🌸 Spring Photos Are Coming! 🌸

Jeanne Creations Photography will be at WES on Wednesday, March 18 at 8:00 AM for Spring Photos!

📸 Want sibling photos?
Parents should arrive at 8:00 AM and enter through the main lobby. A staff member will direct you to the photographer, and WES staff will call your student from class.

✅ Don’t forget: Bring your completed order form and payment on photo day.

📄 If your child did not receive the flyer and order form today, a copy will be sent home with them on Monday.

We can’t wait to see all of our students’ beautiful spring smiles! 🌷

2 days ago, WES Webmaster
Flyer for Spring Photos with Jeanne Creations Photography on Wednesday, March 18 at 8:00 AM, with instructions for parents bringing siblings for photos.
WES Parents/Guardians:
As a reminder, tomorrow, Wednesday March 11th is an early dismissal day for students. WES students will be dismissed at 12pm. Please pick up your student(s) on time tomorrow.
5 days ago, Waccamaw Elementary

📚✨ Read Across America Week at Waccamaw Elementary! ✨📚
🗓 March 2nd–6th, 2026

We are celebrating the joy of reading ALL WEEK LONG with fun dress-up days and a special Book Giveaway in our library!

🎉 Dress-Up Days:
❤️🤍💙 Monday – Wear Red, White & Blue
🌟 Tuesday – Wear Bright or Neon Colors
🧦 Wednesday – Wear Fun or Mismatched Socks
🏈 Thursday – Wear Sports Team or WES Attire
📖 Friday – Buddy Up and Read (plus Author Visit: David Biedrzycki!)

📚 Book Giveaway – All Week!
Our goal is for every WES student to choose at least one gently used book to KEEP FOREVER and add to their home library.

We are currently collecting gently used children’s books (Pre-K–3rd grade reading levels).
📦 Donations can be sent to school with your child or dropped off at the front office.
🚫 Please do not send coloring books, magazines, or adult books.

Thank you for helping us grow a lifelong love of reading at WES! ❤️📖

14 days ago, WES Webmaster
WES Read Across America Week dress-up days, March 2–6, 2026.
WES Book Giveaway: Collecting PK-3rd grade books starting Feb 23 to give to every student.

🐬❄️ Earlier This Month, Waccamaw Made a Splash! ❄️🐬

At the beginning of the month, Team Waccamaw Elementary took part in the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics South Carolina — and what an amazing day it was! 💙

Our brave plungers dove into the ocean showing true Dolphin pride, and we were especially excited to have Splash the Dolphin there cheering on Team Waccamaw Elementary every step (and splash!) of the way. 🐬🙌

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, donated, and shared our fundraising page with family and friends. Your support helps provide life-changing opportunities for athletes with special needs — at no cost to them or their families.

📊 Team Highlights:
💰 Total Raised: $2, 625
👥 Total Team Participants: 14

We are so proud of our Dolphin community for coming together to support such an important cause. Thank you for helping us make waves! 💙

19 days ago, WES Webmaster
A group of adults and children pose together outdoors on a sunny day in front of a beachside building. In the center stands Splash the Dolphin mascot, smiling and waving, surrounded by team members dressed in jackets, hoodies, and winter hats. The group appears cheerful and bundled for cool weather as they gather to support the Polar Plunge.
💖 ValenKIND Week at Waccamaw Elementary! 💖

We’re so excited to celebrate ValenKIND Week, a special week focused on spreading kindness, friendship, and love throughout our Dolphin community! 🐬

From BINGO Kindness to Heart Bucket Fillers, Kindness Rocks, a Loving Lunch, and ending the week Colored in Kindness, each day gives our students a chance to show how small acts can make a BIG difference.

📌 Check out the flyer below for additional information! Let’s work together to fill Waccamaw Elementary with kindness all week long. #GCSDHeartofKindness
about 1 month ago, WES Webmaster
Flyer for Waccamaw’s ValenKIND Week showing daily kindness activities from Monday through Friday, including BINGO Kindness, Heart Bucket Fillers, Kindness Rocks, Loving Lunch, and wearing Valentine’s Day colors, on a colorful background with hearts and the Waccamaw dolphin logo.
🎉💙 Happy School Counselors Week! 💙🎉 This week we proudly celebrate and thank our incredible school counselors — Mrs. Lockney, Mrs. Temple, and Mrs. Stroud! 🌟 Our counselors are champions for our students every single day. They listen, support, encourage, guide, and advocate with hearts full of compassion and dedication. From big feelings to big dreams, they help our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We are so grateful for all you do to make our school a safe, caring, and supportive place for everyone. Thank you for being such an essential part of our school family! 💐💙
about 1 month ago, WES Webmaster
“Graphic celebrating School Counselors Week with a chalkboard-style background. The text reads ‘Happy School Counselors Week’ with colorful chalk hearts and stars. Below are three staff photos labeled Mrs. Lockney, Mrs. Stroud, and Mrs. Temple.”

Good News Club will be starting February 5th. Sign Up Today!

https://forms.gle/WHkxJVsGpZv1vfz47

about 2 months ago, WES Webmaster
Good News Club at Waccamaw Elementary School, Thursdays after school until 3:45pm.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
The December Birthday Table has been rescheduled to Friday, December 5th.
3 months ago, WES Webmaster
A graphic announcement with a blue and green gradient background. At the top, large text reads “Important Announcement” with exclamation marks on each side. Below, a white starburst shape contains the message: “Birthday Table Rescheduled. The December birthday table has been rescheduled to Friday, December 5th.”
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
The December Birthday Table has been rescheduled to Friday, December 5th.
4 months ago, WES Webmaster
A graphic announcement with a blue and green gradient background. At the top, large text reads “Important Announcement” with exclamation marks on each side. Below, a white starburst shape contains the message: “Birthday Table Rescheduled. The December birthday table has been rescheduled to Friday, December 5th.”

We have a few important reminders and upcoming activities to share with you!

🎨 Art to Remember Orders – Due November 17
Don’t miss your chance to order special keepsakes featuring your child’s artwork! The deadline to place orders is Monday, November 17.
To view your child’s artwork and order:
Click the link 👉 https://arttoremember.com/school/T3KKHV
Enter your student’s name or teacher’s name in the search bar.

🧥 Lost & Found Clean-Out Next Week
Our Lost and Found closet is overflowing! Parents are encouraged to stop by next week to check for missing coats, jackets, lunch boxes, or water bottles before we clear it out. Any items remaining at the end of the day on 11/21, will be donated.

🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Drive (Nov. 13–Dec. 12)
We’re proud to support Toys for Tots again this year! Donations of new, unwrapped toys can be made starting tomorrow, November 13, through December 12. Collection boxes will be located in the front office.

Thank you for helping make Waccamaw Elementary a caring and connected community!

Warm regards,
Waccamaw Elementary School

4 months ago, WES Webmaster
A Lost and Found graphic showing a clothes rack filled with colorful children’s clothing — jackets, shirts, pants, and dresses. The text reads: “LOST AND FOUND. Please stop by the front office during the week of Nov 17th and help our lost items find their way home.”
A Toys for Tots poster featuring Santa Claus carrying a brown sack of toys over his shoulder. Behind him is a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform hanging on a rack, symbolizing the partnership between Toys for Tots and the Marines. The text reads “Toys for Tots” at the top and “U.S. Marine Corps” at the bottom, with links to the Toys for Tots website and social media. A handwritten note says “Donate by 12/12/25.”
🎉 Hope for Tomorrow: A Day of Unity and Prevention! 🌟

📅 Date: November 15, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Northwest Regional Park (Choppee Recreation Center) 8259 Choppee Rd., Georgetown, SC 29440

🎶 Featured Artist Tributes: Carvers Bay Chorus & Band
🍔 Free Food
🎈 Balloon Release
🎨 Games, Face Painting & More!
👕 Wear Your Picture T-Shirt
⛺ Bring Your Own Tents & Chairs

📞 For More Info:
Ghost Ryderz Motorcycle Club – 843-340-7998
A Mother’s Place – 843-213-8603
4 months ago, WES Webmaster
Flyer for “Hope for Tomorrow” community event with free food, music, games, and youth tributes on Nov 15, 2025.

🎉💙 A STICKY (and SUPER FUN) SUCCESS at WES! 💙🎉

Yesterday was a tape-tacular day at Waccamaw Elementary School as our students took part in our very first-ever “Duct Tape the Principals” event!

On Monday, students brought in $1 per piece of duct tape (up to 5 pieces each), and today they lined the halls with huge smiles and even bigger laughs as they got their chance to tape Mrs. Cameron and Mr. Del Bagno to the wall! 💙

Let’s just say our principals were stuck in the best way possible! 😄

We’re beyond thrilled to share that thanks to our amazing students, staff, and families, we raised over $800 to support the GCSD Future Educators Scholarships! 💙

This was the first time WES has hosted an event like this — and it was a HUGE success! The excitement, teamwork, and laughter reminded us what makes Waccamaw Elementary such a special place to learn and grow. 💙

A giant THANK YOU to everyone who donated, participated, and cheered along the way — your support truly makes a difference! 💙

📸💙 Check out some of the fun from today’s event! 💙

4 months ago, WES Webmaster
Children and teachers in a school hallway help tape an adult to the wall with strips of duct tape during a fun school activity.
Two adults are fully taped to a blue-and-white hallway wall, smiling and laughing as students watch the result of the duct tape challenge.
Students line up in the hallway watching as teachers and staff help tape two adults to the wall with silver duct tape.
A smiling adult stands taped to the wall as students pose nearby, showing excitement during the duct tape challenge event.
A woman smiles and gives a thumbs-up while taped to the wall, with a young student standing proudly in front of her.
Students and staff continue taping two adults to the wall, with everyone laughing and enjoying the playful school activity.
A group of children and teachers gather in the hallway watching two adults taped to the wall, smiling and laughing during the event.

📚✨ Showing Good Character at WES! ✨📚

What a fantastic way to wrap up Red Ribbon Week! Today, our students — and even our amazing teachers and staff — dressed as their favorite storybook characters to show that WES will always display good character by being drug and bully free! 💪❤️

From superheroes to storybook favorites, everyone brought their creativity and positive spirit to life. It was such a fun and inspiring day filled with imagination, laughter, and school pride!

Thank you to our entire WES family for making this week such a success — together, we’ve shown that kindness, respect, and healthy choices never go out of style! 🌟

4 months ago, WES Webmaster
A group of pre-kindergarten students pose cheerfully in a colorful classroom, wearing a variety of costumes including superheroes, princesses, animals, and storybook characters. They raise their arms excitedly while smiling for the camera.
Two teachers and a group of young students stand in a hallway wearing Halloween costumes. Outfits include a skeleton, princess, frog, superhero, and red-haired character. The teachers are dressed as emotion-themed characters with labeled signs, smiling together against a white and blue wall.
Six teachers dressed as characters from The Wizard of Oz stand smiling in a school hallway. Costumes include Dorothy in a blue gingham dress, the Cowardly Lion, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Yellow Brick Road, and the Wicked Witch of the West. A beach mural with seagulls decorates the wall behind them.
Five teachers pose in a school hallway dressed to represent different book genres. They hold signs labeled “Historical Fiction,” “Mystery,” “Children’s Literature,” “Informational Text,” and “Fantasy.” One teacher wears an inflatable unicorn costume, and another is dressed as a detective holding a magnifying glass.
Six teachers stand outside Waccamaw Elementary in front of the American flag and school sign, dressed in Halloween-themed costumes inspired by Creepy Carrots and Creepy Pair of Underwear. Some wear pumpkin shirts, others hold large colorful cutouts shaped like underwear and crayons, and one teacher kneels in front holding a Creepy Crayon book.
Six teachers and two students dressed as “Where’s Waldo” characters pose in front of a red backdrop that reads “Be Drug Free.” Everyone is wearing red-and-white striped shirts, round glasses, and red hats. Two children hold Where’s Waldo books.

😎 WES Was Too Bright for Drugs & Bullies! 😎

Our halls were glowing today with neon, tie-dye, and sunglasses as WES students and staff showed that we’re too bright for drugs and bullies! ☀️✨

It was an amazing day full of color, smiles, and school spirit as we continue to celebrate Red Ribbon Week and our commitment to making healthy, positive choices. 💪❤️

Way to shine, WES! Keep spreading kindness and standing strong together! 🌟

5 months ago, WES Webmaster
A teacher and her class pose in front of a red photo backdrop decorated with Red Ribbon Week banners that say “Be Drug Free.” The teacher and students wear colorful outfits and sunglasses, and several children hold props with anti-drug messages. Everyone is smiling and having fun in a bright school hallway.
Two girls jump joyfully in the air on the playground, smiling as their hair flies up.
Three young students smile and pose together outdoors in front of a brick school building. They are dressed in colorful clothing—one wearing pink, another in a bright neon green shirt, and the third in a tie-dye shirt.
Three children stand outside under tall pine trees on a sunny day. They are wearing bright shirts and looking up at the sky with their hands shading their eyes.
🌿🖤 We Made Drugs & Bullies Disappear! 🖤🌿

WES students and staff rocked their camouflage and black today to show that we’re making drugs and bullies disappear! 💨

It was amazing to see our school united in support of safe, healthy, and kind choices. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped keep the Red Ribbon Week spirit strong! ❤️💪

Let’s keep standing together — Drug Free and Bully Free at WES!
5 months ago, WES Webmaster
A group of children stand indoors in front of a mural of a large tree, smiling and wearing a mix of camouflage and colorful outfits.
A group of children play outside near bushes, with one boy crab-walking on the pavement and others standing or sitting around him.
A large group of children pose and smile outside near bushes and trees in front of a brick school building.
🏈⚾ Team Day was a WIN! 🏀⚽

WES showed incredible school spirit today as we teamed up against drugs and bullying! 💪
From jerseys to fan gear, our students and staff proved that when we work together, we’re unstoppable in promoting kindness, respect, and healthy choices. ❤️💙

Thank you, WES families, for helping make Red Ribbon Week such a success so far — let’s keep the teamwork going! 🙌
5 months ago, WES Webmaster
A group of elementary school students posing together in a hallway in front of a red backdrop decorated with banners that say “Team Up Against Bullies and Drugs.” The children are smiling and holding red props, such as pom-poms and signs, as part of a themed school spirit or awareness event.
A group of kindergarten students smiling and posing and wearing sports-themed shirts and jerseys representing various teams and colors, standing and sitting together in two rows in a school hallway.
Two young girls in cheerleading uniforms smiling and standing arm in arm in a classroom.
A group of eight smiling elementary school children standing side by side in a classroom, each wearing a sports or team shirt, with their arms around each other’s shoulders.
A group of elementary school students posing together in a hallway in front of a red backdrop decorated with banners that say “Team Up Against Bullies and Drugs.” The children are smiling and holding red props, such as pom-poms and signs, as part of a themed school spirit or awareness event.
A smiling teacher and young student posing together in a classroom. Both are wearing black and teal Coastal Carolina Chanticleers shirts.
A group of elementary school students and their teacher posing together in a hallway in front of a red backdrop decorated with banners that say “Team Up Against Bullies and Drugs.” The children are smiling and holding red props, such as pom-poms and signs, as part of a themed school spirit or awareness event.
❤️ WES is RED-y to be Drug & Bully Free! ❤️

What an awesome kickoff to Red Ribbon Week! Our halls were filled with bright RED as students and staff showed their commitment to making healthy choices and standing up against bullying. 💪

Thank you to everyone who participated — your school spirit and positive energy made the first day a huge success! Let’s keep the momentum going as we celebrate the rest of Red Ribbon Week together! 🎉
5 months ago, WES Webmaster
A group of young students dressed in red pose in front of a red backdrop decorated with “Be Drug Free” and “Celebrate Red Ribbon Week” banners. The children smile and hold props supporting Red Ribbon Week’s drug-free message.
A group of elementary students dressed in red pose together in a classroom for Red Ribbon Week.
A group of elementary students dressed in red pose together in a classroom for Red Ribbon Week.
A group of elementary students dressed in red pose together in a classroom for Red Ribbon Week.
A group of young students dressed in red pose in front of a red backdrop decorated with “Be Drug Free” and “Celebrate Red Ribbon Week” banners. The children smile and hold props supporting Red Ribbon Week’s drug-free message.
A group of young students dressed in red pose in front of a red backdrop decorated with “Be Drug Free” and “Celebrate Red Ribbon Week” banners. The children smile and hold props supporting Red Ribbon Week’s drug-free message.
🧡 UNITY DAY at Waccamaw Elementary! 🧡

On Wednesday, October 22, our students and staff proudly wore orange to celebrate Unity Day — standing together to show that we are united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

At WES, we believe that together we can prevent bullying and create a school community where everyone feels safe and valued. 💪✨
5 months ago, WES Webmaster
Boys & Girls sitting on a green carpet together, most wearing the color orange.
Boys & Girls standing together, most wearing the color orange.
Boys & Girls standing together, most wearing the color orange.
Boys & Girls standing together, most wearing the color orange.
Boys & Girls sitting on a green carpet together, most wearing the color orange.
Charleston Wrap is here!!! Please note the pick up dates and times.
5 months ago, Sharon McLean
Charleston rock pick up times Tuesday 1021 and Wednesday 1022 8 AM to 10 AM and 3 PM to 4 PM. Pick up from WES PTO members at the front porch of WES. Special request can be made PTO at email or Facebook page.
🔥 Fire Safety Week at Waccamaw Elementary! 🔥

This week, our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st-grade students had a special visit from Midway Fire & Rescue on Wednesday and Thursday! 🚒👩‍🚒

The firefighters taught our students all about fire safety, including important lessons like:

How to Stop, Drop, and Roll 🌀
Crawling low under smoke
Knowing when to call 911 for an emergency
Creating a family safety plan with a meeting place outside 🏡
Practicing fire drills at home

Students also watched a firefighter put on their gear piece by piece, learning the importance of each item and why it’s nothing to be afraid of. They were reminded not to hide from firefighters during an emergency.

To wrap up the visit, classes got to see the fire trucks up close and explore the different tools firefighters use to keep our community safe! 🚨

👉 Community invite: Midway Fire & Rescue is hosting an Open House tomorrow, Saturday, 10/18. Families are welcome to stop by! (Check Midway Fire & Rescue’s page for details.)

Thank you, Midway Fire & Rescue, for helping our youngest Dolphins learn how to stay safe and be prepared! 💙🔥🐬
5 months ago, WES Webmaster
A firefighter speaks to a group of young students sitting cross-legged on the classroom floor, with several children raising their hands to answer questions.
Two firefighters stand in a classroom; one is speaking while the other demonstrates putting on protective gear.
Two firefighters stand in a classroom; one is speaking while the other demonstrates putting on protective gear.
Two firefighters stand in a classroom; one is speaking while the other demonstrates putting on protective gear.
Two firefighters stand in a classroom; one is speaking while the other demonstrates putting on protective gear.
Firefighters speak to a group of young students seated on a colorful classroom rug as one firefighter demonstrates wearing full turnout gear.
Firefighters give a classroom presentation as one kneels on a colorful rug wearing full firefighting gear while two others stand nearby explaining equipment.
A firefighter shows equipment from a fire truck to a group of elementary students standing outside in the sunlight. The truck is labeled “Midway Fire Rescue,” and the children watch closely, lined up along the side of the vehicle.
Two Midway Fire Rescue trucks are parked outside on a sunny day as firefighters and students gather around them.