Warrior Weekly

Wow! What an incredible month of kindness, compassion, and generosity. WMS and Student Council surpassed their collection goal for the Toys for Tots campaign and were able to donate 62 unwrapped toys to our community. Our Warriors and school sponsors also collected an incredible 13,302 cans and/or monetary donations for our 5th Annual Canned Food Drive! A huge thank you to everyone who donated and to Ortho SC for matching this week's school collection.

Congratulations to Ms. Wade's homeroom for collecting the most and earning a pizza party, an ice cream party, and extra recess! These students presented our donations to members of Baskervill Food Pantry on behalf of WMS during our Winter Assembly.

We Just Can't Hide That Warrior Pride!

We had another amazing school art show that showcased all of the hard work our middle school artists do every day. Thank you to all who came to see these masterpieces and voted. Congratulations to the following artists:

Best use of Color: Elliana Gattucio

Most Realistic: Sloane Worcester

Best Sculpture: Sarah Cundiff

Best Overall: Elizabeth Haddock

Our Art department is still looking for donations for our Donor's Choose project. Please consider donating so our students can continue to create amazing works of art. Thank you in advance for supporting our artists!

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/artists-in-the-middle/9945165/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=directlink&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_8727625&rf=directlink-dc-2025-12-project-teacher_8727625&challengeid=22044031

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.

On Tuesday all 8th graders met with the WHS school counselor during Warrior Time 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.

Saturday, December 20th

MS & JV Palmetto State Holiday Wrestling Classic at Socastee High @ 9:00 am

Monday, January 5th

Girls JV Basketball at Andrews @ 6:00 pm

Middle School Wrestling Duals vs Aynor, Conway & Carolina Forest at Aynor High @ 6:00 pm

Wednesday, January 7th

B Team Basketball at PeeDee Academy - Girls @ 6:00 pm; boys game to follow

Thursday, January 8th

Girls JV Basketball at Georgetown @ 6:00 pm

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!

Students will return to school from Winter Break on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. See you in the New Year!

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/