Parents please assist your children in practicing the following skills on our school wide program called Starfall. Sign on at starfall.com. User name: lhouseal@ware.k12.ga.us Password: daffodil2 Day 1: Practice writing first and last name Day 2: Sight word practice/CVC word machine on starfall.com Day 3: Number review 0-20 Day 4: Letter... READ MORE >
Click or copy and paste the link to watch a video message from Supt. Bert Smith and Board Chairman Dee Meadows. https://youtu.be/BjeaMR-1p-k READ MORE >
3/31/2020 2:20pm District and school administrators held a virtual meeting this morning to discuss the system's instructional plan moving forward, report cards, promotion/retention policies, end of year activities, and our projected return to school date. Instructional Plan: Due to the lack of WiFi and device accessibility in all homes, the Ware County School... READ MORE >
All school facilities are closed to the public at this time. Playground equipment, gates, and other high-touch public areas are not being sanitized on a daily basis during the school closure in order to preserve cleaning supplies and manpower for other critical areas. Please do not use these areas during the school closure. We want all of our families to stay healthy! READ MORE >
An Important Message from Supt. Bert Smith 3/26/2020 1:00pm We have just received information from Governor Brian Kemp that all Georgia schools will remain closed through April 24. If your child’s homeroom teacher has not reached out to you, please call your child’s school between 9:00 am and 11:00 am Friday morning, March 27. Central office staff and... READ MORE >
The Ware County Board of Education will stream its Called Meeting March 26th at 6:00pm at https://youtu.be/kXhAzHh-nQk. All interested parties are invited to tune in. READ MORE >
Please visit https://5il.co/e43t for a special video message from Supt. Bert Smith. READ MORE >
The CDC has released new tips to keep children healthy while school is out. You can check them out at https://www.cdc.gov/coronav…/2019-ncov/prepare/children.html. The sooner everyone follows these guidelines, the sooner we can get back to normal. We miss our students! READ MORE >
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM STATE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT RICHARD WOODS:Superintendent Woods suspends state testing administration, accountability requirements; other COVID-19 updatesMarch 16, 2020 – As the COVID-19 outbreak continues and many public schools are closed to ensure the safety of students and staff, State School Superintendent Richard Woods is suspending... READ MORE >
If your child did not attend school and you would like to receive a work packet via email, please complete the form located at https://tinyurl.com/WorkPacketRequest. You will need a valid email address in order to take advantage of this option. Thank you! READ MORE >
AN UPDATE FROM SUPT. BERT SMITH 3/15/2020 4:25pm All Ware County Schools will be in session Monday, March 16th. We will close Tuesday, March 17th and remain closed through Spring Break, which ends Friday, April 10th. We understand the impact of this decision on our community and have chosen this option to provide our families time to prepare for the extended... READ MORE >
At this time, we anticipate all Ware County Schools remaining open to staff and students the week of March 16th. As the coronavirus pandemic is a rapidly-changing event, we will continue to monitor the situation over the weekend and will make a final announcement about the status of schools on Sunday, March 15th, around 4pm. We will use our call-out system,... READ MORE >
An update from the Ware County School System: 3/12/2020 at 7:55pm Earlier today, the Georgia High School Association announced that they recommend all member schools suspend spring sports activities until further notice. Based on that guidance, the Ware County Board of Education will suspend all sporting and fine arts competitions at the middle and high school... READ MORE >
3/12/2020 12:20pm Out of an abundance of caution and in consideration of the safety of our students, staff, and community members, all locally planned or sponsored Ware County School System activities taking place through this weekend (March 15, 2020) will be cancelled due to concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19. SCHOOL WILL STILL BE IN SESSION. We will... READ MORE >
March 4, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, The recent news regarding COVID-19, or what's being called the coronavirus, has understandably caused concern, so I want to take a moment to reassure you of the steps we are taking within the district to counteract the spread of illness. The health and well-being of our students and the learning environment is... READ MORE >
DAFFODIL students celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday by dressing as their favorite Dr. Seuss character. Students also enjoyed participating in many planned activities. READ MORE >
Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Shell’s class enjoyed the outside activity “Number Walk”. This activity is like a cake walk, but with a twist. The students walk on numbers when told to go and stop on numbers when told to stop. Then each student was given the opportunity to identify the number not only as they stepped on the numbers, but also when they stopped and was called... READ MORE >
Ware County Schools will observe Winter Break Monday and Tuesday, February 17-18, 2020. School will resume Wednesday, February 19th. We will NOT have an Early Release schedule on Friday, February 14th as we typically do prior to other scheduled breaks. We hope you enjoy the long weekend! READ MORE >
All Ware County schools will be in session on Friday, February 7, 2020. Severe weather in our area is expected to clear out overnight. We look forward to seeing all students and staff at school Friday morning. Thank you! READ MORE >
Superintendent Bert Smith has announced that all Ware County Schools and the Central Office will observe an early release schedule on Thursday, February 6th after receiving new information regarding the threat of severe weather conditions Thursday afternoon. All after school activities will also be cancelled. The Ware County Learning Center will dismiss at 11:00... READ MORE >
Daffodil students celebrated Martin Luther King’s Day by rotating to complete friendship activities on Friday, January 17th. One activity, led by Dr. Johnson and Mrs. Beach, was students creating friendship necklaces. Students from one classroom were paired with students from another classroom. Students made necklaces using pony beads and exchanged them with their... READ MORE >
If you are the parent/guardian of a Ware County Schools student who receives special education services, please take a moment to complete the Parent Satisfaction Survey administered by the Georgia Department of Education. The Parent Satisfaction Survey helps the state determine parents' perception of the success of parent engagement between the local school and... READ MORE >
Friday, Dec. 20th is an Early Release Day! READ MORE >
The public is invited to attend the 3rd Annual Southeast Georgia First Lego League Robotics Tournament hosted by the Ware County School District STEM Department at the Waycross Middle School gym on Saturday, December 14th. Thirteen teams of ten students in 4th-8th grade will be competing from the following counties: Tift, Camden, Clinch, Pierce, Toombs (Vidalia... READ MORE >
Mrs.Sonya Locke and Ms Charmaine Moody’s class celebrated Thanksgiving dinner with their parents at Daffodil on November 14th.The students wore outfits they helped make to celebrate Native Americans. READ MORE >
Recently, Daffodil Pre-K had a fun-filled day celebrating Veteran’s Day. The day started by the children sharing breakfast with family members that are currently serving or have previously served in the military. Then, the Ware County High School JROTC came and visited the Daffodil students. The JROTC cadets showed off their competition skills and said the... READ MORE >
DAFFODIL Pre-K registration for the 2020-2021 school year will soon be underway. Parents and guardians are invited to stop by the school, located at 1321 Buchannon St., Waycross, GA, January 13th – 24th to pick up a registration packet. Student registration will be held January 28 – 29, 2020 from 2:15PM to 3:30PM and will continue after the 29th from 2:15PM to... READ MORE >
Friday, Nov. 22nd is an Early Release Day! READ MORE >
Happy Thanksgiving from the Ware County Schools Family to yours! Friday, Nov. 22nd is an Early Release Day, followed by Thanksgiving Holidays the week of Nov. 25th. School will resume Monday, Dec. 2nd. We hope you enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday! READ MORE >
The Ware County Board of Education approved the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 Ware County Schools calendars at the November board meeting. The 2020-2021 calendar can be found at https://5il.co/bb0j, and the 2021-2022 is available for viewing at https://5il.co/bb0u. READ MORE >
Progress Reports will be sent home to all students on Thursday, Nov. 14th. Please check your child's backpack. Thank you! READ MORE >
DAFFODIL students recently celebrated Georgia’s Pre-K week. Students celebrated by listening to different community members read stories. On Monday October 7th students were able to listen to the State Representative James Burchett read the Pre-K week’s theme book Llama Llama Red Pajama. Students and staff were allowed to wear pajamas and enjoyed popcorn and a... READ MORE >
Students at Daffodil are rewarded every nine weeks for their positive behavior. Students enjoyed snow cones prepared by one of their favorite staff members, Mr. Ronnie Owens. READ MORE >
Ware County Schools administrators representing every school were recognized at the October board meeting with a certificate acknowledging “Accreditation with Quality” from the Georgia Accrediting Commission, Inc. READ MORE >
Members of the Ware County Schools transportation staff were recognized at the October Board Meeting for Bus Driver Appreciation Week, which is Oct. 21-25, 2019. We ❤️ our transportation staff! Please let them know how much you appreciate the valuable service they provide. READ MORE >
Members of the Ware County Schools transportation staff were recognized at the October Board Meeting for Bus Driver Appreciation Week, which is Oct. 21-25, 2019. We ❤️ our transportation staff! Please let them know how much you appreciate the valuable service they provide. READ MORE >
Report Cards will be issued October 10th. Please sign and return it to your child's teacher. READ MORE >
Friday, Oct. 11th is a professional learning day for staff members; students will not come to school. We will observe Fall Break Oct. 14th - 18th. Students will return to school Monday, Oct. 21st. We hope you enjoy Fall Break! READ MORE >
Report Cards will be issued October 10th. Please sign and return it to your child's teacher. READ MORE >
DAFFODIL Pre-K students visited the fire station. The students had such an amazing time learning about fire safety! READ MORE >
Whether you cheer for the Waycross Bulldogs or Georgia Bulldogs, Sunset T's has you covered with unique spirit gear designed by Waycross Middle School 8th grader Lauren M! Shop at this link through October 4th to support the Waycross Middle School Student Council: https://stores.sunsetts.com/waycross_middle_student_council/shop/home. Bulldog gear will be available... READ MORE >
Sunset T’s is offering online shopping for all of your Gator Gear needs! Orders are due Sept. 30th and can be picked up from Kim Callahan at Ware County High School during school hours October 9th-11th. Shop and pay right from the ease of your computer at https://stores.sunsetts.com/ware_county_high_school/shop/home! GOOOOO GATORS!! READ MORE >
S & L Book Fair Family Night will be on Tuesday, September 24th from 5-7. Beginning Monday September 23rd, the book fair will be open Monday through Friday from 12:15 - 1:00. Please send correct change or make checks out to DAFFODIL. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
Please check below for your child's scheduled field trip date. Thursday, September 19th 9:00 Strickland, Moore, Duncan 10:00 Beach, Spradley, McGauley, Johnson Friday, September 20th 9:00 Cox, A. Thomas, Tomlinson, Deloach 10:00 H. Thomas, Young, Taylor, Locke READ MORE >
Please click on the following link for the calendar: September 2019 READ MORE >
School resumes for all students and staff Friday, September 6th. Progress reports will be issued Monday, September 9th. READ MORE >
Donuts with Grown Ups (A celebration for Grandparents) September 6, 2019 Student Multipurpose Room 8:00 – 8:30 Duncan 8:40 – 9:10 Taylor Student Kitchen 8:00 – 8:30 Spradley Lunchroom Schedule 8:00 – 8:30 Deloach, Moore, H. Thomas 8:35... READ MORE >
The latest track and timeline suggests that we will begin feeling the effects of Hurricane Dorian late Wednesday into early Thursday morning. Winds are expected to gust up to 50mph with sustained winds less than 39mph and rain accumulations less than 1.5in. All Ware County schools and the Central Office will remain closed on Thursday, September 5th. Staff members... READ MORE >
Due to Hurricane Dorian’s potential impact on portions of coastal Georgia, select Ware County Schools facilities will be in use as staging points or shelter for those under mandatory evacuation orders. At this time, all Ware County schools will be closed to students Tuesday and Wednesday. The current projected track suggests associated wind and rain may... READ MORE >
An Important Message from Supt. Smith9/1/199:05pmThe impact of Hurricane Dorian on our area is still unknown at this time. School officials are monitoring the situation closely and will continue to collaborate with EMA and public safety officials to make informed decisions. An official statement regarding the status of schools will be made early in the day on... READ MORE >
All Ware County schools and the Central Office will be closed Monday, September 2nd for the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen Tuesday, September 3rd. At this time, it is unknown how Hurricane Dorian may affect our community. System administrators will meet with our local emergency management officials Tuesday morning, when more information is available, to... READ MORE >
The Science Machine visited DAFFODIL and the students loved him! Students participated in many hands on experiments and gained understanding of the scientific principles that were discussed. READ MORE >
Please check below for your child’s scheduled field trip date. October 1, 2019 1. Beach 2. Moore 3. Strickland 4. A.Thomas 5. McGauley 6. Spradley 7. Johnson October 2, 2019 1. Cox 2. Young 3. Taylor 4. Locke 5. H. Thomas 6. Tomlinson 7. Deloach8.Duncan READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Anne Duncan and Ms. Tiffany Musgrove’s class are learning the rules and routines of Pre-K and are adjusting to their new environment as the first month of school draws to a close. Students are learning about the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) program by using a visual behavior chart to show them how to "be safe, responsible,... READ MORE >
We are excited to announce the kick off our "Together, we're better!" series of daily tips designed to strengthen the parent/child and parent/school relationship. Look for daily tips coming your way beginning Monday, August 26th. They will be posted on our district and school websites in the Live Feed section as well as on our Facebook page. We look forward to... READ MORE >
DAFFODIL students enjoyed a special visit from the Ware County Golden Gator Marching Band percussion section. The band members discussed the circular shapes of their instruments, which happened to be the shape of the week. Students also danced along while listening to the different cadences that the band played. It’s great to be a Little GATOR!! READ MORE >
After learning about the color red and the circle shape, students wore the color red on Friday! READ MORE >
We’ve completed our first full week of classes for the 2019-2020 school year! Take some time to talk with your child about how his or her school year is going so far. Here are some questions to jumpstart the conversation so it doesn’t stall with the grunt parents often get when they ask, “How was your day?” See more at... READ MORE >
Click on the following link and learn what you can do to make this big transition to preschool easier for your child. You’ll find a timeline for all the things that need to be done to prepare for preschool and guidance on saying a “good good-bye” on your child’s first day.Preschool Prep: How to Prepare Your Toddler for Preschool READ MORE >
Click on the following link to view the map.DAFFODIL MAP READ MORE >
Click on the following link to view events for the month of August! August 2019 READ MORE >
DAFFODIL Pre-K Supply List 2019 – 2020 1 box of Kleenex Tissue 1 Kindermat 2 Small blankets or towels Baby wipes Clorox Wipes 1 box of gallon size Ziploc bags 1 box of quart size Ziploc bags 1 backpack (large enough to send blankets home in) Complete change of clothes in a labeled bag 1 pack of... READ MORE >
Students listened as the book, "The Kissing Hand" was read to them. Students discussed how they felt when their parents dropped them off at school. Students then retold the story, by kissing their hand as Chester the raccoon's mom did in the story. Chester's mom kissed the palm of his hand. Whenever Chester felt sad he gently placed the palm of his hand where his... READ MORE >
School resumes for Ware County students on Thursday, August 1, and motorists will be sharing the road with school buses once again. Please allow additional time in your daily commute to accommodate more traffic on the roadways. Our Transportation Department operates with our children’s safety as its number one priority. Help them reach their goal of delivering... READ MORE >
DAFFODIL Pre-K's Parent Orientation (for parents only, not students) will be held Wednesday July 30th and Thursday, July 31st from 4:30 - 5:30pm, according to the schedule below: July 30: Cox, Duncan, McGauley, Spradley, Strickland, A. Thomas, H. Thomas, and Tomlinson July 31: Beach, Deloach, Johnson, Locke, Moore, Taylor, and Young All sessions will take place... READ MORE >
The Ware County School District is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2019 Exemplary School Board recognition. The recognition program is designed to showcase best practices in school governance and leadership. GSBA recognizes good school board governance to foster educational community cultures in... READ MORE >
An Important Announcement from Superintendent Jim L. LeBrun and Ware County Schools Chief of the Department of Public Safety Danny Christmas: Earlier this school year, the Ware County School System implemented security checkpoints at Memorial Stadium. Please be advised that security screenings will be in force at all gates prior to and during this Saturday's... READ MORE >
The Ware County Board of Education has selected Mr. Bert Smith as the sole finalist to fill the position of Superintendent of Ware County Schools. As prescribed by Georgia law, the school board will allow 14 days for public input. Official action will be taken at the May 23rd called meeting at 10:00am to move Mr. Smith from Principal at Ware County High School to... READ MORE >
After considering input from school administrators, parents, and community stakeholders, Ware County School System board members opted to discontinue the clear or mesh backpack requirement for the 2019-2020 school year. The decision was announced at the April 25th board meeting. Students may revert to using backpacks constructed of standard canvas material. Rolling... READ MORE >
An account has been created at Ameris Bank to assist the Buck Thigpen Family due to the recent storm that destroyed their home. Donations can be made at either bank location: 2110 Memorial Drive or 505 Haines Avenue. Pictured left to right: Buck, Chael, and Heather Thigpen READ MORE >
Due to the enhanced chance of high winds, tornadic activity, downed trees, and power outages, all Ware County Schools and the Central Office will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019. Staff will not be required to report. Safety remains our top priority. READ MORE >
Kindergarten Transition Day is Monday, May 13th at 8:30am. Pre-K students and their parents are invited to visit the elementary school they will attend in the 2019-2020 school year for orientation. Please contact the elementary school your child will attend for more information. READ MORE >
You don’t want to miss the 1st annual Ware County High School Talent Show, happening April 25th at 6:30pm. Tickets are available for $2 pre-sale during all lunches or for $5 at the door. The talent show is sponsored by BETA Club; funds raised from the show will go towards reducing the expenses of 8 students who are going to BETA Nationals in Oklahoma City. The... READ MORE >
Mark your calendar to come see WCHS Gator Productions present “Shrek The Musical” April 18th, 19th, and 20th at the Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be available at the door. You don’t want to miss it! READ MORE >
Autism Awareness Day is April 27th from 9am-12pm. Come join us for this important event. Details are available on the flyer. READ MORE >
The Ware County School System will observe Spring Break April 1 - 5, 2019. Students will be released early on Friday, March 29th. Buses will release at the following times:Ware County Learning Center - 11:00AMDAFFODIL Pre-K - 11:30AMCenter Elementary School - 11:45AMAll other Elementary Schools - 12:00PMWare County High School - 12:30PMWare County Middle School... READ MORE >
Registration for STEM Camp for students who have finished 1st - 7th grades by June 1, 2019 is now open. Check the flyers for more information. READ MORE >
Check out the latest edition of the Gator Futures newsletter featuring information about our CTAE programs! READ MORE >
Principal Linda Houseal announced that registration is still open for DAFFODIL Pre-K for the 2019-2020 school year. Parents and guardians are invited to come by the school, located at 1321 Buchannon St., to pick up a registration packet. Completed registration packets may be returned between the hours of 2:15pm - 5:00pm daily until all classes are filled. Note:... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Registration for the 2019-2020 is open March 18 - 29, 2019 daily from 8:00am - 3:00pm. Parents and guardians should go to the school for which their child is zoned to complete the registration process. Please bring with you" Proof of Child’s Residence Child’s Certified Birth Certificate Child’s Complete Georgia Immunization Record ... READ MORE >
The Ware County Board of Education will meet in a Called Meeting on Friday, March 15, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. to discuss personnel items and any other miscellaneous items. The meeting will take place at 1301 Bailey Street. The public is invited. The meeting agenda is posted prior to the meeting and the minutes are posted as well on the system web page at... READ MORE >
Area superintendents and the Executive Director of Okefenokee RESA met with various legislators, the Lt. Governor, and other state dignitaries under the Gold Dome on Monday, March 4th to discuss important educational issues and pending legislation. They are pictured here on the interior steps of the Capitol. READ MORE >
Students at DAFFODIL Pre-K were full of smiles for their annual Hop-a-Trunk Easter Parade, which was held last week. Students walked around the school and received eggs from each class. By the end of the walk, students had a bag full of eggs! According to DAFFODIL Pre-K teacher, Holly Thomas, “The students had a wonderful time, and the DAFFODIL faculty would... READ MORE >
On Friday, February 15th, Gov. Brian Kemp signed his first piece of legislation into law. Senate Bill (SB) 25 specifies when traffic should stop for school buses that are loading or unloading passengers. SB 25 reverses last year’s House Bill (HB) 978, which allowed oncoming traffic to continue on a four-lane divided highway if there was a painted turn lane dividing... READ MORE >
Dr. Shawanna Johnson and Mrs. Ann Nettles’ students enjoyed learning all about fairy tales and nursery rhymes during the month of January. A few of their favorite nursery rhymes and fairy tales were Humpty Dumpty, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Little Red Riding Hood, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Students participated in STEM activities, writing activities,... READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians looking to apply for Intradistrict Transfer to a different school within the district for the 2019-2020 school year must complete this form and submit it to the Ware County Board of Education by 4:30pm on Feb. 28th. https://5il.co/6evj READ MORE >
The Georgia Deparment of Education's Parent Satisfaction Survey for parents/guardians whose children receive Special Education Services is now open. The survey helps the state determine perceptions of the success of parent engagement efforts. The survey will remain open through May 31st. Please click the link to access the survey. NOTE: This survey is only for... READ MORE >
Each year, DAFFODIL Pre-K students visit Poppell Farms. This year, the students participated in many fun and engaging activities on the trip. The students fed many different animals and learned facts about them. They also took a hay ride to the pumpkin patch and picked out a pumpkin to take home. According to DAFFODIL teacher Amber Thomas, “The students had a... READ MORE >
Students in Mrs. Rachel Dowling and Ms. Judy Deen’s class participated in a team-building STEM activity called “Helping Harry.” Mrs. Dowling explained to her students that Harry was very short and was having trouble seeing. She asked her students to think of a way that they could solve Harry’s problem. The students suggested that they build a tall tower to help... READ MORE >
DAFFODIL Pre-K recently celebrated Georgia Pre-K Week. This year, DAFFODIL was fortunate enough to have numerous community leaders visit and read to the children, including Mr. Charles Eames, Mrs. Christy Jordan, Mayor John Knox and his wife, Police Chief Tony Tanner, and City Commissioner Marian Solomon-Gaines. According to teacher Holly Thomas, “DAFFODIL Pre-K... READ MORE >
Mrs. Anne Duncan and Mrs. Shalecia Nix’s class has been busy at DAFFODIL Pre-K learning about families and homes. Parents sent in a box which students used to create a house. They placed pictures of their families and pets inside and outside of their houses. Mrs. Duncan stated, “The students have been drawing and naming different shapes as they make windows,... READ MORE >