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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >

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 >