Attendance Make Up Days in March:
15 March 2024
Make up seat time on your day off
8:30-11:30 OR 12:00-3:00 OR BOTH
Work with teacher or admin
29 March 2024
Make up seat time on your day off
8:30-11:30
"Congratulations to the WHS jazz ensemble who received an excellent rating at the state jazz performance assessment hosted at Newberry College. Special congratulations to freshman Jairo Ramos de la Cruz who was recognized as the outstanding soloist.
The group will also perform at the district volunteer of the year banquet in April."
DeAndrae Preston
Band Director
Parents/Guardians: Please fill out the school climate survey through your PowerSchool portal. We need 100% participation. Thanks in advance!
The 2024 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey can be accessed through Parent Portal on a browser or through the PowerSchool Mobile App. Below are instructions on how to access forms through the portal and mobile app.
Accessing the 2024 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey through Parent Portal on a browser
1. Navigate to the Parent Portal login page.
2. Enter your Username and Password to log into your Parent Portal Account. (Contact your child's school if you do not have a Parent Portal Account.)
3. Select the Forms link from the left-hand Navigation bar.
4.Go to the 'General Forms' tab.
5. Click on '2024 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey' to open the form.
6. Click on the link within the form.
7. Complete the necessary information and click 'Submit."
Accessing the 2024 Parent and Guardian School Climate Survey through the PowerSchool Mobile App:
**Please make sure you are on the most recent version of the app prior to logging in.
1. Navigate to the PowerSchool App on your mobile phone.
2. Enter your Username and Password and log in to the mobile app.
3. From the Dashboard select 'More'
4. Click on 'Forms' to access the 2024 Parent and Guardian School
Climate Survey.
5. Click on the form title to open the form.
6. Click on the blue link to open the survey.
7. Complete the necessary information and click 'Submit."
Save the Date: WHS Acting Troupe presents Beauty & the Beast
March 6 @ 6pm
March 7 @ 6pm
March 8 @ 6pm
March 9 @ 1pm
Tickets:
Adults - $12
Students (K-12) - $7
4 and under - free
WHS BLOOD DRIVE
March 6, 2024
Waccamaw High Aux Gym
9 AM - 2 PM
SPONSOR CODE: WHS
FREE TUTORING for all South Carolina residents
Real-Time Tutoring: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
for English and Spanish speakers.
Connect with a tutor on a variety of subjects, test prep assistance, or parent coaching.
https://www.scdiscus.org/test-prep
WE ARE EXCITED TO HEAR FROM OUR COMMUNITY!
The Waccamaw community is invited to participate in a Community Listening Session on Monday, January 29, 2024, in the Waccamaw High auditorium from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Your input will help us create a profile of what the community seeks in the next principal of Waccamaw High School.
January 10th – 2 Hour Delay Bell Schedule:
1st Block: 10:30 – 11:30 A.M.;
2nd Block: 11:35 A.M. – 12:50 P.M.;
AP Skinnies: 11:35 A.M.-12:10 P.M. & 12:15-12:50 P.M;
Lunch: 12:50 – 1:20 P.M.;
3rd Block: 1:25 – 2:25 P.M.;
4th Block: 2:30 – 3:30 P.M.
events @ WHS DECEMBER 18-22:
18: Varsity Girls Bball vs. Oceanside - 6:00
19: 3rd and 4th Block Exams
20: 1st and 2nd Block Exams
20-21: Varsity Boys Bball hosting Tourn. with games beginning at 4:30 on Wed. & 6:00 on Thurs.
21: Last Day For Students / Half-Day
22: Teacher Work Day
Wrestling coach Don Williams was selected as a Coach for the South Carolina North South All Star Wrestling Classic!
This is a great honor and we are proud of his accomplishment.
The North South All Star Wrestling Classic will take place 2/28-3/2.
Windtalkers continue their winning ways.
The Windtalkers competed at Bob Jones Academy on October 21st. The team took home the second place trophy; 26 schools from across North and South Carolina competed.
Individual award winners:
Expository Speaking: Dominic Yanez, 5th place
Declamation: SK Kopp, 6th place
Informative Speaking: Elijah Mason, 2nd place
Extemporaneous Speaking: Jack Hopkins, 3rd place
Novice Impromptu Speaking: Jack Hopkins, 2nd place; Lillian Daub, 1st place
Interpretation of Children's Literature: 5th place, Sofia Nicastro; 4th place Lanna Coleman; 3rd place, Delaney Tempalsky; 2nd place, Elijah Mason; 1st place, Jack Kay
Novice Reading: 1st place, Lillie Danysh
Program Oral Interpretation: 5th place, Sofia Nicastro; 4th place, Lanna Coleman
Dramatic Interpretation: 5th place, Lanna Coleman
Humorous Interpretation: 6th place, Delaney Tempalsky; 2nd place, Ellie Forrest
Duo Interpretation: 4th place, Charlie Gates and Ellie Forrest.
The Windtalkers are coached by Ree Lawson.
Assistant Coaches are Tiffany Nicastro and Kenzie Confer.
Special thanks goes to Bill Hopkins, Caroline Danysh, and Derek Rollins for their assistance.
Next meet is at Myers Park High School in Charlotte on November 11th
Red Ribbon Week: October 23-27
Monday: BE BRIGHT, STAY OFF DRUGS
WEAR NEON TO BE AS BRIGHT AS POSSIBLE
Tuesday: TEAM UP AGAINST DRUGS AND BULLYING
COME DRESSED IN SOME KIND OF TEAM JERSEY
Wednesday: LEI OFF DRUGS
WEAR YOUR BEST HAWAIIAN THEMED OUTFIT
Thursday: DRUGS ARE TACKY
COME DRESSED AS TACKY AS YOU CAN
Friday: WARRIOR PRIDE
SAY NO TO DRUGS WEAR WARRIOR GEAR
#DRUGFREE #BULLYINGPREVENTION
Waccamaw Wrestling - State of the Program:
https://www.southeastwrestling.com/blog/2023/9/5/state-of-the-program-shadesvalley-mckz9-dhbdp
Take a look at the "State of the Program" feature for the Waccamaw team on South east Wrestling. Get a preview of the upcoming season , this years lineup and a summary of accomplishments in the past.
Dental Health Treatment available through SCDSA
For more information or to apply for dental health services click here: https://5il.co/25ujv
"South Carolina Dental Screening Associates (SCDSA) are licensed dentists, dental hygienists and assistants that go into schools and other facilities throughout SC to provide dental services to children ages 1-19.
Parents do not have to miss work and students do not have to leave school, so routine dental care is easily managed by our program. We provide dental services & oral health education at on-site locations as needed or when requested."
OPTI SAILING CLINIC® WITH COACH WILL GLENN
at SC Maritime Museum, Saturday, September 23
AM Session 10am - 1pm
PM Session 2pm - 5pm
$175/ session or $325 for both
Max 8 sailors/ session
REGISTRATION DEADLINE SEPT. 18
Coach Glenn has a method for first time clinics. He begins with two students in a boat, ensures their comfort, safety & Proficiency, then moves forward from there. To
receive the most benefit from his training consider participation in both sessions. If your sailor is new or unsure of themselves, a single session may be preferred. For
assistance making this assessment SCMM or with any other questions reach out to us.
Sail Coach: coachglenn67@gmail.com
Sailing Chair: Amy Jones 757.297.6926
Produce Xpress Food Distribution
at Plantersville Elementary School on Saturday, September 16th at 9:00 a.m.
Hosted by Baskervill FOOD PANTRY & the village group.
Fresh Produce Available on a First-Come, First-Serve basis
Cultivating a better community through children
NO-COST EVENT
Lowcountry Food Bank
School Pictures are Ready!
View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login
WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE84023
• Also Needed: Powerschool Unique Student ID
oh snap!
it's almost picture day!
Picture Day - Tuesday, September 5
Yearbooks are on sale for $75 + tax until September 15.
After this date, yearbooks will go up to $85.
Reserve your copy today!
https://tinyurl.com/WHSYB24
Honor your special senior with a recognition ad!
Get more information here:
https://tinyurl.com/YBSeniors24
