Waccamaw High Earns “Excellent” on State Report Card
The South Carolina Department of Education has released the 2024–2025 School Report Cards, and Waccamaw High School earned an overall rating of Excellent — the highest performance level possible.
This rating means Waccamaw High “substantially exceeds the criteria to ensure all students meet the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate."
Highlights from the 2024–2025 Report:
* **Overall Rating:** Excellent
* **Graduation Rate:** Excellent
* **College and Career Readiness:** Excellent
* **Student Success:** Excellent
Waccamaw High continues to provide students with strong academic and extracurricular opportunities, including **15 Advanced Placement courses, 9 PACE college classes, and multiple Project Lead the Way programs** in engineering and computer science.
The school’s extracurricular achievements include **state recognition in athletics, chorus, and band**, reflecting the commitment of students and staff across all areas of learning and performance.
The entire community should take pride in this accomplishment. It takes a village . . .
**View the full Waccamaw High School Report Card:**
https://screportcards.com/overview/?q=eT0yMDI1JnQ9SCZzaWQ9MjIwMTAyNQ
Help Support Our Future Teachers!
Waccamaw High is raising money for scholarships for graduating seniors who plan to become teachers — through the GCSD Teacher Forum.
Here’s how you can help:
• Stop by the WHS Front Office
• Choose an envelope with the dollar amount you’d like to give
• Turn it in to Ms. Sargent or Mrs. Stewart
• Keep the envelope and enjoy the thank-you gift inside!
This fundraiser leads up to the GCSD Teacher Forum’s “Relay for Education” event on Saturday, November 8, from 11 AM–2 PM at Georgetown High School. This community celebration supports scholarships for future teachers and brings together GCSD employees, students, and families for a fun day of walking laps, school pride, and celebrating education!
Stop by the school and make a donation if you can.
Help us keep our schools great by funding the next generation of teachers!
Special notes: Shifting 1st block to Monday the 10th because of early dismissal on the 11th. Homeroom on Monday the 17th.
#WarriorsSing #WaccamawHigh #SCACDA
🏆 WINDTALKERS WIN SPEECH CHAMPIONSHIP! 🏆
Waccamaw High School Speech Team Takes Top Honors at the Laird Lewis Invitational
Teams from across North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, New Jersey, and Massachusetts gathered at Myers Park High School on October 23–24 for the annual Laird Lewis Invitational.
The Waccamaw Windtalkers soared to victory, earning the Top Sweepstakes Award in Speech! (South Carolina swept the top three spots — with Bob Jones and Eastside High placing 2nd and 3rd.)
🌟 Individual Award Winners
Dominic Yanez: 🥇 1st Place, Humorous Interpretation — National Qualifying Leg!
Emerald Roberts: 🥈 2nd Place, Dramatic Interpretation
Lillian Daub: 4th Place, Extemporaneous Speaking
Jack Hopkins: 🥉 3rd Place, Impromptu Speaking
Jacob Wilkins: 🥉 3rd Place, Extemporaneous Speaking — National Qualifying Leg!; 5th Place, Impromptu Speaking
Ada Allen: 4th Place, Program Oral Interpretation; 5th Place, Declamation
Riley Jansky: 4th Place, Dramatic Interpretation
Gia Nicastro: 🥉 3rd Place, Program Oral Interpretation; 5th Place, Interpretation of Children’s Literature
Olivia DeOliveira: 🥈 2nd Place, Novice Reading; 6th Place, Declamation
Rousas Beresford: 6th Place, Novice Reading
SaxiJazz Butler: 4th Place, Interpretation of Children’s Literature; 5th Place, Novice Reading
Rounding out the Windtalkers team: Presleigh Boan, Jackson Bowen, Lorelei Brooks, and Ansley Collis.
Special thanks to our bus driver Allen Anderson and to our dedicated judges Jack Kay (alumni), Bill Hopkins, Jason Boan, Derek Rollins (alumni), and Baby-Lace Butler.
The Windtalkers are proudly coached by Ree Lawson and Assistant Coach Tiffany Nicastro.
Please note that Booster Sports Passes are not permitted for playoff games. Playoff ticket price: $8 per person
Thank you for supporting our Warriors!
Fall Choral Premiere
October 23, 2025
Waccamaw High School Auditorium @ 6pm
Advanced Seating Booster Members @ 5:30pm
General Admission @ 5:45pm
Cookie & Punch Reception to Follow
Free Admission - Donations Are Greatly Appreciated
The concert will feature performances from the Waccamaw Intermediate, Middle and High School choirs. We would love for you to be there to show your support for our chorus students and the hard work they have done so far this semester. We will also have a cookie and punch celebration directly after the performance in the cafeteria.
Thursday/Friday Reminders (10/16 & 10/17)
Thursday: Students who have classes on campus this semester must attend Homeroom tomorrow during Tribe Time (10:00-10:25am). They will receive Quarter 1 report cards at this time.
Friday: We will have a Mid-Day Pep Rally with an adjusted bell schedule. The Mid-Day Pep Rally Bell Schedule is attached. Don't be late for class!
MID-DAY PEP RALLY BELL SCHEDULE
1st block 8:30-9:50 am
2nd block 9:55-11:15 am
3rd block 11:20 am-12:30 pm
Pep Rally 12:35-1:25 pm
Back to 3rd block 1:30-2:05 pm
4th block 2:10-3:30 pm
Mental health matters—just like physical health. Today is a reminder that it’s okay to talk about how you’re feeling, to ask for help, and to take care of yourself and others.
Stop by the library for calming reads, positive quotes, and simple strategies to support your well-being.
You are not alone. You are valued.
Strong minds make strong Warriors.
The ASVAB will be administered October 16th during the school day. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is an aptitude test developed by the Department of Defense thatt measures a young adult’s strengths. The ASVAB evaluates a student's propensity to learn different subject areas and can help find them in a career that matches their interests and talents.
Students interested in the military and juniors who aren't college or career ready should take this test.
Parenting Event on Vaping Prevention
PARENTING EVENT: OCTOBER 16, 2025 @ 5:30 PM in the GCSD BOARD ROOM
SPEAKERS:
Jazlyn Hagins: Community Engagement Specialist Georgetown County Pee Dee Region SC Department of Public Health
Deborah Dunbar: Pee Dee Community Engagement Coordinator for Smokefree SC
Speakers will share insights on the topic of Vaping Prevention.
To go dinner will be provided.
Click the link to RSVP: https://bit.ly/GCSDPN1
At Waccamaw High, we encourage students to explore books that inspire curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
We also recognize and respect the important role that families play in guiding reading choices.
Our library features a wide variety of books for every reader. Because reading opens doors, builds empathy, and helps us grow—one page at a time.
Read responsibly. Read with purpose. Read like a Warrior.
Today we celebrate the heart of Waccamaw High—our amazing teachers! From lesson plans to life lessons, they inspire, encourage, and lead with heart every single day.
Take a moment to say thank you to a teacher who’s made a difference in your life. A kind word goes a long way!
📖✨ Great teachers make great Warriors.
🔴⚫ #WorldTeachersDay #ThankATeacher
TAB WARS – HOMECOMING WEEK
Waccamaw High is supporting the Ronald McDonald House and helping provide a “home away from home” for families with children receiving medical treatment! By saving and donating aluminum can tabs, we can make a big difference and have a little fun at the same time.
Bring your can tabs to lunch October 13–16. The class with the heaviest bucket wins Homecoming class points!
From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the rich cultures, vibrant traditions, and powerful stories of Hispanic and Latinx communities! 💃📚🌎
Join us in the library as we spotlight authors, artists, and leaders who have made history—and continue to inspire.
Because heritage is power—and reading is a fiesta! 🎊📖
¡Vamos, Warriors!
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Stay connected with everything Warriors Athletics in one place:
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📰 News & updates
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Be in the know. Be game-day ready. Be a Warrior. 🖤❤️
❤️🖤 Warrior Families:
Mark your calendars!
Early dismissal on Wednesday, September 17 at 1:15 PM.
