So proud of our students who showed up for the first ACT prep session! These students are motivated and focused on their goals. The pizza was good too!
Squad 51 members Will Lindley and Hunter McGee urge you to Be Hornet Smart
Message from WSH: Parents are encouraged to attend a School Improvement Council meeting on Jan 17th at 6:00pm. We plan to discuss school safety, our recent report card and the new proposed Program of Study- including new dual credit options. Look forward to see you there!
"Buzz"-er Beater - The WSM school boys basketball team defeated Calhoun Falls Charter last night on a last second shot. Final score 27-26. Way to go boys!
WSHS AP students attend a poetry workshop in the Gunter Theater at the Peace Center.
Good News Club begins January 14th.
Congratulations to WSH students Seth Alexander and Timothy Johnson who have been selected by Fuji Films for internships. Both students are currently part of the Greenwood EDGE – a mechatronics based program offered at Piedmont Technical College.
Reminder:
During the October board meeting, our trustees voted to use January 21 as our make-up day for the day we missed in September due to the hurricane. It is the first designated make-up day in our school calendar.
Jan. 21st is now a school day for students.
We would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy 2019. Happy New Year!
Our NEW web page is live! Go to www.gwd51.org to check it out. Follow us on Twitter at @ware_shoals_51 as well.
Squad 51 is getting recognition in Canada! The ACT Foundation read about Squad 51 and contacted Mr. Cox. They are going to use our district as a model for doing great things there. They profiled S51 on their FB page.
https://www.facebook.com/theactfoundation/
The Class Ring Ceremony was held today at WSHS. Juniors, Seniors, and their family members gathered to recognize this important milestone. Thanks to all who attended!
Fantastic win tonight for the Lady Hornets who defeated Whitmire 40-35! It was also a special night for Channing Smith who scored her 1000th point!
Honoring Heroes! Students, parents, community members and local veterans gathered at WSH to celebrate Veterans Day. Special guest Captain Annie Odom (class of 2006) was a fantastic speaker and made our event truly special!
Special thanks to Ware Shoals and Western Laurens Fire Departments for visiting WSSD 51 today and recruiting students for our local Explorer Program.
Attention Seniors
After school theatre program at WSH started today! We are excited to have so many of our students interested in participating!
WSHS Report Cards will be sent home today. They will be distributed during 4th period. Please call the school should you require a teacher conference.
864-456-7923
High School Report Cards will be distributed during parent conferences from 3:00 - 6:00 pm on Thursday 10/25/18.
The football game vs McCormick will follow at 7:30.
The varsity football game at home vs McCormick has been moved to Thursday night at 7:30....due to inclement weather predictions.
Bus 7 will run approximately 1 hour late this afternoon (10/22).
A school bus from Abbeville School District had an accident on Highway 25 near Burger King in Ware Shoals. Emergency personnel and law enforcement are on the scene. We are assisting with emergency operations.
WSSD 51 Teacher of the Year Recognized. Josh Hallman was recognized by our School Board Monday night as the 2018-19 Teacher of the Year. Congratulations Mr. Hallman!
Training tomorrow’s teachers! We are excited about WSSD 51’s teacher cadet program. Today our students visited Lander University and learned about the courses and requirements needed to become a certified teacher.
WSSD 51 School Board visited our schools to get an up close glance at the great things taking place in our district.
Hydroponics coming to Ware Shoals High! Students in our Ag. Science classes will soon be introduced to cutting edge farming techniques.
Bus #2 will be late this morning. Breakfast will be served.
Check out this Thrillshare training information http://5il.co/4mvw
We're excited to start the new school year!
Welcome to our new website!
