The lockdown at Wayne County High School on September 25 has concluded and the normal schedule has resumed. After a thorough search by local and area enforcement officials, there was no weapon found and it was determined that there was no viable threat to the students, faculty, and staff members at the high school. The school system would like to thank all of the law enforcement and emergency management officials for their quick response and support today. We stand firm in our commitment to provide a safe learning environment for the children of Wayne County.
Notice of Election: The Wayne County Board of Education will be asking the voters of Wayne County to continue the 1% Education Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (ESPLOST) in November. Please click above to see the list of projects on the referendum that will appear on the ballots in November.
Proudly displaying their scores are cafeteria managers Sue Smith (Martha Rawls Elementary), Rhonda Ryan (James E Bacon Elementary), Adina Tyre (Martha Puckett Middle School), Selisa Shepherd (Jesup Elementary), Lisa Thornton (Odum Elementary), Mary Ann Flowers (Screven Elementary), Sandra Bell (Wayne County High), and Emilia Edwards (Arthur Williams Middle School).
On September 18, fifty-three Wayne County bus drivers participated in Stop the Bleed training. Josh Bain from GEMA and Vic Drawdy from Okefenokee EMS conducted the training. Stop the Bleed kits are being donated through a grant from the Georgia Trauma Commission.
Six members of the GLISI Cohort 55 Team from Wayne County climbed Stone Mountain as a team building activity on September 18. GLISI (Georgia Leadership Institute for School Improvement) allows school and district leaders an opportunity to come together to create healthy, vibrant, and collaborative learning cultures committed to getting better and achieving breakthrough results. Team members pictured above are Erin Franks, Jennifer Popkin, Jami Watkins, Amanda Phelps, Jessica Bowen, and Reggie Burgess.
The Georgia Department of Education has released the most recent 4-year graduation rate, and the Wayne County School System is proud to announce that its graduation rate for their students is now at an all-time high of 90.83%. Click on the link above for more information.
Congratulations to all of the students who were recently named to the Wayne County Board of Education Student Advisory Board for the 2018-2018 school year. These students will give vital input to the board of education on how ways that the district can improve students’ overall experiences as well as how to maintain a healthy, happy, safe and secure learning environment. Click on the link above to see the names of the Student Advisory Board.
Please contact Kelly Shanklin, Rayonier Office Manager 912-588-8110.
Attention Community! The Wayne County School System is looking for a Check and Connect mentors. Click above to see details
Southern Concrete Construction Company intends to close CR 30 (Woods Bridge Road) over Goose Creek on or about September 10, 2018, for a period of approximately 90 days. A detour route has been established and will be signed in accordance with GDOT standards. The attached map shows the detoured area. Click the link above to download a copy of the map.
Vision for Wayne County: To establish Wayne County as the premiere place to live, work, and play in Southeast Georgia.
" Success through a Second Chance" for an accredited, high school diploma!
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Congratulations to Dale Bange, left (Transportation), Jackey Peebles (Maintenance) for being honored as August’s Good as Gold employees by the Wayne County School System. (Click on the link above for entire article)
On September 5, the central office staff hosted a luncheon for the Maintenance Department to express gratitude and appreciation for all of their hard work in transitioning from the old board office to the new location on West Pine Street. The Maintenance Department worked tirelessly over the summer to make the transition quick and smooth.
June 19, 2018– The Wayne County School System is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2018 Quality School Board recognition.
June 19, 2018– The Wayne County School System is proud to announce the achievement and status of the Georgia School Boards Association’s (GSBA) 2018 Quality School Board recognition.
Please make sure your child is up to date on their immunizations.
