Warrior Weekly

The South Carolina Education and Economic Development Act (EEDA) requires middle schools to implement an Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) for all 8th-grade students. This year's meeting process will begin on January 12, 2026. During this 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 jave 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.

Waccamaw Middle School will offer Seat Time Recovery in January for students who have exceeded the allowable absences or early dismissals according to district attendance guidelines. These sessions are intended only for students who need to recover instructional minutes to prevent failure due to attendance. Letters will be sent home with students and via email. January's dates are the 14th, 16th, 19th, and 23rd. Recovery time will take place in the ISS Room and will cost $10 per session. Students must register with Ms. Henry before attending and if you have any questions, please reach out to her at bhenry@gcsd.k12.sc.us.

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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Remember there will be no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. School will resume regular schedule on Tuesday, January 20th.

Congratulations to the following WMS Chorus Students who were selected for this year's 2025-2026 GCSD All-County Chorus! Students chose to put their name into the application pool and were selected by Ms. Chinn based on academic merit in all of their classes and dedication to Chorus this year. The concert is free to the public and will take place at the Waccamaw High School Auditorium on February 12th at 6pm. Go Warriors!

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, January 17th

Coastal Sectional Wrestling Match at Summerville High School; Time - TBA

Wednesday, January 21st

B Team Basketball at Rosemary - Girls @ 5:30 pm; Boys game to follow

JV Basketball at Dillon - Girls @ 6:00 pm; Boys @ 7:00 pm

Thursday, January 22nd

JV Basketball vs Marlboro County - Girls @ 6:00 pm; Boys @ 7:00 pm

Please help us show our appreciation to the WMS staff with a luncheon! Click on the image at right to review the available slots and to sign up. Please have all items delivered to the WMS front office by 10:30 am on Thursday January 22nd. Thank you!

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 right 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.

Get your Warrior Gear here and be ready for those Spirit Days and Sporting Events! We Just Can't Hide That Warrior Pride!

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/