Darrell Propst, Principal
Main Office: 919-233-4320
Bell Schedule: 9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Home
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Welcome to Swift Creek Elementary!
Welcome to Swift Creek Elementary, where our theme - “Where the Creek Flows, Learning Grows” - reflects our commitment to nurturing both academic and personal growth. Our amazing students and dedicated staff bring this mission to life every day. In August 2026, we will open a new building that brings all learning spaces together under one roof for the first time in our history.
Swift Creek is home to traditions such as International Night, STEM Night, the Letterland Parade, Celebrations of Character, and the Cougar Fun Run. Our mascot, Swiftie Cougar, proudly represents our school in purple and white and inspires excitement and positivity throughout our community.
Guided by the belief that Other People Matter, we invite you to explore our school, join us at our events, and experience the spirit of Swift Creek.
In the Spotlight
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School News
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Our School Community
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Academic Excellence
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Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
![Elisa Pearson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771534593/wcpssnet/m4a0rndzr0wxamlpc4lv/Testimonials-SwiftCreek-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771534593/wcpssnet/m4a0rndzr0wxamlpc4lv/Testimonials-SwiftCreek-2.png","width":400}])
Elisa Pearson
“Swift Creek shaped who I am—as a student, teacher, and now parent. It’s home for my family, where belonging begins and each new generation grows.”
1st Grade Teacher
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Sarah
"Swift Creek Elementary has many dedicated and caring staff members who have poured into the lives of our four children over the past nine years. It’s a welcoming community with many ways for families to get involved."
Parent