We remember...the victims and their families on this day. We thank all first responders for running toward danger, serving others with courage and bravery. Today....we remember.
We will live-stream a brief ceremony at 8:35 today.
Please come join us for our first PTO meeting of the school year Thursday September 12th at 5:30 pm. Our PTO is a valuable part of our school and community. We hope to have a strong PTO this school year.
Important Dates
• September 9-13: MAP Testing
• September 23: Progress Reports
• September 24: Greenwood READS Spirit Night (Greenwood Mall) 4-7 pm
• September 25: Fall Pictures (gym)
• September 27: Homecoming
On Wednesday 9/11, known as Patriot Day, please visit the Ware Shoals School District 51 Facebook page for a 9/11 tribute. The program will begin at approximately 8:35 a.m. and include members of Squad 51 as our nation remembers.
Eric Cox has been nominated for the "LifeChanger of the Year" award. #LCOY
Please log on at http://app.lifechangeroftheyear.com/nomination_detail.cfm?NominationID=3674 and leave a supportive comment for him.
Also, share the link on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using #LCOY. The selection committee reads all comments and takes them into consideration when reviewing nominees.
Update for WSP parents: While we wait for our main phone lines to be restored, parents can call 864-378-3522 to speak with a school representative. Thank you for your patience.
August 29th. Print and present.
https://www.wspa.com/mascot/
Please vote for our Hornet!
The public is invited to our Pep Rally today at 2:00. Please enter the gym through the gate as if it were a basketball game. Visitors may sit in the first section of bleachers as you enter the gym.
Friday Night Info
Oakbrook Prep Info
We look forward to hosting you all Friday Night. We have bleachers on the home side but not yet on the visitor’s side. Be sure to give your fans a heads up to bring chairs.
Admission will be $7 for adults and $4 for students.
Ware Shoals Primary students arrive on their first day to Destination Graduation!
Open House at Ware Shoals High School will be on Thursday, 8/22/19 from 3 pm - 6 pm. Safety briefing to follow at 6:00 pm in auditorium, presented by Mr. Eric Cox, District Safety Coordinator.
Starting Monday, August 19th, the WS Fitness Center will be open from 6am-6pm daily for those who clear a background check and abide by the WSFC guidelines.
Eric Cox, District Safety Coordinator, will hold a meeting in the center at 11am tomorrow (Friday, the 16th), and he will issue key cards for the gate and fitness center. Please bring your SC Driver's License.
WSFC members will be oriented to the center rules and to the equipment. CPR and AED training for members will be scheduled in the near future. There are no charges or fees to become a member. We just ask that you be responsible and respectful users of the center.
The center is monitored through video/audio cameras and has an AED. The space is maintained at a comfortable temperature for working out.
We are considering offering yoga classes this school year. If you're interested, let us know.
Call 864-456-7496 and ask for Eric Cox or Fay Sprouse if you have questions.
LET'S GET HEALTHY AND FIT THIS YEAR!
The Region I Football Jamboree will be held at Riegel Stadium on August 16th, beginning at 6:00 pm. ALL tickets will be $7.00.
ONLY HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE PASSES WILL BE HONORED.
(No Reserved Parking).
Ware Shoals Fitness Center announcement:
Coach Wirszyla will be available to do initial assessments this Friday (August 16) at 11:30. (Please arrive on time!)
If you want to get started on a fitness program, now is the time to do it! Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
Starting August 19th, hours of the WSFC will be 6AM-8AM and 3PM until 5:30PM.
REMINDER of our public event:
Tomorrow (Tuesday) we celebrate the New Year. At 10AM Mike Hudson, WSH Class of 1991 and founder of ROAR, will speak about his life and the impact his tragic accident has had. At 11AM, humorist and author Susan Reinhardt will entertain with her homespun Southern humor. At noon, we'll announce the Inaugural Class of the Ware Shoals Schools' Hall of Fame.
Please join us!
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Abbeville County School District. Dr. Betty Jo Hall was an inspirational leader, educator and friend. She will be greatly missed by our district and our community.
On Friday, August 9th Ware Shoals High School will be accepting donations to our Clothes/Food Pantry Closet. The hours will be 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Items such as toiletries, clothes, canned foods or other non-perishable items will be welcomed at the high school office.
This is part of our “Teachers IN Service” Day to better serve our school and community.
A Home School/Private School informational meeting will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2019, at 5:30 p.m. in the Library Conference Room, located at 56 South Greenwood Avenue, Ware Shoals, SC 29692. Please call Marti Arsenault at 864-456-7496 for more information.