Swansea Freshman Academy

This week our students have been completing various activities at lunch to celebrate College and Career Week. Tuesday, students practiced job interviewing skills with Ms. Young and Ms. McCray.

Thank you to Pastor Quincy Sutton and the congregation of New Life Outreach Center for your donation of planners for our staff and students. We appreciate your support and partnership.

Friday is English PSA Presentation Day. Wear neat, and appropriate clothing Avoid overly casual attire like: Ripped jeans Graphic t-shirts Athletic wear Hoodies Crocs Don't Wear distracting accessories like earbuds, AirPods, headphones Professional dress means business casual Apariencia y código de vestimenta Use ropa limpia, aseada y apropiada. Evite la vestimenta demasiado informal, como por ejemplo: Vaqueros rotos camisetas con estampados Ropa deportiva Sudaderas con capucha Crocs Usar accesorios que distraigan, como auriculares, AirPods o audífonos. Vestimenta profesional significa informal de negocios o un poco más formal Asegúrese de que la ropa esté sin arrugas y le quede bien

Today, Lexington 4 school board chairman and Swansea Alumni Quincy Sutton spoke to our students about how perceptions often become reality and how they must do their best to represent themselves, their families and our community with pride and class. Thank you Mr. Sutton for taking time out of your busy schedule to sow seeds of success in our students.

Check out the happenings this week at SHFA!

Come support Swansea cheer Thursday for their annual fundraiser!! $5 admission and donations appreciated!

Career Spirit Week 11/17/25-11/21/25
Monday- Your future is so bright. Wear bright colors or sunglasses. (Sunglasses cannot be worn over eyes.)
Tuesday- Uniform Day. Dress the same as your co-worker.
Wednesday- Job Shadowing. Experience the world of work.
Thursday-College Gear/ College Colors Day
Friday- Dress for Success

Congratulations to all our Junior Miss Swansean contestants and winners!

Sixth Grade
Marley Jean Harris Miss Sixth Grade 2nd Runner Up
Kylee LeaAnn Reynolds Miss Sixth Grade 1st Runner Up
Jayda Brooks Sharpe Miss Sixth Grade

Seventh Grade
Blakely Rose Jones Miss Seventh Grade 3rd Runner Up
Jaime Wren Mishoe Miss Seventh Grade 2nd Runner Up
Mirella Maisey Grice Miss Seventh Grade 1st Runner Up
Rachel Caroline Sutton Miss Seventh Grade

Eighth Grade
Belinda Nichole Castillo Miss Eighth Grade 1st Runner Up
Aaliyah Lyn Harmon Miss Eighth Grade
Caroline Evelyn Wilder Miss Junior Miss Swansean

Misc. Awards
Naomi Grace Brown Miss Sweetheart
Rachel Caroline Sutton Miss Entrepreneur
Leah Mae Fanning Miss Congeniality
Mirella Maisey Grice Miss Photogenic
Rachel Caroline Sutton Miss Spirit of Service
Rachel Caroline Sutton Miss interview
Mirella Maisey Grice Miss Theme Wear
Rachel Caroline Sutton Miss Evening Wear
Mirella Maisey Grice Miss People’s Choice

2nd Quarter Interim Reports Go Home Today!

Please check with your student today for their 2nd Quarter interim report! These reports provide an update on academic progress and performance for the current grading period.

We encourage parents and guardians to review grades together, celebrate successes, and set goals for continued growth this quarter.

Hey Tiger Families! Just a quick reminder that students will have a regular school day tomorrow, Tuesday, November 11th.

Check out the happenings this week at SHFA.

On Friday, students learned about the Respiratory Therapy, Criminal Justice, and Building Construction programs at Midlands Technical College, during a field study.

Help support our community and compete for a good cause. Bring in items for our Carolina vs. Clemson food drive! All proceeds go to the GPS food bank.

Sweets with Miss Swansean The contestants of the Junior Miss Swansean Pageant enjoyed a time of fun and fellowship with the 2025 Miss Swansean Chapel-Anne Farris after a hectic day of interviews and practice in preparation for the 2025 Junior Miss Swansean Pageant. Come out to watch them compete on stage this Saturday, November 8 at 6 pm for the 2025 Junior Miss crowns!

It's Pageant Week! Junior Miss Swansean Pageant (grades 6-8) November 8 6 PM "We Still Believe in Fairy Tales" Lexington 4 Performing Arts Center Tickets Reserved $15 at the door $10 sponsored by the SHFA Beta Club

Check out the happenings this week at SHFA!

Congratulations to our Swansea Tigers cheerleaders on their first place finish!!!

🍁🎭 You’re Invited! 🎶🍂 Swansea High School presents Fallin’ for the Arts, a celebration of student talent and creativity! 🗓️ Thursday, October 30th 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Lexington Four Performing Arts Center Enjoy performances by: 🎤 SMS & SHS Choirs 🎷 SHS Concert Band 🎭 SHS Drama Club ✨ Free and open to the public! Don’t miss the bake sale in the lobby!

Come join us for our fall festival and Haunted Hallways! We are open until 7:30!