Waccamaw Intermediate School

Gator Community, Please join us on Wednesday, August 21, as we welcome Caris Snider to the Waccamaw area.

Gator Community, All GCSD schools and offices will resume normal operations, including after-school activities, on Friday, August 9, 2024.

Gator Community, Due to expected inclement weather as a result of Hurricane Debby, and in consultation with Georgetown County Emergency Management and the National Weather Service, Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8 will be eLearning Days for Georgetown County School District. All schools will be closed. All after-school activities, programs and athletics are canceled for Tuesday, August 6, Wednesday, August 7, and Thursday, August 8. Information about student learning and teacher expectations on designated eLearning days is available at the GCSD Technology Resource Center. Virtual Office Hours for teachers are: Elementary Schools: 8:30a.m. - 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Middle and High Schools: 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. All other school employees are expected to work from home to the extent possible. Please communicate with your supervisor for specific questions. Students in Pre-K - 5th grade will receive learning packets. Students in grades 6-12 will be assigned lessons through Google Classroom. Teachers should post assignments no later than 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6. In order to be marked present for the eLearning days, students must turn in their assignments no later than Wednesday, August 14. In the event there are power or Wi-Fi outages, extensions to the due date will be announced. GCSD district administration will continue to monitor conditions across our county, and a follow-up notification will be sent on Thursday, August 8. Please check local media, the district website, and the GCSD Facebook page for the latest information on school closings or delays. eLearning Flyer https://5il.co/2sy27 eLearning Flyer (Spanish) https://5il.co/2sy2a

Gator Community, Check out our weekly CommuniGator for upcoming dates and information. Enjoy your weekend Gators! https://secure.smore.com/n/b5k2h-communigator?ref=email

Gator Community, Join us in wearing Red, White, and Blue as GCSD cheers on Melissa Jefferson in her Journey for Gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics. https://5il.co/2ssbm

Gator Community, Please click the link below for upcoming dates and information. See you soon Gators! https://5il.co/2s0ic

7-8-2024 Gator Community, Please click the link below for upcoming dates and information. https://5il.co/2qlic

Gator Community, We hope your summer is going well and we can't wait to see you back at WIS. As you prepare for the upcoming school year, please remember to register and check out our school supply list. If you have any questions about the upcoming school year, please don't hesitate to call or email Mr. Klatka.

** REMINDER – WE WANT YOU BACK ** All families are encouraged to complete online registration as soon as possible to prevent delays with class schedules and bus transportation when school starts on August 1. Registration is required for all students – new and returning. It is a web-based process completed online through Parent Portal (https://gcsd.powerschool.com/public) and cannot be completed through the Parent Portal App. Need help registering your student for the 24-25 school year? Assistance is available on Mondays and Wednesday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call 843-436-7058 or send an email to scollins@gcsd.k12.sc.us. Ensure your student is ready for the 2024-2025 school year. Don't delay – complete online registration today!

6th Grade Parents/Guardians, The WIS PTO and 6th Grade Dance Committee will be hosting an end of the year dance for 6th grade WIS students. The dance will be held on Wednesday, May 22, from 5:00 - 7:00 in the WIS multipurpose room. Please click on the link below for more information. https://5il.co/2lodz

Gator Community, Please join us on Tuesday, May 21, from 5:00 - 7:00 for WIS's Fine Arts Night. During the event student artwork will be displayed throughout the building and the WIS Chorus and Band will perform. We hope to see you there!

6th Grade Parents/Guardians, There will be an athletic meeting for any rising 7th grade student interested in playing sports during the 24/25 school year. The meeting will be held May 16, at 6:00 in the WMS auditorium. Please click the link below for more information. https://5il.co/2l8ht

Gator Community, Starting this week, your child will be participating in the South Carolina State Assessment. The data gathered from these assessments will be used to guide instruction for the upcoming school year and provide information to help each student. To help your child perform at their best it is important for them to get enough sleep the night before, have breakfast in the morning, and arrive at school on time. We know your child has been working hard all year so all we ask of them is to do their best and to take their time. Testing will start promptly at 7:50 on the assigned days. The assessment will be taken online using student Chromebooks, so 6th grade parents, please remind your child to charge their computer before coming to school. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school. 2024 State Testing Dates Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – SCReady Writing Wednesday, May 8, 2024 – SCReady Reading Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – SCReady Math Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – SCReady Science 4th & 6th Grade

Gator Community, Join us on Tuesday, April 30, at 6:00 as we welcome Caris Snider to WIS. Caris will be here to speak to parents about social media, screen time, peer pressure, and how to navigate this season with your tween. We hope to see you there!

Gator Community, Georgetown County Parks and Recreation Track & Field registration is now open until April 5. To register please visit gtcparks.org.

Gator Community, Due to Friday's weather forecast, WIS's Movie Night has been canceled. Information regarding an alternative date will be shared in the coming days.

Gator Community, Join us on Tuesday, March 26, from 4:30 - 6:00, for our Spring Student Led Conferences. Come in and visit your child's homeroom teacher and let your child tell and show you all about their academic performance this school year. After reviewing your child's performance, visit their special area teachers and join us for a chorus performance at 5:30 in the multipurpose room. We can't wait to see you!

Gator Community, Join us on Friday, March 22, for a movie under the stars. The movie will start at 7:00 and concessions will be available for purchase. All students must be accompanied by an adult. We hope to see you there!

Join WIS as we celebrate Read Across America Week.

4th Grade Music Performance Thursday, February 29, 2024 9:30 - 10:00 @ WIS