The Weekly SharkBeat!

Wow, there is a lot of excitement as we countdown to Winter Break. Next week we will celebrate Spirit Week as the students dress up every day. Our Student Council has goodies to give out daily, including hot chocolate, Bojangles biscuits, and gift cards. Students don't want to miss this exciting week.

Thursday will begin our EOC testing. English II writing students will report to their designated areas when the bell rings to begin testing. As a reminder, if you would like your student to be dismissed after testing, he/she must have a written note from you to be dropped off at the Welcome Desk upon arrival to school.

Thank you for taking the time to review the Weekly Sharkbeat Newsletter. Please check the school website and Facebook page for additional updates and information. Thank you for choosing to be a part of the Shark family. Have a great evening, keep swimming forward, and as always, Go SHARKS!

Ryan Poston
Principal

SJHS

SJHS Candlelight Choir performed as cast members in the Candlelight Processional in Epcot alongside the Voices of Liberty, EPCOT Orchestra, and celebrity narrator Bart Millard from MercyMe. We are proud of Mr. Bedwell and the students who participated in the memorable weekend.

12/11/2023- Spirit Week begins

12/11/2023- Junior Ring Ceremony

12/13/2023- Holiday Cabaret

12/14/2023- Chorus/Guitar Holiday Spectacular

12/14/2023- PTSO meeting

12/15/2023- NHS Blood Drive

12/16/2023- JROTC Archery Tournament

12/19/2023- Holiday Review

12/20/2023- Christmas Break

We have started our IGP conferences with our underclassmen. We would love for you to encourage your students to get these scheduled. We also appreciate all of your patience as we meet with these students and their parents.

Upcoming testing

EOC testing starts this week. Please find the schedule below.

Eng 2 Reading

Alg 1/US Hist

Send pop tops in with your student or drop off at the Welcome Desk.

DECA Holiday Tip: Set out a container or cup to collect pop tabs during your holiday festivities with your family and friends!

If you plan to pick your student up early or your student will drive off campus early, please send a note with your student to be turned in before school starts at the Welcome Desk. We will verify the note and give your student a pass to meet you or leave at the appropriate time. Sending a note cuts down on class interruptions. Unfortunately, we cannot accept phone calls or emails to dismiss students. We appreciate your help.

Parents should always use the front entrance to pick students up for early dismissal. Additionally, we ask that you follow the traffic pattern set forth by SJH. Please do not move cones, go around cones or make unsafe decisions to shorten your time on campus. Please help us keep our students safe by following our traffic patterns.

Mrs. Frick's SAT- ACT weekend workshops are held on Saturday mornings, 12/2, 12/9, in D-134. Cost is $10 on mypaymentsplus.com.​ The workshop starts at 9:30AM and ends at 11:30AM​. All materials will be provided, but students are asked to bring their own calculators if they have them.​ Each Saturday will be a different topic leading up to each SAT or ACT.​ Stop by Mrs. Frick's room or email her for more information. Open to grades 9-12.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (Powell) Fridays @ 7:45 am in the Auditorium

DECA (Oliver) After school on the 2nd &4th Thursday in Room E-235

Soul Stepperz (Oliver) After school on Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 in the Shark

Tri-M Music Honor Society (Bedwell) After school on the 1st Wednesday from 3:20-4:00

Chick-Fil-A Leadership Club (Cutnaw) Meet 1 Wednesday per month from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Center

Science National Honor Society (Ferry) Meet the 1st Thursday of every month from 3:30pm-4:30pm in F-238

Marine Science Club (Glover) Meet the last Thursday of the month from 3:30-4:30 in D107

Math Club (Hitt) Meet the 1st & 3rd Wednesday from 3:15-4:00 in D105

Rubik’s Cube Club- (Hitt) Meet the 2nd Wednesday of the the month from 3:15-4:00 in D105

Hosa (Madi Hess) Meet 2 Wednesdays per month after school in C126

Robotics (Neff) Meets Wednesdays after school from 3:30 to 5:oo in C167

FFA (Hall) Meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:30-5:00 in C163

Archery (Currie/Williams) Meet Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-5:30 in A177 & Cafeteria

Academic Bowl Team (Hitt) Wednesdays D-105, from 3:30-4:15pm

French Club (Roberson) meets 3rd Wednesday of the month in M106 at 3:30​

For attendance information please go to the school web page below:

https://www.horrycountyschools.net/St_James_High_School

From the SJHS web site go to “Our School” then Click on Attendance.

For further information please contact DeAnna Zirkelbach at 843-650-2448 or email her at DZirkelbach@horrycountyschools.net

All students in Horry County Schools will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2023-2024 school year as part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program.

Please click the Sharks Logo to access our Sharks Athletics Page.

Email: wsmith004@horrycountyschools.net
Website: https://www.horrycountyschools.net/St_James_High_School
Location: 10800 South Carolina 707, Murrells Inlet, SC, USA
Phone: (843) 650-5600