Congratulations to the most recent graduates of Swink High School-the Class of 2024. We are all so proud of you and cannot wait to see what the future holds. #oncealionalwaysalion
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Come out and help us celebrate the Class of 2024 at graduation on Sunday, May 26, at 2pm in the new gym.
Swink Community: Come out and line main street on Friday, May 24th at 7am as the BASEBALL TEAM heads to STATE! Go Lions!
Employment Opportunities
Swink School District is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications for all open positions must be submitted to:
Swink School District 33, Attention: Janell Wood, HR Director 610 Columbia Avenue Swink, Colorado 81077
Applications may also be emailed to: Janell Wood Email or via fax at 719-384-5471.
For additional information please call Janell Wood at 719-384-8103
Classified Openings
Part-time Kitchen Help - apply at the Colorado Workforce Center in La Junta
Custodian - apply at the Colorado Workforce Center in La Junta
High School Assistant Volleyball Coach
High School Assistant Football Coach
Jr High Head Boys Basketball Coach
Cheer Coach
Certified Openings
Agricultural Education/FFA Advisor
Life of a Lion for the Week of May 20.
Let's pack the stands at Runyon Field in Pueblo on Friday and Saturday for State Baseball.
Graduation is on Sunday, May 26 at 2pm.
Congrats to the Swink Lions Baseball team on winning regionals today against the Peyton Panthers and qualifying for the state tournament next weekend at Runyon Field in Puelbo.
State track send off today as we wish Charlotte and Javon the best of luck this weekend at the state track meet.
Come check out the amazing art projects during the Art Show open house on May 16 from 5pm to 7pm. This will be held in the Conference Room.
Class of 2024 had a great time together on their senior trip in Colorado Springs today.
K-2 having a blast at water day.
Today was dress as your favorite teacher and Liana and Ethan did a great job of dressing up as Mr. Ritter.
Summer EBT is coming. Please check out the CDE website at https://www.cde.state.co.us/nutrition/summerebtprogram#informationforfamilies for more information.
Good Morning Swink Lion Families. We are off to a great start this morning with our school day. We are operating as normal. If you are unfamiliar with our normal safety procedures, all staff carry radios, exterior doors are always locked and continually monitored throughout the day, and staff is always observing students when outside. Students and staff are in good spirits today. Thank you everyone.
Please see the attached press release from the Otero County Sheriff's Department.
Swink School will have school on Tuesday, May 14. The Sheriff's Department has determined there is no longer a threat to the school. Thank you for all of their efforts in keeping us safe.
The Otero County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the reported threat. As to not hinder their investigation, additional information will be released when it becomes available.
Life of a Lion for the Week of May 13, 2024.
Swink School will not be in session on Monday, May 13, as a precautionary measure while law enforcement investigates a report of a threat being made.
Kids or teens struggling with friendships?
Making and keeping friends takes work and practice. Fortunately, there are research-based strategies we can teach our kids & teens to create strong and lasting relationships. Don't miss this one-day virtual event starting on May 22, 2024 at 9am Eastern (running for a full 24 hours online)! Grab your spot!
https://gozen.com/socialskillssummit/
We want to thank and show our appreciation to all of our Swink Lion Teachers and Staff during this Appreciation Week. They are all so awesome and appreciated for their hard work, efforts, caring attitudes, and love for our students.
