Andrews High School

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🥁 DRUM ROLL, PLEASE… 🥁

The moment you’ve ALL been waiting for is finally here! 👀🐝

💛🖤 ANDREWS YELLOW JACKETS HOMECOMING 2026! 🖤💛

📅 Friday, October 30th
🏈 Kickoff at 7:30 PM
🔥 Theme: “Bring Your ‘A’ Game! Come Home to the Hive!” 🐝

It’s time to come home, Yellow Jackets! Get ready for a night filled with school spirit, tradition, memories, and ALL the Homecoming energy!

More details are coming soon! Until then, start making your plans, call your crew, and get ready to BRING YOUR “A” GAME!

COME HOME TO THE HIVE! 💛🖤

#AndrewsYellowJackets #Homecoming2026 #BringYourAGame #ComeHomeToTheHive

✨ Building a Culture of Respect at AHS! 🐝 Our faculty has been working hard to create their Social Contracts, an important part of building a positive, respectful, and supportive classroom environment. A Social Contract is simply an “agreement of behavior.” AHS will be implementing Social Contracts in all classrooms, giving students and teachers the opportunity to work together to establish expectations for how everyone wants to be treated. The questions are simple: 1️⃣ How do you want to be treated by me, the leader (teacher)? 2️⃣ How do you want to treat each other? 3️⃣ How do you think I, the leader (teacher), want to be treated by you? 4️⃣ How do you want to treat each other when there is conflict? Students and teachers will work together to create their Social Contracts by this Friday. Our AHS administration also took the time to create a Social Contract with our teachers because we believe in modeling the expectations we have for our students. At AHS, we are committed to creating a school culture built on respect, accountability, communication, and relationships. When we work together, everyone has a voice, and everyone has a role in creating a positive school environment. 🐝 Bring Your “A” Game!

🐝 THE BOYS OF FALL ARE BACK! 🐝 This Friday night, our Yellow Jackets take the field as we take on Lakewood! 💛🖤 📅 Friday, August 21st ⏰ Kickoff: 7:30 PM 📍 Webber Rowell Stadium We can’t wait to see our Yellow Jacket family filling the stands and bringing the energy! Let’s kick off the season the right way! 🏈 Please be sure to check out ALL of the attached flyers for important information regarding Friday night. 🐝 BRING YOUR “A” GAME! 🐝 #AndrewsYellowJackets #BringYourAGame #FridayNightLights #BoysOfFall #TheHive

📣 SAT WORKSHOP STUDENTS! 🐝💛🖤 If you signed up for the SAT Workshop, this meeting is for YOU! 📅 Tuesday, August 18, 2026 ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Andrews High School We’ll meet with students to go over important information about the upcoming SAT Workshop sessions. ‼️ This meeting is ONLY for students who signed up for the SAT Workshop. #AndrewsHighSchool #YellowJackets #BringYourAGame #SATWorkshop

This week in Athletics!

📸 FALL SPORTS PICTURE DAY PHOTOS

Picture Day is Thursday, August 20, 2026

⚠️ PLEASE DO NOT PREORDER.
Athletes & Parents, you must wait until the image proofs are available and place your order directly from your athlete’s image proof. Your picture proofs will be available online approximately 2–3 business days after Picture Day. Once the gallery is live, you’ll have 5 days to save on shipping! Orders placed during this time will be bulk shipped to the school.

🔗 View Photos & Order Here once they go live:
2026 Fall:
https://www.csiportraitgroup.com/proofs/andrews

🔒 Password: 6ED09A76

Black River Discovery Days
SEPTEMBER 2 & 3, 2026

Join us for a fun, informal community gathering to
discover what's happening along the Black River
and explore all it has to offer!

Learn about the new state park and recreation opportunities
Get updates on the emerging Black River Water Trail
Pick up maps, resources, and river recreation tips
Meet park rangers and community partners
Enjoy free giveaways, light refreshments, and enter to win
raffle prizes!

Attention Yellow Jackets!! Important to know. Only 40 spots available. It's free. Chance to improve SAT scores which can help with college entrance and acceptance as well as the opportunity to be considered for scholarships. We will be creating sign up sheets in the student Google Classrooms. This workshop is currently being offered for 11th and 12th graders. Again, spots are limited. Students have until Friday to sign up. There will be a meeting next Tuesday 8/18 at 6:00pm for the parents and students who have signed up. The link will be posted tomorrow.

From the desk of Mr. Branham: Per the state law we are required to have an active shooter drill within the first 10 days of school. Tomorrow, August 11th we will hold this drill. Below is a letter for all parents and guardians. Thank you.

Attention Yellow Jackets!! As we begin week #2 today please be reminded of the following: 🐝Students can ONLY be dropped off and picked up in the front loop of the school. Please do not drop off or pick up students in our student parking lot. This area is designated for our student drivers who have purchased a parking pass only. 🐝The Andrews High School Dress Code! Let's dress for success! 🐝The electronic device policy! No electronic devices during the school day. 🐝Parking Passes. Students should have purchased their parking passes last week. Monitors will be out in the parking lot making sure all vehicles have the correct parking pass. (Towing will be enforced at the vehicle owners expense beginning this week).

🐝YELLOW JACKET BOOSTER CLUB KICKOFF! 🐝 It’s time to get the 2026–2027 athletic seasons buzzing, and we want YOU to be part of the team! We’re inviting all parents and members of our Andrews community to join the Yellow Jacket Booster Club and help support our incredible student-athletes! 🏐🏈 📣👟🏀⚾🥎⚽️⛳️👟 📅 Tuesday, August 11th ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 AHS Media Room We’ll discuss Booster Club membership and sponsorship opportunities and ways you can help make a difference for Yellow Jacket Athletics! Have questions? Reach out to AHSYellowJacketBoosterClub@gmail.com. Come be part of the buzz! We’ll see you Tuesday! 💛🖤🐝 #YellowJacketPride #AHSBoosterClub #SupportOurAthletes #BringYourAGame #YellowJacketAthletics

🐝WE MADE IT THROUGH THE FIRST WEEK! 🐝 Way to go, Yellow Jackets! We are off to a great start, and our students have been busy getting prepared for a successful school year! This week, student meetings were held to make sure everyone understands our policies, procedures, rules, and expectations. Our students are now aware of: ✅ Dress Code Policy ✅ Electronic Device Policy ✅ Parking Pass Policy — Beginning next week, violations will be issued and unauthorized vehicles will be towed. ✅ Chromebooks — Students have been reminded that they are responsible for their devices if they are lost or damaged. ✅ Lockers — Lockers have been issued and lock tutorials have been completed. ✅ School Rules & Expectations We are proud of our students for making it through Week 1 and starting the school year strong! Let’s keep the momentum going, Yellow Jackets! 🐝 #BringYourAGame #AndrewsHighSchool #YellowJacketPride #FirstWeekDown #TheBestIsYetToCome

Come out and support our JROTC unit on Saturday, Aug 8th at AK Coffee. AK Coffee will be hosting a fundraiser where the proceeds will be donated to Andrews High School JROTC Program. Hours are from 8 to 1. Come out and get some coffee and support our unit.

☕🐝 A Huge Thank You! 🐝☕ A big THANK YOU to The Barista Boss Beverage Company for bringing your amazing coffee truck to campus today and serving our Andrews High School, Andrews Elementary School, and Rosemary Middle School staff! From the first sip to the last, every drink was absolutely delicious and the perfect boost to keep us energized throughout the day. ☕ Delicious. ⚡ Energizing. ❤️ Coffee is Life. We truly appreciate your support of our GCSD staff and helping make our day a little brighter. We can't wait to see you back on campus again soon! #BringYourAGame #YellowJacketPride #CoffeeIsLife #ThankYouBaristaBoss #GCSDFamily

📵🐝 Bring Your “A” Game, Yellow Jackets! 🐝📚 As we begin the new school year, let’s make learning our top priority by following the GCSD Electronic Communication Device Policy. 📱 Electronic devices are NOT permitted during: ❌ Class ❌ Lunch ❌ Transition between classes ❌ Restroom visits during the school day ✅ Devices may ONLY be used before school and after school, including after-school clubs, activities, practices, and sporting events. This includes: 🚫 Cell Phones 🚫 Earbuds 🚫 Headphones 🚫 Smart Watches 🚫 Tablets Our goal is simple: Stay Focused. Stay Engaged. Every minute in the classroom matters, and putting devices away helps create the best learning environment for everyone. 💛🖤 Let’s make it a great year by staying focused, respecting the policy, and bringing our “A” Game every single day! #BringYourAGame #YellowJacketPride #StayFocusedStayEngaged #AndrewsHighSchool

As we kick off a new school year, let's start strong by coming to school dressed for success! Following the dress code helps create a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for everyone. Before heading out each morning, take a quick look in the mirror and make sure your outfit meets the school's dress code. If you're unsure, please review the flyer or call the school for guidance. Let's focus on learning, leadership, and bringing our A Game every day!

🎓🐝 Calling All Andrews High School Class of 2027 Seniors! 🐝🎓 The Class of 2027 Senior Breakfast is almost here! 📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026 🕣 8:30 AM 📍 Aux Gym We are excited to celebrate the beginning of your senior year together! 🥞 Donations & Contributions🧃 If you, your business, church, or organization would like to help make this event special by donating breakfast items or drinks, we would greatly appreciate your support. For questions or to make a donation, please contact one of our Senior Sponsors: 📧 Melissa Durham – mdurham@gcsd.k12.sc.us 📧 Missy Rowell – mrowell@gcsd.k12.sc.us 📧 Lashanda Green-Smith – lgsmith@gcsd.k12.sc.us Thank you for helping us make this a memorable kickoff to an amazing senior year for the Andrews High School Class of 2027! #BringYourAGame #AHSYellowJackets #ClassOf2027 #SeniorYear

Welcome Back, Students! We are so excited to welcome everyone back for a great school year! 📍 When you arrive, head directly to your First Block class. First Block class lists will be posted by the bus ramp, Block A, and near the cafeteria to help you find your classroom. 📝 You will receive your new schedule in First Block and should follow that schedule for the remainder of the school day. ⏰ Students with PACE classes or Late Arrival: Please arrive before your first scheduled class so you have time to pick up your new schedule from the School Counseling Department. We can't wait to see everyone and wish you an amazing first day! Let's make it a fantastic year! #BringYourAGame #WelcomeBack #YellowJackets

📚💛 We are ready to see everyone tomorrow! 💛📚 The halls are ready, the classrooms are prepared, and we can’t wait to welcome our Yellow Jackets back for an amazing school year! As you return, you’ll notice some new faces, some familiar faces in new roles, and a few familiar faces who left us for a while but have found their way back home to Andrews High School. We are excited to have each of them as part of our Yellow Jacket family. Please help us give all of our new and returning staff members a big Yellow Jacket Welcome! 🐝💛 We can’t wait to kick off another great year with our students, staff, and families. See you tomorrow!