Waccamaw High School

Waccamaw High’s HOMECOMING GAME tonight has been CANCELLED. Details concerning the game will be released next week. The HOMECOMING DANCE (Saturday) is still on.

The Senior Supplies link is live and ready to take orders: https://carolinagrad.net/ SENIORS: Please place cap/gown order by Dec 1st. This deadline will help insure all the correct size gowns are made and delivered to the school in early Spring. All of the 2025 senior spirit accessories will ship direct to student's homes cap/gowns will be passed out to the seniors later in the Spring.

Letter Jacket orders can be placed on Wednesday, September 25th from 11:30 - 1:30. See the letter jacket order form pictured which shows the pricing and the custom artwork picture showing you the color scheme of the WHS letter jacket. Below are links to our LJ brochures that will be helpful to the students when designing their custom Warrior letterman jackets. Brochure A.) https://issuu.com/balfour/docs/sy22-letterjacket-bro_issuu?fr=sZmIzMDM4ODQxODM Brochure B.) https://issuu.com/balfour/docs/_27594_sy19_letterjkt_brochure_2018?e=2276235/59811906 We will properly custom size anyone who wants to order a jacket with our sample jackets. $100 deposit is required to place an order (cash, check or credit). If any parents or students have questions they can call Balfour at (803) 798-5134

Order your official WHS Class Ring! Wednesday, September 25th (11:30 – 1:30) WHS virtual ring design & order link - https://www.balfour.com/shop/jewelry/rings/high-school-class-rings?smi=94967 Class Ring Brochure link - https://issuu.com/balfour/docs/sy22-jewelry-bro_issuu?fr=sY2YwMTM4ODQxODM Here are a couple short videos telling students about ring options. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saW53QrlkHQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISSXrh4rPlQ - How do I design my ring? Use Balfour’s class ring design brochure link in the email or go online to www.balfour.com to create a 3D custom image of your actual ring. Pricing is online. Ring samples will be on display at order taking for students to try on. - How do I order my ring? Orders will be placed electronically using Balfour’s tablets that will be provided at order taking. Rings will be delivered before Christmas - How do I pay for my class ring? Use a debit or credit card.. - How do I know my finger size? Balfour will professionally size your finger at order taking. All Balfour class rings come with a FREE ring lost protection plan to cover lost & stolen rings. Also covered under our free lifetime warranty is resizing, cleaning, etc. Questions – Call Balfour at (803) 798-5134

COLA TAB WARS -- BATTLE OF THE CLASSES -- IN SUPPORT OF THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITY Sponsored by Key Club SEPTEMBER 23-27

No Tribe Time on half days. ***** 1st BLOCK STARTS AT 8:30 ***** Half day tomorrow (9/18/24). School starts at 8:30 and ends at 12:15.

Friday's home football game vs. Johnsonville has been moved to Thursday at 7:00. Come on out and support your Warriors!

WACCAMAW AERONAUTICS AND AVIATION CLUB -- WASA JOIN TODAY! *Build and Launch Rockets *Fly Drones and Use Flight Simulators *Meet Pilots and Aerospace Experts *Join Competitions and Design Challenges *Develop Teamwork and Leadership Skills *Have Fun and Make New Friends! Take Off with Us! Your Journey in Aviation awaits! MEETINGS: MONDAYS ROOM 130

WACCAMAW HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE APPLICATION DAY 2024 BENEFITS: ✔ Talk to admissions representatives ✔Complete applications under the Guidance of admissions professionals ✔ Possible Fee Waiver Codes ✔ College Essay Guidance Seniors will come to the Aux Gym between the hours of 8:30am and 12:00pm FRIDAY, SEPT. 13TH https://che.sc.gov/sccango

Help the Robotics team raise money for our upcoming season and competitions by purchasing a Domino's Slice the Price card. Some of you are familiar with these. Basically, the card costs you $20 and you get unlimited BOGO Large pizzas from now until the start of next school year. You can now use the card through the Domino's app or online...no need to call in your order to use the card! Click the link below to purchase. The card will be mailed directly to your house! Thank you for supporting Robotics! https://store.dominos.cards/44812/Rayna_Smith

*CLASS MEETINGS* 9/3: Sophomores; 9/5: Juniors; 9/6: Seniors; 9/9: Freshmen *HOMEROOM -- ALL STUDENTS* September 6 * @ TRIBE TIME (8:30)

Sports season is rocking and rolling! Come out and see your Warriors! NEW TICKET PRICES: Varsity Games: $8 JV Games: $6 EVENT ENTRY *GCSD Clear Bag Procedures enforced: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JZTqPPGI7cG2DuodJM34wHRGFFfr_Q4Z/view *High School students need current school ID to enter without an adult. *PreK-12 students must be accompanied by an adult (21 or older) Athletics calendar here: https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/o/whs/page/athletics-main-page

Vote for Bryce Holloway to be the Sun News High School Football Player of the Week! https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article291496440.html "Bryce Holloway, running back, Waccamaw High School: Holloway garnered 101 yards on the ground on 16 carriers during Waccamaw’s 34-0 demolition of Carvers Bay High School. Aug. 24, 2024."

WWN (Waccamaw Warrior News) is on it! Check out their new episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7eUjDoVX1A&t=20s Subscribe to the channel and "ride the Warrior Wave": https://www.youtube.com/@WaccamawWarriorNews Congratulations to Mrs. Day and her students! Well done! In her words, "I'm proud of what they've put together so far and it will only get better"! We can't wait!

Kidz in Lidz is an initiative to raise funds for kids with cancer. Bracelets will be sold by student council in the atrium during Tribe Time and at lunches for $1. If you purchase a bracelet, you can wear a hat to school on Thursday, August 29th.

Get ready! School Picture Day is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 06, 2024 - RETAKE Please don't wear green! Our green screen technology lets you choose your background after Picture Day, but it also makes green clothes disappear into the background. So please, don't wear green on Picture Day!

Don't be late! ID distribution - TRIBE TIME on FRIDAY (8/23).

YEARBOOK SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS Honor your graduate with his or her own tribute in the yearbook! DEADLINE: 12/13/2024

LAST CHANCE! **Senior Portraits** (Drape & Tux) Tuesday, October 1st from 8:00 - 12:00 in the Aux Gym Lobby $25 Sitting Fee; students are not excused from class in order to take pictures. Students must come before school (8:00) or during Tribe Time (8:30). If you report during 1st block or 2nd block, you must get your teacher's approval in order to be counted "present."

**YEARBOOKS** GET YOURS TODAY! $75 + TAX ($79.50) UNTIL 9/27 (PRICE INCREASES TO $85 AFTER 9/27) Visit our website for more details: www.jostensyearbooks.com