Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of January 22-25, 2019

Any student who had pictures taken the 1^st or 2^nd time needs to come to Mrs. Miller’s Office in 224 to pick up your ID.

News from Athletic Department:  

Congrats:

JV Girls defeated South Florence on Friday

Varsity Wrestling won their Tournament in Newberry on Saturday

Tuesday, January 22

• Basketball JV Girls (4:30), JV Boys (5:45), Varsity Girls (7:00) & Varsity Boys 8:15 host West Florence

Wednesday, January 23

Thursday, January 24

• Wrestling vs. CFHS & NMB 6:00 p.m.

Friday, January 25

•  Basketball vs. CFHS 4:30 p.m.

• Track season starts Monday, January 28. Students must have a physical to practice. For more information, see Coach Arrington in Room 114.
• There will be a golf meeting for both golf teams on Monday, January 29, at 3:30 in the Commons. Anyone interested in playing golf and to help prepare for the tournament. Please come to the meeting.
• Boys’ Golf practice will start Monday, February 4, at Prestwick at 3:30. Please have your physicals before practice starts. 
  Contact Mrs. Shoemaker for any other questions.
• Tryouts for Varsity and JV Baseball begins Monday, January 28, on the baseball field from 3:45 to 6:15.  You have to be cleared and approved on Planet HS to be able to try out. 

Tuesday, January 22

• Last opportunity for seniors to make-up time in makeup school 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 23

1. HOPE Meeting this Wednesday in Room 223 until 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, January 24

• 1st and 2nd Block Final Exams
• Art Club will meet January 24

• Spanish club meeting Thursday in 221.

Friday, January 25

•  3rd and 4th Block Final Exams

Saturday, January 26

• Tickets are still available for the SHS Jazz Dinner Dance Ocean Lakes Rec Center January 26 6:00 p.m.

Dinner by Travinias along with a Silent Auction.  Tickets are $20.00.  See Ms. Polenick or call 843-602-0618. 

Other up-coming events

• It's BO time!" Bojangles biscuit sales will be Monday, January 28, during break. Chicken biscuits will be sold for $3. Proceeds will benefit Special Needs transportation

• Brave Bots Robotics Club build season has begun.  We will meet daily until 5:00 p.m.
• National Honor Society will meet Thursday, January 31, immediately after school in Room 212.  Quarterly service hours are due at this meeting.  All members please see Google Classroom for more information.
• Attention Driver Education students for the spring semester: if you are enrolled in Driver Education for spring semester, 8 days of Early Bird class will begin Tuesday, January 29, through Thursday, February 7, at 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. in the Auditorium.  You are to meet Coach Illing in front of school entrance for Early Bird Driver Education class to begin at 7:00 a.m.
• Bojangles biscuit sales will be Thursday, January 31, during break. Chicken biscuits will be sold for $3. Proceeds will benefit Special Needs transportation
• Brave Cave is open during all 3 lunches!
• The leadership class is sponsoring a Blood Drive Tuesday, January 29, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym.  You can sign up at the table under the stairs in the commons during your lunch through Monday, January 25.  Thanks for helping to save lives.
• There will be a golf tournament on February 9 at Indigo Creek. If anyone is interested in playing, please contact Mrs. Shoemaker.

News for seniors:

• Seniors: if you have not ordered your cap and gown yet, please come by Mrs. Graves’ Office as soon as possible for information on taking care of this!!!

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to on

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of January 14-18, 2019

Any student who had pictures taken, the 1^st or 2^nd time needs to come to Mrs. Miller’s Office in 224 to pick up your ID.

News from Athletic Department:  

Tuesday, January 15

• Men’s Basketball vs. Conway 6:00 p.m.
  

Wednesday, January 16

• Wrestling at St. James 6:00 p.m.
  

Thursday, January 17

Friday, January 18

• Basketball at South Florence 4:30 p.m.
  

Saturday, January 19

1. Wrestling at Horry County Tournament

• TRACK SEASON STARTS MONDAY, JANUARY 28! MUST HAVE PHYSICAL TO PRACTICE! FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE COACH ARRINGTON IN ROOM 114.
  
  
• Coach Suarez and Coach Owen would love if you could help them spread the word about their grades K-6 youth soccer clinics coming up January 19 and February 9. Students tell your parents to send your brothers and sisters.  Of course, faculty, if your own little ones are interested in giving soccer a try or coming back with us this year, we will wear them out and send them home exhausted! See Coach Suarez or Coach Owen with questions…

Clubs and Activities:

Tuesday, January 15

1. Last Make-Up Opportunity for Underclassmen 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, January 16

• Senior Make up school 3:30 – 5:00

Thursday, January 17

• Senior Make up school 3:30 – 5:00
  

Friday, January 18

• Senior Make up school 3:30 – 5:00
• Boeing Visit to SHS 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Auditorium

All juniors, AFJROTC Cadets, and Robotics Team Members will be called to the Auditorium

Congratulations to Diana Maya Espinosa on winning Miss Socastee 2019!  Thank you to student council led by Ms. Carr, Mr. Cruse & Mr. Sauthoff for the amazing job they did organizing and assisting with the production.  Our reigning Miss Socastee, Mikayla Hatcher put on a great production! Very proud of all the contestants.  

Miss Socastee 2019 ~ Diana Maya Espinosa

Miss Senior ~ Illiriana Lekani

Miss Junior & First Runner up ~ Caitlyn Burger

Miss Sophomore ~ Makenzie Hoffman

Miss Freshman ~ Melanie Grayson Mauldin

Miss Congeniality ~ Diana Espionosa

People's Choice Talent ~ Melanie Grayson Mauldin

People's Choice Evening ~ Natalie Mitchell

Fearless Award ~ Ashlyn Payne

Evening Gown Winner ~ Illiriana Lekani

Casual Wear Winner ~ Mckenna Grayson Hatcher

Interview Winner ~ Illiriana Lekani

Talent Winner ~ Diana Espionosa

Other up-coming events

• Brave Cave is open during all 3 lunches!

News for seniors:

• Seniors: if you have not ordered your cap and gown yet, please come by Mrs. Graves Office as soon as possible for information on taking care of this!!!

Attention seniors:

Only seniors may stay after school from January 14 - January 22 in Room 107 from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Check your attendance by logging into your Power School account, ask a teacher, or see an administrator during a change in class. You must bring work and be on time.

Underclassmen who still have excessive unexcused absences from first semester may attend Summer Attendance School. See Guidance for an application.

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of January 2-4, 2019

Any student who had pictures taken, the 1^st or 2^nd time needs to come to Mrs. Miller’s Office in Room 224 to pick up your ID.

News from Athletic Department:  

Friday, January 4

• Men’s & Women’s Basketball at Carolina Forest 4:30 p.m.
  

Clubs and Activities:

Wednesday, January 2

1. Brave Bots Robotics Team meets Wednesday, January 2 until 4:30.  Join the fun.  Competition build season starts Monday, January 7.  We'll meet every day after school until 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 3

Friday, January 4

1. Gaming Design Club will meet on Friday, January 4, in Room 204 from 3:30-4:30.

Other up-coming events

• History club members, please pick up your club shirt in Room 226.
• Brave Cave is open during all 3 lunches!
• Miss Socastee Pageant in Saturday, January 12 - 10:00 a.m. talent only, 7:00 p.m. Evening Portion

News for seniors:  

Seniors: If you have not ordered your cap and gown yet, please come by Mrs. Graves’ Office as soon as possible for information on taking care of this!!!

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of December 17-20, 2018 

Any student who had pictures taken, the 1^st or 2^nd time needs to come to Mrs. Miller’s Office in Room 224 to pick up your ID.

News from Athletic Department: 

Tuesday, December 18

• Varsity Men’s/Women’s Basketball vs. Georgetown 6:00 p.m.

Congrats:

To the South Team as they beat the North Team 13-10 on Saturday in the North -South All Star Game.

Clubs and Activities:

Tuesday, December 18

• Senioritis Meeting in the Auditorium (seniors going on the trip will be called at 11:00 a.m.)
• Gaming Design Club meeting Tuesday in Room 204 from 3:30 - 4:30.

Wednesday, December 19

The SHS HOPE Club has a meeting this Wednesday until 4:30 p.m. Bring a $5 wrapped present to participate in our Gift Swap. It's never too late to join the HOPE Club, meet us Room 223.

Other up-coming events

• History club members, please pick up your club shirt in Room 226.
• Brave Cave is open during all 3 lunches!
• Ladies: Miss Socastee High Pageant Applications now available. You may pick up applications in the Main Office, from Mrs. Carr, Mr. Cruse or Mr. Sauthoff.
• Beach Ball Classic begins December 26-31. Needed: Volunteers to work and watch basketball and eat in the hospitality room. Any amount of time would be appreciated. Contact Mr. O’Brien.

News for seniors: 

• Seniors: Please come to Room 220 during break or during your lunch to select the senior formal picture that you would like included in the yearbook. You must select a picture by December 20, otherwise, a picture will be chosen for you. Be prepared to sign for the picture you select.
• Seniors: Last chance to submit your senior quote and baby/casual picture. Please return your form to Room 220 as soon as possible. If you don’t return the completed form, your quote and picture will not appear in the yearbook.
• Senior recognition ads (also known as parent ads) can be purchased online until the start of winter break. Please visit www.tinyurl.com/shsbravesyearbook to design and purchase your ad today.

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

 

 

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of December 10-14, 2018

Any student who had pictures taken, the 1^st or 2^nd time needs to come to Mrs. Miller’s Office in 224 to pick up your ID.

News from Athletic Department: 

Monday, December 10

• JV Girls (4:30), JV boys (5:45), Varsity Girls (7:00) & Varsity Boys Basketball (8:15) host North Myrtle Beach
  
  

Tuesday, December 11

Wednesday, December 12

• WRESTLING—will host Conway at 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 13

• MEN’S BASKETBALL—will travel to Conway for the Christian Inv. TBA
                       

Friday, December 14

• WOMEN’S BASKETBALL—will host Philip Simmons (JV/Varsity) at 6:00/7:15 p.m.
• The Football Team will be collecting Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals to take to the nursing home again this year. See Coach Illing or a player to donate!

Clubs and Activities:

Monday, December 10

• The English Honor Society will meet on December 10 at 3:30 in Mrs. Mitchell's Room.
• Mock Trial will meet Monday - Thursday after school
  
  

Tuesday, December 11

• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. Rooms 107 and 108
• Braves come and join a holiday destressing session with essential oil slime with Mind and Muscle Club in room #140 tomorrow at 3:30!
• Mock Trail
  

Wednesday, December 12

• FCCLA will be selling hot chocolate during break on Wednesday, December 12, in the Commons. Price will be $1. Please support FCCLA and purchase our hot beverages
• The SHS HOPE Club presents Kindness Grams, starting this Wednesday through Friday, during all three lunches. Messages are free, or send it with an optional Candy Cane for $1. Anyone can send them; students, teachers, staff, and administration! See the flyers around school for more details.
• Mock Trail
  
  

Thursday, December 13

• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. Rooms 107 and 108.
• SHS HOPE Club Kindness grams delivered
• Spanish club meeting Thursday
• Fashion Show During All Three Lunches
• Mock Trail
• Art Club will meet Thursday after school
  

Friday, December 14

• SHS HOPE Club Kindness grams delivered

◦           Show Choir Concert 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 15

• Make-up school 8-12
• Show Choir Concert 7:00 p.m.
  
  

Other up-coming events

• Congratulations to the Socastee Academic Team for their strong showing in last weekend's tournament in Greenville.
• History club members, please pick up your club shirt in Room 226.
• Love Reading? Love Trivia? Join the SHS Book Club’s Battle of the Books!  More information is available in the library.  Form a team and start reading!
• FCCLA will be selling cold water bottles throughout the year. Come to Mrs. Gorcesky's Room 138 before school, after school or during break. Prices are 50 cents each. Thank you for supporting FCCLA.
• Brave Cave is now open during all 3 lunches!
• Ladies: Miss Socastee High Pageant Applications now available. May pick up applications in the main office, from Mrs. Carr, Mr. Cruse or Mr. Sauthoff.
• Beach Ball Classic begins December 26-31.Volunteer to work and Watch basketball and eat in the Hospitality Room. Any amount of time would be appreciated. Contact Mr. O’Brien.

News for seniors: 

• Seniors: Please come to Room 220 during break or during your lunch to select the senior formal picture that you would like included in the yearbook. You must select a picture by December 20; otherwise, a picture will be chosen for you. Be prepared to sign for the picture you select.
• Seniors: Last chance to submit your senior quote and baby/casual picture. Please return your form to Room 220 as soon as possible. If you don’t return the completed form, your quote and picture will not appear in the yearbook.
• Senior recognition ads (also known as parent ads) can be purchased online until the start of winter break. Please visit www.tinyurl.com/shsbravesyearbook to design and purchase your ad today.
  

News from Guidance:

• Freshmen and sophomores – A representative from South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Math will be here Tuesday, December 11, at 10:30 a.m. Interested students should sign up in guidance.

 

• Report Card Feedback (SCDE) The South Carolina Department of Education is seeking public comment and suggestions for changes to the South Carolina Accountability System, school and district report cards, and the federal plan under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Please visit and share the below link with parents, teachers, administrators, and your school community so that they can offer comments and suggestions related to our state's public K-12 accountability system.    
              

Report Card Feedback Form

Please note that for the 2018-19 school year, the U.S. Department of Education has set a deadline of March 1, 2019 for submissions; to allow for review by the Education Oversight Committee and the Governor, a draft must be completed in January 2019. The SCDE will, however, continue to accept input for changes in future accountability years.

 

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

 

 

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of December 4-7, 2018 

Braves:  Make up school opportunities will be held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturday mornings.  If you are over the allowed 5 unexcused absences you will need to make up your attendance times during those dates.  You must arrive on time and stay the entire time to receive credit.  There will be NO Exceptions.  See your administrator if you have questions.  DO NOT PUT THIS OFF!!!

News from Athletic Department:

Tuesday, December 4

• Preseason Track & Field training for athletes with their physicals have a non-mandatory practice Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Meet at Weight Room.
• Weightlifting classes for Girls soccer start tomorrow, Tuesday from 3:45 to 5:00 p.m. Must have the physical on file in order to participate.

Wednesday, December 5

• We will move the Basketball games vs Myrtle Beach to Thursday, December 6, at MB(4 games) Previously scheduled for Saturday, December 8, at MB

      JV Girls will start at 4:30 and will continue with all 4 games

• WOMEN’S BASKETBALL--Waccamaw (JV/Varsity) 6:00/7:15 p.m. at SOCASTEE
• WRESTLING--Waccamaw 6:00 p.m. at Waccamaw
• There will be a Girls Lacrosse meeting in Coach Renfrow’ s Office on Wednesday at 3:45 – 4:15

Thursday, December 6

• WOMEN’S BASKETBALL--Myrtle Beach (JV/Varsity)  4:30/6:30 p.m. at Myrtle Beach
• MEN’S BASKETBALL--Myrtle Beach (JV/Varsity) 5:30/8:00 p.m. at Myrtle Beach

Other:

• Congrats to the Wrestling team for opening their tournament season with a 3rd place finish at the May River Invitational. The entire team wrestled strong. Socastee varsity wrestling travels to Waccamaw on Wednesday for a tri meet and St James for the shark Duals on Saturday. Great Job Braves.
• The Football Team will be collecting Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals to take to the nursing home again this year. If you would like to donate your Stuffed Animals to help the Football Team please send your Teddy Bear-Stuffed Animals to Coach Illing’s Office or give to a football player or football coach to deliver them to Coach Illing.. Thanks for all your help with our Football Team’s Teddy Bear Collection.

Clubs and Activities:

Tuesday 12/4

• Junior Ring Ceremony
• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. Rooms 107 and 108

Wednesday, December 5

• Regional DECA Competition
• ASVAB administered
• There will be a HOPE meeting this Wednesday, December 5, until 4:30 in Room 223. We will be working on spreading Holiday HOPE throughout Socastee.

Thursday, December 6

• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. Rooms 107 and 108.

Friday, December 7

• Beta Club and National Honor Society Members - Please bring your Help for Kids Holiday Toiletry Boxes to Ms. Martin or Mrs. Wilson by Friday, December 7. More information is located in your Google Classrooms.
• Band Concert 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 8

• Make-up school 8-12
• Good luck to the Academic Team as they travel to Greenville on Saturday, December 8, for a tournament.
  

Other up-coming events

• Hey DECA members, sign up for the Mr. & Mrs. Santa community service project in Mrs. Blackmon’s Room. It is fun and it’s free!
• The English Honor Society will meet on December 10 at 3:30 in Mrs. Mitchell's Room.
• Love Reading? Love Trivia? Join the SHS Book Club’s Battle of the Books!  More information is available in the library.  Form a team and start reading!
• FCCLA will be selling cold water bottles throughout the year. Come to Mrs. Gorcesky's Room 138 before school, after school or during break. Prices are 50 cents each. Thank you for supporting FCCLA.
• Brave Cave is now open during all 3 lunches!
• “Hey, braves! If you have any interest in mindful practices, body movement and de-stressing, please join the Mind and Muscle Club! This new club is open to students and faculty of all levels and will meet after school bi weekly on preset dates. Out of school opportunities will be available to participants often. For more information, please see Ms. Keillor, Ms. Ward, Ms. Bogart-Rowan or Jen Nguyen.”
• Ladies: Miss Socastee High Pageant Applications now available. May pick up applications in the main office, from Mrs. Carr, Mr. Cruse or Mr. Sauthoff.
• Beach Ball Classic begins December 26-31.Volunteer to work and Watch basketball and eat in the hospitality room. Any amt. of time would be appreciated. Contact Mr. O’Brien.

News for seniors: 

• December 6: Herff Jones will be here during all 3 lunches (11:40-1:45) for makeup orders. Or you may order online.
• Seniors: Senior portraits have finally been released to our school. Please come to Room 220 during break to select the senior formal picture that you would like included in the yearbook. You must select a picture by December 20, otherwise, a picture will be chosen for you. Be prepared to sign for the picture you select.
• Seniors: Last chance to submit your senior quote and baby/casual picture. Please return your form to Room 220 as soon as possible. If you don’t return the completed form, your quote and picture will not appear in the yearbook.
• Seniors: Senior recognition ads (also known as parent ads) can be purchased online until the start of winter break. Please visit www.tinyurl.com/shsbravesyearbook to design and purchase your ad today.

News from Guidance:  

Let’s help our very own Brave family again this Holiday season!  Giving is contagious!!  Every 2nd block teacher will encourage their students to bring in money to purchase Angels for the SHS Angel tree (which will be located in the front of Guidance).  We encourage any form of money so check your piggy bank, under the sofa cushions, and that place in your car where you keep spare change. A handful of spare change goes a long way when we work as a team. Money donated will buy gifts and clothes for students of our Socastee family who may otherwise not have any gifts to open during the holidays.

Dates:  November 27 - December 7

Cost of each Angel:  $20.00

Each Angel may be purchased from Mrs. Kirkham in Guidance for $20.00.  The Angel can then be decorated and placed on the SHS Angel Tree.

2nd block class competitions!!!

The Class that purchases the most Angels will receive a Pizza Party!!!

• Freshmen and sophomores – A representative from South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Math will be here Tuesday, December 11, at 10:30 a.m. Interested students should sign up in Guidance. 

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

 

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of November 26-30, 2018

Braves:  This fall students will be allowed to make up 9 days of attendance.  Those opportunities will be held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturday mornings.  If you are over the allowed 5 unexcused absences you will need to make up your attendance times during those dates.  You must arrive on time and stay the entire time to receive credit.  There will be NO Exceptions.  See your administrator if you have questions.  DO NOT PUT THIS OFF!!!

News from Athletic Department: 

Tuesday, November 27

• Basketball vs. MBH (All 4 teams)
• Wrestling at Marion 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 29

• Basketball at NMBH (all 4 teams)

Friday, November 30

• Wrestling at May River Tourney 

• There will be a baseball organizational meeting for anyone trying out for baseball (bteam, JV and Varsity) and their parents Monday, November 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Socastee HS.
• Weight lifting classes will be offered on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from December 4 – December 19 3:45- 5:00. Anyone who has signed up for girls’ soccer can participate. MUST HAVE THE PHYSICAL ON LINE TURNED IN TO OUR TRAINER, COACH KEESEE.
• The Football Team will be collecting Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals to take to the nursing home again this year. If you would like to donate your Stuffed Animals to help the Football Team please send your Teddy Bear-Stuffed Animals to Coach Illing’s Office or give to a football player or football coach to deliver them to Coach Illing. Thanks for all your help with our Football Team’s Teddy Bear Collection. 

Clubs and Activities:

Monday, November 26

• Mock Trial will meet Monday, November 26, after school Room 130

Tuesday, November 27

Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Rooms 107 and 108

Wednesday, November 28

• Mock Trial will meet Wednesday, November 28, after school Room 130
• Next Robotics Practice is Wednesday, November 28, until 4:30 p.m.
• There will be a HOPE Meeting in Room 223 after school this Wednesday until 4:30. The topic is to share something that makes you happy.

Thursday, November 29

• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Rooms 107 and 108
• Art Club will meet Thursday, November 29, after School Room 130
• Book Club meets Thursday, November 29, at 3:20 in the Media Center.
• Spanish Club Meeting Thursday in Room 221.
• French Club is meeting Thursday, November 29, for a mandatory meeting.  

Friday, November 30

• Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 1

• Make-up school 8-12
  

Other up-coming events

• Hey DECA members, sign up for the Mr. & Mrs. Santa community service project in Mrs. Blackmon’s Room. It is fun and it’s free!
• Beta Club and National Honor Society Members - Please bring your Help for Kids Holiday Toiletry Boxes to Ms. Martin or Mrs. Wilson by Friday, December 7. More information is located in your Google Classrooms.
• The English Honor Society will meet December 20 at 3:30 in Mrs. Mitchell's Room for a short meeting. Just a reminder: Attendance at meetings is mandatory unless prior approval is given by Mrs. Mitchell or Mrs. Ward.
• Love Reading? Love Trivia?  Join the SHS Book Club’s Battle of the Books!  More information is available in the library.  Form a team and start reading!
• FCCLA will be selling cold water bottles throughout the year. Come to Mrs. Gorcesky's Room 138 before school, after school or during break. Prices are 50 cents each. Thank you for supporting FCCLA.
• Brave Cave is now open during all 3 lunches!
• “Hey, braves! If you have any interest in mindful practices, body movement and de-stressing, please join the Mind and Muscle Club! This new club is open to students and faculty of all levels and will meet after school bi weekly on preset dates. Out of school opportunities will be available to participants often. For more information, please see Ms. Keillor, Ms. Ward, Ms. Bogart-Rowan or Jen Nguyen.”

News for seniors: 

Seniors: If you purchased the senior yearbook bundle, please submit your senior quote and a copy of your baby picture or casual picture to Room 220 by November 30 for inclusion in the yearbook. If you still need to purchase the quote option, you may do so until the end of the month in Room 220.

Seniors: Are you or your parents interested in purchasing a senior ad (also known as recognition ads—these are placed in the back of the yearbook)? Please visit the yearbook website @ www.tinyurl.com/shsbravesyearbook and select the “senior ads” option to design and

December 6: Herff Jones will be here during all 3 lunches (11:40-1:45) for makeup orders.  Or you may order online.

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of November 19-21, 2018 

Braves:  This fall students will be allowed to make up 9 days of attendance.  Those opportunities will be held after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturday mornings.  If you are over the allowed 5 unexcused absences you will need to make up your attendance times during those dates.  You must arrive on time and stay the entire time to receive credit.  There will be NO Exceptions.  See your administrator if you have questions.  DO NOT PUT THIS OFF!!! 

News from Athletic Department: 

Socastee Varsity Boys Basketball defeated Waccamaw & Johnsonville this weekend. They will play for the Bulldog Shootout Championship on Tuesday at 7:30 at Georgetown

Today:

• Sand and Hoops Girls Tournament here at Socastee High:
• 6:00 Carolina Forest vs Georgetown
• 7:30 Socastee vs Waccamaw
• There will be a baseball organizational meeting for anyone trying out for baseball (bteam, JV and Varsity) and their parents Monday, November 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Socastee HS.
• Weight lifting classes will be offered on Tuesdays & Wednesdays from December 4 – December 19, 3:45- 5:00. Anyone who has signed up for Girls’ Soccer can participate. MUST HAVE THE PHYSICAL ON LINE TURNED IN TO OUR TRAINER, COACH KEESEE.
• The Football Team will be collecting Teddy Bears and Stuffed Animals to take to the nursing home again this year. If you would like to donate your Stuffed Animals to help the Football Team please send your Teddy Bear-Stuffed Animals to Coach Illing’s Office or give to a football player or football coach to deliver them to Coach Illing.. Thanks for all your help with our Football Team’s Teddy Bear Collection.

Clubs and Activities:

Monday, November 19

Mock Trial will meet Monday, November 19, after school in Room 130

• Congratulations to the Socastee Academic Team for successfully defending their title of district champions at last weekend's tournament.

Tuesday, November 20

• Make up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Rooms 107 and 108

Next Week:

Monday, November 26

• Mock Trial will meet Monday, November 26, after school in Room 130

Tuesday, November 27

• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Rooms 107 and 108

Wednesday, November 28

• Mock Trial will meet Wednesday, November 28, after school in Room 130
• Next Robotics Practice is Wednesday, November 28, until 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, November 29

• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Rooms 107 and 108
• Art Club will Thursday, November 29, after School in Room 130

Other up-coming events

• Beta Club and National Honor Society Members: - Please bring your Help for Kids Holiday Toiletry Boxes to Ms. Martin or Mrs. Wilson by Friday, December 7. More information is located in your Google Classrooms.
• Love Reading? Love Trivia? Join the SHS Book Club’s Battle of the Books!  More information is available in the library.  Form a team and start reading!
• FCCLA will be selling cold water bottles throughout the year. Come to Mrs. Gorcesky's Room 138 before school, after school or during break. Prices are 50 cents each. Thank you for supporting FCCLA.
• Brave Cave is now open during all 3 lunches!
• “Hey, braves! If you have any interest in mindful practices, body movement and de-stressing, please join the Mind and Muscle Club! This new club is open to students and faculty of all levels and will meet after school bi weekly on preset dates. Out of school opportunities will be available to participants often. For more information, please see Ms. Keillor, Ms. Ward, Ms. Bogart-Rowan or Jen Nguyen.”

News for seniors: 

Seniors: tomorrow Tuesday, November 20, is your last opportunity to have a senior portrait taken here at SHS.  Bring your $20 sitting fee.  The photographer will provide the tux or drape.  Don’t miss out on this last chance seniors to have your picture taken for the yearbook!

• Seniors: If you purchased the senior yearbook bundle, please submit your senior quote and a copy of your baby picture or casual picture to Room 220 by November 30 for inclusion in the yearbook. If you still need to purchase the quote option, you may do so until the end of the month in Room 220.
• Seniors: Are you or your parents interested in purchasing a senior ad (also known as recognition ads—these are placed in the back of the yearbook)? Please visit the yearbook website @ www.tinyurl.com/shsbravesyearbook and select the “senior ads” option to design and

Herff Jones is the company we use for seniors to purchase their graduation supplies.

• December 6: Herff Jones will be here during all 3 lunches (11:40-1:45) for makeup orders.

News from Guidance:

• Seniors! There is a Teaching Fellows scholarship meeting on Monday, November 19, at 10:00 a.m. in Guidance.  Please let Mrs. Adams know if you plan on attending.
• The ASVAB will be administered December 5. Tutorial session will be Nov. 20.

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

 

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of November 12-16, 2018

Braves:  This fall students will be allowed to make up 9 days of attendance.  Those opportunities will be held after school on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings.  If you are over the allowed 5 unexcused absences you will need to make up your attendance times during those dates.  You must arrive on time and stay the entire time to receive credit.  There will be NO Exceptions.  See your administrator if you have questions.  DO NOT PUT THIS OFF!!!

News from Athletic Department:  

• Fall Athletic Banquet on Tuesday, November 13, in Auditorium and Commons at 6:00 p.m.
• All football players who played Varsity and JV football this year need to pick up there football banquet tickets from Coach Illing or Mrs. Bond by Thursday, November 15. Players are free but family members are $6 each... The Football Banquet is Sunday, November 18, at 4:00 p.m.
• There will be a baseball organizational meeting for anyone trying out for baseball (bteam, JV and Varsity) and their parents Monday, November 26, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium at Socastee HS.

Clubs and Activities:

Monday, November 12

1. There is a HOSA meeting Monday, after school in Ms. Keillor’s Room.

Tuesday, November 13

• Attention Mu Alpha Theta members: Our next meeting is Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 in the Media Center.  We will be inducting new members. See you there!
• Make up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Rooms 107 and 108

Wednesday, November 14

• SHS HOPE Club will meet this Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 in Room 223
• Mock Trial will meet this Wednesday after school in  Mrs. French's Room 130
• Powder Puff Game Wednesday 4:30 p.m. at Brave Stadium Cost $3:00
• Brave Bots Robotics Practice Wednesday in Room 307 until 4:30.
• Wednesday after school in the Media Center, the Academic Team will hold their last home match, an epic battle against teachers and administrators. Good luck to all Braves!

Thursday, November 15

• Archery Practice will be after school on Thursday and Tuesday upstairs in the gym.
• Art Club will meet Thursday after school in Room 130
• Make-up School 3:30-5:00 p.m. Rooms 107 and 108

Friday, November 16

• The Gaming Design Club will be holding tryouts for the first ever Super Smash Crew Battle team on Friday, in Room 204.

Saturday, November 17

• Good luck to the Socastee Academic Team in Saturday's tournament as the defending champion Braves attempt to win the district championship again.
• Make-up School from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 in Rooms 107 and 108

Other up-coming events

• Love Reading? Love Trivia?  Join the SHS Book Club’s Battle of the Books!  More information is available in the library.  Form a team and start reading!
• FCCLA will be selling cold water bottles throughout the year. Come to Mrs. Gorcesky's Room 138 before school, after school, or during break. Prices are 50 cents each. Thank you for supporting FCCLA.
• March will be here before we know it and that means it’s time to start thinking about the musical.  This year we will reach deep into the crypt to revive the kooky and the spooky…..the Adams Family (the musical).  You all know their movies, you might know the television show, but you will absolutely LOVE the musical.  It’s full of fun and laughter and great songs.  This show will have you in stitches.  The Adams are a strange bunch of characters and we are currently looking for the perfect cast to play them.  Auditions will be November 15, 16, and 17.  If you can dance, sing, and have good comedic timing, we would love to see you there.  Audition information and sign-ups are located on the wall outside the Drama Room.  That’s Room 105 near the bus entrance.  There is also a place to sign up to help with the tech side of the show.  If your passion is sound, lighting, set building, or stage management, we need you too!
• Purchase your add space online. Ads can be purchased up until the start of winter break.
• Brave Cave is now open during all 3 lunches!
• “Hey, braves! If you have any interest in mindful practices, body movement and de-stressing, please join the Mind and Muscle Club! This new club is open to students and faculty of all levels and will meet after school bi-weekly on preset dates. Out of school opportunities will be available to participants often. For more information, please see Ms. Keillor, Ms. Ward, Ms. Bogart-Rowan or Jen Nguyen.”

News for seniors:  

1. Yearbooks are on sale now. Seniors: it’s not too late to purchase a senior quote/baby picture for the exclusive senior portrait section of the yearbook. Keep in mind, this is a different, and additional option to the senior ad section of the yearbook. The cost is now $30 for a quote and picture until November 30. Still have questions? Go to Room 220 to get the answers.

• Seniors: Are you or your parents interested in purchasing a senior ad (also known as recognition ads—these are placed in the back of the yearbook)? Please visit the yearbook website @ www.tinyurl.com/shsbravesyearbook and select the “senior ads” option to design. Herff Jones is the company we use for seniors to purchase their graduation supplies.
  
  
• November 13:  Herff Jones will return to Socastee High School for seniors and parents to place orders.  They will be in the commons area during all 3 lunches (11:40-1:45) and after school until 6:00 p.m. to take orders. 
• December 6: Herff Jones will be here during all 3 lunches (11:40-1:45) for makeup orders. 

News from Guidance: 

• Students 16 years old or older who would like to take the ASVAB (military entrance exam) at no charge, may sign up in guidance Nov. 5 – 16.  The ASVAB will be administered December 5.  Tutorial session will be November 20.
• Freshmen and sophomores – A representative from South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities will be here Friday, November 16, at 10:30 a.m.  Interested students should sign up in guidance.
• Congratulations to Joy Renfrow and John Cetin for being named the School Winners of the Wendy’s High School Heisman!!!  They were selected based on outstanding athletic ability, academic excellence, and community involvement.  And an extra congratulations to John for advancing as a State Finalist.  Socastee High School is very proud of your accomplishments!!

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

 

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of November 5-9, 2018

Braves:  This fall students will be allowed to make up 9 days of attendance.  Those opportunities will be held after school on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday mornings.  If you are over the allowed 5 unexcused absences, you will need to make up your attendance times during those dates.  There will be NO Exceptions.  See your Administrator if you have questions.  Dates begin on November 8 and go through January 15.  DO NOT PUT THIS OFF!!!

News from Athletic Department:  

Fall Athletic Banquet is on Tuesday, November 13, in Auditorium and Commons at 6:30.

Clubs and Activities:

Monday, November 5

• Basketball season Cheerleading tryouts Monday and Wednesday of this week:  3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Student Commons.
• It’s HOSA WEEK! Wednesday - HOSA Spirit Day is Scrub Day so you can wear your comfy scrubs all day! Did you know over the course of your lifetime, you'll shed about 40 lbs of skin? Fun Fact sponsored by HOSA, come join us for our next meeting, November 12, in Ms. Keillor’s Room!

Tuesday, November 6

Election Day…….VOTE!!

Wednesday, November 7

• FCCLA members mark your calendars for our next meeting. It will take place Wednesday, November 7, after school in Mrs. Gorcesky's Room. If you are unable to attend, see Mrs. Gorcesky or Ms. Yates. We need to discuss a community project and up-coming receptions we will cater.

1. Wednesday: Happy HOSA Week, your scrubs are looking great out there Socastee! If you are interested in becoming a HOSA member don’t forget dues are due this Friday to Ms. Keillor. HOSA’s Fun Fact of the Week: Humans share 50% of their DNA with bananas!

Thursday, November 8

• Reminder: National Honor Society members helping with the Induction ceremony and new members being inducted, please meet in the SHS Auditorium by 5:00 p.m. SHARP on Thursday, November 8.
  
  
• Art Club will meet Thursday, November 8
  
  
• Archery Practice THURSDAY, November 8, after school upstairs in the Main Gym
  
  
• There will be a Rubik’s Cube Challenge Team meeting in Mr. MacLeod’s Room at 3:30 on Thursday, November 8.
  
  
• Thursday: Fun Fact from HOSA: 80% of the brain is water! Don’t forget dues are due tomorrow to Ms. Keillor and be on the lookout for candy during lunch today with more Health Related Trivia!

Friday, November 9

Saturday, November 10

Other up-coming events

• Love Reading? Love Trivia?  Join the SHS Book Club’s Battle of the Books!  More information is available in the library.  Form a team and start reading!
  
  
• FCCLA will be selling cold water bottles throughout the year. Come to Mrs. Gorcesky's Room 138 before school, after school or during break. Prices are 50 cents each. Thank you for supporting FCCLA.
  
  
• Any FCCLA member who did not attend the recent meeting, needs to see Mrs. Gorcesky to get caught up on our planned activities.
  
  
• Love Law & Order? Good at resolving conflict? Want to know your rights?  Then Join Mock Trial!  Only a few more positions are open. See Mrs. French in Room 130.
  
  
• March will be here before we know it and that means it’s time to start thinking about the musical.  This year we will reach deep into the crypt to revive the kooky and the spooky…..the Adams Family (the musical).  You all know their movies, you might know the television show, but you will absolutely LOVE the musical.  It’s full of fun and laughter and great songs.  This show will have you in stitches.  The Adams are a strange bunch of characters and we are currently looking for the perfect cast to play them.  Auditions will be November 15, 16, and 17.  If you can dance, sing, and have good comedic timing, we would love to see you there.  Audition information and sign-ups are located on the wall outside the Drama Room.  That’s Room 105 near the bus entrance.  There is also a place to sign up to help with the tech side of the show.  If your passion is sound, lighting, set building, or stage management, we need you too! 
  
  
• The SHS HOPE Club's next meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, November 14, in Room 223 from 3:30-4:30.

News for seniors:  

Herff Jones is the company we use for seniors to purchase their graduation supplies.

• November 5:  Senior meeting (for students) at Socastee High School at 11:00 a.m.  Representatives from Herff Jones will be here to speak with 12th graders about senior supplies.  At this meeting, they will pass out packets that include a graduation supply catalog and an order form.  They will send packets to AAST, ATA, and Scholars as well. 
  
  
• November 13:  Herff Jones will return to Socastee High School for seniors and parents to place orders.  They will be in the commons area during all 3 lunches (11:40-1:45) and after school until 6:00 p.m. to take orders. 
  
  
• December 6: Herff Jones will be here during all 3 lunches (11:40-1:45) for makeup orders. 
  
  
• Senior parents!!  If you are not receiving regular emails from Mrs. Adams in Guidance please email her at madams001@horrycountyschools.net to be added to her senior distribution list. 
  
  News from Guidance: 
  

Students 16 years old or older who would like to take the ASVAB (Military Entrance Exam) at no charge, may sign up in guidance November 5 – 16.  The ASVAB will be administered on December 5.  Tutorial session will be November 20.

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another