Good afternoon. Here’s the latest WSSD51 COVID-19 case count for Sept 1-8: WSPS: 3 students positive / 2 staff positive / 46 students quarantined / 1 staff quarantined. WSMS: 10 students positive / 0 staff positive / 42 students quarantined / 1 staff quarantined. WSHS: 1 student positive / 0 staff positive / 9 students quarantined. Total: 16 positive / 99 quarantined.
Good afternoon. Here’s the latest WSSD51 COVID-19 update as of today: WSPS: 16 students positive / 2 staff positive / 143 students quarantined. WSMS: 2 students positive / 0 staff positive / 9 students quarantined. WSHS: 3 students positive / 0 staff positive / 10 students quarantined. Totals: 23 positive cases / 163 students quarantined. Sending "get well" thoughts to all who are sick and "stay well" wishes to those who are quarantined, so that all of you can get back to school soon. We miss you terribly!
Blood Drive at WSHS tomorrow from 9am-2pm...All donors will receive a $20 eGift card & a T-shirt!
Our community is experiencing a severe blood shortage that could last for several weeks if we don't take immediate action. Hospital partners are seeing higher need for blood as the number of previously deferred surgeries increases and trauma cases climb to historical highs. The community's blood supply is only as strong as the community who supports it. Your donation matters always, especially during a time like this. Make an appointment to donate today!
Click the link below to make an appointment NOW:
https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/177353
Fill Out Your Online Health History Questionnaire
Must be filled out the same day as your appointment.
Need a COVID test? Come to Ware Shoals High School before 2PM today to receive a PCR test (not a rapid test). DHEC is providing this drive-through testing clinic for our district and community.
Attention SENIORS and PARENTS, senior yearbook recognition ad forms were mailed out this week. Please check your mailbox for the flyer. Recognition ads will be sold until December 10, 2021. Use this link to purchase and design your senior recognition ad.
www.jostens.com/yearbookads
Please email Mrs. Guess if you have questions: jguess@gwd51.org
COVID TESTING is planned for Monday, August 30th, 2021 in front of the Ware Shoals High School between 9am-2pm. Please click on the QR code to register for testing. You can also register at https://covidtest.dhec.sc.gov/en-US/.
A free COVID-19 vaccine clinic is today from 2-5PM in the WS Community Library. Self Regional Healthcare will provide the FDA approved Pfizer vaccine for ages 12 and up. No pre-registration is required. Ages 12-15 require parent/guardian consent. Information and consent forms may be found at the following site. (Scroll down about half way and you will see the form in English and Spanish.) https://www.selfregional.org/covid-vaccine-info/ This event is for anyone who wants a vaccine, so tell your family, friends, and neighbors. Come, get a vaccine and take home a free gift certificate!
WSSD51 is offering drive-through COVID testing today until 2PM in front of Ware Shoals High School. Carolina Health Centers is administering a PCR test, which is not a rapid test. Results will be returned in 2-3 days.
District COVID-19 update as of Wednesday, August 25th:
WSP: 9 students positive, 1 staff positive, 136 close contacts quarantined. WSM: 2 students positive, 1 staff positive, 18 close contacts quarantined.
WSH: 1 student positive, 10 close contacts quarantined.
TOTALS: 14 COVID positive and 164 quarantined.
Please do not send sick children to school. If one child has COVID symptoms, please do not send brother(s) or sister(s) to school until getting the sick child tested. If the child tests positive, the siblings are close contacts if they live together or ride to school together.
We urge all to voluntarily wear masks while inside, on school buses, or outside when social distancing is not possible.
Our second COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held Friday, August 27th, from 2-5PM in the WS Community Library. Park in front of the library, beside the high school driveway. Signs will be posted to show where to enter. A consent form must be completed by a parent or legal guardian before children aged 12-15 may receive their vaccine. No parent or legal guardian is required to be present at the time of the vaccination. Students 16 and older may sign for themselves. Information and consent forms may be found at the following site. (Scroll down about half way and you will see the form in English and Spanish.) https://www.selfregional.org/covid-vaccine-info/ This event is for anyone who wants a vaccine, so tell your family, friends, and neighbors. Come, get a vaccine and take home a free gift!
District COVID-19 update... As of Friday, August 20th, we had 7 positive student cases and 50 quarantined students. More and more staff and students are choosing to wear face masks as the number of cases in our community and schools rise. Our nurses continue to offer testing and contact tracing for students and staff. We appreciate their hard work in helping to keep us safe!
Power outage at Ware Shoals School District 51!
The tornado warning is set to expire at 3PM. At that time, barring any new activity, we will begin dismissal procedures. Expect slight delays in bus routes this afternoon. Thank you for your patience...safety first!
We are currently under a tornado warning and have implemented safety practices in our schools. We will not dismiss any students until the warning is lifted. We will keep you posted, notifying you when the warning has expired. We may experience delays in school dismissal and bus routes.
We are in need of a PT Food Service Operator at Ware Shoals Primary, 20 hours per week. Job duties include food prep and service, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria, and other related duties. Interested parties should contact Elaine Edens at 864-861-3453 or Jason Morrison at 864-861-2261. Applications should be submitted by August 27th.
Good afternoon. Here’s the latest COVID-19 update from our school nurses:
WSPS: 0 Positive / 8 Quarantined...
WSMS: 3 Positive / 20 Students Quarantined / 1 Staff Quarantined...
WSHS: 6 Positive / 57 Students Quarantined
Wishing all a safe weekend!
As a state, we hit a sobering milestone this week—10,000 South Carolinians will have died due to COVID-19. As South Carolinians, we remember those who are no longer with us and express sympathy to the families who have lost loved ones.
WE REMEMBER...
COVID-19 update for WSSD51: Since last Thursday, August 5th, we have had 4 COVID-positive students, resulting in 62 students and 1 staff member being quarantined as close contacts. Masks are available at school and on school buses if you wish for your child to wear one.
The COVID-19 vaccine clinic was a great success! Thanks to all 58 people who came and rolled up their sleeve. The next clinic will be August 27 from 2-5PM at the WS Community Library to administer second doses as well as first doses to those who were unable to come to the first clinic.
