Today the O'Dell Corporation donated masks they made for our staff and volunteers - purple and gold ones to show our school pride! Join us in thanking them for supporting our school district and our community.
(Shown, L to R: Eric Cox, WSSD Safety Coordinator, Mark Lowe, O'Dell Corporation, Dr. Fay Sprouse, WSSD Superintendent)
Meal delivery and pick-up tomorrow (Apr 8) will supply food for Wed-Fri. Starting next week, drive-through pick-up of food at the high school will be 9-10:00 AM instead of 8-9:00 AM. Bus delivery times will remain the same. Stay well!
We have updated the WSSD51 eLearning plan! Log in to our website and use the eLearning link or paste this into your browser:
https://youtu.be/uPvRzB-Cyx4
These changes start Monday, April 13th, after spring break. Parents of students at WSPS are to pick up learning packets on the 13th, from 8-12. Have a wonderful break!
Everyone can look forward to a break from eLearning and Learning Packets next week. SPRING BREAK is almost here!
Learning packets for students in K-3rd grades should be picked up at WSPS the Monday after spring break - (April 13th) from 8-12. Those who have been working on learning packets may drop off completed work at that time as well.
Meal deliveries and pick-up will continue during spring break - Monday through Wednesday. On Wednesday, three days of food will be distributed.
If you have any questions, call the district or the school at 864-456-7496, tech support at 864-456-7500, or email us.
Stay healthy and safe!
We are experiencing high volume delays this morning with Schoology. We hope to have access later this afternoon. Thank you for your patience and understanding during these times. Have a good day!
Census data ensures our schools receive their fair share of resources. Ensuring every resident in South Carolina is counted during the 2020 census will help our schools for the next 10 years. Please go to www.my2020census.gov and complete your census today. Share this post and tag three friends challenging them to complete their census! #CountMeInSC #SCCounts2020
"The Ware Shoals Community Library will be closed until until further notice. We know how much our community depends on us. We hope our closure will keep our staff and patrons safe and healthy and reduce exposure to the coronavirus. We are strongly encouraging patrons to utilize our online services. Patrons with materials already checked out may return them to the book drop or keep them until we reopen. There will be no late fines for books that were checked out in Ware Shoals."
To All,
There was an issue this morning but I think all is well with Schoology, now. Please let your students know. Thank you!
Danny Frady, M.Ed.
Director of Technology
Ware Shoals School District 51
56 South Greenwood Ave. | Ware Shoals, SC 29692
864-456-7500
Prom
Today Gov. McMaster announced that SC schools will be closed through April 30. Our state superintendent will be providing guidance on student work soon, relaxing course and time requirements. We want students to continue learning but not be overwhelmed. More info coming soon!
Free breakfast and lunch for children ages 18 and under can be picked up from 8-9AM at the WSH cafeteria, behind the high school. Buses will deliver meals throughout the district starting at 8AM. We will serve any child! Stand outside to flag us down if not a regular bus rider.
Beginning 3-19-20 WSSD51 will provide free breakfast and lunch to children. Meals can be picked up at regular bus stops or students may pick up their meals from 8-9 AM. Pick up location is the WSH cafeteria, behind the high school. Children must be present to receive meals.
During this time of closure it is our top priority to help you stay healthy. Knowing how COVID19 is affecting our community will help us do just that. In order to know the effects that may impact our school, if you are a student or staff member please let the district nurse know if you are sick. Also, if you have any question regarding symptoms or prevention methods our district nurse will available via: phone, text and email. Below are ways to contact her:
Tonja Lindle, BSN, RN
District Nurse
Phone/Text: (864) 377-0587
Email: tlindle@gwd51.org
Please pick up personal items, computers, and learning packets at your school Wednesday from 8-12. Buses will deliver meals to students at regular bus stops between 8-9AM starting Thursday. Visit our website for info, access to eLearning and attendance requirements: www.gwd51.org
Today at 4PM, Gov. McMaster will close all SC schools until March 31st. Staff will be working tomorrow to get lessons prepared for students. We will be back in touch as soon as possible about how to access learning materials. All extracurricular activities are cancelled as well.
The Early Release Day, scheduled for March 25, has been moved to next Wednesday, March 18 to allow time for teachers to do emergency lesson plans. The State Dept. is requiring 2 weeks of plans in case DHEC orders schools closed due to the Coronavirus. We want to be prepared!
The LOCKOUT at WS Middle has been lifted. Ware Shoals Police, Greenwood County Sheriff, and WSSD District Security personnel conducted a perimeter search with nothing being found. Law enforcement advised that we were ALL CLEAR to return to normal activities.
Ware Shoals Middle School is on LOCKOUT (no one in, no one out). The School Resource Officer heard 6 gunshots OUTSIDE and law enforcement is investigating to determine the source. As soon as they clear us to lift the LOCKOUT, we will let you know.
School safety is our district’s first priority. There was an isolated incident last week at one of our schools that was handled swiftly and in a contained manner. However, public concerns about the incident now call for a public statement, which we are happy to provide:
On March 6th, a parent made an unauthorized visit to a classroom at Ware Shoals Primary. The parent addressed the class about bullying in a threatening manner by saying if it did not stop he would come to their house.
The district reported this to law enforcement and the parent was arrested and charged with disturbing school. All parents in the class received a call from the administration that day.
This week Mr. Cox, Safety Coordinator, met with the staff of each school to review safety protocols for visitors. Additional measures are being taken to prevent further incidents of this type.
Ware Shoals School District 51’s Board Policy KI clearly outlines the structure for public visits. We will continue to make efforts to ensure a safe learning environment for our students.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to call Eric Cox, Safety Coordinator, or Dr. Fay Sprouse, Superintendent, at 864-456-7496.
Health officials are currently taking steps to prevent the introduction and spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) into additional US communities. Schools are being asked to share information about the disease. The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes it. Stopping the spread of the virus through everyday practices is the best way to keep people healthy.
More information on COVID-19 is available on our website (Menu>>Documents>>Forms and Links) and here: www.cdc.gov and www.scdhec.gov.