The Georgetown County School District Board of Trustees has retained the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA) to assist in their search for a new Superintendent.
In a collaborative and community-minded spirit the Board of Trustees is seeking input as an essential element of the search process. There are two ways parents and members of the community can participate:
First, an online survey will be available on the District’s website from June 1 through June 30.
Second, meet in person with members from SCSBA. The SCSBA search team will lead meetings on June 11 and June 12 (schedule follows). During each hour long meeting, the team will provide a brief overview of the search process and gather input on the following:
What characteristics, experiences, and professional attributes should the Georgetown County School District Board of Trustees look for in the recruitment, screening, and selection process for the next Superintendent of Schools?
The in-person meetings are scheduled as follows:
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• June 11: Andrews High School and Georgetown High School (Public and Media)
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• June 12: Carvers Bay Early College and Career High School and Waccamaw High School (Public and Media)
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June 11 and 12, 2024 - School Auditorium, 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Anyone wishing to provide any additional comments or ask specific questions may email Judy LeGrand, SCSBA Superintendent Search Coordinator, at jlegrand@scsba.org. All comments and suggestions will remain anonymous. SCSBA will compile the information received from the online survey and the focus groups and report the results to the Board of Trustees.
Congratulations to our 2024 Juniors Marshals!
Junior Marshal is an honor bestowed on the top academic students from the high school junior class. Junior Marshals attend senior events and graduation in an honorary and service capacity.
This year's marshals are:
Eve Cohen,
Eleanor Forrest,
Charles Gates,
Hollis Grafe,
Lindsay Latimer,
Megan Madigan,
Ellison McLeod,
Mary Darby Moore,
Cameron Smith ,
Scarlett Van Bloem
Congratulations girls soccer!
State Champs two years in a row!
Waccamaw 2
Powdersville 0
The boys also had a phenomenal season -- Lower State Champions.
They lost a nail biter 1-0 to Danial in the state final.
Senior Exams:
Tuesday, May 21 - 3rd and 4th blocks
Wednesday, May 22 - 1st and 2nd blocks
Senior Device Drop Off:
Tuesday, May 21: 9am-11:30am
Wednesday, May 22: 11am-12:30pm
Soccer Thrives! Two state Championship matches May 10. Check out the press conferences here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C-9a0FcqJs (Boys) & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFRBiOnYWVs (Girls).
Games at Memorial Stadium in Columbia (1000 South Holly Street, Columbia SC 29205)
May 10*
5:30 pm – 3A
*Girls Kickoff First
*Boys Follow 25 minutes after girls
Info from SCHSL site: https://schsl.org/
Math Carnival Fun!
Last Friday Waccamaw High School was buzzing with number ninjas and equation experts as students, under the brilliant guidance of Mrs. Villeran and Mrs. Walczyk, created the coolest projects and ran the booths like mathletes on a mission.
From algebra acrobatics to geometry juggling, our math whizzes had everyone scratching their heads and asking, "Is this math or is this sorcery?"
Major kudos to all the students who made this event a blast and proved that math can really be as easy as pi(e)! Who said math isn't fun?!
#WaccamawHighSchool #MathCarnival #StudentPower
April 29 - May 4: Spring Sports Playoff Season
Boys' Tennis: Lower St. Semi-Final vs. Philip Simmons-4/29@4:30 PM
Boys' Soccer: Will be home on Mon., Wed., & Fri. with wins.
Girls' Soccer: Will be home on Tues., Thurs., & Sat. with wins.
Baseball: Home Tues. & Thurs. this week.
Track: Hosts the Region Champ. on Wed. @ 1:00 PM
Mental Health Awareness SPIRIT WEEK
MONDAY April 29
Mindful Monday: wear active/lounge wear! Attend yoga in the main gym at 8 am!
TUESDAY April 30
Together Tuesday: Dress alike with your friend(s)! Play board games and get free MHA resources in the media center during lunch!
WEDNESDAY May 1
Wear Green Wednesday
THURSDAY May 2
Thriving Thursday: wear pink or red for self-love! Attend the Creating Healthy
Habits to Love Yourself in the Age of Social Media workshop in the media center during lunch! Free Pizza while it lasts!!
FUN FRIDAY May 3
De-Stress Fest: wear tie dye! Enjoy fun, games, and free ice cream from 2:15-3:30 at field day. Bring $5 cash to join in an epic warrior water ball fight!
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The MHA and Key Club Present DE-STRESS FEST
Friday, May 3rd
FREE ICE CREAM / GAMES / PRIZES/VOLLEYBALL /MENTAL HEALTH TRIVIA / TWISTER TOURNAMENT / MUSIC
$5 to participate in the Warrior Water Ball Fight
STUDENT MAKE UP DAYS
Afterschool -- 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on May 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16
Saturday School -- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on May 4, 8
Bell Schedule
HALF DAY
1st Block - 8:30-9:20
2nd Block - 9:25-10:25
AP Skinnies - 9:25-9:50; 9:55-10:25
3rd Block - 10:30-11:15
4th Block - 11:20-12:15
Please congratulate our StuCo members.
The National Association of Student Councils has awarded gold status to Waccamaw High School's Student Council. The NASC site declares that "Strong Student Councils are essential to strong schools. The National Council of Excellence (NCOE) Awards recognize and celebrate middle and high school Student Councils that meet high standards and demonstrate evidence of student service, leadership, voice, and engagement."
EARTH DAY WEEK (4/22-4/26)
brought to you by the Environmental Club of WHS
DressUp Days
MONDAY: PAJAMA DAY
TUESDAY: PASTELS
WEDNESDAY: FLORAL
THURSDAY: ANIMAL PRINT
FRIDAY: GREEN
Multimedia Production Class -- at the Waccamaw Neck Branch starting mid-April. This is a two-week afterschool crash course for highschoolers interested in media production as a career, or are interested in studying media production in college. This program will offer students hands on experience using professional gear (cameras, lights, sound equipment, editing software, etc.), and will provide students with portfolio show pieces that they can share on college applications or job applications. This is an excellent free opportunity for our students. For more info or to register, contact: abrickle@gtcounty.org
DRESS-UP DAYS for HOMESTRETCH WEEK
MARCH 18TH-22ND
MONDAY: ACKNOWLEDGE A COLLEGE; WEAR YOUR FAVORITE COLLEGE MERCH!
TUESDAY: RHYME WITHOUT REASON; MATCH WITH A FRIEND!
WEDNESDAY: MARCHIN' OUT OF BED; PAJAMA DAY!
THURSDAY: FLOWER POWER; HIPPIE/FLORAL DAY!
FRIDAY: SPRING BLING; WARRIOR PRIDE DAY! wear red, white, or black!
Multilingual Learner Program
Family Information Fair
April 24, 2024 from 1pm - 6pm.
Information about: registration, immunizations, attendance, benefits, community resources, special services, MLP Program.
GCSD District Office Board Room
2018 Church St., Georgetown, SC 29440
DINNER PROVIDED
March 11th – 16th:
11th – Girls’ Lax & B-Team Baseball-Home
12th – Girls’ Soc., Var. Baseball, JV Softball are all at home
13th – Boys’ & Girls’ Track Meet – Home
"4th – Boys’ Tennis, JV Baseball, JV Softball, and Boys’ Varsity Soccer are all at home.
"5th – Girls’ & Boys’ Lax, B-Team & JV Softball are all at home.
16th – Island Invitational Track Meet - Home
2024 GCSD Senior Academic Bowl Championship team -- Waccamaw High!
All-Star Team:
- Walker Wood, GHS (14 points)
- Luke Kibler, WHS (10 points)
- Jackson Kaylor, WHS (9 points)
- Addison Cribb, CBECCH (7 points)
- Emma Pope, GHS (5 points)
SENIORS! ~ CAP & GOWN PHOTOS!
DATE: TUESDAY APRIL 9, 2024
8AM - 12NOON
IN AUXILIARY GYM LOBBY
SEE MS. VANFAUSSIEN FOR ORDER FORMS
IT'S RECOMMENDED BUT NOT REQUIRED FOR GUYS TO WEAR A
SHIRT & TIE UNDER THEIR GOWN
Attendance Make Up Days in March:
15 March 2024
Make up seat time on your day off
8:30-11:30 OR 12:00-3:00 OR BOTH
Work with teacher or admin
29 March 2024
Make up seat time on your day off
8:30-11:30
"Congratulations to the WHS jazz ensemble who received an excellent rating at the state jazz performance assessment hosted at Newberry College. Special congratulations to freshman Jairo Ramos de la Cruz who was recognized as the outstanding soloist.
The group will also perform at the district volunteer of the year banquet in April."
DeAndrae Preston
Band Director
