Ware Shoals School District 51 would like to thank our Veterans. We celebrate our freedom that you valiantly served. Happy Veteran's Day and thank you!
Ware Shoals School District 51 would like to wish The United States Marine Corps a very happy 246th birthday. Semper Fi, Marines!
Today is Greenwood Promise Day, so we are teaching all students that they can attend college! The Greenwood Promise is a place-based last-dollar scholarship program to offset the remaining balance of tuition and fees for high school graduates who reside in Districts 50, 51 or 52. The Promise is currently in Phase 1 (tuition provided for 2 years of technical college). Phase 2 is close to being funded (tuition for 4 year university).
Visit www.greenwoodpromise.com to learn more or to donate.
The promise is an investment in our greatest resource...our children! We are very grateful for all donors.
DESTINATION....GRADUATION....next stop - COLLEGE!
Students and staff are encouraged to wear green on November 10th to show support for the Greenwood Promise. The Promise offsets remaining tuition expenses and fees to ensure students have the opportunity to attend college. Want to know more about the Promise? Check it out here: https://www.greenwoodpromise.com/greenwood-promise
Congratulations to Mr. Frady being named The Cyber Security Liaison Sector Chief for Education by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Mr. Frady is one of nine sector chiefs in the entire state. Mr. Frady expemplifies our vision of Learning, Serving, and Leading!
Join us in congratulating our Million Dollar Band for their 4th place finish in the State Championship that was held Saturday, October 30th. Fourteen bands competed in the 1A division. The band is directed by Christie Hodge and the Drum Major is Olivia Free. We appreciate the overwhelming support of parents and others who helped during the competition season. Students worked incredibly hard to get to this level, and we are very proud of each one!
Ethan Moore, Ware Shoals High School Senior, presented a $300 donation for Christmas Is for Kids from the Ware Shoals High Class of 1971 that was collected at their recent 50 year reunion. Ethan is the grandson of 1971 graduate Dr. Marcus Bishop. Our Student Council at Ware Shoals High is very grateful to the Class of 1971 for their contribution to the children in our community!
Fundraising is currently underway for CIFK. If you would like to contribute, please contact us at 864-456-7496.
On November 15, DHEC will be here to provide flu vaccines for our students. Consent forms and the number to call to schedule an appointment are located at this link: https://www.gwd51.org/page/ware-shoals-flu-clinic
Vision Greenwood invites you to attend the next Broadband Information Session at Cokesbury College Chapel. Our area is lacking in coverage, and we need to take proactive steps to help elected officials get resources directed to our area!
We are 12 days away from one of the holidays children enjoy best - HALLOWEEN! The Centers for Disease Control has given the greenlight for kids to go trick-or-treating this year. The traditional date for Halloween, October 31st, falls on Sunday, so the Town of Ware Shoals has decided to observe Halloween on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30th. Have a hauntingly happy Halloween!
Good morning! Here’s the WSSD51 COVID-19 update for Oct 14-18...WSPS: 1 staff positive / 3 students quarantined. WSMS: 3 students quarantined. WSHS: 1 student positive / 1 student quarantined. Total: 2 positive / 7 quarantined. Please continue to practice healthy habits, as COVID is still with us and it's now flu season. DHEC will provide a flu vaccine clinic for students on 11/15/21. Additional information and consent forms will be shared later.
Good afternoon! Here’s the WSSD51 COVID-19 update for Oct 11-13: WSPS: 3 students positive / 1 staff positive / 6 students quarantined / 0 staff quarantined. WSMS: 0 students positive / 0 staff positive / 5 students quarantined / 0 staff quarantined. WSHS: 3 students positive / 0 staff positive / 0 students quarantined / 0 staff quarantined. Total: 7 positive / 14 quarantined.
WSH VACANCY: Full-time Food Service Operator at Ware Shoals High, 30 hours per week. Job duties include operating Point of Sale system, food prep and service, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria, and other related duties. Interested parties should contact Tracy Cooper at 864-980-9236 or Sharon Mann at 864-456-3679. Applications should be submitted by Friday, October 15th.
VACANCY: We are in search of a Technology Specialist to join our district family! The job description may be viewed on our website or at this link:
https://www.gwd51.org/page/employment-opportunities
An application and resume should be emailed to Dr. Fay Sprouse fsprouse@gwd51.org by October 8th.
We are in need of a Part-time Food Service Operator at Ware Shoals High, 20 hours per week. Job duties include food prep and service, maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and cafeteria, and other related duties. Please share this information if you know someone who may be interested.
Interested parties should contact Tracy Cooper at 864-980-9236 or Sharon Mann at 864-456-3679.
Applications should be submitted by Friday, October 8th.
Good afternoon! Here’s the WSSD51 COVID-19 update for Sept 17 - 22: WSPS: 3 students positive / 0 staff positive / 13 students quarantined / 0 staff quarantined. WSMS: 3 students positive / 0 staff positive / 16 students quarantined / 0 staff quarantined. WSHS: 6 students positive / 1 staff positive / 44 students quarantined / 0 staff quarantined. Total: 13 positive / 73 quarantined. One more day until students begin their fall break! Here's hoping that when we return, the cases will continue to decrease.
We will go live at 2 pm tomorrow and you can join our Homecoming ceremonies via the link below. The video can also be viewed on the district's Facebook live stream. Thanks to all and Go Hornets!
https://livestream.com/wssd51/events/9858349
Good morning. Here’s the latest WSSD51 COVID-19 case count for Sept 9 - 13: WSPS: 3 students positive / 1 staff positive / 57 students quarantined / 1 staff quarantined. WSMS: 9 students positive / 1 staff positive / 22 students quarantined / 1 staff quarantined. WSHS: 4 students positive / 0 staff positive / 23 students quarantined. Total: 18 positive / 104 quarantined.
This week, the Self Regional Hospital COVID-19 vaccination clinic relocated to the Self Regional Support Services Center located at 104 Wells Ave. COVID-19 testing remains at the drive-through location at 303 West Alexander Avenue.
Vaccination Clinic hours will be M-F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Individuals must call 725-8200 to pre-register and schedule a vaccination appointment.
We are always grateful for the support of Solicitor David Stumbo for collecting school supplies for children in need in the 8th Judicial Circuit area. Each year, Solicitor Stumbo teaches diversion program participants the importance of SERVICE ABOVE SELF by accepting school supplies as a part of their restitution. Thanks to the solicitor and his staff for their valued partnership and for their role in making our communities safer!
We are so thankful for our dedicated teachers, and thrilled to announce those selected to represent our schools as 2021-22 Teachers of the Year:
Dr. Kem Owens, WSP; Alicia Atherton , WSM, and Ryan Gambrell, WSH.
Pictured, L-R, are Shanon Calvert (Board Chair) Kerri Pratt, (20-21 District Teacher of the Year), Owens, Atherton, Gambrell, and Dr. Fay Sprouse, (Superintendent).
