Wade Hampton High School

We are thrilled to announce and extend heartfelt congratulations to our Teacher of the Month for September 2024, Mrs. Andi Fansher!

Mrs. Fansher serves as our School Librarian. She has transformed our school library into a hub of learning and creativity. Her passion for fostering a love of reading and her innovative approach to integrating technology and resources have greatly enriched the lives of our students and staff. Andi, your dedication to creating an inclusive and inspiring learning environment has made you a beloved figure in our school. We are proud to honor you as Teacher of the Month!

Thanks to our friends at Scootin’ on Wade for sponsoring our monthly staff awards.

We are thrilled to announce and extend heartfelt congratulations to our Staff Member of the Month for September 2024, Mrs. Rita Kirven (School Bookkeeper)!

Mrs. Kirven’s exceptional dedication and unwavering commitment to ensuring our school’s financial operations run smoothly have not gone unnoticed. Her meticulous attention to detail and her willingness to go above and beyond for our school community make her an invaluable member of our team.

Rita, your hard work and professionalism have made a significant impact on our school’s success, and we are grateful for all you do. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Thanks to our friends at Scootin’ on Wade for sponsoring our monthly awards.

Please help us welcome the newest member to our Science Department. Mrs. Suzanne Terry will be teaching Chemistry and Earth/Environmental Science this school year. She is no stranger to our school and we are excited to have her on the team!

"I am thrilled to officially join the Wade Hampton family as a faculty member! With two of my children being Wade Hampton alumni and our youngest currently attending, this feels like coming home. I've had the pleasure of teaching many current students during their middle school years at Sevier Middle School, and I'm excited for the opportunity to work with them again. It truly is a privilege!"—Suzanne Terry

Junior, Natalie Davis, is our Female Athlete of the Month. Natalie was a key contributor to the Lady Generals finishing 8th out of 17 teams at the Lady Rebel invitational and to the team's region win over Gaffney. Great job Natalie!

Junior Swimmer Wolf Benjamin, is our Male Athlete of the Month. Wolf won his first high school individual race in the 100 freestyle earlier this week in a meet vs Spartanburg and Gaffney. Congrats Wolf!

We are getting closer!!

🎉 Parent & Alumni Party 🎉

Join us in supporting Wade Hampton High School Spirit Week & Julie Valentine Center

📅 Date: September 28th, 2024
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Location: THE IRISH PUB, 214 N. Pleasantburg Dr.

🎟️ Cost: $25 per person
🍽️ Includes: Dinner

Plus, don’t miss our Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PFf0KjNmWwP43zeTnEKFMMLdLjyJnRFM/view?usp=drivesdk

Let’s come together to show our WHHS spirit and support a great cause. See you there! 🎉

The band currently has a fundraiser (until October 31) with Scooter’s Coffee (2207 Wade Hampton Blvd) where if you mention the WHHS Band you get $1 off and we get $1 as well! Share and tell EVERYONE!

🎉 The votes are in! Congratulations to the newly elected Freshman Class of 2028 Student Council representatives! 🎉

Meet your Freshman Class leaders:

President: Paul Kreke
Vice President: Blake Rollins
Secretary: Andi Harber
Treasurer: Dave McElveen

Elected Representatives:
⭐️Lexy Cunningham
⭐️Jesse Fuduric
⭐️Saylor Griffith
⭐️Wren Posner
⭐️Sailor Redding
⭐️Avery Woods

Appointed Representatives:
⭐️Chloe Benton
⭐️Mason Brown
⭐️Cooper Cuttino
⭐️Marshall Dodson
⭐️Atticus Simmons
⭐️Lydia Grace Tindall

We are excited to see all the great things you will accomplish this year! Let’s make it a fantastic year, Class of 2028! 🎓

See this week’s Leading Like Generals Parent Newsletter!

Did you know that joining the PTA shows your child that you support their education? It shows your teachers that you value and support them. And it helps your school community in a BIG way! PTA involvement does not stop in elementary and middle school. It is an integral part of your child's education all the way through their educational experience in Greenville County. If you have not joined the Wade Hampton PTSA, please do so today!!! It is super easy and it isn't just for parents. Grandparents, teachers, staff, community members and students can join!

CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://whhs.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships)

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Wade Hampton High School Student Drop Off and Pick Up

It’s. About. That. Time.

Kickoff is at 7:30pm tonight at TR!

Visit www.launchGVL.org to learn more about the Fall 2024 Paid Internships.

Today the Class of 2026 had the opportunity to meet with the team at Herff Jones X Waters Group. The students were truly amazing - their energy and excitement for ordering their class rings and letter jackets was obvious. Herff Jones X The Waters Group is WHHS's Official Partner for all things motivation and recognition. They are our partners for everything from Class Rings and Letter Jackets to Caps & Gowns and Graduation essentials.

As was discussed, we are providing you with some helpful links and information to discuss with your students.

Junior Class Ring and Letter Jacket Achievement Rally - English Version
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uAwPe7W4Aek&feature=youtu.be

Junior Class Ring and Letter Jacket Achievement Rally - Spanish Version
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFXhHT4-j48

Class Ring and Letter Jacket Catalogs:

Class Ring (https://scherffjones.com/jewelry-catalog/) and Letter Jacket Catalog (https://scherffjones.com/letter-jacket-catalog/)

Below you will see our custom class ring mascot and letter jacket that students can customize to make their own! The students also heard about an exciting new partnership between Herff Jones and Kendra Scott to bring updated styling to this time-honored tradition.

https://highschool.herffjones.com/secom/school/SC/Wade%20Hampton%20High%20School/39000433000/4261/rings/list?series=Kendra%20Scott

Parents can go ahead and order online at SCHerffJones.com, or they are welcome to join us for the in-person ring and letter jacket event at Wade Hampton High School on August 28th during the lunch periods. The Herff Jones team of recognition experts will be on hand to answer questions on sizing, design, and payment options.

https://scherffjones.com/

We're thrilled to partner with Herff Jones X The Waters Group to make this an exciting and memorable experience for the students. Please let me know if you have any other questions!

Check out the Generals this week , as several teams begin regular season competition!

🎶 Exciting News from the WHHS Choral Department! 🎶

We’re thrilled to announce that the Carolinas District of the Barbershop Harmony Society has generously donated $500 to our Choral Department! This support means so much as we continue to promote barbershop singing within our community.

This summer, several of our talented Wade Hampton students and Mrs. Moyer had the incredible opportunity to participate in the Harmony Explosion Camp at Clemson University. It was an inspiring experience, and we are grateful to the Barbershop Harmony Society for recognizing our commitment to this beautiful art form.

Thank you to the Carolinas District for your support in helping us spread the joy of barbershop harmony! 🎤💙

We are looking for your assistance. We are planning for the annual iTeach Conference and we need help collecting snacks and needed items. This professional style conference is designed to engage our future teachers who are still in our high school classrooms.

All items can be dropped off to you by Sep 3rd.

https://www.signup genius.com/go/10C084AA8A72DA1FAC34-50691561-iteach

Congrats to Abby Cox and Aeryal Suttles. They are members of the new Greenville County Schools Future Teacher Academy Leadership Board!

The FTA Leadership Board is comprised of future teacher leaders selected from their individual schools for demonstrating outstanding leadership and displaying the heart of a teacher.

Working in conjunction with Public Education Partners, the purpose of the leadership board is to:

📚Prepare future teacher leaders
🍎Provide deeper insight into the teaching profession
📚Present opportunities for peer collaboration and personal growth
🍎Promote the profession in a positive light

These future educators will participate in professional development workshops throughout the year and share what they have learned with their peers. They will advocate for the teaching profession and speak to the school board about their experiences.

📚 Shoutout to our incredible library leaders, Mrs. Andi Fansher and Mrs. Karla Koon!📚

These two powerhouse educators are redefining what it means to be a librarian and librarian aide at our school. Mrs. Fansher is not only a master of curating diverse and engaging collections, but she’s also leading the charge in instructional innovation. From guiding students through research projects to integrating technology in ways that make learning come alive, they ensure our library is the heart of academic excellence.

Their passion for fostering a love of reading and learning is contagious, and their commitment to supporting both students and staff is unmatched.

Thank you for the energy, creativity, and dedication you bring every day. We’re so lucky to have them on our team!

A huge THANK YOU to California Dreaming Greenville for their incredible support of our teachers at Wade Hampton High School!

Their continuous discount coupons are a generous token of appreciation, and we're truly grateful for the partnership.

A special shout out to Kenshon Peoples (Operating Partner), Cierra Houglum (Senior Manager) and Tiffany Breland (Front of House Manager) for their unwavering advocacy for public educators. Your dedication to our community does not go unnoticed, and we are so appreciative of everything you do! 💙📚

Congratulations to our 2024 WHHS SUMMER GRADUATES.

They just wrapped up their summer ceremony and putting in the right work to accomplish this milestone. Onward and upward you go Generals.

Alicia Berry
Jada Cantrell
Tamar Hicks
Raine Lee
Megill Alexander
Flor Morales
David Owens
Orlando Padron Lopez
Janeth Palestina Anya
John Sellers

From Coach McCray (Strength and Conditioning Coach)

In the interest of safety and efficiency, please only drop-off and pick-up your students in our designated car loop located off of Pine Knoll Drive. All other areas on our campus such as the student and teacher parking lots, the bus loop, and the side of the road are considered “Off Limits” for drop-off and pick-up purposes.

DO
🚗Pull as close as possible to the crosswalk near the Fine Arts Center. 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.
🚗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 Staff Parking Area.
🚗Drop off/Pick up along Pine Knoll Drive
🚗Drop off/Pick up in the Student parking lot

Dear Wade Hampton Families,

Please see this week's PARENT NEWSLETTER!

What an incredible start to the 2024-2025 school year! The first two days have been filled with excitement, energy, and a sense of community that sets the tone for a fantastic year ahead. Our students have shown up eager to learn, and our teachers have brought their best to the classroom. It’s truly been a joy to see everyone come together.

As we continue to move forward, we want to ensure that all parents are familiar with the school and district-wide policies that guide our daily routines and expectations. These policies are essential in creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all students. We approach these guidelines with consistency and dignity, and your partnership in understanding and reinforcing them is vital. Please take a moment to review the policies outlined in this newsletter.

Dr. Carlos Grant, Principal

Wade Hampton High School The Principal's Corner

If you are WHHS Alumni prior to 2006, you might remember the T-Court.

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our campus—the New WHHS Outdoor Classroom! 🌳📚 This amazing space, designed to inspire learning in the great outdoors, is the result of hard work and dedication from one of our very own students.

It is in the same approximate spot of where T- Court used to be with the original campus.

A huge THANK YOU goes out to Nathan Cloer (Eastside High School) who completed this project as part of his Eagle Scout journey. His commitment and leadership have given our school community a unique space where education and nature come together.

We can’t wait to see how our students and teachers make the most of this incredible resource. Join us in celebrating Nathan’s achievement and the continued growth of WHHS! 👏🎓

For our freshmen interested in leadership opportunities, we have an important update. The meeting for those interested in running for an elected office has been rescheduled to Friday, August 16, at 7:45 AM. This is a change from the previously announced date of next Tuesday.

We will also share this update with students during announcements next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to ensure everyone is informed.

Campaigns will officially begin on August 19th, and we are excited to see our students step up and lead!

Did you know that joining the PTSA shows your child that you support their education? It shows your teachers that you value and support them. And it helps your school community in a BIG way!

PTA involvement does not stop in elementary and middle school. It is an integral part of your child's education all the way through their educational experience in Greenville County. If you have not joined the Wade Hampton PTSA, please do so today!!!

It is super easy and it isn't just for parents. Grandparents, teachers, staff, community members and students can join!

https://whhs.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true&category=Memberships