If you are the parent/guardian of a Ware County Schools student who receives special education services, please take a moment to complete the Parent Satisfaction Survey administered by the Georgia Department of Education. The Parent Satisfaction Survey helps the state determine parents' perception of the success of parent engagement between the local school and... READ MORE >
Satilla REMC Foundation awarded SMART grant checks in the amount of $1500 to media centers at each of our elementary schools. Thank you for supporting Ware County Schools! Pictured: Wacona Principal John Chancey, Waresboro Principal Dr. Biff Lee, Williams Heights Media Specialist Heather Thigpen, Ruskin Principal Donna Solomon, Waresboro Media Specialist Candace... READ MORE >
Georgia Parent Survey Click the link above to access the Georgia Parent Survey, which was developed to measure parent perceptions of school climate at your child’s school. Your opinion is very important to us. Your survey responses are confidential and will be combined with the survey responses of other parents at your child’s school to identify areas in need of... READ MORE >
Please make sure that we have an updated contact number on file for each student. Thank you! READ MORE >
Help us celebrate Dr. Suess' Birthday and Read Across America Week by purchasing a T-Shirt. Orders are due by Friday, January 31st. READ MORE >
We hope you had a wonderful long weekend. Check out our newsletter for this week. Go Hawks! READ MORE >
Do you know how to spell “ascribe”? WCMS sixth grader Chrishaud B. does, and that won him the title of Ware County Schools Spelling Bee Champion! Kent H., an 8th grader from Waycross Middle School, is first runner-up. Chrishaud will advance to the regional tournament to be held in February, with Kent serving as the alternate in the event that Chrishaud is unable... READ MORE >
Friday, Dec. 20th is an Early Release Day! READ MORE >
We will release at 12:00 Noon on Friday. Have a wonderful Christmas Break! Students will return on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. READ MORE >
Let's have some fun this week! Merry Christmas! READ MORE >
The public is invited to attend the 3rd Annual Southeast Georgia First Lego League Robotics Tournament hosted by the Ware County School District STEM Department at the Waycross Middle School gym on Saturday, December 14th. Thirteen teams of ten students in 4th-8th grade will be competing from the following counties: Tift, Camden, Clinch, Pierce, Toombs (Vidalia... READ MORE >
Kindergarten Night with Santa! READ MORE >
We will open the Mistletoe Mall next week, December 9-13. Students will be able to shop for Christmas presents during their recess time. All items are $2.00. This is a wonderful way for students to shop for loved ones this holiday season. Merry Christmas! READ MORE >
Friday, Nov. 22nd is an Early Release Day! 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 >
Early Release Day is this Friday, November 22. Students are dismissed at 12:00! READ MORE >
All Williams Heights family members are invited to our Thanksgiving Lunches, which will be on November 20 (Grades 1, 3, 5) and November 21 (K, 2, 4). Please make your reservation! You will pay for your lunch when you go through the line. Thank you! 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 >
Progress Reports will be sent home to all students on Thursday, Nov. 14th. Please check your child's backpack. Thank you! READ MORE >
All Williams Heights' family members who have served in the military are invited to a Veterans Day luncheon on Monday, November 11 at 11:30. Please return your invitation so we can secure your reservation. We look forward to seeing you! READ MORE >
We had an amazing Red Ribbon Week, and had so much fun dressing up each day. Students with excellent behavior were celebrated with a Trunk or Treat and Tailgate Party! We have our Veterans Day Luncheon and Thanksgiving Lunches coming up, so don't forget to make your reservations. November is National Parent Engagement Month, and we are so thankful for the... READ MORE >
Mr. Sammy Daniels, a custodian at Williams Heights Elementary, is this month’s Golden Achievement Classified Award winner. Mrs. Smallwood, WHES principal, noted that Mr. Sammy always has a smile and a kind word to share with everyone. He works very hard to keep the school in tip-top shape. Congratulations, Mr. Sammy! We are glad you’re part of the Ware County... READ MORE >
Mrs. Heather Thigpen, media specialist at Williams Heights Elementary, is this month’s Certified Golden Achievement Award winner. Principal Staci Smallwood described Mrs. Thigpen as someone who works tirelessly to ensure the Media Center is a welcome haven for students and teachers alike. She is a vital member of the WHES staff, and we are proud of her... READ MORE >
Ware County Schools administrators representing every school were recognized at the October board meeting with a certificate acknowledging “Accreditation with Quality” from the Georgia Accrediting Commission, Inc. 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 >
Lily P. and Isabelle T. were part of a group of WHES students who presented information on the Williams Heights Elementary Lemonade Stand project held in September. The project raised $1991 for childhood cancer through the sale of lemonade and lemon-flavored treats. An anonymous donor at the October board meeting pushed the total earned over the $2000 mark!... READ MORE >
We hope you had a fantastic Fall Break! It is always so nice to recharge and spend some quality time with family. We've got a busy few weeks ahead of us! Our Pumpkin Decorating Contest began today, and our Media Center is quickly turning into the cutest pumpkin patch ever! Next week we have Red Ribbon Week dress up days, PBIS Trunk or Treat for K-2, and the PBIS... 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 >
Report cards go home this Thursday, October 10th, and Friday, there will be no school for students as we head into Fall Break, which is October 14-18. Go Hawks! READ MORE >
We've got a great week planned at Williams Heights! Our Scholastic Book Fair begins Monday, with our Family Book Fair and AR Literacy Parent Workshop on Tuesday, October 1st. All parents are invited to attend an afternoon to celebrate the importance of reading! Stop by the book fair, and then head down to the Media Center for some light refreshments, where you'll... 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 >
All parents and stakeholders are invited to attend the Title I Annual Meeting, Tuesday, September 24, at 5:00 in the Williams Heights Multipurpose Room. Immediately following that, we will have our Parent Curriculum Night. You will have the opportunity to visit with your child's teachers, learn about our curriculum, and ask important questions about your child's... READ MORE >
Check out our newsletter for this week! We have an exciting week planned at Williams Heights. Our Annual Title I Meeting and Curriculum Night will be held on Tuesday, September 24th. Our last Lemonade Stand to benefit our Yellow and Black Give Back Campaign will be held on Wednesday, September 25th, and the Animal Ambassadors will be here on Friday! What a way to... READ MORE >
We have a great week planned at Williams Heights! YTies are on sale every morning for $5.00. The Hawks School Store is also open every morning. We will hold our first Lemonade Stand this Wednesday, September 11. All picture money is due today, September 9. Mark your calendars for our Annual Title I Meeting and Parent Curriculum Night, which will be held on... 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 >
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 >
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 had a fantastic week! We ended it with our Back to School Breakfast with the Gators, which was awesome! Check out our newsletter for this week, and don't forget to sign up for the Art Adventure on Friday, August 30th! Go Hawks! 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 >
Please join us on Friday, August 23 for breakfast! 7:05-7:40 am in the Williams Heights Cafeteria. Gator football players will greet you at the door, open doors for car riders, and Gator Cheerleaders will be selling tattoos and spirit beads. Go Hawks, and Go Gators!!! 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 >
Our Hawks Herald has gotten a makeover! Our weekly newsletter is a great way to stay in the know, and to learn important information about what's going on at Williams Heights. A paper copy is sent home each Friday, but you can also find it on our website. Thank you for your continued support! READ MORE >
Check out our school supply list for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at Open House, and on the first day of school, which is August 1st. https://5il.co/9347A few more reminders: 7:05 AM: Doors Open7:05-7:35 Breakfast is served7:45: Tardy bell rings2:30: End of school day READ MORE >
We could not be happier or more proud of Mrs. Tina Goble. Congratulations to our system-wide Teacher of the Year! READ MORE >
OPEN HOUSE IS MONDAY, JULY 29TH 4:00-6:00 PM The countdown to the 2019-2020 school year is officially on! Students will report to school on August 1, 2019. Williams Heights will host Open House on Monday, July 29, 2019. We are so excited to meet you and your parents from 4:00-6:00 PM. If you've already picked out your school supplies, feel free to bring them and... 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 >
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 >
Parents and Guardians: Your opinion is very important to us! We would love your feedback to help us prepare for next year. Below you will find a link to the Title I Parent Survey. Please take a few minutes to complete it by May 3rd. Thanks so much, and we appreciate your support! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/parentFY20 READ MORE >
Dear Parents, Williams Heights is rewarding students with free Dairy Queen Blizzards for kids with super attendance, attitude, and effort on the GMAS and 1st and 2nd grade End of Year Assessments! Special thanks to Mrs. Brenda Rolison of the Waycross Dairy Queen for donating these sweet treats... 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 >
Congratulations to 1st grader Brooke S. and 5th grader Katie B. for being selected as the winners of the Georgia Cities Week Coloring Contest! These two students will be honored tomorrow night, April 16th, at the City Commission Meeting. We are so proud of these two young artists! 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 >
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 >
Williams Heights' students recently competed in a system-wide Young Georgia Authors Writing Competition for Kindergarten through twelfth grade. We are so pleased to announce our school winners, as well as two students who were named district winners! Kindergarten: LillyAnne H.1st: Walt S.2nd: Blakely V. (School and System Winner)3rd: Audrey B. (School and System... 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 >
Williams Heights Elementary 4th grader Camp H. has won the District Fair Bear Creative Writing Competition! He first competed for the best in his grade level, then progressed to compete for best in the school system. Camp's story will now be forwarded to the Georgia National Fair to compete against stories from all over Georgia. The top three winners from each... 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 >
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 >
During the month of December, students and staff at Williams Heights Elementary collected canned goods for the annual Salvation Army Canned Food Drive. Student members of the National Elementary Honor Society were responsible for class collection and counting of the donations. We are proud to announce in less than 1 month, Williams Heights Elementary was able to... READ MORE >
Williams Heights Elementary School hosted “Hibernate with a Good Book”, a literacy night for students and families. This event was held to encourage students to read outside the classroom, for families to get involved in their child’s education, and to provide parents with tools to help their child read at home. Families were greeted with a presentation on how... READ MORE >