Socastee High School Announcements

Week of September 10-14, 2018

Makeup pictures will be taken on October 25 for underclassmen and seniors. Seniors there will be a tux or drape picture and two casual shots. 

News from Athletic Department:                     

Monday 9/10

• Girl’s Golf at Conway 4:30 p.m.
  

Tuesday 9/11

• Girl’s Golf vs. St. James 4:30 p.m.
• Girl’s Tennis at West Florence 5:00 p.m.
• Volleyball at West Florence 5:30 p.m.         

Wednesday 9/12

• Girl’s Golf vs. Waccamaw 4:30 p.m.
• Cross Country at CFHS 5:30 p.m.

Thursday 9/13

• JV Football at NMB 6:00 p.m.
• Girl’s Tennis vs. St. James 5:00 p.m.
• Volleyball vs. St. James 5:00 p.m.

Friday 9/14

• Varsity Football vs. NMB 7:30 p.m.

Saturday 9/15           

• Swim at NMB Aquatics Center

            Good Luck to all our Brave Athletes!!!  Compete with Pride…

Any girl interested in trying out for basketball needs to see Coach Lewis in Room 108 to pick up a copy of the fall workout schedule. Workouts will begin on Tuesday, September 11. You must have a physical to participate

Any students interested in joining the Archery team need to attend a brief meeting on Wednesday, September 19, in Room 310 at 3:30.

Clubs and Activities:

• World's First Chocolates bars are here!

Available before and after school for $1.00 each.

Please see an orchestra member or stop by Room 203

• Get your yearbook at the lowest price of the year. Seniors: be sure to order the Senior Book Bundle. It includes your personalized yearbook, baby or casual picture, and your senior quote for $100. Visit Room 220 for more information.
• Due to the impending weather, the Drama Club meeting after school today has been canceled. We will reschedule for the following week and make an announcement as soon as we have a solid date. Thanks for understanding!
• Beta Club will meet Tuesday, September 11, in Martin's room, 211.
• HOPE is coming back to Socastee! The SHS HOPE Club is a student-led support group where students can share in one another's strengths and experiences. Please come join us for our first meeting of the year after school on Wednesday, September 12, in Mrs. Rowan's Room, 223.
• All history Club dues payments are due by September 15 via mypaymentsplus.com

The club will meet Wednesday. September 12, to distribute permission slips and hold discussion on the first trip. 

• Robots, Computer Programming, & Fun - Join the Brave Bots Robotics team to drive the robot and make it even more awesome! Wednesday, September 12, until 4:30 in room 316
• Attention Current Mu Alpha Theta members:

Our first meeting will be Wednesday, September 12, at 3:30 in Ms. Stone's Room (Room 314).  We will be nominating officers.  See you there!

• Hey Braves: Come to the FIRST DECA meeting on Wednesday, which is this week. Meet in the library and vote for your new DECA officers.  Bring your dues if you have not yet paid one of the advisors. 
• The Socastee Surf Club will meet on Wednesday, September 12, in Room 214 immediately after school. All are welcome.
• Ooh la la! French Club will meet this Thursday, September 13, after school in Room 224.  Anyone is welcome to the meeting.
• There will be a Spanish Club meeting in glorious Room 221 after school on Thursday, September 12. Even after all these years, Spanish Club is still hotter than Miami.
• Art Cub will meet this Thursday, September 13, in Room 130
• Do you enjoy solving puzzles? Have you been solving Rubik's Cube for a while or do you want to learn how to solve it in under 30 seconds? Think of all the people you could impress with this mind-blowing skill!  Stop by Mr. MacLeod’s, Room 304, at 3:30 on Thursday, September 13, to find out more about joining the Socastee team that will compete in the Rubik’s Cube Challenge at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center this spring.  No experience necessary!
• Beach Sweep is this Saturday, September 15, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.

You may stay for a little or long as you want - we clean our beaches to keep them beautiful!

This is a good opportunity for community service hours and help our environment 

Sign in at the pavilion on the beach in Ocean Lakes with Mrs. French

• The SHS National Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members from the junior and senior classes. Selected members must have
• An excellent academic record with a minimum 3.8 weighted GPA
• At least two honors or higher level classes each year since 9th grade
• A high level of school and community involvement
• Outstanding character

If you believe you might qualify for membership or are transfer student from another school already holding membership, see Mrs. Wilson in Room 212 for an application.  All applications are due no later than Friday, September 21, by 4:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted for any reason.

• There will be a HOSA meeting on the afternoon of Monday, September 17. Please meet afterschool in Ms. Keillor’s Room to talk about competitive events, breast cancer awareness month and our bulletin board.
• The Leadership class is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Wednesday, September 26, in the Mini Gym from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You can sign up during all three lunches at the table under the stairs in the student commons from Monday, September 10, through Tuesday, September 25.  Thank you for helping to save lives. 

Hey Mickey: You’re so fine- You’re so fine you blow my mind! Hey Mickey….Mouse…..Hey Mickey…..Mouse…

That’s Right, Seniors- it’s time so sign up for Senioritis Tour 2019!

This is the trip we all voted on last year and includes Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Volcano Bay, and the all-night lock-in Seniors-only Grad Bash party!

For more information on how to sign up see the board outside of Mr. French’s Room, 318.

Space is limited this year, so hurry and get your name on the list!

News from Guidance:

• Seniors!!! A representative from the University of South Carolina will be here at 1:00 on September 11, in the Guidance Conference Room.  This will be a great opportunity to ask questions about the campus, the application process, and scholarships.  Please let Mrs. Adams know if you plan on attending the meeting.
  
  
• All 10th grade students who are enrolled in an honors or AP class this year are scheduled to take the PSAT on October 10. All other 10th grade students who would like to take the PSAT need to sign up in the guidance office by Tuesday, September 18.  Cost is free to all 10th grade students.
• All 11th grade students enrolled in an honors/AP/IB English or Math class will be scheduled to take the PSAT on October 11. All other juniors who would like to take the PSAT may do so by signing up in Guidance by September 18.  Cost for juniors is $16.00 if you are not in an honors English or math class this year.

Cafeteria News:

Students who have not filled out an application for breakfast and lunch assistants for year 2019, will need to do so at this time, all applicants will expire Oct 3, 2018.

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of September 4-7

 

If you have a late payment for your pictures that were taken last week, please get it to Mrs. Miller in Office 224 before noon today.  Makeup pictures will be taken on October 25 for underclassmen and seniors.

 

News from Athletic Department:   
                       

Tuesday, 9/4           Cross Country at St. James 5:30 p.m.

                                    Swim at Sumter - TBA

                                    Girls Tennis vs. NMB 5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, 9/5     Women’s Golf at CFHS 4:30 p.m.

                                    Girls Tennis at Aynor 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, 9/6        Women’s Tennis at CFHS 5:00 p.m.

                                    Women’s Volleyball at CFHS 5:00 p.m.

                                    Women’s Golf at Waccamaw 4:30 p.m.

                                    JV Football vs. Myrtle Beach 6:00 p.m.

Friday, 9/7              Varsity Football at Myrtle Beach 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, 9/8         Cross Country at Coaches Classic Invitational 8:00 a.m.

                                    Swim at Waccamaw HS Meet TBA

                                    Volleyball at Swamp Fox Invitational 8:00 a.m.

            Good Luck to all our Brave Athletes!!!  Compete with Pride…

 

Any girl interested in trying out for basketball needs to see Coach Lewis in Room 108 to pick up a copy of the fall workout schedule. Workouts will begin on Tuesday, September 11. You must have a physical to participate

 

Clubs and Activities:

• World's First Chocolates bars are here!

Available before and after school for $1.00 each.

Please see an orchestra member or stop by Room 203

• Braves, if you like trivia of any sort--movies, music, sports, and academics... consider joining the defending county-championship-winning Socastee Academic Team. Practices will be held Monday through Wednesdays after school in Room 213.
• HOSA will have their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 5, in Room 140 at 3:30. Everyone is welcome to come! Please see Ms. Keillor or Ms. Smoak if you are unable to attend.
• It’s back to school time and the perfect time to get your yearbook at the lowest price of the year. Seniors: be sure to order the Senior Book Bundle. It includes your personalized yearbook, baby or casual picture, and your senior quote for $100. Visit Room 220 for more information.
• Hey DECA,
• It’s time to nominate officers. If you are interested in running for a DECA Office position, see Mrs. Blackmon ASAP.  Dues and applications are due no later than Friday, September 7.  Officers will be voted on Wednesday, September 12, immediately after school in the library.  Join DECA and run for an office!  Be a leader!!
• The Gaming Design Club will meet in Room 204 on Friday, September 7. If you are a gamer, be there. We play video games, card games, board games, and whatever. Come be a part of it! See Mr. Church if you have any questions.
• HOPE is coming back to Socastee! The SHS HOPE Club is a student-led support group where students can share in one another's strengths and experiences. Please come join us for our first meeting of the year after school on Wednesday, September 12, in Mrs. Rowan's Room, 223.
• The SHS National Honor Society is now accepting applications for new members from the junior and senior classes. Selected members must have
• An excellent academic record with a minimum 3.8 weighted GPA
• At least two honors or higher level classes each year since 9th grade
• A high level of school and community involvement
• Outstanding character

If you believe you might qualify for membership or are a transfer student from another school already holding membership, see Mrs. Wilson in Room 212 for an application.  All applications are due no later than Friday, September 21, by 4:00 p.m. No late applications will be accepted for any reason.

 

Have a Great Day Braves!!!

And be kind to one another…

 

Socastee High School

Announcements

Week of August 27 – 31, 2018

 

 

Clubs and Activities:

• The History Club will meet Wednesday in Room 226 at 3:30.
• Any student who is interested in running Cross Country this fall should report to the High School Track at 4:00 p.m. Students must have a current physical on file to participate. The last day to join us will be Tuesday, August 28.
• Underclass School Pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 30. You will receive your picture forms in your second block class on Wednesday.  You must pay for pictures that you want to purchase when you have them taken.  Remember you must dress appropriately according to school dress code.  Whether you are purchasing pictures or not you must have them taken to get your school ID. Faculty and staff please remember to have your pictures taken at this time for your ID as well.
• Philosophy Club will meet in Mr. Church's Room on Thursday, August 30. Attendance at this initial meeting is required for membership. See Mr. Church in Room 204 if you have any questions.
• Any student who is interested in joining FCCLA, please feel free to attend an introduction meeting Friday, August 31, after school in Mrs. Gorcesky Room 138. The meeting will be brief and will start at 3:30 right after school.
• Braves, if you like trivia of any sort--movies, music, sports, and academics... consider joining the defending county-championship-winning Socastee Academic Team. Practices will be held Monday through Wednesdays after school in Room 213.
• HOSA will have their first meeting of the year on Wednesday, September 5, in Room 140 at 3:30. Everyone is welcome to come! Please see Ms. Keillor or Ms. Smoak if you are unable to attend.
• It’s back to school time and the perfect time to get your yearbook at the lowest price of the year. Seniors: be sure to order the Senior Book Bundle. It includes your personalized yearbook, baby or casual picture, and your senior quote for $100. Visit Room 220 for more information.
• The Gaming Design Club will meet in Room 204 on Friday, September 7. If you are a gamer, be there. We play video games, card games, board games, and whatever. Come be a part of it! See Mr. Church if you have any questions.
• Hey Braves: Join the largest club at Socastee:  our DECA chapter.  Learn leadership skills, marketing and participate in community service activities.  See Mrs. Blackmon, Mr. Williams, Mrs. Lewis or Mr. Campbell to join.  Get involved today!  NOT IN DECA, WHAT THE HECKA??