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 >