The Swain Community

Each year the Swain community honors one of its own with the Trustee Award for Community Service, given in October at our annual Founder's Day assembly. Last year's honoree was former Swain board of trustees president, Nancy Ehle.

Reaching Out

Since World War II when Swain students knit socks for the Red Cross and filled them with candy, our educational philosophy has emphasized commitment to community.

We encourage children to realize that they have the power to improve the quality of life in their own communities and for others far away. Throughout the school year, students and their families are involved in projects that benefit both local and international organizations.

Good Neighbors

As part of our broader Character Education program, some of our community service projects include cleaning up local parks, working at a recycling center, making friends at an assisted living center, providing meals for homeless people, conducting food drives, collecting funds for local charities, and raising money for various area organizations.

In September, the school rallied to "Adopt a Sculpture", a neglected piece of outdoor artwork located in a nearby City of Allentown park. The Swain community donated over $1200 towards the cost of the recent renovation of "Cube and Thread".