Due to today's snow day, the following activities have been rescheduled:
JH Girls BB vs La Junta will be at home on, Wednesday, February 19 starting at 4:00pm.
HS Basketball at McClave will be tomorrow, February 13, starting at 2:30pm—varsity only at McClave's request.
Swink School will close on Wednesday, February 12.
Swink School will have a 2-hour delay on Wednesday, February 12.
No breakfast will be served.
February is National School Counselor Month and Swink School District has the best ones!!! Please reach out to either Carla or Snowy at anytime.
Sometimes art isn't just about the end result but the process. Artist of the Week--Tim has a never-give-up attitude. It's just what you need when learning to throw on the potter's wheel. His hard work and willingness to help others is an outstanding artistic trait.
Attention Lions Sports Fans!!! We will having our Spirit Send Off for our 7 State Wrestlers during breakfast on Wed. Feb 12th. Parents are welcome to attend.
Go Lions!!!
Mrs Simmons Science Classes did an amazing job representing the water cycle through project based learning!!! The creativity of our students is awesome!!! Which one is your favorite?
Here is the Lions Life for the Week of February 10th.
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Congratulations to our wrestling team on taking 4th at regionals out of 16 teams with the following individuals qualify for state:
Thomas Valdez 120 -
1st place
Kathir Sasikumar 126
3rd place
Kyler Lagergren 138 -
2nd place (medical default)
Dalton Casper 157 -
4th place
Keegan Martin 215 -
3rd place
Lincoln Tomky 285 -
2nd place
Congratulations to Brody, Paislee and Averie on being district hoop shoot champs! Looking for a 3 peat as they are State Bound!
Congratulations to our Girls Basketball Team for their exciting comeback win over Holly this past week!!! They were led by our awesome Freshmen players Miley James, Laney James, Trinity Ortiz, Analeia Hand, Addie Mills, and Brianna Brusuelas!! These freshmen will be featured this week as a group for our Swink Athletes of the Week!!!
Go Lions!!!!
Here are some great action shots of your Swink Wrestlers competing in Regionals this weekend!!! State Qualifiers and results coming soon.
Go Lions!!!
Swink School will have Junior High Baseball this spring. If you are interested in coaching, please complete the classified application on the website.
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Congratulations to Swink wrestler Kathir Sasikumar for winning his 100th match of his career. Good Luck at regionals this weekend. Go Lions!!!
Kindergarten Roundup is Thursday, April 10.
Please call 719-384-8103 for an appointment slot.
Good Luck to the Swink Swimmers going to State! Thank you booster club for the goodies. Go Lions!!!
Congratulations to Swink wrestler Lincoln Tomky for winning his 100th match of his career. Good Luck at regionals this weekend. Go Lions!!!
Tri-Peaks League Championship Meet.
Swink students had an awesome meet with everyone cutting time.
Results
200 Medley Relay placed 5th. Team of Taggart, R. Tirado-Jensen, Davis, Tafoya.
200 IM Rio Tirado-Jensen placed 7th.
50 Free Madalyn Tafoya placed 15th, Emily Brusuelas placed 21st.
100 Burrerfly Sydney Davis placed 4th, Sol Tirado-Jensen placed 9th
100 Free Larriana Taggart placed 7th, Sol Tirado-Jensen placed 22nd.
500 Free Sydney Davis placed 10th
200 Free Relay placed 6th. Team of Porto, Davis, Tafoya, Taggart
100 Backstroke Larriana Taggart placed 3rd
100 Breaststroke Rio Tirado-Jensen placed 9th. Madalyn Tafoya placed 14th and Delilah Emich placed 19th.
400 Free Relay placed 6th with a team of Porto, Mayjoy, S. Tirado-Jensen, R. Tirado-Jensen.
Go Lions!!
Swink Athletes of the Week:
Wrestling - Thomas Valdez/Senior
- 120 lbs Weight Class
Thomas is currently ranked 2nd in the state at his weight class leading into regionals and state. He has taken first over and over in each tournament this season and is a serious contender to win state at his weight class.
Boys Basketball - Nick Paollucci/Senior #22 - Guard
Nick has been leading the Boys Basketball Team with hustle and tough defense throughout the season. This past Saturday he drained threes leading Swink to a big win over Las Animas.
Girls Basketball - Madelyn Bamber/Junior #32 - Center
Madelyn has scored 14 and 8 pts in 2 of the last 3 wins and is a tough presence on the boards for the Lady Lions. Madelyn has led Our Swink Girls that have won 3 of their last 5 games.
Go Lions!!!
Congratulations to Swink High School student athlete Mia Mendoza!!!
She is ranked 6th in the state at 125lbs in Girls Wrestling!! This past weekend she beat the number 4&8 ranked girls in the state making her the Tri-Peak League Champion!!! Go Lions!!!
