Warrior Weekly

We are proud to recognize Ms. Meghan Chinn (Teacher of the Year), Mrs. Tia Pyatt (Support Staff of the Year), and Mr. Mason Collins (Rookie Teacher of the Year)! These educators exemplify dedication, commitment, and a genuine love for our students and school. Their passion, service, and impact make WMS a stronger place every single day. Chosen through an incredible show of support, this recognition reflects the excellence that lives throughout our Warrior family. We are truly thankful and blessed to have them at WMS!

Congratulations to our Chorus students who represented Waccamaw Middle School at this week's GCSD All-County Chorus Event! Our students did a phenomenal job and sang beautifully in the concert. Congratulations to Annaliese Costagliola, who was awarded the 2026 GCSD Most Valuable Middle School Performer for the event by our clinician, Ms. Michele Welton!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to TEAM WACCAMAW for the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics. Your generosity allowed us to collect over $4000 and we were once again named "Coolest School" by raising the most funds in the school category!

Happy Valentine's Day! Remember that school will be closed for Mid-Winter Break February 16th - 20th. See you on the 23rd! Stay safe and enjoy Warriors!

The South Carolina Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) requires middle schools to implement an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) for all 8th-grade students. During a scheduled IGP meeting, the guidance counselor will meet with your student to create academic/career goals and select their 9th-grade high school courses. It is strongly encouraged that a parent/guardian attend this meeting with their child so they can be involved in the high school planning process. To schedule the IGP meeting with your child, please visit https://calendly.com/kimwilliamswms/individualized-graduation-plan-meetings to book your in-person appointment with Mrs. K. Williams at Waccamaw Middle School. If you are open to discussing this with another 8th-grade student and parent in the same meeting, please coordinate times and sign up with both students' names during the same time slot.

All 8th graders have met with the WHS school counselor at WMS to learn about class options for 9th grade. They received a list of available courses. Please review this list with your child and select the courses you would like prior to your scheduled IGP meeting, as this will save a lot of time during this meeting. There is also be a copy of this form in your child's Guidance Google Classroom.

If we are unable to schedule an IGP meeting together, the guidance counselor will meet with your child during their school day to select high school courses with them, but your input in the selection of courses is greatly appreciated. Please let Mrs. K. Williams know if you would rather her meet with your child without you present, so that meeting can be scheduled during their school day. All IGPs must be completed by Wednesday, March 31.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the guidance counselor, Kim Williams, at kiwilliams@gcsd.k12.sc.us or call 843-237-0106.

The 8th Grade Dance sponsored by PTO will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 7-9pm. More details will follow but go ahead and mark your calendars and save the date!

Our Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 27th at 11:15 AM in the WMS gymnasium. The doors will close promptly at 11:00 AM. Students will be allowed two guests only due to space in the gymnasium. Guests should show up with their child in order to get into the ceremony. We will record the promotion ceremony for those that cannot attend. Only students who are passing all four content area classes (English, Math, Social Studies and Science) by May 22, 2026 will be allowed to participate. All textbooks, Chromebooks, and chargers must be turned in and all fees must be paid in order to participate as well. We are so excited to show off our awesome 8th grade class!

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Time is running out! Make sure to order your yearbook soon at www.jostensyearbooks.com Any questions? E-mail Mrs. Hoppe at choppe@gcsd.k12.sc.us

Saturday, February 14th

Boys & Girls JV Lacrosse Laxapalooza at Socastee High School - Time TBA

Tuesday, February 17th

Varisty Softball at Carolina Forest @ 6:00 pm

Thursday, February 19th

Boys JV Lacrosse at Socastee @ 5:30 pm

Monday, February 23rd

JV Baseball at St. James @ 6:00 pm

B Team Softball Scrimmage at Georgetown @ 5:30 pm

Tuesday, February 24th

JV Girls Soccer at West Florence @ 6:00 pm

JV Boys Lacrosse vs Bishop England @ 5:00 pm

Wednesday, February 25th

Boys Tennis vs Summerville @ 4:00 pm

B Team Baseball vs Georgetown @ 6:00 pm

Thursday, February 26th

Boys Tennis vs Carolina Forest @ 5:00 pm

Friday, February 27th

Boys Tennis at Summerville - Time: TBA

Varsity Softball Loris Tournament - Time: TBA

Help PTO sell and distribute items to students at the WMS School Store! Please review the available slots by click on the image at the left to sign up. Also, please make sure you've completed and submitted a GCSD Volunteer form before your arrival. Forms can be found on the GCSD website (https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3896/GCSD/3154167/Volunteer_Form.pdf) or in the WMS Front Office.

Chick-Fil-A makes eating on the go easy and fast. With their hand-breaded chicken sandwiches and their produce being freshly sourced, you can always depend on Chick-Fil-A for delivering great fast food. In addition to providing meals on the go, Chick-Fil-A offers several catering options for your meeting and large gathering needs. Please visit Chick-Fil-A at 4400 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC. 29576.

Thank you Chick-Fil-A of Murrells Inlet for your partnership with Waccamaw Middle School at the SILVER level!

Email: radams@gcsd.k12.sc.us
Website: https://www.gcsd.k12.sc.us/o/wms
Location: 247 Wildcat Way, Pawleys Island, SC, USA
Phone: 843-237-0106
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Waccamawmiddleschool/