Waccamaw High School

🌟 Congratulations to Rayna Smith! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that Rayna Smith, our outstanding science teacher and dedicated Robotics Team coach, has been named Waccamaw High’s Teacher of the Year! 🎉 Your passion for science, commitment to innovation, and tireless support of our students inspire us all. From the classroom to the robotics arena, you go above and beyond to spark curiosity and fuel success. Thank you for being an incredible leader and role model at Waccamaw High! 💙🤖 #TeacherOfTheYear #WaccamawPride #STEMStar

🎉 Big Congratulations to Lavern Staggers! 🎉 We are beyond proud to celebrate our incredible building manager, Lavern Staggers, for being named Support Staff of the Year! Your hard work and dedication make a huge difference every single day. Thank you for everything you do to keep our school running smoothly and making it a better place for everyone. 💙👏 #SupportStaffOfTheYear #WaccamawPride

A huge thank you to Sergeant Tucker on (close to) School Resource Officer Appreciation Day! Your dedication, leadership, and commitment to keeping our school safe do not go unnoticed. We appreciate all that you do for our students, staff, and community every day. Waccamaw High is lucky to have you! -- a day late, but the love is real!

WIRED WARRIORS CAR WASH ** WHS Robotics Team Fundraiser ** Sat. Feb. 15 - 10am-1pm ** WHS Parking lot ** FREE, DONATIONS APPRECIATED

Healthy Learners is a non-profit organization that partners with school nurses and local medical providers to offer access to health care to children who are in need and without resources. Cost for health care services, transportation, and follow-up are paid for by Healthy Learners. All referrals to Healthy Learners are facilitated directly by GCSD school nurses. If you would like more information about Healthy Learners, visit healthylearners.com or https://5il.co/37doe.

WHS Scheduling FYI: 1st block starts @ 8:30 on Wednesday & Friday this week. Wednesday is a 1/2 day -- dismissal @ 12:15. Friday we have a mid-day Pep Rally -- normal dismissal time.

Congratulations to the following band students: senior Brendon MacArthur earned 1st chair in the region and 1st alternate in the SC all-state honor band. these students earned a chair placement in the All-region honor band: Jairo Ramos de la Cruz Abigail Dukes Parker Banta Mac Bower Brayden Wilson

Good afternoon Warriors Fans! The robotics team is working hard each night to build our robot and get ready for our competitions in March. Please support our team and show your Wired Warrior pride by visiting out team store and getting some gear! This will help us financially and the students would love to see their team represented at school! https://apparelnow.com/wired-warriors-robotics-apparel Thank you for supporting the robotics team! Bookmark our website to stay updated on team events: https://sites.google.com/gcsd.k12.sc.us/whsrobotics/home

**WACCAMAW HS SOFTBALL TRYOUTS!** B-TEAM, JV & VARSITY FEBRUARY 3-5 from 4 PM TO 6 PM JOIN US ON SPORTSYOU APP - TEAM CODE BXF8-HA39

Get help with filling out and submitting your FAFSA January 29th, 2025 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Contact Person: Chasity Johnson csaunders@gcsd.k12.sc.us Checklist of items NEEDED from you and your parent(s)/guardian(s) in order to successfully complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) during a College Goal South Carolina event*: • Social Security Number • Alien Registration Number (if you are not a US, citizen) • Most recent federal income tax retums, W-2s, and other records of money earned** • Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable) • Records of untaxed income (if applicable) • FSA (Federal Student Ald) ID to sign electronically if you do not already have one, visit https://fsaid.ed.gov) *If you are not a dependent student, you do not need the listed items from your parent(s)/guardian(s). **You may be able to transfer your federal tax return information into your FAFSA using the Future Act Direct Data Exchange (DDX). For a list of additional dates and locations, visit: www.che.sc.gov/sccango

2025 WHS BOOSTER BASH * Oyster Roast * February 2, 2025 3-5pm * Hanser House * The Booster Bash is back!!! Please join us for an Oyster Roast to support WHS Athletics! There will be live music by WHS Alumni, Channel Bluff, a 50/50 raffle, Coach Wish Lists, fun and fellowship! Include your name and phone number when you scan the QR code to purchase your tickets and we will have your name and tickets at the door!! We cannot wait to see everyone!! GO WARRIORS!! *Individual Ticket $40 *Couples Ticket $75 **This message is from the Waccamaw High School Athletics Booster Club** https://waccamawathletics.com/

Show your love. WHS wrestling Senior Night! 1/15/25 starting at 6:00

PLAYOFF FOOTBALL TONIGHT!!! Let's Go!! Waccamaw takes on Swansea *Tickets $10 *No Passes (except SCHSL) *Students must have an ID. *Any student below 9th grade must be accompanied by an adult. *Clear bags only. https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/o/ghs/article/1748533

Playoff Football @ WHS: November 15, 7:30!! Make plans to attend! Tickets: $10 **NO PASSES, except SCHSL**

**FALL BLOWOUT** Featuring The Marching Bands of Georgetown County: Waccamaw High School, Georgetown High School, Carvers Bay ECC High School, Andrews High School **November 9th @ Georgetown High School Football Stadium** Entry: $5.00 Donations of $10 or More Goes into 50/50 Raffle Gate Opens at 1:30pm Event Begins at 2:00pm Food Trucks will be on site

WARRIORS HELPING SOLDIERS Donate money in one of our collection bins during the week leading up to Veterans Day to support our military! All donations go to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization that provides temporary housing for military service members and their families in times of need. NOVEMBER 4TH-8TH WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL

Playoff season is here!! Reminder:No passes can be used for playoff games. Tickets $8

WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL IS RANKED EXCELLENT FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR. THANK YOU STUDENTS, STAFF, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE! HTTPS://SCreportCarDS.COM/

📚 Calling all book lovers! 📚 Join us this Thursday for an exciting Book Club meeting featuring The Ivory Key! This thrilling fantasy takes you on a journey through ancient secrets, sibling rivalries, and a desperate quest to save a kingdom running out of magic. Whether you've read it or just love discussing books, everyone is welcome! Bring your thoughts, ideas, and love for stories—there’s room for all genres and book lovers at our discussion. Don’t miss out on the fun! Tribe Time in the library. See you there!

SAVE THE DATE! GCSD PARENTING EVENT: Panel Discussion 10.29.2024 GCSD BOARD ROOM @ 5:30 PM The panel will share insights on the topic of: BULLYING DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED! Click below to RSVP and list any questions you would like answered during the panel discussion. CLICK TO RSVP https://forms.gle/yNNDmR3hhCP7GZ8K6