The Socastee Attendance Area Schools will be hosting two Census 2020 nights from 5 pm to 7 pm each night.  The first will be Tuesday, March 31st at Forestbrook Middle School, 4430 Gator Lane and the second will be Thursday, April 2nd at Socastee Middle School, 151 Esso Rd.  

Computers will be available for families to complete the Census online.  School personnel will also be available to answer any questions about the Census.  

Responding to the 2020 Census is an easy, safe, and important way to help provide resources for our children and the community for the next 10 years, and this year completing the Census is easier than ever.

Remember that the U.S. Census Bureau protects your information and keeps all information it collects confidential.  It does not share any personal information it collects.

Make It Count 2020 Socastee!  We look forward to seeing you either March 31st or April 2nd!

Census Information - English

Información del censo - español

 

FOR ALL MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS:
Drum Line practices will begin next Thursday, Mar 12 in the Band Room from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. They will be held every Tuesday and Thursday. They are not mandatory but ANY high school or middle school student who thinks they may be interested in being in Drum Line should come as often as possible. Practices will focus on basics including fundamentals, exercises, and technique. Instructors are Marco Mendoza, Lucas Atwater, and PJ McPherson. If you have any questions please send them a message on the Socastee High School Band Facebook Page and an instructor will get back with you.

 

Congratulations to our DECA Members who competed this past weekend at the DECA State Competition.

Here are a few of our winners: 

1^st Place: Kristine Hysner, Abrianna Reaves & Kensley Atkins; Erin Gwyer, Kayleigh James & Ameila Hatley

2^nd Place: Roshini Nandwani, Erin Gwyer & Emma Haynes, Andrea Everett & Sierra Setzer

3^rd Place: Elijah Mencken, Amelia Hatley & Cora Parker, Maddie Davis,  Savannah Skinner, Julianne Macanas & Delaney Miller Wolfhagan

4^th Place: Olivia Robert & Ryleigh Caroline Williams, Brooke Rogers & Cassey Phung, Carley Quandt.

Also, our DECA Team, as a whole received 1^st Place for Membership and Community Service.

 

In General Happenings...

This Friday will be our Last Cappuccino Day of the Year. We hope you are planning on swinging by to grab a muffin and a drink.

Staff and Students, would you like to win a Cappuccino Day gift certificate? Stop by the library with your best guess to the following question:

"How many books have been circulated since the first day of school through Friday, February 28?" The deadline to enter is 1:45 Thursday. Winners will be announced Friday morning!

 

The IB Program is hosting Book Drive!  2^nd Block teachers have collection bins for your donations. All books will be finding their new home at the Grand Strand Hospital. The 2^nd Block Class who makes the largest donation will receive a pizza party.

 

This year Prom will be held on Thursday, April 9^th at the Kingston Resort. Tickets are on sale NOW, during all 3 lunches. Ticket prices are currently $40.00 and will start to increase as we get closer to the date.

 

WARNING, WARNING, MEOW, MEOW, MEOW!!!!!........

If you have not bought your ticket to see CATS next week, today is your LAST day.  We have been selling tickets every day at lunch.  Sales have been so good, that Mr. Rich gave us special approval for just one more day.  But this is it!  Today only.  We must cut off sales in order to warn your 1^st and 2^nd block teachers who will be missing class to see CATS the musical on March 10^th.  So…. Bring your $5 to the CATS table during all three lunches today for your last chance to get a cheap ticket.  Don’t say we didn’t offer you a deal because these tickets are less than half the regular price!  $5 is less than most of you spend on Dunkin every day!  Beg, borrow, or bum some change from your friends and don’t miss out on the cheapest way to see the best show we’ve ever produced!  CATS the musical, FIVE BUCKS, today only!

 

In the Braves' Sports World...

The Wrestling team will meet as a team Tuesday after school in Coach Hanks' room at 3:30. Please plan to attend for important information about the future of the program.

Congratulations to our Varsity Lady’s Lacrosse team, they defeated Myrtle Beach 19 to 2 at Monday’s game.

Tuesday our Men’s Soccer Teams will be hosting North Myrtle Beach. JV at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:15. Our Lady’s Soccer Teams will be traveling to North Myrtle Beach. JV starts at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:15. Our Men’s Tennis Team will also traveling to North Myrtle Beach for a scrimmage at 5:00. And our Braves Baseball Team will be traveling to Ripken Field to play Aynor in a scrimmage this evening at 5:30.

 

Good Luck to these teams.

 

 

 

!! CONGRATULATIONS !!

Congratulations to the Academic Team for top-ten finishes in their last two tournaments. Go Braves!

Congrats to Var Girls Soccer as they went 2 & 1 in their Tournament this weekend to finish in 3^rd Place.

Congratulations to the archery team for their performance last weekend! Hannah Hall placed first in bullseye and IBO. Cody McCarty placed third in IBO.

 

GENERAL NEWS

Any Senior that has been accepted to CCU for the Fall of 2020 you are encouraged to apply for a scholarship. Visit your web advisor or see Ms. Gaddy.

Juniors and Seniors, a representative from Winthrop University will be here on Thursday to speak to students, see Ms. Gaddy by Wednesday afternoon if you are interested in learning more about Winthrop.

Socastee Brave Bots would like to invite everyone to a Science meets Rock Concert Robotics Tournament at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center this Friday and Saturday.  Free admission to see our own Socastee Robot in action!

This year our Prom will be “A Night at Gatsby’s”. Prom will be held on Thursday, April 9^th at the Kingston Resort. Tickets go on sale today, during all 3 lunches. Ticket prices start at $40.00 and will start to increase as we get closer to the date. All Seniors need to go by to see Ms. Carr, Mr. Cruse or Mr. Sauthoff before school, after school or during their lunch. Please do your best not to interrupt their instructional time.

Your last chance to enjoy a muffin and cappuccino will be Friday, March 6th! This is our final Cappuccino Day for the school year. Come famished and bring your cash!

Want to see a show that would even make a grumpy cat smile??? During school on Tuesday, March 10th at 9:00 AM, your very own classmates will present this year’s musical production of Cats in a performance exclusively for SHS students. Tickets will go on sale next week at all three lunches and are priced at $5 each which is a special discount just for you. We have a limited amount of seats, so be sure to get a spot before it’s too late! The best seats in the house will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come support your friends and peers in the comfort of our own auditorium during 1st and 2nd block on March 10th where you’ll be sure to have a purrrfect time!

IN THE BRAVES' SPORTS WORLD... 

Winter Sports Banquet will be on Thursday, Feb 27^th at 6:30 in the Gym and Commons.

Monday our Men’s Lacrosse team will be hosting Myrtle Beach. JV at (5:30) & Varsity at (7:00) and Our Lady’s Lacrosse will be traveling to Myrtle Beach. JV at 6:00 and Varsity at 7:15. Good Luck to all of our Lacrosse Players.  UPDATE:  Congrats to our Lady's Lacrosse -- JV Girls Lacrosse defeated MB 3-2.  Varsity Girls Lacrosse defeated MB 18-2.

Welcome Back! We hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend.

Club News this Week

Mock Trial this afternoon in Room 130

Archery this Afternoon 3:30-4:30

ACT Pre Administration is tomorrow morning from 8:30-9:30.  If you are taking the ACT you will be dismissed from your first block to the auditorium.

If you’re interested in signing up for the Yearbook class next year, please see Ms. O’Brien this week in Room 220 to pick up an application.

The History Club will meet Wednesday at 3:20 in room 226.

Mu Alpha Theta will meet on Wednesday, February 19 after school in Ms. Stone's room 314. See you there!

Spanish Club will meet on Thursday, February 20 after school.

National Honor Society members: Please check Google Classroom for volunteer hour information for March 7 with the Myrtle Beach Marathon.

 

General News and Such

Prom Season is around the corner! The "Brave Threads" Clothing Closet in Classroom 109 is accepting donated Prom Dresses, Jewelry and Shoes!

Want to see a show that would even make grumpy cat smile??? During school on Tuesday, March 10th at 9:00 AM, your very own classmates will present this year’s musical production of Cats in a performance exclusively for SHS students. Tickets will go on sale next week at all three lunches and are priced at $5 each which is a special discount just for you. We have a limited amount of seats, so be sure to get a spot before it’s too late! The best seats in the house will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Come support your friends and peers in the comfort of our own auditorium during 1st and 2nd block on March 10th where you’ll be sure to have a purrrfect time!

Exploring college options? Please come check out St. Andrews University during all three lunches Thursday.  SAU is a small University in Laurinburg, North Carolina.  SAU has so much to offer, stop by and speak to their representative.

 

It's Prom Time...

This year our Prom will be "A Night at Gatsby's".  Prom will be held on Thursday, April 9th at the Kingston Resort.  Tickets will go on sale starting Monday, February 24th during all three lunches.  Ticket prices start at $40.00 and will start to increase as we get closer to the date.  All Seniors need to go by to see Ms. Carr, Mr. Cruse or Mr. Sauthoff before school, during their lunch, or after school.  Please do your best not to interrupt their instructional time.

 

This week in Sports... 

Men’s Soccer has a Scrimmage tonight at Home. JV @ 5:30 and V @ 6:45

Best of Luck to our Varsity Lady Braves Basketball Team as they travel to Wando tonight for the 1^st Round of Playoffs.

We will be having a Pep Rally this Friday at the end of the day to Celebrate our Winter and Spring Sports.

The Annual Black and Gold Athletic Dinner is this Saturday if you or someone you know is interested in tickets please see a member of our Athletic Department.

 

Have a great week!

Our Orchestra will be performing tomorrow night in their Sweetheart Concert at 7 pm in the Auditorium. Grab your sweetheart and treat them to a beautiful evening listening to our talented braves play.

Rising 11th-grade students interested in applying to attend AAST or ATA next year should do so by Feb. 14^th deadline.   There will be an open house at ATA on February 13^th from 6:00 – 7:00. You must apply online with Horry County Schools. Please see Mrs. Renfrow with any questions.

Congratulations to Mrs. Money, Coach Owen, Mr. Sauthoff and Coach Shoemaker for being chosen as Teachers of the Week from Tuesday, Feb.11th through Tuesday, Feb. 25th! Thank you for all you do! You can see your information and picture in the display case on the second floor across from the Main Gym.

French Club will be selling candy grams for Valentine’s day at all 3 lunches until Thursday to be delivered on Friday, February 14^th Valentine’s Day!

Mock Trial will meet Tuesday in Rm 130 after school

Archery practice Tuesday until 4:30 

Young Republicans will meet Wednesday after school Rm 330

HOPE Club Meeting after school Wednesday in Room 223 from 3:20 - 4:20.

Rho Kappa members: there was a three-way tie for the Parliamentarian position, please log in to your Google Classroom before Friday to recast your vote.

This season, both Socastee Soccer programs are asking for your help with a custom scarf fundraiser! Scarves are an iconic tradition in the soccer realm, but you can show off your Brave Spirit any day of the year for any occasion with this beautiful Socastee Braves scarf! Show the black side for “blackout” football games! Hold it up like a banner and cheer for your favorite player or team! Or just show off your colors while you keep your neck and face warm on those chilly days! Most custom scarves cost between $25 and $35… BUT you can pre-order yours today for ONLY $15!!! A limited supply will be available at home soccer games for $20. Pre-orders will close on February 14, 2020 and your money will be DUE on this date. You can send your order to Coach Miller or Coach Suarez

 

Good Luck to our Braves Basketball teams, they will be traveling to South Florence Tuesday for their last game of the regular season. JV Lady’s 4:30/JV Men’s 5:30/V Lady’s 7:00/V Men’s 8:00

 

Join us in celebrating FCCLA week!

Wednesday-FCCLA members will be assisting in the cafeteria with the cafeteria staff

Thursday-After school, FCCLA will be selling cupcakes-2 for $1

Friday-We are asking everyone to wear red to show support for FCCLA

 

Announcements

Updated: Wednesday, February 5th, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS to Our Academic Team. They won their 3^rd Consecutive Championship in the Horry County Academic Olympics. Our Team Members are: Matthew Norton-Baker, Evan VanArsdale, Megan Lane, Mac Malambri, Sasha Bronovitskiy, Peyton Arp, and Kelana Lanoue. The team’s coach is Cynthia Lehr. We are very proud of their accomplishments.

Attention all Seniors going on the Senioritis Trip. Your trip is to be paid in full by the Friday the 7^th. Please see Mrs. Thompson with any questions. 

 

Meetings this week:

Brave Bots meet this afternoon RM 307 until 5:00

DECA meets today after school

National Honor Society will meet briefly after school today in room 217

There will be a mandatory Rho Kappa meeting to vote on officer positions Thursday at 8:00 am in Room 223. Sign up on Google Classroom for more information.

Spanish Club meeting in Room 221 on Thursday after school

Art Club will meet on Thursday in Room 130

 

The Library is excited to hold our next Cappuccino Day This Friday! Set your day with a good mood muffin and beverage. We look forward to seeing you there!

How many books are in your Socastee High School Library?  Stop by the library with your answer for a chance to win a Cappuccino Day gift certificate! The contest ends Thursday at 1:45 pm.

 

The Fashion Marketing class would like your input for this semester's Fashion Show. Please visit your Graduation Class Google Classroom for the survey. We appreciate your feedback!

Valentine’s Day is coming soon, so give a Rose to that special someone! Ms. Landers’ Merchandising class will be accepting pre-orders during all lunches Tuesday, Feb 4^th, is the Last Day. Stop by our table to order and make your customized message!

 

Our Braves Orchestra will present a Sweetheart Concert

Thursday, February 6^th at 7:00pm in the auditorium.  Admission is free. So, grab your sweetheart and come out to hear these talented musicians.

 

Prom Season is around the corner! The "Brave Threads" Clothing Closet in Classroom 109 is accepting donated Prom Dresses, Jewelry and Shoes!

 

Sports News

Spring Sports Tryouts continue Today.

Remember: You must have the appropriate paperwork on file and cleared with planetHS/Arbiter Athlete to participate in any of our sports programs.

Men’s golf will begin on Feb. 10 at 3:45 at Prestwick Driving Range. You must have your own transportation.

Our Golf Tournament to support the Lady and Men’s golf teams will be this Saturday at Indigo Creek. If you are interested, please see Coach Shoemaker for details.

Tonight, our Braves Basketball Teams will be Hosting the Conway Tigers. This is our Senior night game. JV Lady’s start at 4:30, JV Men’s 5:30, V Lady’s 7:00 and V Men’s 8:15

This Friday our braves will be hosting the St. James Sharks. This will be our Basketball Sweetheart game. We hope you all come out to our last 2 home games to support these talents athletes.

 

Thank you to everyone that participated today by wearing Pink and Valentine’s Day clothing

Tomorrow is Wear your Class Color (9^th-White/10^th-Yellow/

11^th-Blue/12^th-Red)

Thursday is Tropical Thursday

And Friday is Purple and Gold in honor of the Late Kobe Bryant

Show your School Spirit.

 

Congratulations to Daisy Escobar, Olivia Roberts, Jada Goff, Gabe Wilson, Willow Owens, Julianne Macanas, Alexander Powell, Benjamine Kellogg, Jacey Bushelman, and Allen Meese.  These students will be representing Socastee High School at the HCS All-County Orchestra Clinic and Concert this Friday, January 31st.  The concert will take place at Myrtle Beach High School at 6:00 pm that evening and is free to the public.  Our students would love to see fellow Braves in the audience.  We are so proud of each of you and the way you continue to represent Socastee!

Congratulations to Chris Melendez, Jack Jones, Andrew Tomlinson, and Lucas Atwater. These four Braves have been selected to be members of the All-State Jazz Band. This is an amazing accomplishment for these students. Only 18 students from the entire state are selected for this band. We are so proud of each of you and the way you represent Socastee!

Seniors don’t miss out on your chance to vote for Senior Superlatives for the yearbook such as Best Dressed, Class Clown and Most Likely to be President. The link to the voting form is on the Senior Class Google Classroom site. Voting closes Friday afternoon.

Are you interested in attending the Academy of Arts, Science, and Technology next year? They will be here visiting during all 3 lunches today. Please stop by and see what they have to offer you.

There will be a Senioritis Meeting this Wednesday in the Auditorium after morning announcements. This meeting is ONLY for Seniors who have signed up for the trip. It should not take longer than 30 minutes.

Student applications for Quill and Scroll are due by January 30th. Any seniors who are in Quill and Scroll need to see Mrs. Urbaniak about their honor cords and ceremony.

HOSA will meet today after school in Ms. Keillor’s room.

Brave Bots meet today in room 307 until 5:00 pm.

Mock Trial will meet tomorrow after school in Room 130.

Art Club will meet on Thursday, January 30th in Room 130 after school.

Don’t forget if you signed up to give blood The Leadership Class Blood Drive is tomorrow, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.

Do you have what it takes to BRAVE the Cold and Take the Plunge. If so please come by room 114/115 or Coach Hudson’s class and request information on this year’s Polar Plunge.

The Library is excited to hold our next Cappuccino Day on February 7^th! Set your day with a good mood muffin and beverage. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please make sure ALL Senior fines are paid. A fine may prohibit you from participating in prom, the senioritis trip, and graduation. If you have a question about a fine please contact Mrs. Welch.

The Fashion Marketing class would like your input for this semester's Fashion Show. Please visit your Graduation Class Google Classroom for the survey. We appreciate your feedback!

Valentine’s Day is coming soon, so give a Rose to that special someone! Ms. Landers’ Merchandising class will be accepting pre-orders during all lunches starting January 30th and through February 4th. Stop by our table to order and make your customized message!

News from Athletics

Archery will meet tomorrow, TUESDAY, 2nd floor of the Gym at 3:30 pm. Please make every effort to be there on time. Please come by Dr. McKee’s room for your permission form for February.

January 31st will be the last day to fill out Track and Field forms on google docs. The season starts on February 3^rd at 3:45 pm.  Any questions see Coach Van in room 114.

Braves Softball Try-outs will start on Monday, February 3^rd, please see Coach Hodge if you have any questions.

Ladies Lacrosse will have workouts today 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Lacrosse tryouts will be February 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm on the front field.

Men’s Lacrosse workouts will be today, Wednesday and Friday from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm.  Lacrosse Tryouts will be February 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th.  Contact Coach Fox for any questions.

Lady’s Soccer will have workouts this week, today through Thursday 3:45 pm - 5:00 pm. Tryouts will be February 3^rd through the 5^th.

Men's Soccer workouts today, tomorrow and Wednesday after school. Tryouts are scheduled for Feb 3^rd – 5^th. Please see Coach Miller if you have any questions.

Braves Baseball workouts will be tomorrow 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm. Tryouts will start on February 3^rd, 3:45 pm - 6:15 pm.

You must have the appropriate paperwork on file and cleared with planetHS/Arbiter Athlete to participate in any of our sports programs.

Braves Basketball will be traveling AWAY tomorrow to play West Florence

JV Ladies 4:30/JV Men 5:30/V Ladies 7/V Men 8:15

 

Our Wrestling team will be hosting Carolina Forest tomorrow night at 6

Congratulations to our Game Day Cheerleaders. They traveled to USC Aiken on Saturday and Competed in the South Carolina High School League’s Game Day Invitational. Our ladies competed in 3 categories and made it to finals. They WON Best of the Crowd Leading Category and finished 2^nd in the State Overall in the 5A Division. We are so proud of these 20 ladies and their coaches.

Go Braves!!!

1^st Semester ends this Friday, January 17^th

^{1st and 2nd block exams will be on Thursday}

^{3rd and 4th Block exams will be on Friday}

There will be Attendance Make up school this week for SENIORS ONLY. Please see Mrs. Tucci for information.

Congratulations to Mrs. Hanks, Coach Hudson, Coach Jacobs and Mrs. Kanaszka for being named "Teachers of the Week" from 1/6/20 thru 1/20/20! You can see your information in the Display case on the 2nd floor across from the gym. Thank you for all you do!

The Young Democrats have voter registration cards for anyone who is eligible to vote, but has not yet registered - during all lunches.

Mu Alpha Theta will meet briefly on Wednesday, January 15^th after school in Mrs. Stone’s Room 314

The Leadership Class will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tuesday, January 28th, from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm. The Blood Drive will be taking place in the Auxiliary Gym. There will be a table in the Commons during all 3 lunches for the next 2 weeks(1/13-1/27). You MUST be at least 16 years of age to participate. Parents are welcome to come and donate as well. Please contact Coach Hudson with any questions

Lady’s Soccer Preseason Workouts will resume next Tuesday, January 21^st, Mondays through Thursdays 3:45-5:00 until the end of the month. Tryouts will be held February 3^rd – 5^th.

There will be a Men’s and Lady’s Golf Team meeting this afternoon in the Commons at 3:30. This will be a meeting for ALL Current Golf team members and anyone who is interested in playing golf.

 

Monday, January 13th Meetings:

-Academic Team 3:25-4:25 Room 213

-Brave Bots 3:20-5:00 in Room 307

-Lady's Lacrosse 3:30-4:30

-Men's Lacrosse 3:45-5:00

-Men's Soccer 4:00-5:30

Tuesday, January 14th Meetings:

-Brave Bots 3:20-5:00 in Room 307

-Mock Trial after school in Room 130

-Baseball workouts 3:45-5:15

-Men's Soccer has been cancelled for the remainder of the week due to poor field conditions and final exams.  Tuesday and Thursday are optional days in the weight room from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

Wednesday, January 15th Meetings:

-Academic Team 3:25-4:25 Room 213

-Brave Bots 3:20-5:00 in Room 307

-Mu Alpha Theta meets briefly after school in room 314

-Baseball workouts 3:45-5:15

-Lady's Lacrosse 3:30-4:30

-Men's Lacrosse 3:45-5:00

-Interested in playing Softball this year?  There will be a meeting after school today in Coach Hodge's room, Room 118

-Men's Soccer has been cancelled for the remainder of the week due to poor field conditions and final exams.  Tuesday and Thursday are optional days in the weight room from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.

 

*Good Luck to our JV Wrestlers as they Travel to Aynor tonight for a match. It starts at 5:30

 

 

The Mr. and Miss Socastee Pageant was held last night.  Congratulations to all our winners!  Here are the final results:

 

Mr. Socastee Results 

Best All Around ~ Peter McIsaac

Interview Winner ~ Jackson Bower 

Casual Wear Winner ~ Isaiah Santiago-Ramos

Formal Wear Winner ~ Andreas Hartas

People's Choice Winner ~ Jakson Bower

1st Runner Up ~  Isaiah Santiago-Ramos

Mr. Socastee High School 2020  ~ Andreas Hartas

 

Miss Socastee Results

Talent Winner ~ Caitlyn Burger

Interview Winner ~ Merritt Welch

Casual Wear Winner ~ Merritt Welch

Evening Gown Winner ~ Jordyn Mckeone

People’s Choice Talent Winner ~ Brianna Hatfield

People’s Choice Evening Winner~ Emma Dugan

Miss Congeniality ~ Ashlyn Payne

Miss Freshman ~    Ryleigh-Caroline Williams

Miss Sophomore ~ Victoria  Rutenberg

Miss Junior & 1st Runner Up ~ Jordyn Mckeone

Miss Senior ~ Caitlyn Burger

Miss Socastee High  School 2020 ~ Merritt Welch