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Ms. Danielle Lucas was recognized as the August Certified Golden Achievement Award winner for Ruskin Elementary School. Her mother is shown receiving the award on Ms. Lucas’s behalf.
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Transportation Department staff members were recognized at the August Board Meeting for winning the Division 6 Georgia School Bus Safety Award. We appreciate all they do to keep our students safe as they are transported to and from school!
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Members of the Ruskin Elementary Samba Ensemble, composed of 4th and 5th graders under the direction of music teacher Cailin Aucoin, entertained the crowd at the August meeting of the Board of Education. Great job!
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Mrs. Misty Burchett was recognized at the August Board Meeting for winning Honorable Mention in the LifeChanger Award competition. Mrs. Burchett is a counselor at Waresboro Elementary School. The award was presented by Mr. and Mrs. Allen McCook. Congratulations, Mrs. Burchett!
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Ms. Jeannie Middleton was recognized as the August Classified Golden Achievement Award Winner for Ruskin Elementary School. Congratulations!
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Wacona Elementary faculty and staff members were recognized at the August Board Meeting for being 1 of 84 Title I Distinguished Schools in the state of Georgia. This is an incredible, prestigious honor. Congratulations, Wacona Elementary School!
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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!
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Come out and meet the 2019 Ware County Gators football team this Saturday from 9:00-11:30am at Memorial Stadium!
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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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The first day of school is August 1, 2019!
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If your child is enrolling from home school or virtual school, please contact Dr. Reginna Germano by email at rgermano@ware.k12.ga.us or by phone at 912-283-8656 to register for grade placement testing. The test dates for this summer are July 11th and July 22nd.
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Text 'FOOD' to 877-877 for free meals for kids and teens this summer! The summer food service program is an equal opportunity provider. Paid for by Share Our Strength.
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As a Title I School District, parents are invited to participate in revising the District Parent Engagement Plan. Will you attend a meeting on May 9 at 8:30 or 12:30 at the Board of Education on 1301 Bailey Street? Or, take the survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/InputFY20
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Class of 2032, it is time to register for Kindergarten!! Visit https://www.ware.k12.ga.us/article/97147?org=ware-county-school-district for more info.
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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.
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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!
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Emergency drills are scheduled in three schools this week. Please read the graphic for a message from Superintendent LeBrun.
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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!