The Weekly Wolverine
Last week was an exciting and memorable start to the school year as our teachers wrapped up Professional Development and we welcomed more than 600 Wolverines back into the building. Students were enthusiastic about the upgrades made over the summer, including new classroom furniture and refreshed bathroom mirrors. We also enjoyed a visit from Mr. Kevin Lakin, DD4’s Public Relations Director, who stopped by each school to film “fit checks” and celebrate the return of our incredible students and staff. Make sure that you check that out on Facebook.
Principal Benvin met with each grade level for class meetings to reinforce expectations introduced during Wednesday’s Homeroom sessions. Students reviewed important state mandates related to vaping, altercations, searches, and school safety. They also received their first look at our rebranding efforts. A major focus for the year is punctuality—arriving to class on time is a skill essential for future employment, military service, and post‑secondary education. Principal Benvin also introduced the WolverEEEs, reminding students: “By the time you walk across the stage at graduation, you should have targeted an E—Employed in a career path of your choice, Enlisted in military service, or Enrolled in a college or university.”
On Friday, our Seniors kicked off their final year at Woodland with a beautiful Senior Sunrise event sponsored by the Student Government Association. The number of volunteers who stepped up to support the event made the morning truly special. Seniors will close out their year in May with Senior Sunset, a tradition that bookends their journey. We look forward to watching each of them “Target their E” as they move confidently toward their next chapter.
Across the building and beyond, our programs were already in full swing—football scrimmages, band rehearsals, interest meetings, and more. The momentum is strong, and it’s clear we are heading into an outstanding year.
Go Wolverines. Stay Resilient.
🪧PARENTS/GUARDIANS - PLEASE REVIEW WITH YOUR STUDENT(S)
Cell Phone/Electronics Policy
No personal student electronic devices are permitted until after the dismissal bell to include cell phones, iPads, air pods, headphones, smart watches, etc.
- Students can wear smartwatches but may not use them as a form of communication during school hours.
Repeated violations may result in discipline action for “Refusal to Obey/Defiant” school rules.
Dress Code Policy
Please ensure that your scholar is not wearing any of the items listed below to avoid confiscation of the items and/or disciplinary action:
- Shoes must be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers or flip flops are not allowed.
- Clothing, jewelry, and accessories with pictures or words that are obscene or which encourage the use of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs may not be worn at school.
- Gang attire, gang symbols, or images of weapons or sex may not be worn.
- Hats, combs, caps, hair rollers, do-rags, bandanas, hoodies, bonnets, or other head coverings may not be worn in the buildings. Head coverings can be worn due to religious beliefs or medical reasons upon principal approval. If there is a medical reason for a student to wear one of the above listed, a letter from a physician will need to be provided to the principal. Head scarves are considered head coverings.
- Blankets are not allowed and may not be worn as attire. Please use jackets/coats as needed. No gloves may be worn in the building.
- See-through garments, bare midriffs, halter/tank tops, spaghetti straps, or pajamas/onesies my not be worn. All parts of the stomach and back must be fully covered without pulling or tugging. Shoulders must be covered at all times.
- All pants must be worn at the appropriate waist level (male and female) with no undergarments visible (no saggy pants). Belts must be worn at an appropriate level and buckled and tucked in loops.
- Shorts/skirts/dresses must be at a length of 4 inches above the knees. Rips or tears are allowed, but no skin may be showing higher than 4 inches above the knee.
- No sunglasses may be worn in the building with the exception of prescription sunglasses.
- Tights, leggings, & jeggings can be worn with an appropriate top that reaches finger-tip length with arms straight at the side.
- NOTE: The school administration shall make final judgment on the appropriateness of dress and reserves the right to prohibit students from wearing any article of clothing or any accessory which may foreseeably result in the disruption of the learning environment.
Violation of Dress Code Procedures
If any attire is improper, the student will be required to go immediately to the office, Counselor, or designee. Parents will be notified to bring the student proper clothes. Students will be placed in In-School Suspension until a parent/guardian arrives with the proper attire. Staff members may request assistance from the Guidance Counselor or Social Worker if deemed appropriate. Repeated violations may result in discipline action for “Refusal to Obey/Defiant” school rules.
Tardy Policy
Students are given five (5) minutes to change classes. Students are required to be seated in their classroom by the sounding of the tardy bell. Students who enter the classroom after the tardy bell rings will be marked tardy.
- Students who arrive to school late will receive a pass from the front office and will go directly to class.
Subject to Search
All students on a school campus are subject to search and seizure of personal property. This is to ensure the safety of the school environment. Please do not bring any items to school that violate and rules and policies that are in place to keep the school safe and drug and alcohol free.
State Mandates and Grading Scale
State Mandates Update
The following items were addressed in the Meet the Principal Night regarding the updated state mandates for the school year:
- Grade Floors - Beginning this school year, the South Carolina Department of education has eliminated the grading floor. As a result, grades will more accurately reflect each student's demonstrated learning and academic performance, ensuring that grading practices align with state expectations and academic standards.
- Content/Credit Recovery - In order for a student to be eligible to participate in a district-approved content recovery program, a student must have completed all required assignments for the relevant area of the course in a manner consistent with district policies for timely submission of student work.