K-2 having a blast at water day.
Today was dress as your favorite teacher and Liana and Ethan did a great job of dressing up as Mr. Ritter.
Summer EBT is coming. Please check out the CDE website at https://www.cde.state.co.us/nutrition/summerebtprogram#informationforfamilies for more information.
Good Morning Swink Lion Families. We are off to a great start this morning with our school day. We are operating as normal. If you are unfamiliar with our normal safety procedures, all staff carry radios, exterior doors are always locked and continually monitored throughout the day, and staff is always observing students when outside. Students and staff are in good spirits today. Thank you everyone.
Please see the attached press release from the Otero County Sheriff's Department.
Swink School will have school on Tuesday, May 14. The Sheriff's Department has determined there is no longer a threat to the school. Thank you for all of their efforts in keeping us safe.
The Otero County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the reported threat. As to not hinder their investigation, additional information will be released when it becomes available.
Life of a Lion for the Week of May 13, 2024.
Swink School will not be in session on Monday, May 13, as a precautionary measure while law enforcement investigates a report of a threat being made.
Kids or teens struggling with friendships?
Making and keeping friends takes work and practice. Fortunately, there are research-based strategies we can teach our kids & teens to create strong and lasting relationships. Don't miss this one-day virtual event starting on May 22, 2024 at 9am Eastern (running for a full 24 hours online)! Grab your spot!
https://gozen.com/socialskillssummit/
We want to thank and show our appreciation to all of our Swink Lion Teachers and Staff during this Appreciation Week. They are all so awesome and appreciated for their hard work, efforts, caring attitudes, and love for our students.
Come check out the Elementary Mini Art Show on Thursday evening between 6:15 and 7:30. The north door of the classroom off the basketball court will be open. Mrs. Bickel and the students have created some awesome clay projects for your enjoyment.
On this National School Nurse Day we want to give a huge appreciation and congratulations to Nurse Stacy as she is a Nationally Certified School Nurse by the National Board of Certification of School Nurses. Very few school nurses pass or even attempt to take this exam. Congratulations to Nurse Stacy and we appreciate you all do to take care of our kids and staff.
Day 3 of thank an educator for National Teacher Appreciation Week. We appreciate you and everything you do.
Huge Shout Out to all of our staff during this Teacher Appreciation Week as they all have teachable moments with our students. We could not do it without each and every staff member. Thank you again!!
Thank you to all of the Swink School Lion Staff for all they do for our district and students. It does take everyone and each of you is greatly appreciated. Happy Teacher/Educator Appreciation Week 2024!!!
Life of a Lion for the Week of May 6.
Please check the dress-up days for the week.
We look forward to seeing a lot of students and staff dressed up.
Health & Wellness
Have a Safe & Happy
Summer Break!!
Week of a Lion for the Week of April 29.
Good Luck to all of our students in all the activities this week.
Congratulations to the 2024 Swink Prom Royalty.
Special congratulations to Prom Queen Lydia and Prom King Conner.
