Swink Schools wants to wish all Swink Lions and Families a Safe and Happy 4th of July.
The start of the 2026-2027 school year will be here before we know it. Be on the lookout over the next few weeks for information regarding online registration as we transition to ALMA for our new student information system.
In the meantime, here are the secondary school supply lists for anyone wanting to get a jumpstart on school shopping. Classes not listed will typically need a notebook, pencils, and/or pens. More information may come on the first day of class.
Supply lists can also be found on the website at the following link: https://swinksdco.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/class-supply-lists/secondary-(6-12)-supply-lists/28268850
In the meantime, here are the secondary school supply lists for anyone wanting to get a jumpstart on school shopping. Classes not listed will typically need a notebook, pencils, and/or pens. More information may come on the first day of class.
Supply lists can also be found on the website at the following link: https://swinksdco.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/class-supply-lists/secondary-(6-12)-supply-lists/28268850
The start of the 2026-2027 school year will be here before we know it. Be on the lookout over the next few weeks for information regarding online registration as we transition to ALMA for our new student information system.
In the meantime, here are the elementary school supply lists for anyone wanting to get a jumpstart on school shopping.
Supply lists can also be found on the website at the following link: https://swinksdco.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/class-supply-lists/elementary-(k-5)-supply-lists/28268848
In the meantime, here are the elementary school supply lists for anyone wanting to get a jumpstart on school shopping.
Supply lists can also be found on the website at the following link: https://swinksdco.sites.thrillshare.com/documents/class-supply-lists/elementary-(k-5)-supply-lists/28268848
The Swink School Office will be closed on Tuesday, June 30, due to Mr. Lyder and Mrs. Hershey being at an insurance conference and other office staff being on vacation. We will reopen at 7:00 am on Wednesday, July 1.
As we prepare to refinish the new gym floor by sanding it down, repainting lines and logos, and applying new wax to ensure proper maintenance and protect the life of the floor, check out our initial floor design. Thank you to the high school volleyball and basketball coaches for your input on a simple yet beautiful design.
The Swink High School Football Team will be hosting a Kids Football Camp for any student in grades 2-8 on July 30 and 31. Please see the attached flier for more information. Questions can be directed to Coach Bickel @ swinkhsfootball@gmail.com
Use the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/Pzutdnptsve6MdEb9
Use the link below to register:
https://forms.gle/Pzutdnptsve6MdEb9
Swink School District has the following classified positions available. If interested, please complete the classified application on the district's website employment page.
Route/Activity Bus Driver: Requires a Class B CDL with a P, S, and air brake endorsements.
High School Knowledge Bowl Sponsor
Mock Trial Sponsor
Assistant Boys Golf Coach
Head Girls Golf Coach
Assistant Girls Golf Coach
Head Girls Swim Coach
Assistant Girls Swim Coach
Route/Activity Bus Driver: Requires a Class B CDL with a P, S, and air brake endorsements.
High School Knowledge Bowl Sponsor
Mock Trial Sponsor
Assistant Boys Golf Coach
Head Girls Golf Coach
Assistant Girls Golf Coach
Head Girls Swim Coach
Assistant Girls Swim Coach
Swink School is accepting sealed bids on a Rockwell Band Saw. Sold As Is.
Interested parties can contact Mr. Krueger at matt.krueger@swin.k12.co.us to view the equipment.
Sealed Bids should be mailed or dropped off at the Swink School office. Sealed Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 8, at 4:00 pm.
Swink School
c/o Table Saw Bid
PO Box 487
Swink, CO 81077
Interested parties can contact Mr. Krueger at matt.krueger@swin.k12.co.us to view the equipment.
Sealed Bids should be mailed or dropped off at the Swink School office. Sealed Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 8, at 4:00 pm.
Swink School
c/o Table Saw Bid
PO Box 487
Swink, CO 81077
Swink School is accepting sealed bids on a Reliant Wood Spindle Shaper. Sold As Is.
Interested parties can contact Mr. Krueger at matt.krueger@swin.k12.co.us to view the equipment.
Sealed Bids should be mailed or dropped off at the Swink School office. Sealed Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 8, at 4:00 pm.
Swink School
c/o Table Saw Bid
PO Box 487
Swink, CO 81077
Swink School is accepting sealed bids on a DELTA Table Saw. Sold As Is.
Interested parties can contact Mr. Krueger at matt.krueger@swin.k12.co.us to view the equipment.
Sealed Bids should be mailed or dropped off at the Swink School office. Sealed Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 8, at 4:00 pm.
Swink School
c/o Table Saw Bid
PO Box 487
Swink, CO 81077
Interested parties can contact Mr. Krueger at matt.krueger@swin.k12.co.us to view the equipment.
Sealed Bids should be mailed or dropped off at the Swink School office. Sealed Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 8, at 4:00 pm.
Swink School
c/o Table Saw Bid
PO Box 487
Swink, CO 81077
Swink Schoo is accepting sealed bids on an inverted leg press. Sold As Is with no Weights.
Interested parties can contact Mr. Lyder at 719-384-8103 or larry.lyder@swin.k12.co.us to view the inverted leg press.
Sealed Bids should be mailed or dropped off at the Swink School office. Sealed Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 8, at 4:00 pm.
Swink School
c/o leg press bid
PO Box 487
Swink, CO 81077
Interested parties can contact Mr. Lyder at 719-384-8103 or larry.lyder@swin.k12.co.us to view the inverted leg press.
Sealed Bids should be mailed or dropped off at the Swink School office. Sealed Bids must be received by Wednesday, July 8, at 4:00 pm.
Swink School
c/o leg press bid
PO Box 487
Swink, CO 81077
Swink Community-the school received some unwanted and unnecessary vandalism and destruction of property today. We are reviewing camera footage and reaching out in hopes that someone may have some information regarding these incidents to help solve this destruction. Please send any information you may have to superintendent@swink.k12.co.us or contact the school at 719-384-8103 during normal business hours.
Community Meeting for Swink School Facility Upgrade Needs
Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm in the Conference Room
Topics of Discussion that will also include a walking tour will be:
Learn about the Facilities Audit completed by CDE in 2019
Learn about drainage problems around the Swink School Facilities
Necessary Upgrades to keep Pat Lesar Memorial Gym Operational
Replacement needs for both Parking Lots
And Many Others…
What Preventative Maintenance is currently being done?
New Gym Floor Refinished
Track and Runways Resurfaced
New Gym Stucco Repaired and Concrete Repaired
Possible Methods of Funding the Facility Upgrade Needs
See the attached flier for additional information.
Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 5:00 pm in the Conference Room
Topics of Discussion that will also include a walking tour will be:
Learn about the Facilities Audit completed by CDE in 2019
Learn about drainage problems around the Swink School Facilities
Necessary Upgrades to keep Pat Lesar Memorial Gym Operational
Replacement needs for both Parking Lots
And Many Others…
What Preventative Maintenance is currently being done?
New Gym Floor Refinished
Track and Runways Resurfaced
New Gym Stucco Repaired and Concrete Repaired
Possible Methods of Funding the Facility Upgrade Needs
See the attached flier for additional information.
Teachers at Swink School did some End-of-the-Year Reflections during the last workday of the year back in May.
Reflections included:
What did I accomplish this year?
What boundary did I keep?
How was I creative?
What will I continue to do next year?
Swink Teachers are always reflecting, learning, and growing to enhance their instruction to help Swink Students succeed.
Reflections included:
What did I accomplish this year?
What boundary did I keep?
How was I creative?
What will I continue to do next year?
Swink Teachers are always reflecting, learning, and growing to enhance their instruction to help Swink Students succeed.
Swink School District is hiring for a route driver/activities driver. The position requires a Class B CDL with the P, S, and air brake endorsements. Curious what it is like to drive a school bus, reach out to Larry Lyder at 719-384-8103 to come ask questions and check out the buses.
The June 8th board meeting, rescheduled to June 15th, has now been rescheduled to Monday, June 22nd, to accommodate our
26-27 Budget Hearing and Meeting. The meeting will be held at 7 pm on Monday, June 22nd in the Conference Room.
We also invite you to learn about the facility upgrades that Swink School is looking at to enhance our facilities on Wednesday, June 17, at 5 pm in the Conference Room. We will be taking a walking tour to look at facility needs and talk through some of the proposed improvements.
26-27 Budget Hearing and Meeting. The meeting will be held at 7 pm on Monday, June 22nd in the Conference Room.
We also invite you to learn about the facility upgrades that Swink School is looking at to enhance our facilities on Wednesday, June 17, at 5 pm in the Conference Room. We will be taking a walking tour to look at facility needs and talk through some of the proposed improvements.
Calling all interested in Cheerleading for the 26-27 school year.
The School Board Meeting for Monday, June 8, 2026, has been postponed until Monday, June 15, 2026.
Join us at one of two upcoming community meetings to learn about facility upgrades that are proposed for Swink School:
Wednesday, June 17, or Monday, June 22, at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Wednesday, June 17, or Monday, June 22, at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
Swink School District would like to welcome Sarah Swango as a new special education teacher with the Lion Family. Sarah comes to us from Moffat County Schools, where she served as a secondary special education teacher for the past five years. She earned her Masters in Special Education from Colorado Christian University and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of California-Riverside. Sara h is moving to the valley with her husband.
Welcome to the Lion Family, Sarah. We are so glad you have joined us.
No worries, everyone--Mrs. Ritter will still be with us. Mrs. Ritter will be moving back down to the elementary, while Mrs. Swango will be serving the secondary side of the building. They have already been in much contact and collaborating on how they can best serve all of our students in a team effort.
Welcome to the Lion Family, Sarah. We are so glad you have joined us.
No worries, everyone--Mrs. Ritter will still be with us. Mrs. Ritter will be moving back down to the elementary, while Mrs. Swango will be serving the secondary side of the building. They have already been in much contact and collaborating on how they can best serve all of our students in a team effort.
