WHS Weekly Newsletter 10/19

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WHS Daily Announcements 

We were excited to honor senior Razorback and 3A state champion in the 800m event, Brady Callahan at halftime of Friday night's football game. Brady won the 800 this past spring at the South Carolina State Track and Field Championship with an official time of 1 min, 55.69 seconds.  

Over his career at WHS, Brady has earned All-Region honors three times in cross country and three times in track, along with All-State honors three times in cross country and one in track. 

In cross country, Brady has helped lead our teams to top-five finishes at the state level in each of the past three seasons. This year, the team is currently ranked number one in the state in 3A.

On the track, his versatility is equally impressive. Brady has qualified for the state meet in the 800-meter run, the 4x400-meter relay, the 4x800-meter relay, and the 400-meter hurdles. 

Brady’s coaches consistently point to his leadership, work ethic, and positive example as important reasons for the continued success of both our cross country and track programs. 

Congratulations, Brady! We are so proud of you and look forward to seeing what you accomplish next.

At Friday's game, we were excited to recognize Coach Shane Sutherland as this week's WHS Spotlight Teacher. Coach Sutherland teaches Frontier History, Economics, and AP Microeconomics. He is also the head coach of the Walhalla High School girls and boys cross country and track teams. Under his leadership, both the girls cross country and track teams have earned back to back region championships and Coach Sutherland has led our boys cross country team to an astounding 5 region championships in a row, and is looking toward a 6th - as they are currently ranked 1st in the state in 3A. Whether in the classroom, in the weight room, on the course, or on the track, Coach Sutherland is devoted and extremely dedicated to helping his students and student-athletes be successful and guiding them to excellence. 

So proud of all of our Razorback students who represented WHS so well at this weekend's Oktoberfest. WHS choir students, Miss Oktoberfest Teya McCurry, WHS/HCTC culinary students and FFA president Luke Duncan helped to open festivities at the Oktoberfest luncheon on Friday and WHS JROTC students helped to park a record number of cars over the weekend. 

Click here to order your student's school picture. The access code is their student ID number (their lunch number and/or the number in their student password). If you have any issues, please reach out to David Sparks at davidsparksphoto@gmail.com. 

Seniors should check with Mrs. Lynch for information on their senior photo booklets. 

Interested contestants should pick up a packet from Coach Lags or Coach Harvey. Forms and payment due Friday, October 23rd!

Click the link below to complete the registration form. 

If it's not your thing, SAVE THE DATE and come be a spectator and supporter of the 2026 Miss Walhira Pageant!

Strategic Plan Stakeholder Survey

The School District of Oconee County is developing a new Strategic Plan to guide our priorities, resources, and educational goals for the next phase of our district’s future from 2027-2032. Your input ensures our vision and priorities reflect the values and needs of our children, staff, and entire community as we eagerly embrace the next chapter of devoted service to our students and their families. (Estimated completion time 10-12 minutes)

Weapons Detectors are now being used every day at all SDOC high schools. Please arrive a few minutes early, clean out your bookbags, and see the flyer for things you can do to ensure we are moving students through as quickly as possible. 

Thank you for doing your part to help keep us safe!

Click here to request a new ID. It will be delivered directly to you within a few days.

Submit this application to receive a reusable library pass for admittance to the library in the mornings (8:00-8:35 am) and/or during your lunch. The teacher on duty should not allow you to pass through the doors from the cafeteria/commons area during these times without a pass. Use only the upstairs hallway and stairs from the cafeteria/commons.

You can always get a Securly hall pass from a teacher if you just need to go to the library occasionally during these times. This pass is for the students who plan to go to the library most/all mornings and/or most/all lunches.

PLEASE DO NOT drop students off or pick them up in the main parking lot or in the student parking lot. Remember to pull ALL THE WAY up to the purple line or the car in front of you. Do your part to help our dismissal run efficiently.