Swain Association

Contact us at 610-433-4542, ext. 131 or swainparents@swain.org

The Swain Association is a loosely knit organization of Swain parents, teachers and staff who work together to benefit the students and our school. All families of Swain students are automatically members of the Swain Association as are the teachers and staff.

The Association offers families a variety of ways to participate in their children's academic lives and stay in close touch with teachers and staff. Family volunteers often form close friendships and contribute a wealth of talent and experience to school projects.

Holiday House Tour - December 8 and 9, 2009

One of the most beloved traditions at Swain is the Holiday House Tour, sponsored and managed by Swain parents. The 40th annual tour was held December 8 and 9, 2009, and it offered the general public a chance to peek inside a handful of the Lehigh Valley's most beautiful homes, many of them fully decorated for the holidays.

The "Snowflake Express" - a nighttime tour held on Tuesday, December 8 - included a light supper with bus transportation to each Holiday House. Day trippers took a self-guided tour on Wednesday, December 9, which included a gourmet luncheon served by formally-attired eighth grade students.

Many visitors enjoyed our Swain Holiday Boutique, featuring vendors of high quality and imaginative gifts, and a Bake Sale with delectable treats. A Chinese Auction with a great variety of prizes was also offered. This year's event was in a new venue: The McCann Center, beautifully decorated for the season.

Fund Raising and FUN RAISING!

The Swain Association sponsors many events throughout the school year. Some are fund raisers, many are just for fun, and some are for the benefit of students, teachers and the school itself. The Welcome Coffees on the first two days of school, the Family Picnic, flower sales, gift wrap sale, and All-School Student Picnic in the spring are just a few of the activities sponsored by The Swain Association. Check for dates on the school calendar.

The money raised by this energetic group has benefited Swain in many ways. Funds raised by the Swain Association have been used to purchase academic resources and support professional development.