At the varsity basketball games vs Dixie High School on Friday , Dec. 18th, we will be observing Senior Night. The ceremony will begin at 5:30. The ticket door will open at 5:15. Each Sr. will be given 4 tickets to distribute as they wish. All other players/cheerleaders will be offered a chance to purchase tickets. No tickets will be sold at the game nor to anyone... READ MORE >
Due to the rising number of cases of Covid 19 in our area. Ware Shoals High School and Middle School are not going to allow visiting fans to basketball games. We will allow our home fans, and our coaches with high school league passes. We will not allow any coach from out of district to use his or her high school league pass. We will allow any... READ MORE >
Thursday, December 17th is a "B" Day for students. Dismissal is scheduled for 12:00. We will follow a normal schedule and release at the appropriate time. Students are expected to complete their eLearning assignments on Friday, December the 18th . Tuesday, January the 5th is an "A" day. READ MORE >
Ring Ceremony Protocol for December 16th in the WSHS Auditorium @ 2:00 (Livetream will be available) - Each recipient will be given two tickets. - Visitors/recipients will be allowed inside the auditorium at 1:30. - Masks are mandatory. - Please sit in unmarked (not taped) seats. The auditorium has been set up to... READ MORE >
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Picture Day(s) are Friday, December 4th and Monday, December 7th. Underclassmen will be called throughout the day. **Seniors ** please check your school email for your scheduled picture time for Friday, December 4th. READ MORE >
WSHS Class Ring Ceremony December 16 at 2:00 PM Ring balances should be paid 24 hours prior to the event at www.RhodesGraduation.com/payments READ MORE >
Ware Shoals Basketball Game Day Protocol Face Coverings Coaches are required to wear face coverings when they are not able to social distance. Non-participating athletes are required to wear face coverings if they cannot social distance while on the bench. Warm-Up Basketballs. Each team must provide their own warm up basketballs.... READ MORE >
12/11/20 Bye12/15/20 Ware Shoals @ McCormick12/18/20 Dixie @ Ware Shoals1/5/21 Calhoun Falls @ Ware Shoals1/8/21 Ware Shoals @ Southside Christian1/12/21 High Point @ Ware Shoals1/15/21 Ware Shoals @ Whitmire1/19/21 Bye1/21/21 Whitmire @ Ware Shoals1/22/21 McCormick @ Ware Shoals1/26/21 Ware Shoals @ Dixie1/29/21 Ware Shoals @ Calhoun Falls2/2/21 Southside... READ MORE >
Placement Testing for Seniors Attending PTC 2021-2022 Reminder: PTC Placement Testing will be Thursday, December 3rd at 9 AM in the high school computer lab. Please be sure to be here by 8:50 AM in order to test. We will be testing both A and B day students. If you are not sure if you need to test, please email : scampbell@gwd51.org. READ MORE >
The Annette Batson Memorial Thanksgiving Luncheon will not be served this year.“It is with great regret we are unable to celebrate and continue the tradition this year, but health and safety concerns are a priority,” said Paul Anderson, principal of Ware Shoals High School. “We look forward to continuing our tradition next year.”Dawn Amerson, Executive Director of... READ MORE >
COVID-19 times are like no other. Everyone is learning to deal with changes that come, sometimes daily. As we prepared to return to school five days a week on November 23rd, we saw a change - the community spread in our counties and in our state had begun to increase. In the past seven days, the "risk" level has risen from 190.6 (Medium) to 252.8 (High). In the... READ MORE >
Good afternoon! Bus 2 and Bus 3 will be combined today during the PM route until further notice. Coach Wooten will be coaching basketball. The students will load bus 2, Pam Wagner is the driver. READ MORE >
After-school weightlifting will begin next week (Nov. 16th) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The time will be from 3:15 to 4:00 PM. Please make sure you have a ride to pick you up at 4:00 PM. This is for grades 9-12 at this time. READ MORE >
Tomorrow bus 7&8 will be combined. Students will ride bus 7. Winnifred Wells will be the driver of the combined routes. READ MORE >
Reminder for parents and guardians of seniors: Next Friday, November 20th is the LAST day to purchase a yearbook senior recognition ad. Recognition ads can be purchased and designed at www.jostens.com/yearbookads Yearbook Ads | Jostens Tell your student how proud they make you through yearbook ads. Select a cherished photo, choose a layout and... READ MORE >
The C-Team game vs Dixie has been rescheduled for tomorrow night (11-10). Game time is 5:30, All tickets will be sold at the game. READ MORE >
Ware Shoals Million Dollar Band:With a score of 87.5, taking Best Percussion, Best Woodwind Soloist and Best Visual Performance, please congratulate your Ware Shoals High School MILLION DOLLAR BAND!They made “Impossible” Possible!!!So proud WSM$B!! READ MORE >
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE GAMEhttps://cfcsblueflashes.com/ti... READ MORE >
Attention all girls interested in trying out for basketball. The dates for the girls’ varsity basketball tryouts have been changed to November 9th, 10th and 11th. Monday’s practice will be from 3:15pm – 5:15 pm in the high school gym. Tuesday 11/10 and Wednesday 11/11 will be from 3:30pm – 5:15pm at the Larry Traynham Center. Any questions contact Coach... READ MORE >
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Hornets vs Calhoun Falls Charter School Flashes, Friday Nov. 6th @ 7:30 We've been told their website will be activated today. Purchase your Blue Flashes Athletic Tickets Online!Due to new Covid rules and regulations, CFCS will only allow a certain number of spectators to athletic events. Tickets must be purchased online. Tickets will not be available at the... READ MORE >
Tomorrow (Friday) buses 2 and 3 will be combined in the PM. Mrs. Wagner will be out and Coach Wooten will drive a combined route. READ MORE >
We ARE staffing the library today to sell tickets only. There are tickets available for the Southside Christian football game. Tickets will be sold until 12:00 Friday. READ MORE >
Elearning day on Thursday. Friday will be an A Day. READ MORE >
Parents and most students are happy and excited that all schools in Ware Shoals School District 51 are scheduled to return to the Traditional Instructional Model on Monday, November 23rd. (That's 25 days from the date of this article, but who's counting?) In case you've forgotten what the "traditional" model is, it's "school" as we used to know it pre-COVID.... READ MORE >
There are approximately 120 tickets left for Friday's game at Southside Christian on sale in the Library, and will be until Friday at 12:00. No tickets will be sold on their campus. As I picked up the tickets on Monday and, for those of you who travel to Woodruff Rd the "back" way through Hickory Tavern....there was/is a bridge out just past Hwy 101. There are... READ MORE >
SOUTHSIDE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL VARSITYFOOTBALL GAMEDAY REQUIREMENTSVISITING TEAM:● The team bus will park by the bus garage.● The players will enter through gate number 3 (see picture below).● The visiting team will not have access to a locker room. Please come ready to play.● The visiting team will have access to the restrooms that are in the trailer just inside... READ MORE >
This is a message from Ware Shoals High School: It is conference time! Please contact your child’s teachers by email this week if you would like a parent-teacher conference. Conferences will be held on Monday, November 2 during regular school hours. If an alternate time is required, please notify your child’s teachers as to your availability next week. Teacher... READ MORE >
Ware Shoals vs Southside Christian Football tickets will go on sale Tuesday morning ( I pick them up today). An allotment of 150 will be available (with players having first opportunity to purchase). READ MORE >
Teacher of the Year...Sr. Night...and Homecoming recognitions will begin at 6:50. READ MORE >
Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. Kickoff at 7:30.Ware Shoals High: Football Game Day Operations. 1.) 200 tickets were available (presold) for home attendance to allow for social distancing in the stands Players will have the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets in advance in the high school office until Thursday morning at 8:30AM. ($7 each) Participants in Sr.... READ MORE >
Boys basketball tryouts will begin on Nov. 11th, 12th and 13th. Tryouts will begin at 3:30 and will end at 4:45. You must have a valid athletic physical to tryout. Physical forms are in the front office. READ MORE >
Ware Shoals High: Football Game Day Operations 300 tickets were available (presold) for home attendance to allow for social distancing in the stands Players will have the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets in advance in the high school office until Thursday morning at 8:30AM. ($7 each) An allotment of tickets (150) were provided to the visiting team. NO... READ MORE >
Ware Shoals vs Dixie football ticket information: Here is the link to the school website. The guidelines and Ticket Spicket link for digital tickets are located on the page. Tickets will go on sale Monday, October 12 at 8AM and close Thursday, October 15 at 11:59PM. Thank you! https://www.acsdsc.org/o/dixie-high-school A limited number of tickets will be sold at... READ MORE >
Whitmire @ Ware Shoals Oct. 12 7 PM start time (Monday game) Ware Shoals @ Dixie Oct.16 7:30 start time McCormick @ Ware Shoals Oct.23 7:30 start time (Homecoming and Senior Night) Ware Shoals... READ MORE >
Since starting school on the hybrid model, our district has experienced its first COVID-19 cases. DHEC reports the number of cases in schools and districts each week on Tuesday and Friday at https://scdhec.gov/covid-19-ca... From contact tracing, those who may have had close contact with positive individuals, either at school or at home, have been asked to... READ MORE >
On Wednesday afternoon, September 23, 2020, we were notified that a student who plays football tested positive for COVID-19. We immediately took action, and by 9pm last night the following was accomplished: Football practice was cancelled and games postponed. We used our Automated Calling System to inform parents/guardians of the student’s teammates and... READ MORE >
Yearbooks are on sale for $65. Purchase now to get your name on the cover for free. Go to https://www.jostens.com/ OR contact the high school office. READ MORE >
Attention: Juniors/Seniors Order Class Rings and/or Graduation Supplies Visit: https://www.rhodesgraduation.com/ For Rings, scroll down and click on “Jewelry- Shop Now”. For Cap and Gown Packages, scroll down and click on “Seniors- Shop Now”. Deadline to Order: September 29 by Midnight. Senior Celebration Day: October 1st from 2:30- 4:00 PM... READ MORE >
Ware Shoals HS/MS Bass fishing team will be having its first team meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:00 pm in the high school auditorium. We will be issuing all team information for the year at this meeting. We will also discuss the new tournament schedule and sponsorship information. Hope to see you there. READ MORE >
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Ware Shoals High: Football Game Day Operations 1.) 300 tickets will be available (presold) for home attendance to allow for social distancing in the stands. “Standing room only” areas will be marked and limited to 2 fans per section. Players will have the opportunity to purchase 2 tickets in advance in the high school office until Thursday morning at 8:30AM. ($7... READ MORE >
A/B Days Procedures: The front doors will open at 7:15AM each day. Prior to 7:30AM, you must enter through the front doors and proceed to the auditorium. Starting at 7:30AM you may enter through the front or the back gate nearest the lunchroom. If you do not wish to eat breakfast, please proceed directly to the gym. After 7:30AM, if you wish to eat... READ MORE >
Ware Shoals Volleyball Game Day Protocol Face CoveringsCoaches are required to wear face coverings when they are not able to social distance.Non-participating athletes are required to wear face coverings if they cannot social distance while on the bench.Warm-Up BallsEach team must provide their own warm up balls.WaterWater will not be provided at games. Athletes... READ MORE >
The Board of Trustees met this morning to review data and hear updates of our district preparedness to begin bringing students back to school. The Monday DHEC county report has our three counties at “High Risk.” However, the DHEC report from last Friday of cases in schools that have reopened was encouraging, as there were 158 cases - 89 student cases and 69 staff... READ MORE >
John Gillis, owner of Piggly Wiggly in Ware Shoals, stands with 20 cases of water he donated to Ware Shoals District 51. The water will be distributed throughout the District for students and athletics.Thank you for supporting our schools!!! READ MORE >
Click here for more information about cheerleading tryouts. READ MORE >
Welcome back to another school year we are excited about the amazing possibilities this year can bring. Please check out our welcome ack newsletter here: READ MORE >
Ware Shoals School District 51 will present a plan for our Distance Learning Academy, a full-time online instructional option, on July 27th at 5:30PM. The event will be held in the Ware Shoals High School auditorium. This session will be recorded and posted to our website upon its conclusion. It is our desire to provide parents the opportunity to be well... READ MORE >
The Hybrid Model was approved during the July 20, 2020 board meeting. The plan will be submitted to the State Department of Education for approval. The Instructional Task Force has provided this description of the A/B Hybrid Learning Model. The Hybrid Learning Model also includes eLearning, if conditions are too risky for students to return to school. Here, we... READ MORE >
The district currently has four task forces examining recommendations and data from the SC Department of Education, SC Department of Health and Environmental Control, and the Centers for Disease Control, while keeping in mind what's best for members of the WSSD51 family. The task forces are planning for instruction, transportation, food service, facilities,... READ MORE >
This year's graduating seniors will have the most unusual stories to share about their final year of high school. The COVID-19 pandemic was responsible for March 13th being the last day of in-person attendance at school, a very abrupt ending for sure! eLearning became the new buzz word as classes were moved online. No more sports, no prom, no Senior Day, no... READ MORE >
No matter how challenging the times, you are not alone in South Carolina, thanks to SC-HOPES, an anonymous support line connecting you with an experienced team of mental health and addiction counselors. If you are overwhelmed by COVID-19 challenges, feeling overly stressed or anxious, coping with a natural disaster, struggling with addiction, feeling depressed and... READ MORE >
Parents of 4K-3rd grade students should plan to pick up new learning packets on Monday April 13th from 8:00AM to 12:00PM. We will also collect work that students have completed so far. READ MORE >
Check out our eLearning page for up to date Wi-Fi locations near you. READ MORE >
Meals will be made available for students in grades k-12 starting March 19, 2020. A pick-up line will be set up from 8:00AM-9:00AM. Meals will also be delivered at regular bus stops. Routes will begin at 8:00AM. READ MORE >
Check out our district eLearning page at www.gwd51.org for more details. READ MORE >
Please come to school Wednesday March 18th to pick up personal items, school computers and/or learning packets. READ MORE >
Meet our AWESOME school counselors: LeeAnne May (WSM), Shawn Nix (WSP), and Savannah Campbell (WSH). We are so thankful that they choose to LEARN, SERVE, and LEAD in our district. We appreciate their professionalism and care for all of our students.February 2-7 is National School Counseling Week, a time for recognizing school counselors for being actively engaged... READ MORE >
Schedule your child’s IGP appointment by emailing scampbell@gwd51.org. Appointments will be held via phone conference while school closures are in effect. The state of South Carolina requires that every high school student have an Individualized Graduation Plan (IGP) meeting. At this meeting, we will discuss your student’s current schedule and grades, future... READ MORE >
The Ware Shoals High School Bass Team was excited to have Paul Gettys and Jeff Snyder speak at the group's second meeting. Paul, an 8-year professional tournament fisherman and certified Lowrance instructor, shared many of the tricks you need to know to safely maximize your time in the water. One of his favorite lakes to fish is Lake Greenwood. It has 212 miles... READ MORE >
Our district is committed to preparing our students to be productive and successful citizens. From the first day of kindergarten up until graduation day, we focus on ensuring that our students have the knowledge, skills, and characteristics needed to be able to continue education after graduation, enter the military, and/or enter the work force. We cannot do this... READ MORE >