TIGER TAKES

• September 7th
• Labor Day No School
• September 9th
• Wear GREEN AND GOLD - TIGER PRIDE GAMEDAY
• Football VS Socastee Away @ 6PM
• September 11th
• Data Chat Sheets Due Back With Parent Signature
• Parent Involvement Survey Due
• Patriot's Day

Thank you for your interest in becoming an active member of the WPMS Family! Please complete the form below by Friday, September 11 and the lead of the committee in which you are interested will contact you with more information.

To take the survey, please click the link below:

https://forms.gle/AgbEwPXuAX7ywo5A6

It’s that time of year again—the band is excited to offer our annual band hoodies!

This year, I’m pleased to offer a few additional options:

• Our traditional band T-shirt in short sleeve
• A long-sleeve band T-shirt in yellow
• Our band hoodies

All items are pre-order only and can be ordered through the Google Form link. Payment should be made directly to Mrs. Duke Scheffer by cash or check payable to WPMS Band.

After school, orchestra lessons are available for current string students seeking additional rigor. The dates for September are Sept. 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 4:00 - 4:50PM in the orchestra room #203. The focus this Tuesday is reviewing the SCMEA Region V excerpts and scales. Contact Mrs. Bond at mbond@horrycountyschools.net for signups and/or additional information.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfai5ku1wUP5EfTlq-KVFhiMuoRY7d99uC6vey2FCsHfb0B1A/viewform

Admission: Gates will open to fans at 5:00 PM. Games will begin at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $8.00 and are available online and cash at the gate - https://www.socasteebraves.com/game-day-tickets-shsaa-passes-shsaa-event-tickets

Tickets will be scanned at the entrance of the complex. We will also have security checks in place. The clear bag policy will be enforced.

The game will be played at SOCASTEE HIGH SCHOOL 4900 Socastee Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

The WPMS Spirit Rock is available for rental. For more information about available dates and procedures please email our WPMS PTO at pto.wpms@gmail.com

Come out and support our school ice cream selection! Make sure you tell them you are with WPMS! Sept. 16th @ 5:30 PM until 8:30 PM.

WPMS will continue to prohibit the dropping off of any money for students in the front office. Students will not be able to use any form of electronic payment from their cell phone for anything in the building. We strongly encourage you to give any money to students ahead of time for events. WPMS will not be held responsible for any money lost by students while on campus or at school events.

Please make sure you have paid or plan to pay your student's 26-27 HCS Technology Fee. The Fee is $25.00 and can be paid online when you register your student or in-person during Open House. This fee covers specific incidentals that may occur during standard student usage.

HCS Middle Schools will require all student devices to remain at school for the 2026-27school year.

Beginning with the 2026-27 school year, student technology devices will remain at school and be stored in the assigned classroom cart or designated school location. Devices may not be taken home unless approved in advance by the principal or designee. Exceptions may be granted for documented instructional needs, approved e-learning days, inclement weather preparation, temporary home access needs, or other extenuating circumstances at the principal’s discretion. Parent/guardian signature may be required before a device is released for home use. We appreciate your support as we implement this procedure to promote responsible device use and ensure equitable access to technology for all students.

WPMS will not allow the following items. Please read through the list to make sure your student stays in compliance with what is allowed on campus.

• No water bottles that are NOT clear (The bottle must not have any color, and it should not have any stickers or designs that prevent it from being completely clear.)
• No water bottles that do not have twist/screw on tops and are not spill-proof.
• No metal or glass water bottles are allowed.
• No gum of ANY KIND
• No colored drinks of ANY KIND OUTSIDE of the cafeteria.

• Food and beverage items are not allowed outside of the cafeteria.
• Students are not allowed to eat in the classrooms at any time.
• No open outside drinks should be brought to school.
• No drinks in restaurant cups with lids and straws are allowed. Only factory sealed drinks are allowed. These drinks are only to be consumed in the cafeteria during breakfast or lunch.
• No glass of any kind is allowed.
• No personal pencil sharpeners are allowed.
• No scissors are allowed.
• No permanent markers are allowed.
• No perfume or aerosol sprays allowed.
• No soft soled and/or house slipper style shoes allowed.
• No large quantities of snacks or candy should not be brought to school without prior approval from administration.
• No toys, collecting cards, and other personal items or any items of value should not be brought to school. The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen articles. Examples are NeeDoh toys, Dumplin squishy toys,
• Only wired headphones will be allowed at WPMS for academic purposes only. No Airpods or Bluetooth headphones will be allowed on campus. The student will also receive consequences based on the HCS technology policy. All students will be supplied with wired earbuds at the beginning of the school year.

Attention, Tiger families! To help keep our school safe, focused, and ready to learn, please review these important reminders about toys and water bottles. Students should leave all toys at home and bring only truly clear, transparent water bottles to school. Thank you for your support!

Notes from Nurse Shannon

Greetings Parents/Guardians,

Please start now preparing for your child's 2026-2027 school year; it will be here before you know it! The South Carolina Department of Public Health has issued the immunization requirements for the upcoming school year. Please start preparing NOW with getting your child up to date on vaccinations and submit current records to the school nurse as soon as possible.

Changes for the 2026 – 2027 School Year:

12th grade: two (2) doses of varicella. A child with a positive history of the disease is considered immune and is exempt from this requirement.

6th grade: two (2) doses of hepatitis A vaccine with both doses received on or after the first birthday and separated by at least 6 months.

Required Booster-7th grade: One (1) dose of Tdap vaccine. This dose of Tdap may be included as one of the doses needed to meet the requirement for Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis. The vaccine must be given on or after the child’s 10th birthday.

Please review the most current guidelines for more details.

https://dph.sc.gov/health-wellness/child-teen-health/vaccine-requirements-info

https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/2026-03/School-Law-Letter-2025-2026_20260320..pdf

Feel free to reach out to the school nurse with any questions and/or concerns.

Email: sstinnett@horrycountyschools.net

Nurse Office: 843-488-6137

Horry County Schools Health Services Resources:

Student Health Services: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments-services/student-services/student-health-services

HCS Medication Policy & Forms: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments-services/student-services/student-health-services/medication-policy

School Exclusion List: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments-services/student-services/student-health-services/when-to-stay-home-school-exclusion-list OR https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/2025-08/2025-2026_School_and_Childcare_Exclusion_List__(English)_revised_7.28.25.pdf

HCS Immunization Information: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments-services/student-services/student-health-services/immunization-requirements

SC Immunization Information: https://dph.sc.gov/sites/scdph/files/2025-08/School-Law-Letter-2025-2026_20250819.pdf

Tips for Parents: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/departments-services/student-services/student-health-services/tips-for-parents

"Thank you for your interest in becoming an active member of the WPMS Family! Please complete the form below by Friday, September 11 and the lead of the committee in which you are interested will contact you with more information."

https://forms.gle/AgbEwPXuAX7ywo5A6

• School Pictures
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• Scholastic Book Fair
• PSAT 8th grade
• Interim Reports Issued

• WPMS Website
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• Cell Phone Policy
• Faculty and Staff Directory
• My Payments Plus
• WPMS Facebook Page
• Student Calendar
• School Report Card
• HCS Clear Bag Policy

Principal: Mrs. Quintina Livingston

6th Grade AP: Mrs. Kendal Hughes Leonard

7th Grade AP: Ms. Brittany Paradie

8th Grade AP: Mrs. Mia Toomer