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May 23, 2024
Dr. Fay Simpson Sprouse, Ware Shoals School District Superintendent, recently received the 2024 South Carolina Association of School Administrators (SCASA) Lifetime Achievement Aw...
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September 14, 2023
Ware Shoals Schools Hall of Fame Ceremony
Join us at Ware Shoals High School on September 15 at 2pm as we induct the newest members of the Ware Shoals Hall of Fame:
Mr. C...
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August 21, 2023
High quality teachers are the most important factor for academic success. WSSD 51 is blessed to have amazing teachers across our district. During half-time of Friday night’s foo...
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August 9, 2023
As I was driving toward Greenwood on US Highway 25 last week, one of our school bus drivers was completing the afternoon route. The bus was stopped on the opposite side of the 4-l...
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August 2, 2023
News release from the University of South Carolina... USC to admit top 10% of S.C. high school class
All South Carolina students who are ranked in the top 10 percent of thei...
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June 6, 2023
A great time was had by all ages at the Ware Shoals Community Library today with "Pirate Goodie Twoshoes and the Magic Chest." Students helped Pirate Goodie figure out how to op...
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May 31, 2023
The Class of 2023 has achieved the DESTINATION...GRADUATION! On Friday, June 2, a new chapter for our graduates begins. The Board of Trustees, administration, teachers, and supp...
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May 24, 2023
The O’Dell Corporation has announced that they will donate $10,000 to purchase ‘Back to School’ supplies to students at Ware Shoals Primary School. Every student in grades 5K-4 th...
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May 12, 2023
The Board of Directors for the Ware Shoals Hall of Fame announces the inductees for 2023:
Mr. Charles "Chuck" Taylor, Distinguished Alumni
Mr. Marion P. Carnell, Dist...
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March 7, 2023
Ware Shoals Primary hosted a pet food and supply drive which benefited The Humane Society of Greenwood. Thank you for your donations!
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March 7, 2023
Our students and staff enjoyed walking, reading, and sunshine together during a story walk of "Duck on a Bike" during Read Across America Week.
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March 7, 2023
Thank you, Ware Shoals High School Teacher Cadets, for spending time with us at Ware Shoals Primary School. Our students loved your read alouds and visiting with you!
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February 1, 2023
It is time to nominate outstanding individuals for the 2023 WS Schools Hall of Fame. The deadline is March 31. 2023. There are three categories of nominees:
1. BENEFACTOR / C...
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January 9, 2023
The annual District Spelling Bee was held Tuesday, December 13th. Grade level winners came together to compete to see who would be the last person standing. The last one standing ...
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December 7, 2022
Today was a special day for many students, as the Class Ring Ceremony was held. Class rings, worn by juniors and seniors, symbolize the end of one chapter and the beginning of an...
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December 7, 2022
Today was a special day for many students, as the Class Ring Ceremony was held. Class rings, worn by juniors and seniors, symbolize the end of one chapter and the beginning of an...
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October 31, 2022
Our community and schools are steeped in history, and we have many who have paved the path for our district's existence and tradition of excellence. On September 23rd, we honored ...
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October 14, 2022
Students at Ware Shoals Primary had fun this morning learning safety skills and enjoying a few thrills at the Western Laurens Fire Department. While students were having fun, scho...