Quarter Three Interim Reports were sent home with students yesterday.
Please take a few moments to review your student’s academic progress and contact teachers with any questions or concerns.
Together, we can continue supporting our Tigers as they Lead, Learn, Serve, and Excel! 🐯📚
#SHSTigers
#AcademicProgress
#RiseUp

Updated WIDA Schedule 2026
Please see the updated WIDA Testing Schedule. Testing will begin on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Students will need to bring their charged device each day for testing!


District officials continue to monitor road conditions across the district and have identified isolated issues on several secondary and dirt roads. In addition, the National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures well below freezing again tomorrow morning.
As a result, schools will operate on a two-hour delay to allow buses, parents, staff, and students to travel during daylight hours for increased visibility of road conditions.
All school operations will be delayed by two hours, including transportation services. Students and staff should report to their schools two hours later than their usual start time. All schools will follow a normal schedule for the remainder of the day.

A winter storm warning for the area continues through Sunday morning with the potential for a significant accumulation of snow. Very cold temperatures are expected overnight Sunday into Monday which will freeze any remaining surface water. The National Weather Service forecasts that travel conditions will likely remain hazardous through Monday mid-morning. Lexington 4 is making a decision today in order to give families additional time to prepare.
Expect additional communication from your school and your child's teacher(s) with details about e-Learning instruction. Please watch for these updates. To be marked present for the e-Learning day, your child must complete all assignments by Friday, February 6.
All weekend activities are canceled. Also, afterschool activities and athletics are cancelled for Monday. Please be safe and stay warm!

The Semi-Formal Dance, sponsored by the Student Council, has been postponed.
A new date will be shared as soon as it is rescheduled.
Thank you for your understanding.
Please be on the lookout for updated information soon!



An ice storm warning for the area continues until 1 PM on Monday with the likelihood that road conditions will continue to be hazardous through late tomorrow morning.
Expect additional communication from your school and your child’s teacher(s) with details about e-Learning instruction. Please watch for these updates. To be marked present for the e-Learning day, your child must complete all assignments by Friday, January 30.
All afterschool activities and athletics are canceled for tomorrow. Please stay safe and warm!!

🎓✨ Swansea High School 2nd Quarter Academic Honors & Awards Ceremony ✨🎓
Swansea High School is proud to celebrate the academic success of our students during the 2nd Quarter Academic Honors and Awards Ceremony, which will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at the Lexington Four Performing Arts Center.
Invitations for the program have been mailed to parents and guardians, and students who will be recognized have also received an invitation.
We are especially honored to welcome our guest speaker, Mrs. Halee Dodge, a Swansea High School alum, current SHS mathematics teacher, and the Lexington School District Four District Teacher of the Year.
We look forward to celebrating excellence, hard work, and dedication with our students and families. Congratulations to all of our honorees! 💜💛



📢 School Closed – Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Swansea High School will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

📣 Report Cards & Parent Updates
Quarter Two Report Cards are being sent home with students yesterday!!
Please be sure to review your student’s progress and reach out to teachers if you have any questions or concerns.
Additionally, important academic updates have been emailed to parents. Be sure to check your inbox for valuable information about student performance, academic support, and upcoming events.
Thank you for partnering with us as we support our students' success!!!
#SHSTigers
#AcademicExcellence
#RiseUp

VirtualSC Sign-Ups begin January 14th for Seniors and Juniors and January 21st for Sophomores. All students in a Virtual Learning class will sign up for their needed class/classes during their Virtual Learning period.
If you are a student who wants to take a VirtualSC class and aren't in a lab, you will have to turn in a completed permission slip. Students who do not turn their permission slip in will not be allowed to take any classes on their own time on VirtualSC.
For students who wish to take a VirtualSC class on their own time, permission slips are available in the Media Center. Once the permission slip is signed and completed, please return it to Mrs. Fox in the Media Center, Mrs. Branham in the front office, or either of the counselors.
Permission slips will be available from January 6th-January 23rd. No permission slips will be accepted after January 23rd.
If you are unsure whether or not you need to take a class on VSC, please email your counselor.
Mallie Shaw (A-K) - mshaw@lexington4.net
Arianna Sayles (L-Z) - asayles@lexington4.net
Thank you!

Applications are now available for the Miss Swansean Pageant.
Any young lady enrolled in Lexington 4 in grades 9-12 are eligible to apply as long as they meet the guidelines in the application.
The application link can be found in the grade level Google Classrooms.

Las pruebas WIDA para estudiantes del idioma inglés comenzarán el lunes 2 de febrero de 2026 y continuarán hasta el viernes 6 de marzo de 2026. Los padres y estudiantes recibirán información adicional con respecto a las fechas específicas de las pruebas para cada estudiante.


This is a great opportunity to get involved, share your ideas, and help us make this school year the best yet. Your voice matters, and together we can create positive change and enhance our students' educational experience.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!



❄️🐯 Winter Break at SHS 🐯❄️
Winter Break is here!! Swansea High School will be on Winter Break from December 22nd – January 5th. We hope our Tigers enjoy a well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and spend time with family and friends.
Students will return on Tuesday, January 6th ready to start the new year strong!
Enjoy your break, stay safe, and we’ll see you soon, Tigers! 💜💛❄️

