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Below is a list of upcoming dates that we know so far. We try to get this to you well in advance so plans can be made accordingly. Middle schools in GCSD do not have final exams except for Geometry HN, English 1 HN and Fundamentals of Computing. All students will have to take the writing portion of Eng 1 HN but all students can be exempt from the multiple choice position of Eng 1 HN, Geometry HN and Fund of Comp if they have a 90 or above by May 15, 2026. More details will be available at a later time regarding these final exams. It is extremely IMPORTANT for ALL students to be in attendance for the SC Ready State Assessment! This is a test to show the knowledge and growth of our students and it will impact our state report card either in a positive way or a negative way. Please don’t try and schedule trips on these dates. Please know that events and dates may be added but we wanted to get out what we know now so plans can be made. More details will follow as time gets closer to each event.

MARCH

March 17… Q3 iReady Growth Monitoring- Reading (Testing Schedule)

March 18… END OF Q3

March 19…Q3 iReady Growth Monitoring- Math (Testing Schedule)

March 20… Annual Faculty and Staff Kickball Fundraiser Game (Alternate Schedule)

March 25… GCSD Tech Fair (specific students involved)

March 26…Q3 Report Cards go home

March 27…School-wide musical field trip and Q3 Honor Roll Parade (Alternate Schedule)

APRIL

April 3…No School for Students and Faculty and Staff Development Day

April 6-10…Spring Break

April 17… 8th grade dance - PTO Dance from 7-9pm

April 28…Q4 Interims go home

April 29…Early Dismissal for Students

MAY

May 1… SC Ready Pep Rally (activity schedule)

May 5… SC Ready- Writing (Testing Schedule)

May 6… SC Ready- Reading (Testing Schedule)

May 7… SC Ready- Math (Testing Schedule)

May 12… English 1 HN-Written Exam for ALL students

May 18… Fund of Comp Final Exam (90 or above for F1 can exempt)

May 19… Eng 1 HN Multiple Choice Final Exam (90 or above for F1 can exempt)

May 20… Geometry Final Exam (90 or above for F1 can exempt) AND Exemption Day (90 or above for F1 can participate)

May 21… 9th grade Orientation to WHS field trip

May 22… WHS Senior Walkthrough and Field Day

May 25… NO SCHOOL (MEMORIAL DAY)

May 26… 8th Grade Promotion PRACTICE

May 27… 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony (11:15AM)

… 7th Grade Awards Ceremony (2:00PM)

May 28… ½ Day

May 29… ½ Day/Last Day of School

It's also that time of year to complete the school climate survey. Your feedback is extremely important to us as we continue to grow, improve, and make our school the best it can be! See the information below and please reach out if you have any questions.

Make-up seat time is for 8th grade students who are taking a high school course. If students have more than 10 absences, then they are required to complete seat time. Ms. Henry will send home letters to students who need to make-up seat time. Please see the information below.

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!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwjVr_KaEChCEO8Li76pPqdoK3whHJgB1W_Qt26d4kpAZB_w/viewform?usp=pp_url

Saturday, March 14th

Girls JV Soccer at Bishop England @ 11:00 am

Monday, March 16th

Boys Golf vs North Myrtle Beach at Tradition @ 4:30 pm

Boys Tennis at Socastee @ 5:00 pm

JV Baseball vs Myrtle Beach @ 6:00 pm

Tuesday, March 17th

Boys JV Soccer at Loris @ 6:00 pm

Varisty Softball at Aynor @ 6:00 pm

B Team Softball vs St. James @ 6:00 pm

Girls JV Soccer vs Loris @ 6:00 pm

Varsity Baseball at Marlboro County @ 6:30 pm

Wednesday, March 18th

Boys Golf vs Aynor at Tradition @ 4:30 pm

Boys Tennis at Myrtle Beach @ 5:00 pm

B Team Baseball at Georgetown @ 6:00 pm

Thursday, March 19th

B Team & Varsity Softball at Dillon @ 5:00 pm

Girls JV Lacrosse vs North Myrtle Beach - Time: TBA

Boys JV Lacrosse at North Myrtle Beach @ 6:00 pm

Friday, March 20th

B Team Softball vs Loris @ 6:00 pm

JV Baseball at Philip Simmons @ 6:30 pm

Mark your calendars! You don't want to miss this year's performance by our talented actors & actresses! Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice...

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.

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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/