Waccamaw High School

📚❤️ Happy National Book Lovers Day, Warriors! ❤️📚
Celebrate your love of books by diving into a great read today! Whether you’re into epic adventures, spine-tingling mysteries, or swoon-worthy romance, there’s a story waiting just for you. Stop by the library to find your next favorite—or just to smell the books. We don’t judge. 😉

Let’s turn the page on boredom—read like a Warrior! 📖

Chromebooks will be distributed during homeroom on Monday, August 4.

If you have a scheduled late arrival, make sure you are at school by 10:00 a.m. so you don’t miss getting your device.

WINNERS FROM REGISTRATION BBQ
CONGRATULATIONS!

PICK YOUR PARKING SPOT
Caitlin Rutherford
Hampton Eirvin
Chloe Retey
Holden Taylor
Lisa Cribb

WACCAMAW SWAG
Jennifer Baker
Donna Altman
Ella Cahill
Josiah Baker

PROM TICKET FOR ONE
Haylee Starkey
Braelyn Ryba

YEARBOOK
Bailey Rodriguez
Grace Grimaldi

HOMECOMING TICKET FOR ONE
Abigail Austin
Myers Jackson

FREE TARDY
Frances Oliver
Everett Plunket

PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY
Andre Grate

SMILE! It’s Time for ID Pictures!

GRADES 10–12:
* Take your ID picture at the Warrior Welcome BBQ (July 29)
* OR during the first 3 days of school
* No new picture? We’ll use last year’s photo!

FRESHMEN:
* ID pictures: August 5–7 during school - You’ll be called by classroom

SOFTBALL SKILLS CAMP OPEN TO GRADES 2-7 ** hitting - fielding - catching – bunting - infield - outfield - base running ** July 7th - July 10th: 9:00am - 1:00pm ** Retreat Park 433 Wildcat Way, Pawleys Island, SC 29585 ** REGISTER HERE: Registration fee $75 ** For more information email Coach Skip at sickamore@aol.com

🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2025! 🎓 We are so proud of you — You’ll be missed more than you know. We can’t wait to see the incredible things you’ll do next. Once a Warrior, always a Warrior. Accountability, Character, Toughness.

HISTORY MADE! Congratulations to our Boys Track and Field Team for making school history by winning the 3A State Championship on Saturday, 5/17! It was a dominating performance with 90.5 team points — an incredible 14.5 points ahead of the closest competitor. A special shoutout to Wade Leventis, who brought home an individual gold medal in the 400 meters! Way to go, Warriors — we are proud of you! Full results: https://sc.milesplit.com/meets/661365-schsl-state-championships-aaa-2025/results

Palmetto Girls State Announcement We’re thrilled to announce that the following students have been selected to attend Palmetto Girls State 2025, an elite leadership program sponsored by The American Legion Auxiliary. These students were chosen for their leadership, service, and commitment to making a difference. At Girls State, they’ll participate in a week-long immersion in government, public speaking, and civic leadership—building the skills to shape the future. We’re so proud of them and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! #WarriorPride #GirlsState2025 #AmericanLegionAuxiliary #LeadersInTheMaking

🎉 Congratulations on being selected for Palmetto Boys State! We’re proud to announce that the pictured Waccamaw High students have been selected to attend Palmetto Boys State 2025, a prestigious leadership program sponsored by The American Legion. These young men were chosen for their leadership, character, and potential to make a difference. At Boys State, they'll join top students from across South Carolina to learn about government, civic duty, and leadership in action. Thank you to The American Legion for providing this incredible opportunity! #WarriorPride #BoysState2025 #AmericanLegion #FutureLeaders

YEARBOOK PICKUP DATES • SENIORS May 19-20th or May 23rd after Senior Walk • JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES May 22nd • FRESHMEN May 23rd Pick up in Ms. Van Faussien’s class room 224 during first block or lunch.

Congratulations to our 2025 Junior Marshalls: • Abigail Lane Cohen, • Hampton Smoak Eirvin, • Brianna Lynn Gaspardo, • Noah Allen Hite, • Lilah Claire Jennings, • Julia Kate Pop, • Faith Grace Mcneill, • Addison Kate Taylor, • Andrew Banks Wallace, • Abigail Rose Williams

Modified Schedule for May 12: 1st block - 8:30 - TARDY after 8:30 2nd Block - 9:55 3rd Block (Lunch B) - 11:20 3rd Block (Lunch A) - 11:45 4th Block - 1:05 Mental Health Field Day - 2:30

We’re proud to announce Waccamaw High School has been named a PLTW 2024-25 Distinguished School for their commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW Biomedical Science and Engineering programs. For more information: https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/o/whs/article/2193768 #PLTW #STEM #STEMeducation #GCSD

An unforgettable adventure awaits in Costa Rica in Summer 2026! This is an incredible opportunity for students to explore new places, experience different cultures, practice/learn some Spanish and gain lifelong skills like independence and confidence. Ms. Velandia will be sharing all the details, including what we’ll see and do, hands-on learning activities, academic opportunities, trip costs, and how to secure a spot at our informational meeting. Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip. Meeting details: 📅 Date: Wed May 7 🕒 Time: 5:30 PM 📍 Location: Media Center -Waccamaw High School 👉 RSVP here to join us: https://rsvp.eftours.com/dxvbmpu Can't make the meeting? Opt in to still get info on the RSVP page. For more information contact me dvelandia@gcsd.k12.sc.us

spring into kindness ~ HOMESTRETCH WEEK 28 APRIL 2025 CAN'T HIDE FROM KINDNESS ~ WEAR YOUR BEST CAMO 29 APRIL 2025 EXCERISE KINDNESS ~ (*Senior Cap and Gown Pics are this Day*) 30 APRIL 2025 TEACH KINDNESS ~ DRESS UP AS YOUR FAVORITE TEACHER 1 MAY 2025 TIED TOGETHER WITH KINDNESS ~ WEAR TIE-DYE, TIES, AND BOWS 2 MAY 2025 WARRIORS ARE KIND ~ SHOW YOUR SPIRIT IN WARRIOR WEAR

WHS Spring Concert: Legacy ** Date: May 1st, 2025 | Free Admission **Concert Time 6:00/Doors Open 5:15 **Waccamaw High School Auditorium This Spring, we celebrate a legacy of Love, Commitment, and Excellence. Join us as we honor 12 remarkable seniors as they take their final steps on our stage and the retirement of our beloved director, Sylvia Plyler, whose guidance and passion have shaped generations. We invite all Chorus alumni to join us in this celebration. Come be part of this unforgettable evening as we look ahead to the future with the hope and the strength of Warriors!

FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS **MAY 22, 3:30 P.M. ............ WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL **MAY 1, 2:30 P.M. ................ GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL **MAY 8, 2:30 P.M. ................ ANDREWS HIGH SCHOOL **MAY 15, 2:30 P.M. ............ CARVERS BAY HIGH SCHOOL

The ROBOTICS TEAM will be having a spirit night at Chipotle on the last Saturday of spring break (4/26) 5-9pm. Please help us raise some funds by having dinner at Chipotle that evening. We will receive 25% of sales. SATURDAY, APRIL 26 from 5-9PM 1000 S COMMONS DR STE 101, MYRTLE BEACH, SC, 29588 **ORDER ONLINE FOR PICKUP USING CODE CWWLNA3 OR SHOW THIS FLYER IN RESTAURANT**

Dress up days this week to celebrate our planet: PJs, florals, animal prints, then Green Day. No school for students Friday. Spring Break next week.

The latest episode of Warrior News just dropped! 📰🎥 Stay in the loop -- watch now: https://youtu.be/nkxIkB2Ny18?si=RNw07pvDZsq2oq8V