Waycross Middle will be having a Talent Show on Tuesday, May 21st at 2:30 PM in the auditorium. All students interested in trying out should report to room 611 during ELT on Monday, May 6th. The top ten acts will be awarded a time in the show.
We are thrilled to announce the District Winners for the 2018-2019 Young Georgia Author writing contest!
6th: Natalie B.
7th: Stella K.
8th: Mary Hannah L.
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.
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!
Thursday, February 21st
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!
Congratulations to Leslie Giraldo for being chosen as this year Chamber of Commerce Katherine Foss Award Winner. This is a very distinguished award and we are very proud of Mrs. Giraldo and all of her accomplishments.
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 the following Band Students, Abigail S., Marcus R., Matthew S., Madelynn R., and Ahlivia D., for being selected to participate in the 2019 Region Band. Band Director, Brooke Richardson, is very proud of their accomplishments.
National School Counseling Week 2019
Congratulations to our Lady Bulldogs! They are the 2019 Southeast Georgia Middle School Girls Basketball Champions!
Stella K. was recognized at the January board meeting for winning Overall Grand Prize in the Georgia Fair Bear writing contest. Congratulations, Stella!
Stella K. was recognized at the January board meeting for winning Overall Grand Prize in the Georgia Fair Bear writing contest. Congratulations, Stella!
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.
Students in Mrs. Ashley King’s 6th grade ELA class at Waycross Middle read Alan Gratz’s riveting novel, Refugee, which follows the stories of three refugees from three different eras.