AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SUPT. BERT SMITH:
We are incredibly proud of our students' dedication and accomplishments both in and out of the classroom, and we want to share an important update regarding this Friday, November 22, 2024.
Our football team has advanced to the playoffs and will be representing our school system alongside the band and cheerleaders on a regional stage. This accomplishment reflects their hard work, teamwork, and the strong support of our community. To compete, they will be traveling a considerable distance—approximately five hours each way—to their game. This exciting opportunity, however, has created a logistical challenge.
Due to the number of buses and drivers required for the trip, we are unable to run both regular afternoon bus routes and playoff transportation simultaneously with the current shortage of drivers, buses, and subs. As a result, all Ware County schools and the Central Office will be closed on Friday, November 22, 2024.
We understand this decision comes after missed days due to Hurricane Helene, and we do not take it lightly. This closure ensures the safety and well-being of all students, allows our playoff teams to compete at their highest level, and highlights our school system's commitment to supporting excellence in all areas of student achievement.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support as we cheer on our Gators! Let’s wish our students, coaches, and band directors the very best as they represent Ware County with pride. GOOOO GATORS!!