The Summer Reading program at the Ware Shoals School/Community Library is going strong, and our students are leading the pack! Keep up the great work!
Please see the updated Youtube link for our 2023 Graduation Ceremony!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AU76iSgS_0s
Please tune in to watch our Class of 2023 Graduate at 7pm!!
Youtube
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Facebook
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Simply "Superior"! The high school and middle school bands along with the middle school chorus displayed their incredible talents for our community last night! Click the link for a short clip of the high school's performance.
https://5il.co/1uh6b
SC Medicaid Annual Eligibility Reviews Resumed (Effective April 1, 2023)
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services provides health care benefits to nearly 1.3 million South Carolinians. The agency’s mission is to be boldly innovative in improving the health and quality of life for South Carolinians. Federal law requires all state Medicaid agencies to check the eligibility status of Medicaid members annually to ensure those who are enrolled remain eligible for the program. Provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) required states to maintain continuous eligibility for Medicaid members who were enrolled as of March 2020 throughout the COVID-19 federal PHE. To comply with the FFCRA, SCDHHS paused its standard annual review process and only removed members from the Healthy Connections Medicaid program if they moved, requested to be removed or passed away. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden Dec. 23, 2022, requires state Medicaid agencies to resume their standard annual eligibility review processes April 1, 2023.
If you or your children receive health care benefits (Medicaid) through the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, you need to verify and/or update your information so that you do not risk losing your health care coverage. You may do that via the new document update tool.
If you need assistance with updating your information, please contact Marti Arsenault at 864-456-7496 ext. 1100 or by email at mea@gwd51.org to schedule an appointment.
Best of luck to all of our Hornet athletes competing in playoff games this week! GO HORNETS!
Join us in welcoming Mr. Jason Dickerson to the WSSD family! He was unanimously approved today as Principal of Ware Shoals Primary for the 2023-24 school year. He and his family reside in Belton. He currently serves as Assistant Principal at Honea Path Elementary. Pictured with Mr. Dickerson are those who served on the interview team... Mrs. Wilburn, Ms. Moose, Mrs. Owens, Mrs. Snyder, Mrs. Gunter, and Dr. Crockett. Brandon Williamson, parent representative, also served but was unable to attend the meeting today. Thanks to each one who served!
Please participate in this state internet survey.
Brooklyn New, 7th grade student at Ware Shoals Middle, serves as Miss Junior 4-H Teen. Recently, she traveled to Columbia for 4-H Legislative Day, where she met with local legislators and witnessed the legislative process. We are very proud of Brooklyn's leadership in the 4-H organization, which is America's largest youth development organization. She is shown here with Senator Danny Verdin, who represents Laurens and Greenville Counties.
Ware Shoals Primary is in search of a School Nurse, RN or LPN. If you have a heart for children and would like to work in a supportive, caring school environment, please send your application to our District Nurse, Kim McClain: krmcclain@gwd51.org. The School Nurse works the days that children attend (180) plus 2 additional days for training. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 7th. You can find the Classified Application on our website, under the red "Employment" tab on the home page.
Filing for School Board closed Monday at noon. No election will be held in May, since two candidates filed for the two seats that were to be filled. Genie McDill (incumbent) and Mandy Salter will take the Oath of Office at the July board meeting to begin their 3 year terms. Congratulations!
In 2022, our state legislature passed the S.C. Child ID law. WSSD51 has been given at-home ID kits that are available for each student. To obtain a kit for your student(s), please notify the school office or your child's teacher. These are inkless, at-home kits that never enter a database. It takes about 2 minutes to complete and is to be stored at home in a cool, dry, and safe place. There is no obligation to request the kit. However, it will allow you to have your child’s vital information, fingerprints, and DNA should you ever need it. These kits are to be STORED AT HOME and should only be given to law enforcement in case of an emergency.
What's the best "building" block for daily success? Starting the morning with a healthy school breakfast! Help us celebrate National School Breakfast Week "Dig In To School Breakfast" March 6-9, 2023. Click on the links for more information.
https://5il.co/1p8fb English
https://5il.co/1p8fa Spanish
It's National FFA Week! The mission of FFA is to promote youth leadership through agricultural education. Today we give a shout out to Ms. Allie Camak for her leadership of FFA at Ware Shoals High and to our student leaders in FFA.
Several FFA members traveled to Columbia this week to be recognized for their leadership.
Only 100 days until the Class of 2023 reaches the DESTINATION...GRADUATION!
4K & 5K Pre-Enrollment
February 27-March 3
Our 4K program is available for income-eligible children turning four-years-old before September 1, 2023. The program is a full-day learning experience, which follows the regular arrival and dismissal times of Ware Shoals Primary.
Our 5K program is available for all students turning five-years-old before September 1, 2023.
Parents/guardians may pre-register by completing an enrollment packet. Enrollment packets will be available at Ware Shoals Primary's main office. Contact Mr. Gene Wood at 864-861-2261 with any questions.
Ware Shoals Primary is in search of a Teacher Assistant in Special Education. If you have a heart for children and would like to work in a supportive, caring school environment, please send your application to Jenny Pitts: jpitts@gwd51.org.
This is a time sensitive matter, so we need applicants to answer quickly.
The deadline to apply is February 15th. You can find the Classified Application on our website, under the red "Employment" tab on the home page.
It's that time again...tax time! Need some help? Here is an idea...
Are you pregnant or have a child under 2 years old? If so, reach out to our Early Childhood Coordinator to learn more about Early Steps to School Success program and be entered for a chance to win a FREE basket of household supplies.
Contact Carrie Riley
criley@gwd51.org
864-456-7923 ext. 1212,
864-407-6454
Students in our Innovations in Science and Technology classes presented to Councilwoman Valerie Jackson and Councilwoman Patty Walter their research on Biodegradable Energy Solutions. Our students did a wonderful job with their presentations - we're so proud of them!
