Freshman FFA Members took on the challenge of designing the FFA Official Dress to understand all of the components. They look pretty sharp. We can't wait to see them in the actual FFA Official Dress.
The Swink FFA Chapter had their POA Committee (Program of Activities) Meeting as they broke out into the three areas to plan the year's activities.
We also want to thank Mrs. Schurr on this special day of National Teach AG Day.
Such a fun day at lunch for 2nd grade, as each 2nd grader was allowed to invite parents, guardians, grandparents, etc to have lunch with them. This new program is paid for in part by the School Health Professional grant the district received, with a focus of this component on family engagement.
Throughout the year, each elementary grade will have this fun lunch opportunity. Be on the lookout during the respective month for an invitation.
3rd Grade: Thursday, October 15
Kindergarten: Thursday, January 21
1st Grade: Thursday, February 25
4th Grade: Thursday, March 25
5th Grade: Thursday, April 22
Thank you to Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Landis for coordinating this for our families.
Throughout the year, each elementary grade will have this fun lunch opportunity. Be on the lookout during the respective month for an invitation.
3rd Grade: Thursday, October 15
Kindergarten: Thursday, January 21
1st Grade: Thursday, February 25
4th Grade: Thursday, March 25
5th Grade: Thursday, April 22
Thank you to Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Landis for coordinating this for our families.
The Board Meeting for tonight has been rescheduled till next Monday, September 21, 2026 at 7:00pm in the Conference Room. Please see the agenda in our news feed or front door as presented.
Lions Life for the Week of September 14, 2026.
Swink FFA is providing complimentary Homecoming cleanup service on Sunday, September 13, within the Swink City Limits starting at 7:00 am. If you need cleanup service, please reach out to Mrs. Schurr at kylie.schurr@swink.k12.co.us or any FFA member.
Homecoming 2026 Volleyball Game is on Friday, starting at 3:00 pm with the C-Team.
Crowning will be between the C-Team and JV Games.
#SwinkLions #Homecoming2026
Wear your Red-White-Blue
Crowning will be between the C-Team and JV Games.
#SwinkLions #Homecoming2026
Wear your Red-White-Blue
Don't forget to come out tonight for Powerpuff events, s'mores, and the Burning of the "S".
A huge SHOUT OUT to our transportation department and families for the unexpected change tonight with the JH football location. We appreciate everyone!!!
Be sure to come out and enjoy the Swink 2026 Homecoming Activities during the remainder of the week.
Thursday (9/10):
Parade at 3:00 pm
Powerpuff FB and VB at 6:30 pm
Burning of the "S" and s'mores at 8:00 pm
Friday (9/11):
Homecoming Volleyball Game vs. Rye at 3:00 pm
Crowning between the C-team games and JV games
Thursday (9/10):
Parade at 3:00 pm
Powerpuff FB and VB at 6:30 pm
Burning of the "S" and s'mores at 8:00 pm
Friday (9/11):
Homecoming Volleyball Game vs. Rye at 3:00 pm
Crowning between the C-team games and JV games
The high school students had a blast dressing up for the first day of Homecoming Week 2026 under the Rock Theme as a Holiday or Event. Thank you to Mrs. Cuckcow for the pictures. #SwinkLions #Homecoming2026
Lions Life for the Week of September 7, 2026.
#Homecoming2026 #swinkLions
#Homecoming2026 #swinkLions
Reminder that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7, due to LABOR DAY. Enjoy the long weekend.
1A #1 STATE-RANKED SWINK LADY LIONS TAKE DOWN LADY LAMAR VOLLEYBALL IN A NON-LEAGUE MATCH
For a non-league matchup, the #1 State-ranked Class 1A Lady Lions pair up against the Lady Thunder at the Lamar Community Building on Thursday evening
It marked the first meeting between the two programs in the new state ranking MaxPreps era.
Lamar entered the match with a 3-1 mark after winning three straight.
Swink, from the Class 1A High Plains League, came in unbeaten at 4-0 and ranked No. 1 in the MaxPreps rankings.
The Lady Lions had yet to drop a set after sweeping St. Mary’s, Las Animas, La Veta and, most recently, Cheyenne Wells.
Lamar pushed the top-ranked Lady Lions to five sets before falling in the last three sets to result in the fall of the Lady Thunder.
The Lady Thunder opened strong, winning the first two sets 25-19 and 25-23 to put Swink on its heels.
Swink regrouped under the leadership of Head Coach Blasingame and rallied to take the final three sets by scores of 25-8, 25-12 and 15-9.
Senior hitters Daisy Heberlie and Emma Gacnik helped lead the Lady Lions’ comeback victory.
Senior Larriana Taggart also made an impact, anchoring Swink’s defense with a strong performance.
Senior Kashjlyn Blasingame added to the Lady Lions' attack with amazing sets on Thursday night against the Lady Thunder.
#LadyLionsVolleyball #SwinkLions
Congratulations to the 2026 Swink Homecoming Candidates:
Back Row L to R: Larriana Taggart, Mia Mendoza, Emma Gacnik, Daisy Heberlie, Kathlyn Blasingame, Madalyn Tafoya, Karlee Knabenshue
Front Row L to R: Hunter Crump-Merwin, Jayden Jenkins, Bowdy Norkyke, Whitley Brice, Hayden Reynolds, Gannon Hart
#2026Homecoming #SwinkLions
Homecoming 2026 is next week. Come out and support the Lions.
September 1, 2026
For more information, contact:
CDE:
Jeremy Meyer, Director of Communications,
meyer_jeremy@cde.state.co.us or 720-668-6434.
The Denver Broncos Foundation:
Megan Boyle, Sr. Manager of Strategic Communications
Megan.Boyle@Broncos.nfl.net
Attendance Works:
Catherine Cooney, Communications Director
catherine@attendanceworks.org
News Release
CDE and the Denver Broncos Foundation launch Denver Broncos Attendance Network
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the Denver Broncos Foundation and the national nonprofit initiative, Attendance Works, today launched the Denver Broncos Attendance Network; a learning cohort for school leaders focused on improving student attendance.
The Denver Broncos Attendance Network includes 42 schools from seven school districts and one BOCES. Representatives from these schools participate in ongoing professional learning, resources, and toolkits to support local efforts to improve attendance and decrease chronic absenteeism.
In Colorado, about one in four students have been chronically absent since 2023, and CDE has set a goal to decrease chronic absenteeism by half over the next five years through its Every School Day Matters! Attendance Campaign.
“We’re proud to partner with the Denver Broncos Foundation and Attendance Works to help more students show up, stay engaged, and thrive,” said Dr. Susana Córdova, Colorado’s education commissioner. “Every day in school is an opportunity for students to learn, build relationships, and feel connected to their school community.”
The Denver Broncos Attendance Network participants are:
Aurora Public Schools
Denver Public Schools
East Otero R-1School District
Harrison School District 2
Julesburg School District
Las Animas RE-1 School District
Mapleton School District
Moffat School District 2
Montezuma-Cortez School District
Northeast BOCES
Pueblo School District 60
Rocky Ford R-2 School District
Santa Fe Trail BOCES
Swink 33 School District
Yuma School District
Vice President of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Denver Broncos Foundation Allie Engelken said: "With this partnership, we are investing in strategies that strengthen student belonging, reduce barriers to attendance, and advance CDE's Every School Day Matters! campaign. We know that when young people feel connected to school, they are more likely to attend consistently, develop strong social and emotional skills, and achieve positive outcomes that prepare them for their futures. We look forward to partnering with participating schools and districts to help more students thrive, both in and out of the classroom.”
For more information about the Denver Broncos Attendance Network, visit the Denver Broncos Attendance Network website.
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The Colorado Department of Education’s vision is to create equitable educational environments where all students and staff in Colorado thrive. Our role is to improve student outcomes and ensure students and families across Colorado have access to high-quality schools by serving, guiding, and elevating our state’s 178 school districts and BOCES.
For more information, contact:
CDE:
Jeremy Meyer, Director of Communications,
meyer_jeremy@cde.state.co.us or 720-668-6434.
The Denver Broncos Foundation:
Megan Boyle, Sr. Manager of Strategic Communications
Megan.Boyle@Broncos.nfl.net
Attendance Works:
Catherine Cooney, Communications Director
catherine@attendanceworks.org
News Release
CDE and the Denver Broncos Foundation launch Denver Broncos Attendance Network
DENVER – The Colorado Department of Education (CDE), the Denver Broncos Foundation and the national nonprofit initiative, Attendance Works, today launched the Denver Broncos Attendance Network; a learning cohort for school leaders focused on improving student attendance.
The Denver Broncos Attendance Network includes 42 schools from seven school districts and one BOCES. Representatives from these schools participate in ongoing professional learning, resources, and toolkits to support local efforts to improve attendance and decrease chronic absenteeism.
In Colorado, about one in four students have been chronically absent since 2023, and CDE has set a goal to decrease chronic absenteeism by half over the next five years through its Every School Day Matters! Attendance Campaign.
“We’re proud to partner with the Denver Broncos Foundation and Attendance Works to help more students show up, stay engaged, and thrive,” said Dr. Susana Córdova, Colorado’s education commissioner. “Every day in school is an opportunity for students to learn, build relationships, and feel connected to their school community.”
The Denver Broncos Attendance Network participants are:
Aurora Public Schools
Denver Public Schools
East Otero R-1School District
Harrison School District 2
Julesburg School District
Las Animas RE-1 School District
Mapleton School District
Moffat School District 2
Montezuma-Cortez School District
Northeast BOCES
Pueblo School District 60
Rocky Ford R-2 School District
Santa Fe Trail BOCES
Swink 33 School District
Yuma School District
Vice President of Community Impact and Executive Director of the Denver Broncos Foundation Allie Engelken said: "With this partnership, we are investing in strategies that strengthen student belonging, reduce barriers to attendance, and advance CDE's Every School Day Matters! campaign. We know that when young people feel connected to school, they are more likely to attend consistently, develop strong social and emotional skills, and achieve positive outcomes that prepare them for their futures. We look forward to partnering with participating schools and districts to help more students thrive, both in and out of the classroom.”
For more information about the Denver Broncos Attendance Network, visit the Denver Broncos Attendance Network website.
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The Colorado Department of Education’s vision is to create equitable educational environments where all students and staff in Colorado thrive. Our role is to improve student outcomes and ensure students and families across Colorado have access to high-quality schools by serving, guiding, and elevating our state’s 178 school districts and BOCES.
Are you in need of some Swink Gear for the new year?!?
Check out the Swink Fall Spirit Shop at the following link:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/fgAHKAbwqM
Check out the September Health and Wellness flier.
Amberley Snyder presented to Swink Students on resilience with her presentation "Get Back on the Horse."
Samual got to demonstrate how difficult it is to learn how to operate a wheelchair at the beginning.
Samual got to demonstrate how difficult it is to learn how to operate a wheelchair at the beginning.
