The Heartbeat of the Wildcat

If you're new here—welcome! Every Friday, we send out our Heartbeat of the Wildcat newsletter to keep you informed and connected. Each edition includes highlights of what’s been happening around the school during the week, as well as important updates and upcoming events.

Stay tuned and thank you for being part of our Wildcat community!

You have the opportunity to purchase a piece of history! Our Made to Market class is offering limited-edition, custom-engraved segments of the original gym floor from the Old High School. See the Google Form below for more details. Order yours while supplies last!

Old High School Gym Floor Pre Order

Williamsburg Local Schools is proud to announce and congratulate the Class of 2026 Academic Hall of Fame inductees. These distinguished alumni and community members exemplify academic excellence and lifelong achievement, and we are honored to recognize their accomplishments.

The inductees will be honored during a formal ceremony on February 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Williamsburg High School Auditeria.

The Academic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 includes:

Mr. Kevin R. Abrams, Class of 1974

Mr. Marlyon E. “Abe” Abrams

Dr. Kaetha Leigh Frost, Class of 2009

Mr. C. Douglas "Doug" Lefferson, Class of 1982

We invite our alumni and community to join us in congratulating these outstanding individuals and their lasting impact on Williamsburg Local Schools.

Students may participate in both ETS and Upward Bound programs.

The senior portrait deadline is May 1, and we will be sending reminders leading up to that date starting beginning of the year in 2026. We will start collecting them in spring 2026.

This will be the photo included in the yearbook.
You can email these to Kelsey Book: Book_k@burgschools.org

Please email the students first and last name, along with their photo.

Want to celebrate a senior?
Buy a Senior Ad in the Williamsburg High School Yearbook! 🎓✨
Email book_k@burgschools.org
Space is limited.

✨ This year you can also purchase:

Name Stamps

iTags

Plastic Yearbook Covers

🖥️ Order here: yearbookforever.com

➡️ Enter “Williamsburg High School” in the school field.

Mrs. LaGrange - Elementary School Counselor K-5 (formerly our district's Resource Coordinator)

Mrs. Ervin - Middle High School Counselor, 6-12 (formerly K-12 Counselor)

Mrs. Eilerman - College & Career Coordinator, K-12 (formerly 6-12 Counselor)

Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.

We were so excited to add the College & Career Readiness Coordinator

Don’t forget to check out her Wildcat Chats on YouTube! Link below!

Watch it here!

Registration Link Here

Scatter Sunshine 4 Shirley benefits local families by helping pay outstanding school lunch balances and overdue school fees, ensuring students have access to meals and can fully participate in school without financial stress. The foundation supports children’s well-being, helps families during difficult times, and promotes better learning by making sure students are nourished, supported, and ready to succeed.

We encourage everyone to download the app, as it will serve as a one-stop hub for all school-related communication. Whether you’re looking for important announcements, school updates, newsletters, parent-teacher communication, athletic schedules, or club information, the app will have it all. It’s designed to keep parents, students, and staff informed and connected in one convenient place. Make sure to download the Burg Schools app today and stay in the loop all year long!

3/5 - Band Concert 7-8pm

3/6 End of 3rd Quarter

3/6 - MORP 6-8pm