Wade Hampton High School

We are launching the new Hamp Food Pantry by hosting a food drive to support those in need. Let's come together and make a difference.

The food drive will start Monday, November 6th through Friday, November 17. Bring in non-perishable food items to your 1st block class. The 1st Block class with the most food items will receive a FREE catered breakfast.

Parents and the WHHS community are encouraged to donate as well. We will also take monetary donations. All donations can be delivered to the main office.

On Tuesday, October 31st, the Greenville Chamber and the Riley Institute at Furman presented the 2022 recipients of the Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards during the Greenville Chamber’s 6th Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit.

Now in its 19th year, the Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards program honors outstanding individuals and organizations throughout the Upstate community for achievement in promoting diversity and inclusion.

The 2023 Upstate Diversity Leadership Awards recipients are:

• K-12 School: William “Bill” T. Wylie Valued Lives Award for School Excellence – Wade Hampton High School
• Outstanding High School Student – Etta Smith
• Outstanding College Student – Jaimeen Shah
• Outstanding Nonprofit Organization – BEST Skills Academy
• Outstanding Business – Natural Balance Holistic Health
• Calder D. Ehrmann Outstanding Individual – Norma Jean Suarez

• 10th grade IGPs started on November 1st. Parents will join virtually and can also participate in the IGP via phone. Counselor's meeting links are listed HERE. The schedule was sent out via Backpack to parents of sophomore students only, so please check your email for this information.
• Students will discuss their current career interests, discuss their path towards CCR, review their transcripts, and select their tentative classes for the 24-25 school year. Students will receive a PDF copy of this tentative course selection at their IGP meeting in November.
• Students will receive another PDF copy of their tentative course selection along with the final course recommendations from their teachers in the spring during the registration period. Students will be able to update/make final course recommendations in PowerSchool at that time.
• Students and parents are encouraged to review the list of available courses in the WHHS Master Catalog and on the Current Course list of classes to be prepared to select tentative classes during their IGP meetings in November.

Please join the Counseling Department as they host a Financial Aid night to learn about the new FAFSA application and processes as well as ways to help pay for college expenses. The event will take place on Monday, November 6th from 6-7 pm. in the Wade Hampton High School auditorium.

Senior Parent(s), it’s that time of year! The counseling office recognizes the urgency to get your senior’s college applications and transcripts submitted in a timely fashion. To help with this process, we have developed a guide for your senior to maneuver through SchooLinks as they begin to complete the tasks ahead. Please use the linked flyer to help your senior with this process. As a reminder, for all written instructions, seniors must be logged into their SchooLinks account in a separate tab. The counseling office will also host a senior parent night, college application day, as well as senior IGPs in the coming weeks. More information will be shared as we approach those dates.

For questions regarding the application process, please feel free to reach out to your senior’s assigned counselor. For information regarding SchooLinks, you may contact Dr. York at lsyork@greenville.k12.sc.us. “

Wade Hampton High School’s PTSA is trying to raise $20,000 this Fall! All business sponsorship funds will go directly to our teachers’ and their classrooms through teacher grants. Teacher grants allow teachers to request specific materials, programs and curriculum which they want/need to increase the success of their students. Wade Hampton PTSA strives to fulfill as many of these requests as possible. You have the opportunity to partner with us in this endeavor. Businesses donating $500 or more will receive a custom banner with the business’ logo which will be displayed at the front of our school in the carline. This allows for daily exposure for your business and lets parents and students know you support Wade Hampton High School. We hope you will consider partnering with us this school year.

To thank you for your donation, we are offering the following incentives:

• Business logo and recognition in the Wade Hampton Parent Newsletter

• Banner advertising your business displayed prominently on school grounds for the entire school year

• Business name and logo featured on the Wade Hampton PTSA Facebook page and Instagram Page

Please contact us with any questions and THANK YOU for your support.

Brad Franseen, whhsptsa100@gmail.com

2023-2024 Wade Hampton PTSA Ways & Means Committee Chair

Tara Posner, whhsptsa100@gmail.com

2023-2024 Wade Hampton PTSA President

GCS parents may find information on Greenville County Schools' position on generative AI as well as helpful guidelines in using generative AI with their student on GCS Parent Homepage.

https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/Parents/main.asp?titleid=ai

There are about 200 students with outstanding chargers from the 2022-2023 school year. If your child has more than one school issued charger, please have them return one. If the charger has been lost, damaged or is not returned, there will be a $35 charge for replacement.

Take notice of the Authorized Exits for students. Unauthorized Exits from unauthorized exit doors will result in an automatic 5 day suspension from school. This safety protocol is in place to ensure we can properly secure our school building at all times. Safety is our top priority. We have been very intentional with teaching students about this priority. Please make a point to discuss this at home as well.

1. Take notice of the student drop off and pick up map and procedures.
   

• Do:
  

  • Pull as close as possible to the crosswalk near the fine arts center. (GREEN ARROWS)
    

  • This will maximize the number of cars that can drop off at any given time.
    

  • Drop off your student only in the lane closest to the curb (GREEN ARROWS)
    

  • Respect the WHHS Faculty and Staff Members that are directing traffic
    

  • Use the visitor spaces for parking when going inside the building
    

• Do Not:
  

  • Drop off/Pick up in the Teacher and Student parking lot areas. (RED BLOCK AREAS)
    

  • Drop off/Pick up along Pine Knoll Drive and neighboring businesses (RED BLOCK AREAS).
    

  • Traffic flow can and will be efficient when we all work together.

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! The PTA looks forward to us all working together to make a difference at Wade Hampton High School this year!

The easiest way to get involved and stay informed is to join PTA at https://whhs.memberhub.com/store. Your membership goes a long way toward sponsoring teacher mini-grants which provide classroom equipment, funding additional classroom supplies, and much more.

Of course, it takes more than membership dues to make all this happen.

In addition to your membership, please consider becoming a “Friend of the Generals” by donating $10, $25, or $50 to PTA where 100% of your donation will go directly to support WHHS students and staff. You can find the tab to make this tax-deductible donation also on the link above.

Please contact Karen Sharp at 864-355-0370 if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support of the WHHS PTA!

Now, it’s time to order the Graduation Announcements, Accessories, Senior Apparel and the newly revealed Wade Hampton Cap and Gown! You cano rder online at highschool.herffjones.com.

• Graduation Video
• Graduation package
• Graduation Supply Order

Class of 2024 has some important dates coming up. Please refer to the linked Senior Dates Things to Know document to stay up to date.

The Class of 2025 can still purchase class rings and letterman jackets online at https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/home.

This calendar contains information pertinent to the general public and WHHS greater community. All athletic events, performances, and school-wide dates are placed on the calendar.

Please come out and enjoy all the great aspects of being a General.

WHHS Public Calendar

Website: https://www.greenville.k12.sc.us/whhs/
Location: 100 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC, USA
Phone: 864-355-0100
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Twitter: @whhsgenerals_greenville