Don't forget that you can purchase insurance for your child's Chromebook for just $22. The policy covers both home and school usage through the last day of school and can help protect you from having to pay for accidental damage, cracked screens, liquid submersion, fire, flood, loss, or theft. For more information, view the flyer at https://5il.co/w8m1 or visit www.schooldevicecoverage.com to purchase a policy. The portal closes September 30, so act now!
Don’t forget - The deadline to sign students in grades K-12 up for Digital Learning for 2021-2022 is Wednesday, June 9 at 11:59pm. The application is available at bit.ly/WCSDigLearnAppSY22. There is no digital learning option for Pre-K students. Contact us at feedback@ware.k12.ga.us with any questions.
Applications are now being received to participate in Digital Learning for the 2021-2022 school year. Parents/guardians wishing to enroll their child in digital learning must complete the application, located at http://bit.ly/WCSDigLearnAppSY22, in order to enroll. Applications will be accepted through 11:59 pm on Wednesday, June 9, 2021.
Please note: There is NO digital learning option for Pre-K students.
Ware County Schools will hold an ESSER 3 Stakeholder Input meeting on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 5:30pm at the Transportation Department, located behind Wacona Elementary School. The public is invited to attend.
Reminder: Thursday and Friday, May 20 and 21, 2021 are Early Release Days for all Pre-K and elementary school students. Daffodil will release at 11:00am and all elementary schools will release at 12:00pm. Thank you!
Elite Primary Care is offering Sports Physicals Thursday, May 20. An appointment is required. The Ware County School System does not promote one provider over another; we are simply making the public aware of this opportunity.
The Lady Gators softball team is hosting a camp May 26 and 27. Check out the flyer for more details!
Looking for a fun activity for your Pre-K or elementary-aged child May 24, 25, or 26? Check out the details on the upcoming Mini Gator Cheer Camp!
WCS Families, we are excited to announce new school hours for the 2021-2022 school year. We hope that sharing this information early will help you plan for the next school year.
DAFFODIL Pre-K 7:30am - 2:15pm
Elementary Schools 7:30am - 2:30pm
Middle Schools 7:50am - 3:30pm
High School 8:15am - 3:15pm
Listen to Dr. Sonya Bennett describe our Digital Learning Plan for SY21-22 here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/161RlIO1d7GlFnMcClDMz8XsICqVWE7z3/view?ts=609a84e0
Looking for our Digital Learning Plan for SY21-22? Click here: https://5il.co/sjlk
The alert system we use, Thrillshare, is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, so our call-outs will have a Little Rock caller ID. The number is (501) 712-2633. Please save it to your phone so you will know when the school system is calling with important information.
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Our Scholastic Book Fair starts tomorrow! Sign up for an eWallet so you don't have to send cash with your child.
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The Ware County School System will observe Labor Day on Monday, September 2nd. All schools and the Central Office will be closed. School will resume on Tuesday, September 3rd. Have a safe and happy long weekend!
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Wacona Elementary faculty and staff members were recognized at the August Board Meeting for being 1 of 84 Title I Distinguished Schools in the state of Georgia. This is an incredible, prestigious honor. Congratulations, Wacona Elementary School!
Ware County Schools has a new parent messaging app this year! If you get a call from +1 (501) 712-2633 Little Rock, Arkansas, that’s us! Please save the number so you will know it isn’t a telemarketer calling. Thanks!
We can't wait to see everyone on the 1st day of school!
School starts at 7:46 a.m.
We are loving our new Ware County Schools app! Access cafeteria menus, news updates, staff lists, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2FkxHcX or iPhone: https://apple.co/2FxsJbL.
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http://bit.ly/2FkxHcX or iPhone: https://apple.co/2FxsJbL.
The first day of school is August 1, 2019!
If your child is enrolling from home school or virtual school, please contact Dr. Reginna Germano by email at rgermano@ware.k12.ga.us or by phone at 912-283-8656 to register for grade placement testing. The test dates for this summer are July 11th and July 22nd.
If your child is enrolling from home school or virtual school, please contact Dr. Reginna Germano by email at rgermano@ware.k12.ga.us or by phone at 912-283-8656 to register for grade placement testing. The test dates for this summer are July 11th and July 22nd.
Class of 2032, it is time to register for Kindergarten!! Visit https://www.ware.k12.ga.us/article/97147?org=ware-county-school-district for more info.
We expect the most significant weather impact to remain to the north and west of Ware County and anticipate that all Ware County schools will operate on a normal schedule Monday, March 4th. We are monitoring road conditions and will make direct contact with families who may be impacted by impassable roads if alternate transportation arrangements need to be made. Please stay alert to changing weather conditions. Any updates will be shared on Facebook and through our new website and mobile app. You can get updates directly on your mobile phone by downloading the Ware County Schools app. Safety remains our top priority.
Activities for March 4-8
Emergency drills are scheduled in three schools this week. Please read the graphic for a message from Superintendent LeBrun.
We look forward to seeing all of our students and staff return to school on Wednesday, Feb. 20th and hope you have had a wonderful Winter Break!
Mark your calendar for Feb 28th and come out to see several of our students from elementary, middle, and high school perform at the upcoming Poetry Coffee House. Details are at https://5il.co/6jjr.
Mark your calendar for Feb 28th and come out to see several of our students from elementary, middle, and high school perform at the upcoming Poetry Coffee House. Details are at https://5il.co/6jjr.
Friday, Feb. 15th is an Early Release Day!
Parents and guardians are invited to take a School Climate Survey at http://gshs.gadoe.org/parents. The survey closes March 1st. Take a moment to let your voice be heard!
Parents 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
Congratulations to District Spelling Bee Winner Willow D. (Wacona Elementary) and Runner-Up Dallas B. (Ware County Middle School)!
Congratulations to Evalon Hathaway from Wacona Elementary. She is our Golden Achievement Winner for the month of January.
Do you have a student who receives Special Education services? If so, please take the GA Department of Education's parent survey. It will be open through May 31st. http://www.gadoe.org/Parent-Survey
Keeping up with the trendy teen apps is difficult! Conduct a regular internet search for
the latest list to stay informed. Here are 10 apps teens are using that parents should
know about, from an ABC news affiliate. https://abc13.co/2SFBQea
All schools and the Central Office will observe MLK, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21st. School will resume Tuesday, Jan. 22nd.
Fifth grade WINGS students at Wacona Elementary participated in the Iditarod Quilt Project. The Iditarod is an annual dog sled race that occurs in Alaska on the Iditarod Trail.