to be struggling beneath the surface, it can be hard to know how to help. Many parents and caregivers wonder how to start the conversation — and how to make it stick.

Join Cartwheel and Chris Smith, LCSW, CGP, psychotherapist and Director of the Looking Ahead program, for a free live webinar: Supporting Boys: Mental Health Strategies for Young Men on Tuesday, June 4 from 12–1 pm ET.

Parents and caregivers will learn practical strategies to recognize the signs of mental health challenges in boys and young men, understand why struggles often go unspoken, and open the door to connection and support at home. Chris will also share how everyday relationships and routines can play a powerful role in a young man's emotional wellbeing.

06/01/2026

End of Year Awards!

05/28/2026

First Grade Field Trip

05/28/2026

PTO Meeting

05/27/2026

Join us for a Meet & Greet with our new Superintendent!

Swain County Schools family, you’re invited to meet Dr. Brandon Sutton on Monday, June 8th from 3:00pm–4:45pm.
Come hear his mission and vision for our district, share your valuable feedback, and enjoy some light refreshments.

📍 Location: TBD based on RSVPs (so please let us know you're coming!)
📝 RSVP: Scan the QR code in the flyer or click the link below to fill out the quick form.

We look forward to seeing you there!

👉 RSVP here: https://forms.gle/eJG4QbGurRj9QNoFA

05/21/2026

📣 Exciting News for East Elementary School! 📣

Swain County Schools is excited to partner with the North Carolina Community Schools Coalition to implement Community Schools at East Elementary School! This partnership provides a full-time Community Schools Coordinator.

This position will help strengthen connections between school, families, and community resources to support the overall success and well-being of our students.

Please note: This is NOT a Swain County Schools position. The coordinator will be employed through the NC Community Schools Coalition and housed at East Elementary School.

Interested in applying or learning more? Visit:
https://nccscoalition.org/employment-opportunities/

Learn more about the NC Community Schools Coalition at:
https://nccscoalition.org/

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