** 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
Georgetown County Virtual Job Fair - Meet and Greet Event
Please click the link below for more information.
https://5il.co/2e4iw
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. To enhance our communication with you regarding attendance, we have updated our contact system.
Please be aware that starting from January 30, 2024, if your child is marked absent from school, you will receive a notification call from our new number: 843-436-7000.
This change is part of our ongoing efforts to improve school-home communication and to promptly inform you of your child's attendance status. We understand the importance of being immediately aware if your child is not present at school.
Action Required:
Please save this new number in your phone contacts as School Absence Notification.
Ensure that your contact details are up to date in our school records. If there have been any changes, please inform us immediately.
Thank you for your continued support in ensuring the best for our students.
Gator Community,
Update for Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Georgetown County School District will operate on a two-hour delay for all students and employees on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Buses will also operate on a two-hour delay.
The latest weather forecast indicates that the most intense portion of today’s storm will pass through our area between 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. In an abundance of caution, GCSD will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, January 10, 2024, to allow time for the District’s Maintenance and Safety & Risk Management Departments to inspect schools, facilities, and bus routes.
Gator Community,
In an abundance of caution due to expected inclement weather, including severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and possibly strong tornadoes, all GCSD schools and facilities will be CLOSED on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. All school activities, including athletic events and practices, scheduled for Tuesday, January 9 are canceled/postponed.
GCSD is an approved eLearning district; however, because we are returning from Winter Break, a decision has been made to schedule eLearning for Tuesday, February 20, 2024. This will allow time for schools and teachers to plan instructional activities and ensure that students have needed devices. Specific instructions will be communicated to students and parents from their students’ teachers and schools regarding assignments. All assignments must be completed and turned in by Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in order for a student to be marked present for the eLearning day.
GCSD district administration will continue to monitor conditions across our county. We expect a return to normal operations on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Please check local media, the district website, and our social media page for the latest information on school closings or delays.
Parents/Guardians,
Join us on Friday, January 12, 2024, as we celebrate the 1st semester academic success of our students. Students will be recognized for Principal's Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll, and will receive their report card.
6th Grade: 8:00 - 9:00
4th Grade: 9:00 - 10:00
5th Grade: 10:00 - 11:00
The Bunnelle Youth Board would like to invite you to the Beck Recreation Center to watch the The Polar Express on Friday, December 8th, at 5:00.
Dear Families:
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from November 13th - November 17th
Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gatorreads . The countdown to more Book joy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading!
If you plan to come for our Thanksgiving Lunch on the 16th please drop in the fair. I am sure teachers will let your children out of class/recess so that you can visit the fair together.
Laura Almonte
Library Media Specialist
Waccamaw Intermediate School
Congratulations to Ms. Middleton on being named the Georgetown County Association of Education Office Professionals Administrator of the Year! #GatorGreatness
