Good Evening Warrior Students and Parents, this is your Principal, Mr. Jones, welcoming you to another fantastic year at Eastern Wayne High School. The staff have been working hard these last few days preparing for your return and they are excited to see you this school year.
Please listen carefully to this message, so that you will get all the information you need to start this week of great!
Students, your school day is from 8:00 to 3:00. Let's make a conscious effort to be on time each and every day to school.
The first week of school we will follow our Extended Homeroom Schedule. Students are to report to their homeroom classes upon arrival at school. Just a reminder that Homeroom is an expectation of all students to attend and attendance will be taken during homeroom time each day. After homeroom this week, students will follow their schedule from 1st Period - 4th Period. During Extended Homeroom, we will have grade level meetings beginning on Tuesday, August 27th. 9th Graders will have their meeting on Tuesday. 10th Graders will have their meeting on Wednesday. 11th Graders will have their meeting on Thursday and our Seniors will have their meeting on Friday. During these meetings we will talk about attendance, club plans, daily schedules, the WCPS Student Code of Conduct as well as student expectations while at Eastern Wayne High School.
We ask that you have patience with our bus arrival times picking up your students as there may be some delays due to traffic and bus drivers adjusting to their routes. We ask students if they have a bus need or concern to please inform their homeroom teacher and they will direct the information to Ms. Sutton who is one of our Assistant Principals that handles all bus issues and concerns.
For the 2024-2025 school year we will be implementing a new traffic pattern. With feedback given by the NCDOT, our new students drop off and pick up area will be located in the old student parking lot by the football field. We ask that parents stay in the carpool lane and not drop off students at areas that are not designated. We want to ensure safety for all students. Our student parking lot will now be located behind the cafeteria, in front of the old gym. This parking lot received a fresh makeover over the weekend with fresh blacking coating and striping. If your child needs a parking pass, they may pick one up during homeroom. As a convenience to everyone, there is signage at all entrances that give direction of where to go.
EWHS Athletics is off and running this year. This week we have several sporting events going on so please come out and support our Warriors. Tuesday, we have JV and Varsity girls volleyball at 4:00 as well as boys soccer at 6:00. On Thursday, we have JV Boys football at C.B. Aycock beginning at 6:30. On Friday night to wrap up our week, we will have a home Varsity football game at 7:00. We hope to see everyone there.
Calling all Parents! We need you to join our EWHS Athletic Booster Club. This is an excellent way to give back and show support to our school. Our first meeting will be held on September 9th at 6:00 in the EWHS cafeteria. So spread the word and we hope to see you there!
Lastly, BAND IS BACK! Yes, you heard correctly! Band is back at EWHS under the direction of Mr. Tyler Tharrington. So students, if you are interested in band, please see your counselor ASAP so you can get that schedule changed.
Students as we begin our 2024-2025 journey tomorrow morning, I ask that you come to school with positive attitudes and a positive academic mindset. My goal this year is to put EWHS back on the map and it starts with everyone doing their part to ensure that! Stay safe and we will see you all tomorrow morning!
Was a great night for Warrior Football on Friday Night! Congrats to the Warriors on their win! 👍🏼🏈
What an awesome first day back for our Warrior Family! Thank you Dr. Whichard for coming to speak to our staff to kick off our 2024–2025 school year! #WeAreEWHS
Lady Warriors in action tonight against Roswewood! # WarriorNation # WeAre EW
Upperclassmen Open House!
9th grade and those New to EWHS
Open House 2024!
Reminder: Wednesday, December 20, is an early release day for all WCPS students. All schools will dismiss two hours earlier than usual. Have a safe and happy Holiday break!
Reminder: Wednesday, November 29, will be an early release day for most Traditional Calendar schools, Carver Heights Elementary, & Goldsboro High. WEMCHS, WSTA, & WSE will dismiss at their regular time. All other schools will dismiss 2-hours early. Please contact your child’s school if you need more information.
EWHS Cheerleaders place second in conference championship on Saturday! Way to go Warrior Cheerleaders!
Reminder: No school for students November 22-24. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break!
EWHS Club recruitment day! Students had the opportunity to sign up for over a dozen clubs during lunch. Club and career days will be held every other Wednesday starting Oct. 4. Make sure you connect with club advisors and student leaders if you are interested.
We are building a culture of College and Career Readiness and Awareness. Teachers and students have the opportunity to wear their favorite college gear. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the different colleges, degrees and careers. Our first college spotlighted was ECU. Did you know we have twelve staff members who graduated from ECU with degrees in School Administration, Family and Consumer Sciences Education, History, Counselor Education, English, Writing/Minor:Art,Manufacturing Technology,Psychology, and Curriculum & Instruction.
Next College Day Tuesday, Oct. 3
ECU is #1 in producing medical graduates who practice medicine in NC.
#GoPirates
Are you interested in becoming a school volunteer for the 2023-2024 school year? Apply today! Your involvement and volunteer support can have a direct impact on the learning experiences and opportunities for our students. https://www.waynecountyschools.org/o/wcps/page/become-a-volunteer
WCPS closed out its School Bus Driver Appreciation Luncheon by announcing its new 30 step salary scale for school bus drivers beginning July 1. The new starting salary is $16.17 per hour with drivers receiving annual pay increases. The district also presented a $500 appreciation bonus to bus drivers for their efforts to pick up extra routes and responsibilities this year due to driver vacancies. Thank you again for all that you do!!
Congratulations to all of the 2023 Southern Wayne High School graduates! We wish you the very best as you continue on to college, the military, and/or the workforce!
Congratulations to Thurman Bunn for being named the WCPS 2022-2023 School Bus Driver of the Year!
Congratulations to Kelly Core for receiving the WCPS 2022-2023 Technician Performance Award!
Attention Parents Kindergarten Registration Week is underway! If you have a child that is a rising Kindergartener, we can't wait to welcome them to their new school! Learn more about how to register them for the 2023-2024 school year by clicking on: www.waynecountyschools.org/WelcomeKindergarteners.aspx
