Reminder: On Thursday, September 11, wear red, white, and blue in honor of Patriot Day.
5 days ago, WES Webmaster
🎉 Grandparents Day at WES was a HUGE success! 🎉
Our amazing grandparents were showered with love and appreciation from our students last night. Each child made a sweet gift to share, then enjoyed cookies 🍪 and lemonade 🍋 with their grandparents. Many even stopped by the Book Fair together for some extra fun!
A BIG shoutout to our incredible PTO for organizing such a special event. Your hard work made the day unforgettable, and the smiles said it all! 🥰
8 days ago, WES Webmaster
🎩🧢🎀 Kidz in Lids Day – Friday, September 19 🎀🧢🎩
Waccamaw Elementary will be participating in Kidz in Lids Day to support Children’s Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. All donations will go directly to help families in our community with children undergoing cancer treatments.
👉 Students may:
Donate $1 to wear a fun “lid” (hat) for the day 🎩🧢
Donate $5 to wear a “lid” and receive an official Kidz in Lids bracelet.
🍦 Bonus Fun! The class with the highest participation will win an Ice Cream Party! 🎉
Let’s come together to make a difference for kids in need while having a little fun showing off our favorite hats!
8 days ago, WES Webmaster
18 days ago, WES Webmaster
🌊🐬 Waccamaw Elementary Open House Success! 🐬🌊
We were so excited to welcome our new and returning Dolphins to Open House! The halls were filled with excitement, laughter, and smiles as families got to meet our staff and explore the school.
👏 Hats off to our amazing teachers who did a fantastic job preparing their classrooms — each space looked beautiful and inviting, ready to dive into a great year!
💙 A heartfelt THANK YOU to the wonderful community organizations who joined us and continue to support our WES Dolphin family:
Thanks for helping us kick off the school year with such a splash! 🐬📘 Let’s make this year our best one yet, Dolphins!
about 1 month ago, WES Webmaster

🎉🌞 Check Out these Activities in July at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library! 🌞🎉
Wednesdays in July at 12 PM
Bingo for Kids with the joyful Ms. Washington! 🎉 (Ages 7+)
https://5il.co/3hwce
Charleston Stage presents: All The Smiles
📅 Tuesday, July 1st | 2:30 PM
A 30-Minute Interactive Performance
https://5il.co/3hwcn
Columbia Marionette Theatre presents: Build it Better with the Three Little Pigs
📅 Tuesday, July 8th | 3:00 PM
Watch as three of our favorite storybook characters “Build A Better World” for themselves by combining their resources and working together to keep the Big Bad Wolf at bay.
https://5il.co/3hwcm
Dog Man Party!
📅 Saturday, July 12th | 11:00 AM
Supa-awesome games, crafts & fun with your favorite characters!
https://5il.co/3hwcj
July 15th (Tuesday) at 10:00 AM
Indigo Dye Workshop with the Horry County Museum.
https://5il.co/3hwcg
Bright Star Theatre presents: The Wizard of Oz!
📅 Tuesday, July 15th | 3:00 PM
Follow Lenny & Mabel down the yellow brick road in this fun, interactive retelling of the classic tale!
https://5il.co/3hwco
2 months ago, WES Webmaster
Waccamaw High School is offering Jr Warrior Football Camp, July 16 &17 from 6-8 PM.
The Junior Warrior Football Camp helps young athletes develop their skills, learn the game, and build confidence. Led by our players, the camp promotes teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship in a fun, supportive environment. Grades 1-5, Cost is Free!
3 months ago, WES Webmaster
Student Angler League Tournament Trail is hosting fishing events throughtout the summer. More information about SALTT can be found here -
https://5il.co/3hwbc3 months ago, WES Webmaster
🎉🌞 Check Out these Activities in June at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library! 🌞🎉
June 11 (Wednesday) at 10:30 AM
Special Storytime with Winyah Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
https://5il.co/3hwbm
June 12, 3–5 PM
Special guided painting session for the Colorful Birds gallery with Jayme Carlson from Myrtle Beach Art Museum!
June 17 at 3:00 PM
Come learn about conservation and natural history while experiencing the majesty of these soaring (and perched) birds of prey. All ages welcome!
https://5il.co/3hwcp
June 24, 3-5 PM
Drop in to the Fiber Arts Festival in the Children’s Room! Weaving, Crocheting, Knitting, & more! All ages welcome & all supplies provided.
https://5il.co/3hwch
3 months ago, WES Webmaster
Summer Reading with Waccamaw Neck Branch Library
Kick-Off – June 10th
2:30 PM – Snowcones from the Sheriff's Dept
3:00 PM – Make a summer book bag with a local artist
Pick up your Summer Reading Log to win prizes at summer’s end!
This year’s theme: Color Our World!
https://5il.co/3hwc3
Finale – July 22nd
2:00 PM – Celebrate your reading achievements with snacks & prizes
3:00 PM – Dana Hill Magic Show
https://5il.co/3hx4j
3 months ago, WES Webmaster
🎉🌞 Summer Fun at Waccamaw Neck Branch Library! 🌞🎉
We've got an exciting lineup of FREE programs for kids and families of all ages this summer! Don’t miss out:
Tuesdays (June 17, July 1, July 22) at 10:30 AM
Music and Movement for babies to age 4 – sing, dance, play & move!
https://5il.co/3hwcb
Wednesdays at 10:30 AM
Family Storytime – songs, stories & crafts for all ages!
https://5il.co/3hwbm
Thursdays at 1:30 PM
Crochet Club – for ages 7+, materials provided!
https://5il.co/3hwck
Thursdays, 3–5 PM
Color Our World Makerspace – drop in and get creative with paint, glue, foam, & more!
https://5il.co/3hwcd
Fridays, 9 AM – 5 PM
LEGO Free Build! Bigger sizes for toddlers & regular for big kids!
📌 Note: No storytime on June 25. 📌 Library Closed: June 19 (Juneteenth) & July 4 (Independence Day)
Come celebrate summer with learning, laughter, and lots of library fun!
3 months ago, WES Webmaster
Kids Blast at the Abbey is this week!
3 months ago, WES Webmaster
🎉 Congratulations to Javier Clark! 🎉
We are incredibly proud to announce that Javier was selected as a 2025 Dr. Celeste Pringle Turnaround Achievement Award recipient! 🏆
This prestigious honor is awarded to students who demonstrate remarkable growth through determination, hard work, and perseverance.
Your WES family is proud of you and all your hard work!💙👏
#FocusedFearlessFamily
4 months ago, Sharon McLean
Need help registering your child for the upcoming school year? We’re here to help!
Join us for in-person registration assistance on:
🗓 Wednesday, May 21, 2025
🕗 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM
📄 Be sure to have your online registration form completed and one proof of residency submitted by May 23, 2025.
🎬 BONUS: Students in Grades PK-2nd currently with a completed registration by May 23 will get to participate in Movie Day on May 29!
📞 Questions? Contact Ms. Alston for more information or assistance.
Let us help make the process easy — we’re excited to get ready for another great year at WES!
4 months ago, WES Webmaster
A huge thank you to Dr. Michelle Green and the Georgetown Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for dropping off Test Taking Kits for our third graders as they prepare for SC READY testing next week! This generous act was done in honor of May Week — a powerful tradition of service focused on uplifting individuals, strengthening our community, and supporting African American High School Scholars of Excellence.
#GCSDHeartofKindness #MayWeek #DeltaSignmaTheta #TestingSeason
5 months ago, Sharon McLean
📚💙 A huge THANK YOU to the Kiwanis Club of Pawleys Island! 💛📚
Each of our Pre-K students received a special book pillow lovingly made by the Kiwanis, along with a brand-new book to take home! These cozy gifts are perfect for encouraging a love of reading at home. 💤✨
We are so grateful for our community partners who support our littlest learners in such meaningful ways. 💙
#WESReads #ThankYouKiwanis #GCSDHeartofKindness
5 months ago, WES Webmaster
📚✨ Exciting Things Are Happening at the Waccamaw Neck Branch Library! ✨📚
They’ve got a lineup of events you won’t want to miss—fun for all ages and interests!
Mark your calendars and join us for:
💰 Treasure & Tactics - Kids will explore how to earn, trade, save, and share resources.
Wednesdays - April 9th, 16th, 23rd, & 30th @ 3:00pm-4:00pm
https://5il.co/3cx0t
🐸 Pond Life – Dive into the wonders of the library’s retention pond and discover tiny creatures up close! Tuesdays April 29th & May 12th @ 3:30pm – 4:30pm
https://5il.co/3cx0z
Don't forget to stop by for these activities that take place weekly:
👶 Toddler Time - Mondays 10:30am-11:30am
📖 Storytime – Wednesdays 10:30am-11:30am, open to all, geared toward babies, toddlers, & preschoolers
🎨 Crafternoons – Wednesdays 3:00pm-4:30pm, ages 6-12
🧱 Lego Free Build – Fridays 9:00am-5:00pm
Come connect, create, and explore with us—there’s something for everyone at the library!
5 months ago, WES Webmaster
Journey to the past in this breathtaking musical adventure. The Waccamaw High Acting Troupe Proudly Presents: Anastasia The Musical.
When: March 19, 20, & 21 @ 6:00pm or March 22 @ 1:00pm
Where: Waccamaw High School Auditorium
Cost: Adults = $12, K-12 Students = $7, Kids 4 & Under = Free
Cash Only! Concessions will be available
6 months ago, WES Webmaster

🌍❤️ Hearts Across the World at WES! ❤️🌍
We’re thrilled to share an exciting project that has brought so much joy and engagement to our PreK-4 students at Waccamaw Elementary! 🎉
Our class partnered with the Wayne Board of Education's Preakness Early Childhood Center (ECC) in New Jersey to participate in the Hearts Across the World project. This incredible collaboration allowed our students to connect with preschoolers across state lines—putting WES from South Carolina on the map in New Jersey! 🗺️✨
Through the project’s website, our students explored pictures of the ECC building and their preschool friends. Their reactions were priceless! 🤩 The excitement of seeing another school and making connections beyond our community was truly special.
And the best part? We received a response back! 🎉 The students at ECC sent us a message, and it absolutely made our day! ❤️ Seeing their appreciation and knowing our hearts made an impact was such a meaningful experience.
We can’t wait to continue this partnership and see where it takes us next! #gcsdheartofkindness
7 months ago, WES Webmaster
Happy School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
Officer Muto is truly the best of the best, and Waccamaw Elementary is incredibly fortunate to have him on our team. He goes above and beyond to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and staff. His dedication, kindness, and commitment to our school community make a tremendous impact.
Thank you, Officer Muto, for all you do!
#SROAppreciationDay #FearlessFocusedFamily
7 months ago, Sharon McLean