WHS Weekly

Monday 5/22 to Friday 5/26

THINK LIKE A WARRIOR

THINK LIKE A WARRIOR

Be sure to communicate with teachers if you have questions or concerns about classes. Keep an eye on Power School to make sure your grades and attendance are good.


SMART LUNCH - use it to your fullest advantage. Check Power School for grades & missing work. This is here to provide you with in-school time to catch up on things.


NHS Induction - Postponed to August


Helpful Links


REGISTRATION Reminder: Please be sure to register ALL students (new and returning) as soon as possible for the 2023/2024 school year: https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/

THINK LIKE A WARRIOR
Attendance

Attendance

Students must meet attendance requirements. You will be required to make up seat time if:

  • You have 10 or more unexcused absences.
  • You have 10 or more unexcused tardies.

If seat time is not made up, you can fail a class due to absences.

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Congratulations Warriors!

SPEECH & DEBATE:

CONGRATULATIONS to the following members of the Windtalkers Competitive Speech Team for their performance at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions in Minneapolis, Minnesota:


Mary Darby Moore: Octafinalist, Program Oral Interpretation.


Colin Cunningham and Mary Darby Moore: Quarter Finalists, Duet Acting


Ellie Forrest: 3rd in the nation, Prose Interpretation.


Jack Kay, Sofia Nicastro, and Charlie Gates are recognized as upcoming future champions!

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TRACK & FIELD: Our State champions are the 4x800 meter relay team of Anna Margaret Loftus, Clare Fico, Lacie Grady, & Gia Leone. They defended their title in a tight race with 2 other schools. Gia is also the state Champion in the 1600 (3rd year in a row) and Anna Margaret is the state champion in the 3200. Clare was 3rd in the 400 hurdles, Gia was third in the 3200, Anna Persons was 5th in the pole vault, Nina Sitas was 6th in the javelin, Gabriella Martin was 8th in the 400 and the 4x400 meter relay team of Gabriella, Lacie, Nina, and Clare captured 7th. Ciara Grant broke the school record in the discus and Jadon Hodo set a personal record in the 200 meter dash. Thats 9 straight years of the girls having a state champion with the exception of the Covid year. Between Anna Margaret and Gia, they have combined for 11 state titles and 3 school records in track and field.
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AP CLASSES - FALL 2023

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From your Library

Participate in a campus-wide summer bingo program from your Waccamaw Schools: Waccamaw Elementary, Waccamaw Intermediate, Waccamaw Middle, and Waccamaw High. Participate and complete your bingo form and win prizes! Scan QR code for more info!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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Yearbooks

Yearbooks

A limited number of yearbooks are available for purchase at www.jostensyearbooks.com for $99. Once the ordered amount is sold, there will be no more. Extra yearbooks cannot be printed. Order yours before it is too late!
Yearbooks
From the Guidance Department

From the Guidance Department

MRS SMITH (Grade 9 Grade 10, A-M)

  • Remind 9th Grade STUDENTS: @6aefeff
  • Remind 9th Grade PARENTS: @33d2k3
  • 10th Grade STUDENTS: @whs10thgra
  • 10th Grade PARENTS (A-M): @7k987f


MR MARHALL (Grade 10 N-Z and Grade 11)

  • Remind 10th Grade STUDENTS (N-Z): @whs10n
  • Remind 11th Grade STUDENTS: @g4ck28


MRS TUCKER (Grade 12)

  • Remind for STUDENTS: @seniorstus
  • Remind for PARENTS: @seniorpars
From the Guidance Department

Clubs & Extracurriculars

ATHLETICS

ATHLETICS

Follow the athletic boosters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHSABC

ATHLETICS
Waccamaw WAVE (PTO)

Waccamaw WAVE (PTO)

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WHSWavePTO/


WAVE PTSA is the only Waccamaw High School fundraising organization whole sole purpose is the enhancement of the academic environment. That is why your help and support of the WHS students and teachers is crucial!


Please consider joining the WHS WAVE PTSA with a Family Membership for the upcoming school year. We are so very grateful for your support of our students and teachers!

Waccamaw WAVE (PTO)

Mental Health Information

Mental Health Information

Mental Health Information

Community Resources:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ow1UyaRI9alQ7vByO894-_1WeZ9nikO153ygJjkXpc0/edit?usp=share_link


National Hotlines: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XxpzA97w6hy1ExVHHM8hq0DrULrkYGcuNJmjtffvH1A/edit?usp=share_link


Resources for Suicide Prevention:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MgqUVExmqnFgH4OHnVbp4UO5qYFlYpEPWSck7IqXTXw/edit?usp=share_link

Mental Health Information
Mental Health Club Presents | Stress Awareness Day

COMMUNITY LINKS/INFORMATION

PFLAG of Pawleys Island

PFLAG of Pawleys Island

Meetings: 3rd Monday of each month @ 7 pm

Location: HCFM (Holy Cross Faith Memorial) in the parish hall (big White House)

Meetings are OPEN to all adults- over 18 who are allies and members of the LGBTQIA+ community


Questions: email- pflagpawleysisland@gmail.com
PFLAG of Pawleys Island

Questions?

Please note that if you have questions about something in the newsletter, please contact the club advisor, coach, guidance office, or school administration directly. If you aren't sure who you need to speak with, please call the school at 843-237-9899.