Grade 12 (Seniors)
• Custom Photo Option: Email photo to ggeer@gcsd.k12.sc.us by August 5 at 4:00 PM.
o Email: Must come from student school email account.
o File: JPEG or PNG format.
o File Name: lastnamefirstnamemiddleinitial (school username).
o Criteria: Current head-and-shoulders portrait; no hats, sunglasses, filters, or hands in frame.
• Traditional Option: Take photo at Warrior Welcome BBQ (July 30) or during the first three days of school (on your own time).
• Fallback: Existing ID photo will be used if no new photo is submitted or taken.
Grades 10 & 11 (Sophomores & Juniors)
• Photo Options: Take photo at Warrior Welcome BBQ (July 30) or during the first three days of school on your own time. Classes will not be called.
• Deadline: August 5.
• Fallback: Existing ID photo will automatically be used if a new one is not taken by the deadline.
Grade 9 (Freshmen)
• Photo Options: Students will be called directly from Personal Finance or Freshman Seminar class during week one.
Distribution & Questions
• ID Pickup: Distributed Friday, August 7 during homeroom (all grades).
• Questions: Visit the Library/Media Center or email ggeer@gcsd.k12.sc.us.
What is Tribe Time?
Tribe Time is a daily 15-minute focus and advisory block designed to support students.
Bell Schedule Overview
• 1st Block: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Tribe Time: 10:05 AM – 10:20 AM
• 2nd Block: 10:25 AM – 11:55 AM
• 3rd Block & Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:55 PM
• 4th Block: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Where Do Students Go for Tribe Time?
Students report to specific classrooms during Tribe Time (10:05 AM – 10:20 AM) depending on the day:
Week 1: August 3 – 7
• Monday, Aug 3 – Friday, Aug 7: Homeroom (All week!)
Week 2: August 10 – 14
• Monday, Aug 10 – Tuesday, Aug 11: Homeroom
• Wednesday, Aug 12: 2nd Block
• Thursday, Aug 13: 3rd Block
• Friday, Aug 14: 4th Block
Regular Weekly Rotation
• Mondays (Aug 17, Aug 24, Aug 31): Homeroom
• Tuesdays (Aug 18, Aug 25): 1st Block
• Wednesdays (Aug 19, Aug 26): 2nd Block
• Thursdays (Aug 20, Aug 27): 3rd Block
• Fridays (Aug 21, Aug 28): 4th Block
We look forward to seeing our students and families at the Warrior Welcome BBQ! Join us at Waccamaw High School on July 30, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
This is a great opportunity to get a head start on the school year by:
• Picking up schedules and parking passes
• Exploring clubs, athletics, and booster programs
• Taking a school tour and reviewing community resources
Come hungry—a free BBQ dinner will be provided by the Warrior Club PTO. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Say cheese, Warriors! It’s time for annual school photos and student IDs. Please review the details below carefully, as the process varies by grade level.
Grade 9 (Freshmen)
• Photos will be taken during Week 1. Students will be called directly from their Personal Finance or Freshman Seminar classes.
• Action Required: None prior! Just bring your smile during Week 1.
Grades 10 & 11 (Sophomores & Juniors)
• ID Photo is on your own time—classes will NOT be called. You can get your photo taken:
o At the Warrior Welcome BBQ on July 30
o Before school, after school, or at lunch during the first 3 days of school
• Important Note: If no photo is taken by August 5, your photo from last school year will automatically be used.
Grade 12 (Seniors — Class of 2027)
Seniors have two options for their final high school ID photo!
Option A: Submit a Custom Photo (Deadline: August 5 at 4:00 PM)
• Photo Requirements:
o Must be a recent/current photo
o Head-and-shoulders framing only
o No hats, sunglasses, filters, or hands in the frame
• Email to ggeer@gcsd.k12.sc.us
The photo MUST be sent from your official student school email account.
• File Format: JPEG or PNG
• File Naming Format: lastnamefirstnamemiddleinitial (Example: doejohna)
Option B: Traditional In-Person Photo
• Have your picture taken in person at the Warrior Welcome BBQ (July 30) or during the self-service window (before/after school or breaks) during the first 3 days of school.
• Fallback: If no custom photo is submitted and no new photo is taken by August 5, your existing photo on file will be used.
Distribution & Contact Information
• ID Distribution: All IDs (Grades 9–12) will be handed out in Homeroom on Friday, August 7.
• Questions: email ggeer@gcsd.k12.sc.us.
Thank you for helping us support promptness and safety across campus!
SCHOOL IDs:
• Students must wear their current school ID at all times during the school day.
• Temporary IDs can be picked up in the main office.
• Every 3rd offense results in a lunch detention. Missed lunch detentions will lead to ISS.
TARDY PROCEDURES:
• Tardies are not posted in PowerSchool; they are logged separately.
• Students arriving under 10 minutes late or late between periods must get a tardy pass from ISS.
• Parents will be notified after the 3rd and 4th tardy.
• 5th and 8th tardy = 30-minute after-school detention.
• 12th tardy = ISS assigned.
#WarriorMindset
#A.C.T.likeaWarrior
2026–2027 Bell Schedule
While our official school hours remain the same (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM), we made slight adjustments to individual block times and lunch shifts to maximize classroom instruction. The building opens at 7:30. The halls open at 8:20. Attendance matters!
2026–2027 Regular Bell Schedule
• 1st Block: 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
• Tribe Time: 10:05 AM – 10:20 AM
• 2nd Block: 10:25 AM – 11:55 AM
A Lunch
• Lunch: 12:00 PM – 12:20 PM
• 3rd Block: 12:25 PM – 1:55 PM
B Lunch
• 3rd Block (Part 1): 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM
• Lunch: 12:40 PM – 1:00 PM
• 3rd Block (Part 2): 1:05 PM – 1:55 PM
• 4th Block: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Parking passes for the upcoming school year are selling quickly. Secure yours today to guarantee your spot on campus.
Important: Purchase your pass online by July 28 to have it processed and ready for easy pickup at the Warrior Welcome BBQ.
Reserve your pass here: https://forms.gle/yXa1XoyXat1DWu4V6
Parking passes will also be available for purchase in person during the Warrior Welcome BBQ.
July 30, 2026 3:00 – 6:00 PM Waccamaw High School
Schedules ~ Parking Passes ~ Clubs ~ Athletics ~ Merch ~ Boosters ~ Tours ~ Community Resources
FREE BBQ dinner provided by the Warrior Club PTO!
See you there, Warriors!
REMINDER:
REGISTER FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR!
COMPLETE RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION TODAY!
Completing Returning Student Registration now helps us finalize student records, schedule requests, and teacher assignments for a successful school year.
DON’T DELAY — REGISTER TODAY!
PLEASE NOTE:
Students who have not completed Returning Student Registration may experience a delay in receiving their class schedules.
TO COMPLETE REGISTRATION:
Visit gcsd.powerschool.com using a web browser (the Parent Portal App cannot be used for registration).
Log in to your Parent Portal account.
Select your student.
Click 2026-2027 Returning Student Registration from the left navigation menu.
Follow the prompts and submit the completed forms.
You will need to provide at least 1 proof of residency documentation in order for registration to be completed.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
At least one proof of residency document must be provided before registration can be finalized.
Families with multiple students must complete a registration form for each child.
Intra-District and Out-of-County students must complete both the online registration process and the ScribOrder process.
NEED AN ACCOUNT?
If you do not have a Parent Portal account, contact Samantha Simmons at Waccamaw High to create one.
FORGOT LOGIN?
Use the “Having trouble signing in?” link on the Sign In page or contact your school for help.
QUESTIONS OR ASSISTANCE?
Contact Samantha Simmons at Waccamaw High School
843-237-9899
ssimmons@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
We look forward to a great 2026-2027 school year!
WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL
Home of the Warriors!
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Hudl will be used as a backup in the event of technical difficulties. To access Hudl, visit the Waccamaw High School Sports App and select Fan Zone:
https://waccamawhigh-sc.sites.ballfrog.com/
Graduation begins at 7:30 on May 26.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026!
Please review the parking map before arriving for graduation.
Thank you for helping us make graduation safe, smooth, and special for our graduates and families.
Waccamaw High School Graduation: Tuesday, May 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Class of 2026 -- don't forget!
MANDATORY End of Year Checkout and device return
enter through Aux Gym front entrance
MAY 18: 8:30 - 12:00
OR
MAY 19: 12:25 - 3:30
We are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with a variety of reminders of how much our Waccamaw High teachers mean to our students and school community. Today the Woot! Woot! cart made the rounds. Thank you to our teachers for the energy, care, creativity, and dedication you bring every day. We appreciate you!
Mrs. Rutherford has spearheaded many initiatives at Waccamaw High School. She assisted with helping to get speed bumps in the car riders line, and reduce the speed along Kings River Road. She helped transition WAVE (PTO) into Warrior Club. With that transition, the Warrior Club now helps with all different kinds of events and services all our students, teacher, and community. Mrs. Rutherford is in the process of transforming a courtyard area at Waccamaw that will include new tables with benches, new high top seating, a mural on the wall, and some shade to keep cool. Mrs. Rutherford also helps with sailing club, cross-country, and track & field. She does everything in her power to make Waccamaw a better place.
Mrs. Rutherford truly cares about the students in this school, and the community at large. She attends SIC meetings, Booster Club meetings, any school function that Warrior Club is providing food or decorations for, and makes sure to attend sporting events. The Rutherford family moved to Pawleys Island 3 years ago, and Mrs. Rutherford has made an immense impact in such a short amount of time. Waccamaw takes pride in what we are able to offer our students, and the experiences we can give them, and Mrs. Rutherford has been a critical piece of that.
The Volunteer of the Year is a recognition given to an individual (or organization) who has demonstrated outstanding commitment, dedication, and service as a volunteer within the school community. This award acknowledges the invaluable contributions made by volunteers who generously donate their time, skills, and resources to support various aspects of the school's academics, arts, athletics, and activities.
Come enjoy an afternoon of fun. There will be games, trivia, gift card prizes, therapy dogs, face painting, and ice cream.
Come enjoy an afternoon of fun. There will be games, trivia, gift card prizes, therapy dogs, face painting, and ice cream.
They represented Waccamaw with energy, determination, and heart. We are proud to celebrate their hard work and effort. It was a great day of competition, teamwork, and school pride.
We are proud of each student who took part and grateful for the way they represented the Warrior community.
Thank you to our military children for the courage, flexibility, and heart you show every day. We see you, we appreciate you, and we are proud to support you.
#PurpleUpSC
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