Mobile Bling Bling StoreThursday, December 12th and Friday, December 13th READ MORE >
Christmas ConcertThursday, December 12th6:30 PM 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 >
Friday, Nov. 22nd is an Early Release Day! READ MORE >
Chorus students are selling 30 ounce tumblers. They are $25 each and include free personalization / monogramming. Complete the Google form (link provided below) if you'd like to make a purchase! The fundraiser ends Dec. 6th. https://forms.gle/BiFcCSNMk5j9rJaw8 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 >
The Waycross Middle School football team was recognized at the Ware County Schools November Board Meeting as the Southeast Georgia Middle School Conference Champs. This is the 4th year running the Bulldogs have won the conference. Way to go! 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 >
Congratulations to the October 6th Grade Students of the Month! READ MORE >
Thank you to all of the Veterans! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the new NJHS inductees and active members for the 2019-2020 school year. READ MORE >
It was a g-r-e-a-t day for a spelling bee. Kent H. is the WXMS spelling bee winner and Alayna D. is the runner-up. Way to go! READ MORE >
Red Ribbon Week at WXMS was a success! READ MORE >
WXMS Student Council students visited Head Start on Halloween to lead a pumpkin activity. Everyone had a blast! 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 >
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 >
Parents and Guardians, mark your calendar for our Digital Citizenship Lunch and Learn! Wednesday, October 23, 2019 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. READ MORE >
Red Ribbon Week READ MORE >
State School Superintendent Richard Woods has selected 130 Georgia students to serve on his Student Advisory Council. Five of the representatives are students in the Ware County School System, including Maddie P., Mcaully S., and Alexandra C. from Ware County High School and Stella K. and Amiyah E. from Waycross Middle School. Throughout the school year, these... 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 >
Get your Bulldog Spirit Shirts by October 4th!https://bit.ly/2m47p6a READ MORE >
Amiyah E. and Stella K. were selected to be on the 2019-2020 State Superintendent's Student Advisory Council. We are proud of these students! READ MORE >
Dee Meadows, Fire Chief of Ware County Fire Department, talked to students at Waycross Middle about choosing to be a fireman as a career. READ MORE >
Title I Annual MeetingTuesday, September 24, 20197:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. READ MORE >
Picture Day: Tuesday, September 17, 2019 READ MORE >
Homecoming week will be September 9th-13th. • Students must follow school dress code for each dress up day. • Hats may be worn for twin day and western day, but no other day. Go Dawgs!! 🐾📣 READ MORE >
School resumes for all students and staff Friday, September 6th. Progress reports will be issued Monday, September 9th. 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 >
The Title I parent meetings scheduled for Thursday, September 5th will be rescheduled. 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 >
The Lego Robotics team has 6" car magnets and stickers for $5. Proudly show your WXMS spirit and support our kids. 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 >
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 >
We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
T-Shirt Order Form 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 >
Late Pick Up Notice READ MORE >
Monday - Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Waycross Middle School Cafeteria 11 years to 18 years, 6th grade and up 1 year to 10 years, 5th grade and under may also attend with a parent/guardian READ MORE >
Admission to all regular season WXMS home games! $40 Purchase yours today in the front office at WXMS. READ MORE >
Order your team t-shirts today! READ MORE >
Transitioning from elementary school to middle school can be stressful for students and parents. Check out this article from Great Schools.org for tips on a smooth transition.Smoothing Your Child's Transition to Middle School READ MORE >
Car Rider Student Drop Off and Student Pick Up READ MORE >
Great Expectations at Waycross MiddleAs the 2019-2020 school year opens, the faculty and staff along with students and families are expecting great things again this year. Waycross Middle will continue to focus on the four A’s that drive school success: Academics, Athletes, Arts and Attitudes. Principal David Hitt expects to send a group of twenty to twenty five... READ MORE >
Check out the latest edition of the CTAE Gator Futures newsletter. Our students had an incredible school year, and we have much to celebrate! 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 >
Attention Rising 6th Graders!!Camp Bulldog will be held at Waycross Middle School on Monday, July 22, 2019 from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. READ MORE >
Report Cards may be picked up at Waycross Middle School on Monday, June 3, 2019 from 8:00 am - 11:30 am or 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. 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 >
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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 >
Waycross Middle School Softball TryoutsMonday, May 13, 20193:30 - 5:30 READ MORE >
The Ware County High School Gator Baseball Camp, designed for students ages 5-12, will be held May 30th and 31st from 9:00am - 12:00pm at Ware County High School. See details in the flyer. To register, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/yyr2lr5u. Contact Coach Jamie Ammons at jammons@ware.k12.ga.us if you have any questions. GOOOOO GATORS!! READ MORE >
Spring Athletic Sports Awards CeremonyMonday, May 20th, 2019 at 6:00 PMWaycross Middle School Auditorium READ MORE >
Please join us Thursday, May 9, 2019 for Community Night. Students from various organizations will be showing how they have competed and sharing about their learning experiences. READ MORE >
Summer for Georgia readers begins on May 6. Renaissance myON is delivering thousands of free books to your computer and mobile devices that you can access 24/7 through Aug. 31. http://bit.ly/2PqVJVH READ MORE >
Honors DayFriday May 24, 2019 READ MORE >
All Library Books Are Due By May 10, 2019 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 >
Informational Parent MeetingMay 2, 2019 at 6:00 pmWaycross Middle School Gym READ MORE >
Join us for Community Night!Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 5:00.The rising 6th graders parent meeting will take place at 6:00 in the media center.We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
Yearbooks are on sale now!$40May 2nd, 2019 is the last day to purchase a yearbook. 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 >
7th Grade Field Trip:Okefenokee Swamp Park and Laura S. Walker State ParkMay 13, 2019 READ MORE >
Upcoming Events•GMAS for 8th grade – April 16, 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 25 •GMAS for 6th and 7th – April 24, 25, 26, 29, 30 •9th grade ELA EOC – May 6th and 7th •Teacher Appreciation Week – May 6th-10th •May 15th-Spring Football game •May 13th– 7th grade Field Trip •May 14th– 6th grade Field Trip •Super Secret AR Field Trip – May 15th •Community Night & Rising... 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 >
Parents and Guardians- We would love your feedback to help us prepare for next year. Below you will find a link to the Title I Parent Survey that will help us plan. Please take 10 minutes to complete it before May 1st. Thanks so much. We look forward to your responses! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r... READ MORE >
Waycross Middle School donated $1000 to the Amris Bedford Medical Fund. Principal David Hitt is shown along with teachers (left to right) Jamie Chaney, Hillary Bishop, and Alvin Thrift holding the symbolic check. Waycross Middle Bulldogs are #TeamAmris! READ MORE >
Attention Stakeholders! We hope to see you at 12:00 PM or 3:30 PM today. On Monday, April 15th, we will be holding our Annual Title I Stakeholders Input Meeting in the Waycross Middle School Media Center at 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM. This is an opportunity for all stakeholders to provide feedback on Title I plans and spending. We will review the School-Family... 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 >
Students who plan to participate in an extra-curricular activity during the 2019-2020 school year are required to have a physical on file. The school system will offer FREE physicals on Thursday, April 11th from 6:00 - 8:00pm in the Ware County High School gymnasium.Parents/guardians who are not able to bring their children at that time may have the physical... 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 >
WAYCROSS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETE AT THE GEORGIA STUDENT TECHNOLOGY COMPETITION IN MACON Waycross Middle School had three teams to advance and compete at the Georgia Student Technology Competition in Macon, GA on March 9th. These students qualified for the state competition by placing 1st at the regional student technology competition in January. We are... 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 >
Attention interested 8th graders... READ MORE >
Winter Sports Awards Monday, March 25, 2019 6:00pm Waycross Middle School Auditorium READ MORE >
Congratulations to our boys track team for winning their 4th straight conference championship! Way to go! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lady Bulldogs on their back to back conference championship! Way to go! READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Lady Dawgs Soccer Team! 2019 Conference Runner-Ups. READ MORE >
Chorus scored straight superiors in sight-reading and performance at LGPE. 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 >
We are so proud of our former Waycross Middle School students! The 9th through 12th grade Young Georgia Author winners are 9th - Alexandra C., 10th - Maria M., 11th - Kennia K. and 12th - Madeline J. READ MORE >
Congratulations to Waycross Middle's State Student Technology Competition Winners! READ MORE >
6th Grade Field Trip READ MORE >
Waycross Middle School's Curriculum Night will take place March 18, 2019. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
Congratulations to the Waycross Middle School Dawg Band for receiving a superior for their performance and sight reading at the District 8 Large Group Performance Evaluation. READ MORE >
GUNA students gathered at the state capitol to participate in the Model UN Assembly. 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 >
Attention 8th grade parents... READ MORE >
Our students did great at the 6th grade statewide honor chorus in Athens. READ MORE >
Waycross Middle School Band students participated in the GMEA District 8 Middle School District Band and performed a spectacular concert for parents and guest. Congratulations to Sean M., Ahlivia D., Cammie P., Matthew S., Clinton T., Milla T., Abigail S., Lauren H., Marcus R., Christopher K., Mariana L., Brycne J., and Madelyn R. 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 >
Mark your calendar for Bulldawg Bingo! READ MORE >
Attention 8th grade parents and students...purchase your 8th grade yearbook page by March 29th. 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 >
Willow D., a fifth grader at Wacona Elementary School, has won the district spelling bee and will advance to the regional tournament to be held later this month; the winning word was candidate. Sixth grader Dallas B., from Ware County Middle School, is first runner-up and will serve as the alternate in the event Willow is unable to compete. All contestants... READ MORE >
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. READ MORE >
National School Counseling Week 2019 READ MORE >
We are proud of our students that participated in the Regional Student Technology Competition last Friday!Amiyah E. 1st place Audio Production 7th/8th grade, Izzy L. and Grace C. 1st place Digital Photo Production 7th/8th grade, Stella K. and Whitney M. 1st place Video Production 7th/8th grade, Layce E. and Quiara J. 2nd place Graphic Design 7th/8th grade, Marcus... READ MORE >
2019 Southeast Georgia Middle School Girls Basketball Champions READ MORE >
Good Luck to the Student Technology Competition District winners as they compete at the Regional competition on January 25th. 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 >
James Willis, area manager for Georgia Power in Waycross, recently presented a check to Superintendent Jim LeBrun in support of the REACH Georgia Scholars program. REACH Georgia is a needs-based scholarship program that pairs middle school students (scholars) with mentors and coaches who work with the scholars to prepare them from college and careers. REACH stands... READ MORE >
“Madame Speaker: Will the Senator yield to a question?” With bated breath, the 2018 Junior Youth Assembly hears Waycross Middle School student Isabelle L. pose a question to another youth Senator from half-way across the state. In a heated debate to mandate vaccinations across Georgia, students of the Assembly are entitled to have their voices heard, opinions... READ MORE >
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. After reading, students were tasked with creating a painting that embodied a theme, symbol, emotion, or scene from the novel. To help with this task, local artist Roland Thurston... READ MORE >
The Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition, sponsored by the Georgia National Fair, is a themed writing contest open to fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students throughout the state of Georgia. Students submit stories to compete for top honors and cash prizes. This year’s theme was “Fair Bear’s Family Reunion”. Stella K., a 6th grader in Mrs. Ashley King’s class... READ MORE >
The Waycross Middle School Lady Bulldogs have had an amazing Cross Country season. They were undefeated in the regular season this year, and the Lady Bulldogs took the Conference Championship in Jesup.. This has not happened in recent school history, marking this a record-making season. The middle school cross country race increased in distance this year from... READ MORE >