Please congratulate our StuCo members.
The National Association of Student Councils has awarded gold status to Waccamaw High School's Student Council. The NASC site declares that "Strong Student Councils are essential to strong schools. The National Council of Excellence (NCOE) Awards recognize and celebrate middle and high school Student Councils that meet high standards and demonstrate evidence of student service, leadership, voice, and engagement."
EARTH DAY WEEK (4/22-4/26)
brought to you by the Environmental Club of WHS
DressUp Days
MONDAY: PAJAMA DAY
TUESDAY: PASTELS
WEDNESDAY: FLORAL
THURSDAY: ANIMAL PRINT
FRIDAY: GREEN
Multimedia Production Class -- at the Waccamaw Neck Branch starting mid-April. This is a two-week afterschool crash course for highschoolers interested in media production as a career, or are interested in studying media production in college. This program will offer students hands on experience using professional gear (cameras, lights, sound equipment, editing software, etc.), and will provide students with portfolio show pieces that they can share on college applications or job applications. This is an excellent free opportunity for our students. For more info or to register, contact: abrickle@gtcounty.org
DRESS-UP DAYS for HOMESTRETCH WEEK
MARCH 18TH-22ND
MONDAY: ACKNOWLEDGE A COLLEGE; WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE MERCH!
TUESDAY: RHYME WITHOUT REASON; MATCH WITH A FRIEND!
WEDNESDAY: MARCHIN' OUT OF BED; PAJAMA DAY!
THURSDAY: FLOWER POWER; HIPPIE/FLORAL DAY!
FRIDAY: SPRING BLING; WARRIOR PRIDE DAY! wear red, white, or black!
Multilingual Learner Program
Family Information Fair
April 24, 2024 from 1pm - 6pm.
Information about: registration, immunizations, attendance, benefits, community resources, special services, MLP Program.
GCSD District Office Board Room
2018 Church St., Georgetown, SC 29440
DINNER PROVIDED
March 11th – 16th:
11th – Girls’ Lax & B-Team Baseball-Home
12th – Girls’ Soc., Var. Baseball, JV Softball are all at home
13th – Boys’ & Girls’ Track Meet – Home
"4th – Boys’ Tennis, JV Baseball, JV Softball, and Boys’ Varsity Soccer are all at home.
"5th – Girls’ & Boys’ Lax, B-Team & JV Softball are all at home.
16th – Island Invitational Track Meet - Home
2024 GCSD Senior Academic Bowl Championship team -- Waccamaw High!
All-Star Team:
- Walker Wood, GHS (14 points)
- Luke Kibler, WHS (10 points)
- Jackson Kaylor, WHS (9 points)
- Addison Cribb, CBECCH (7 points)
- Emma Pope, GHS (5 points)
SENIORS! ~ CAP & GOWN PHOTOS!
DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2024
8AM - 12NOON
IN AUXILIARY GYM LOBBY
SEE MS. VANFAUSSIEN FOR ORDER FORMS
IT'S RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR GUYS TO WEAR A
SHIRT & TIE UNDER THEIR GOWN
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
