📣 PSAT Testing Day is Coming! 📝
Swansea High School is excited to support our 10th grade students who have opted in for the PSAT on Tuesday, October 21, 2025!
🟣 What is the PSAT?
The Preliminary SAT helps students prepare for the SAT and opens doors to National Merit Scholarships and college readiness tools.
✅ What to Bring:
• School ID
• #2 Pencils
• Chromebook & Charger
🚫 What NOT to Bring:
• Smartwatches
• Cell Phones
• Other communication devices
• Unapproved calculators or notes
🔍 The PSAT helps identify academic strengths and areas for growth — and prepares students for future college entrance exams!
Let’s go, Tigers! 🐾
Final Chance for PINK OUT 2025!!
The link for ordering Pink Out shirts will close today at 11:30am.
Prices:
Youth Sizes (YS–YL): $8
Adult Small–XL: $12
2X & Larger: $15
Please use the link below to order your shirt. Be sure to provide a valid email to receive your invoice to pay for your shirt(s).
https://forms.gle/KS581qaJ8w6r5vW5A
Let’s turn Swansea PINK and show that TIGERS are STRONG together!
#SwanseaStrong
#PinkOut
#TigerPride
#RiseUp
📣🎓 You're Invited! 🎓📣
Swansea High School proudly presents our 1st Quarter Academic Honors and Awards Ceremony!
📅 Date: October 24, 2025
🕤 Time: 9:30 a.m.
📍 Location: Lexington Four Performing Arts Center
Join us as we recognize and celebrate the academic achievements of our outstanding students. 💜💛
We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and Tiger excellence!
#AcademicExcellence
#RiseUp
#LeadLearnServeExcel
Get your official “Swansea Strong” Pink Out Shirt!
Join us as we stand together to raise awareness and show strength across our Tiger family for our PINK OUT Football Game on next Friday, October 24th!
Prices:
Youth Sizes (YS–YL): $8
Adult Small–XL: $12
2X & Larger: $15
Please use the link below to order your shirt. Be sure to provide a valid email to receive your invoice to pay for your shirt(s).
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenyZSAxjeTNCdwIP7GDqmLdXdCz93m6kCyLHdi0-NdUh0xzg/viewform?pli=1
💜💛 Let’s turn Swansea PINK and show that TIGERS are STRONG together!
#SwanseaStrong
#PinkOut
#TigerPride
#RiseUp
📸 Makeup Picture Day Reminder!!!
10th and 11th Grade Students, if you missed Picture Day, your chance to shine is coming up!
Makeup pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.
Don't miss this opportunity to be included in the yearbook and have your school portraits updated. 📷
Quarter One Report Cards are being sent home with students today!!
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
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!!!
***REMINDER!!!***
🎓 FAFSA Night at Swansea High School 🎓
Seniors and families—mark your calendars! Join us on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Room 165 for FAFSA Night.
This event is designed to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Our counselors and financial aid experts will provide one-on-one support to guide you through the process and answer your questions.
💼 What to Bring:
Social Security Numbers (Student & Parent)
Alien Registration Number (if applicable)
Driver’s License
Federal Tax Returns, W-2s, and income records (from two years prior)
Records of untaxed income
Bank statements
Investment records
FSA IDs for Student and Parent
Make sure you're prepared to take the next step in your journey toward college, technical school, or career training.
We’re here to help!!!
Swansea High School invites all families to attend our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences:
📅 Tuesday, October 7, 2025
⏰ 3:45 PM – 7:30 PM
📅 Wednesday, October 8, 2025
⏰ 3:45 PM – 7:30 PM
🅿️ Please park in the student parking lot and enter through the gym lobby.
This is a great opportunity to connect with teachers and support your student’s success as we wrap up Quarter One!!!!
As we move into October, here are a few key dates to remember at Swansea High School:
🗓️ Parent/Teacher Conferences – October 7th & 8th (3:45 PM – 7:30 PM)
🎓 FAFSA Night – October 8th at 5:30 PM
🚫 No School for Students – October 9th
🌟 Fall Break (October 10th – 13th)
📚 End of Quarter 1 – October 7th
📄 Report Cards Issued – October 14th
Let’s finish the first quarter strong and keep the momentum going! 💪💜💛
#SHSPride
#TigerStrong
#RiseUp
Swansea Freshman Academy Library/Swansea High School Library is sponsoring "Fiction, Fried, and Fun"!!
Students will choose books based on their favorite fair food. They will check out the book, unwrap it, and read it. Once they have finished reading it, they will need to fill out the "Fiction, Fried, and Fun" form. If they turn in the form, they will get the chance to win an admission ticket and a Pay-One-Price wristband for the SC State Fair!
There will be one winner per grade level.
This will begin Monday, September 22nd and the drawing for the winners will be held on October 8, 2025!
Please take a look at this week's "Week At A Glance" to stay up to date on events at Swansea High School!!
📅 September 22–25
Help support our community AND cheer on your favorite Homecoming contestants by bringing in canned goods! 🥫💜💛
✅ Donations will be collected Monday–Thursday (Final can count Thursday after school).
✅ Outside donations should be bagged and labeled with the contestant’s name.
✅ The contestant with the most canned goods will win the “People’s Choice” award.
👑 Winners will be crowned Mr. & Miss Stripes of Service at Homecoming!
Let’s show our Tiger Pride through service and generosity! 🐅✨
SHS will be hosting a College Financial Planning Night on Tuesday, September 30th at 5:30 PM in the Media Center.
During this event families will learn about: preparing for college, understanding the application process, and exploring ways to pay for college. Dinner will be provided, so bring your appetite!
Our partners, South Carolina Student Loan and The College Plan, will be leading the meeting and sharing their expertise.
All families are welcome, we hope to see you there!
🎉 SHS Homecoming Parade – Save the Date! 🎉
Join us as we kick off Homecoming Week with the 2025 Swansea High School Homecoming Parade!
📅 Sunday, September 21st, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM
To register for participation in the parade, please see the link below:
https://forms.gle/Yf8EGYxNEBWXHkPSA
Come out and celebrate our Tiger Pride with the community, cheerleaders, band, floats, and more! 💜💛
✨ Don’t forget – the celebration continues at the Homecoming Game:
📅 Friday, September 26th, 2025
🕢 Kickoff: 7:30 PM
📍 Swansea Tigers vs. Columbia Capitals at Doug Bennett Stadium
Let’s show up and make Homecoming 2025 unforgettable!
#SHSTigers
#Homecoming2025
#TigerPride
College Financial Planning Night!
SHS will be hosting a College Financial Planning Night on Tuesday, September 30th at 5:00 PM in the Media Center.
During this event families will learn about: preparing for college, understanding the application process, and exploring ways to pay for college. Dinner will be provided, so bring your appetite!
Our partners, South Carolina Student Loan and The College Plan, will be leading the meeting and sharing their expertise.
All families are welcome, we hope to see you there!
