If you live in Greenwood County, PLEASE DO AN INTERNET SPEED TEST AT THE LINK BELOW FROM YOUR HOME! If you live in an area that does not have the internet, please give your address and check the box that you do not have the internet. This will help get grants for getting broadband access to all Greenwood County residents.
https://visiongreenwood.org/broadband-project/
The VisionGreenwood Broadband Task Force is working on a solution that will bring broadband connectivity to all areas of Greenwood County.
By participating in this Broadband Speed Test, you provide valuable metrics that will enhance the community’s opportunity to receive grants and support that will help improve broadband in Greenwood, S.C.
SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED!
Kelly Services is offering great benefits for future substitute teachers. PLUS, A Kudos bonus (by Kelly) in the months of October, February and March.
Apply using the link below!
https://forms.office.com/r/zsqQDgY9At.
A Safe Return to In-Person Instruction and Continuity of Services Plan is linked below in preparation for the 2021-2022 school year. Please review and direct all questions or concerns to Dr. Fay Sprouse at fsprouse@gwd51.org. Thank you!
https://5il.co/uf5f
Please join us in welcoming Ms. Dobbins and Ms. Winbush to our team! Both are new employees at Ware Shoals Primary, as Guidance Counselor and 2nd Grade Teacher. Both are now home with our family...the WSSD51 Family!
Graduation will be streamed to Facebook as usual, but we will also stream the video to the link below for those that do not have access to Facebook. Thank you!
https://livestream.com/wssd51/wshs2021graduation
Ware Shoals School District 51 would like to say thank you to all who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. They gave their tomorrow for our today...
The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible families and households who are struggling to stay connected during the #COVID19 pandemic. Eligible households can also receive a discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers. For more info, please visit: fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit. #DigitalDivide #BroadbandForAll
The Federal Communications is asking for help to spread the word about the Emergency Broadband Benefit. This temporary program helps families struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Having a broadband connection is essential for households gain access to jobs, healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. Visit www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit to learn more.
Enrollment for the Emergency Broadband Benefit is now open. The temporary benefit provides a discount of up to $50 per month toward broadband service for eligible consumers who are struggling to stay connected during the pandemic. See if you qualify by visiting www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
Congratulations to Ali Collins, our District Spelling Bee winner, and to LJ Rousey, WSPS winner! These super spellers were recognized at the May school board meeting.
Front step picture
The Senior Academic Awards Ceremony will held be on Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will take place in the baseball stadium. All seniors and their families are invited to the ceremony. Seniors receiving awards will be notified and are invited to sit on the baseball field.
UPDATE:
Senior Day schedule: All Seniors are invited to the program on Friday am beginning at 8:30. No underclassmen will be allowed into the auditorium unless ticketed (each Sr. will get two tickets). Immediately following the program, they will board a bus for the “tours” of the other two schools. Upon return we will assemble on the front steps for a group picture after which Seniors will be served a pizza lunch in the baseball stands courtesy of the USARMY NG SCARNG (USA) and yearbooks will be distributed. At 1:30, underclassmen will be issued their yearbooks and all students will be dismissed to the baseball stands for a “signing” period.
The Senior Academic Awards Ceremony will held be on Thursday, May 13th at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will take place in the baseball stadium. All seniors and their families are invited to the ceremony. Seniors receiving awards will be notified and are invited to sit on the baseball field. If there are any questions please contact me. (In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside with a limited number of attendees , 4 tickets per Senior award recipient ).
VOTE in the school board election today! If you are a registered voter and live in our school district, don't forget to cast your ballot by 7PM today. If you live in the Laurens or Abbeville county portion of our district, you can vote too.
PBC HIGH SCHOOL TOURNAMENT TRAIL
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
2021 CLASSIC - LAKE MURRAY
HIGH SCHOOL - FINAL RESULTS - 5.8.2021
Ware Shoals HS students Hunter McGee and Max Hatcher along with Ware Shoals MS students Hunter Daniels and Austin Wrenn qualified to fish the 2-day Palmetto Boat Center Tournament Trail Classic May 7 & 8.
Hunter McGee and Max Hatcher placed 14th in the two-day fishing tournament at Lake Murray. They caught 8 fish with a combined weight of 19.33pounds. The top 25 high school teams and top 5 middle school teams in the Classic advance to the “Battle of the Carolina’s” tournament on Saturday, May 22, 2021.
Hunter Daniels and Austin Wrenn placed 8th with 4 fish having a combined weight of 9.85 pounds.
Thanks,
Coach Gilbert
WS Bass Team
Senior Calendar
Graduation Location Update: Football Field, weather permitting
Seniors: the overwhelming majority of you voted to have your graduation ceremony on the football field (weather permitting). Graduation is Saturday, June 5, at 10am.
The Athletic Awards Ceremony will held be on Tuesday, May 11th at 6:00 PM. The ceremony will take place in the baseball stadium. All athletes and their families are invited to attend. Those receiving awards have been notified and are invited to sit on the baseball field. If there are any questions please contact your team's Coach. (In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held inside with a limited number of attendees.)
Friday, May 7th, will be a regular school day for all. All high school staff and students are asked to park in the back of the school because of the Farmers to Families food box distribution in front of the school.
Shortly after 8 o’clock this morning, the high school was placed on lockdown due to an isolated incident in the parking lot. EMS and law enforcement were contacted and are currently investigating. We have remained in frequent communication with parents regarding this situation, and we remain focused on maintaining a safe learning environment the rest of the school day. The Ware Shoals Police Chief has reported that a student has suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and is in critical condition. The incident is under investigation by SLED.
This information was just shared at a media briefing. Our next briefing and a press release will occur at 11:30AM.
Current COVID cases in our schools: WSP: 6, WSM: 1, WSH: 1. Many have been quarantined as close contacts out of an abundance of caution. All precautions remain in place at schools: masks, plexiglass, hand washing, social distancing, and regular surface cleaning. We shared our numbers and procedures with DHEC today, and they said we're doing a great job. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to call us.