Attention Students!. The Virtual Open House link is updated for 2nd semester, 2021. You will find important course information for the new semester, including teacher contact information, supply requirements and Google classroom and Remind codes. To find it, go to the menu at the top of our website. The Virtual Open House link is the first option.
Report cards will be released Wednesday October 21, 2020. View image for instructions.
Please join us for the Title I Annual Parent Meeting today (OR any day). Learn how WCHS participates with Title I, give valuable feedback by taking the attached survey AND read and sign this year's School-Parent-Student Compact! We appreciate you willingness to join us in our efforts! Click the link anytime to go to the presentation! Have a GREAT weekend! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VWm9lcR1n00udwn3nGhfBiC4cavlFMI6mhHA-pK7aMk/edit?usp=sharing
CORRECTION: Tutoring will begins THIS Tuesday Oct 6th.
Happy Friday! Tutoring will begin on Oct 16th. Two options are available to BOTH traditional and digital students. (1) In person on WCHS campus 3:15 - 4:15 pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. No transportation is provided. OR Digital tutoring via Google Meet. Days and times will be determined once all students NEEDING tutoring sign up. Click this link to answer survey questions IF you are a student at WCHS in need of tutoring! Survey closes Monday Oct 5th at 12 pm https://forms.gle/H3zpzbG99jKMFcP89
WCHS Progress Reports can be picked up at the Gator Den on Thursday & Friday, September 17 & 18, between 9:30 AM and 2:30 PM. Traditional students will receive progress reports in hand, to go home on Wednesday, September 16.
The SAT test scheduled for tomorrow Saturday August 28, to be held on Ware County High School campus has been postponed. Rescheduling is forthcoming and be announced at a later date.
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.
Click here for the Virtual Open House site: https://www.ware.k12.ga.us/o/ware-county-high-school/page/virtual-open-house--10
Ware County Gator Football Season Tickets were scheduled to go on sale Friday, August 7, 2020, but ticket sales will be delayed until Friday, August 14, 2020 at 9:00 AM. This delay will allow the Ware County Athletic Department to work in cooperation with Region 1-AAAAA and GHSA to finalize plans for possible seating capacity requirements. We apologize to the Gator Nation for this delay but will open up ticket sales as soon as possible. Thank you!
Only student-athletes and school personnel are allowed at athletic practices. We certainly appreciate your support, but we must be compliant with GHSA guidelines during this time. This guideline is for your safety as well as the safety of our student-athletes and school personnel. Thank you!
2020 Yearbooks Pick -up Procedure:
July 7th and 8th from 10 am - 2 pm
Drive thru distribution in the circle drive at Ware County High School.
Bring your receipt and/or a form of ID to the drive through distribution area
Stay in your car, limited contact!
This is only for pre ordered books, extras will be sold at a later date.
*Seniors who owe for pages will have to settle their debt before receiving their book.
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Prom and Graduaton: Prom has been CANCELLED. At this time, Graduation ceremony is POSTPONED. We desperately WANT to hold a ceremony for the class of 2020! We must follow safety guidelines for now, BUT will be forthcoming with ANY plan to host a ceremony IF at all possible,.
IMPORTANT! STUDENTS & PARENTS: Expect calls this week from your Counselor, TAA teacher, or classroom teachers IF you were not passing a class at the end of the 3rd nine weeks. PLEASE let us know if you do NOT receive at least 1 phone call/contact. Read more in the news section!
Any student needing to get an ADAP card or Certificate of Attendance should email your request to Dr. Callahan (pcallahan@ware.k12.ga.us) or Mrs. Teresa Skipper (tskipper@ware.k12.ga.us). If you are in need of a copy of your transcript please email either Dr. Callahan or Mrs. Skipper OR Mrs. Sarah Penland (spenland@ware.k12.ga.us)
Attention Seniors! Pick up date for caps and gowns will be announced when school is back in session
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EOC Testing Schedule - Dec 9- English 9 & English 11 Section 1, Dec 10-English 9 & English 11 Sections 1 & 2, Dec 11- Algebra I and Geometry ,Dec 12- Physical Science & Biology Dec 13- Economics & US History Dec 16 & 17- Make-ups
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Attention Seniors: The last day for senior orders is Wednesday, December 4 during lunch
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South Georgia State College will administer the Accuplacer at WCHS on Wednesday, October 2. Interested students should sign up in Ms. Shields' office by September 30.
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Ware County High School will host its annual parent meeting for 10th and 11th grade parents and students today September 10th, at 6:30 pm in the Performing Arts Center. We hope all WCHS 10th and 11th grade parents & students will join us for this informative event.
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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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Attention seniors and parents! There will be a mini college fair on August 27 at 5:30 pm in the PAC followed by a senior parent meeting at 6:30 pm
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!
The first day of the 2019-20 school year is Thursday, August 1! School begins at 8:15. Can't wait to see you there! Go Gators!
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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9th Grade Honors program will be held on Thursday, April 25 at 9:30 am in the Performing Arts Center
Ware County High School Gator Productions will present Shrek The Musical at the WCHS Performing Arts Center on April 18,19,20 at 7pm and April 20 at 2pm. Tickets are $10. Children 3 and under are free.
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.
8th grade students/parents are invited to the 2019 Gator Prep Zone Tuesday, March 19 in the Performing Arts Center at WCHS. The first presentation will begin at 5:00pm and a second will begin at 6:00pm. This exciting event is the students' first step in their high school career!
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
Check it out! WCHS is now offering Breakfast on the Go!
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
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All schools and the Central Office will observe MLK, Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21st. School will resume Tuesday, Jan. 22nd.
Open house for 2nd semester will be held on Monday, January 7 from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm. This is an opportunity for students and parents to meet 2nd semester teachers.