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WHS Weekly Newsletter 4/13

Posted Date: 04/13/26 (07:00 AM)
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WHS Monday Morning Announcements

April 13, 2026
 

Congratulations, Coach Evan Small!

We’re excited to officially announce Coach Evan Small as the new head coach of our varsity boys' basketball team. Coach Small has been a part of the program for nearly 8 years and has worked hard to build strong relationships and lay a strong foundation for success.
Coach Small is a 2012 graduate of West-Oak High School (we won't hold that against him....) where he was a 3 sport standout athlete. He has also made his mark at WHS as an assistant varsity football coach and is currently an assistant varsity baseball coach.
Welcome, Coach Small!
#DNA
Boys State Delegates Carson Bibb James Unsworth Luke Duncan Isaac Poore Bryson Resendiz Shia Vaneck

School Climate Survey Closes 4/17

Reminder: School Climate Survey closes next Friday! We would appreciate your time and efforts to complete the survey for each of your students!  

Parents received an email from ParentSquare with a link to the survey during the week of March 9-13th. A separate email for each student was sent.

A Message From Officer Brooks

Student Drivers,
Please abide by all signs and traffic directions in the student parking lot. Specifically, follow the lanes all the way and yield the right of way. PLEASE SLOW DOWN!!

Thanks,
Officer Brooks

DECA Blood Drive This Wednesday

DECA is hosting the last blood drive of the year and we need YOU to donate (parents you can come give too)! Look for the donor buses outside the commons area! 

Here’s the best part:
  • Donate 3 times during high school (on campus or anywhere with The Blood Connection) and you’ll earn a blood cord for graduation—how cool is that? T
  • It only takes about 20 minutes to donate.
  • You’ll score some free snacks after you give! 
  • Plus they give you $30 in Rewards (via a digital gift card at the stores of your choice)!
Pro tip: Eat a good meal and drink plenty of water the day of your donation so you’re ready to go. Spots are limited, so sign up now to reserve yours!   

IN SEASON ATHLETES SHOULD NOT GIVE BLOOD ON A PRACTICE OR GAME DAY!!

yEARBOOKS - ONLY 36 REMAINING ONLINE STORE CLOSES 4/25

Class of 2026 - Senior Class Information

Click here to see all information shared at the senior class meeting. 

Class of 2026 Graduation Information

Saturday, May 23, 2026
8:30am
Seneca High - Tom Bass Field
Walhalla High - Razorback Field
West-Oak High - Warrior Field
Gates open at 7:30am.
All ceremonies will be live streamed; a link will be available on each schools’ website. Seating will be on a first come, first seated basis.
In the case of rain, ceremonies will be moved to 8:00pm on the same day. If rain is still an issue, the ceremony will be moved inside with limited guests. Guests will not be allowed to enter the area where graduates will report. School photographers will be taking pictures during graduation. These pictures will be available to graduates and families for no cost. No bags will be allowed into the stadium. Please leave all handbags, backpacks, etc., locked in vehicles. No noise makers of any kind will be allowed in the stadium.
Attendance Matters

Are You Talking to Me???

YES!!!!! You! I'm talking to you!

Attendance laws and seat time requirements are set by the state South Carolina and the School District of Oconee County. At WHS, we offer morning make-up sessions, not as a punishment, but as an OPPORTUNITY to earn back the seat time missed and be awarded credit for your classes.

DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS OPPORTUNITY!!!

Sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 8-8:45 in the upstairs computer lab (Coach Wimphrie's classroom).

Students missing more than the allowed days and not attending morning make-up sessions may not receive credit for their class. 
Don't be late be on time for class

Be On Time!!!

Students getting 5 or more tardies in a class will be assigned LUNCH DETENTION instead of detention during FLEX.
  • Students and parents will get an email notification if/when a student is assigned. It is YOUR JOB to check your email regularly.
  • Students will get their lunch and then report immediately to lunch detention. Students must be present by the following times in order to be counted present. 
Lunch A: 12:25
Lunch B: 1:10
Lunch C: 1:55

Let’s get to school and class ON TIME!!!!

WHERE IS YOUR ID???

Students are expected to wear their ID everyday. Students going over the allowed number of temporary IDs (5 each nine weeks) will be assigned detention. After a student receives 2 detentions, they will be assigned ISS, multiple days of ISS, and eventually OSS. Please help us by reinforcing the importance of keeping up with and wearing IDs
***ID violations restart each nine weeks***
***IDs should be visible and worn around the neck or on a belt ID
 

Weekly Events:

Monday:
Special Olympics Spirit Week: Blue Day

Tuesday:
Special Olympics Spirit Week: Jersey Day

Wednesday:
Special Olympics Spirit Week: Superhero Day
DECA Blood Drive

Thursday:
Special Olympics Spirit Week: Red, White, & Blue Day
Cheer Interest Meeting - Auditorium (6pm)

Friday:
Special Olympics Spirit Week: Purple Out!
Coffee Truck on Campus
Graduation Supply Delivery (during all lunches)
Weekly Athletic Calendar
 

Coming Soon!

Cheer Interest Meeting April 16th at 6pm in the WHS Auditorium
Dual Enrollment Info Session 4/30 6pm
Job Fair 4/17 10-11:30am at Shaver Complex https://forms.gle/7a11b4afubfvxmiv7 10-12 grade must have resume

Senior Rafting Trip

2025/2026 WHS Senior Whitewater Rafting Trip               
Date: Friday, April 24th 8:00 am-4:30pm
Meet in the Commons area 8:00 on Friday April 24th
The bus leaves at 8:15 for Long Creek

Requirements: In order to attend students must have all permission forms, waivers and payment turned in to Ms. Gladys and Mr. Powell by Monday, April 20th   

The cost of the trip is $45. This includes rafting section III of the Chattooga, lunch on the river, wetsuit, and bus transportation from school. (regular cost of rafting section III of the Chattooga is $99)


Senior Rafting Trip FAQ
What to Wear:
  • River booties can be rented at Wildwater for $5 per pair.
  • Tennis shoes, crocs or sandals with heel straps. (NO flip-flops).
  • Don’t wear cotton—it stays wet and makes you cold. Wear quick-dry fabrics like fleece, polyester, or Under Armour-type shirts.
  • Dress in layers: swimsuit/quick-dry clothes under, fleece or synthetic sweater on top if it’s cool.
Can I be in a raft with my friends:
  • We will do our best! Each raft can hold 6 students.
What to Bring:
  • Towel and a full change of dry clothes (including dry shoes).
  • Plastic bag or dry bag to carry wet stuff home.
  • Optional: Money; snacks and drinks are sold inside Wildwater
What time should I pick up my child:
  • Bus will return around 4:00-4:30pm on Friday (it is difficult to know the exact time we will return as some river trips take longer than others)
Razor Rumble 5/18 70 or higher in all classes No iss or oss no more than 5 absences per class per semester 5 or less tardies in all classes time and location tba