Our kids have talent!!!

Join us this Wednesday and Thursday for a special W.G. Sanders presentation of "The Lion King" in the Freddie A. Grace Theater. 

Tickets are $5 

6:00 p.m. showtime 

Make sure you are early to get a great seat!

Our W.G. Sanders Golden Tigers have created a beautfiul magazine featuring their student work including original writings and art.  Please send your student with $10.00 cash or to purchase your copy of Tiger Roar today! 

Tiger's Roar Cover

Tiger's Roar Table of Contents

W.G. Sanders was named as a 2018 HealthierUS School Challenge Gold Winner, an award of distinction.  

HealthierUS School Challenge is a voluntary certification initiative recognizing those schools enrolled in Team Nutrition that have created healthier school environments through promotion of nutrition and physical activity.  

Pictured right is Superintendent, Dr. Craig Witherspoon with our Principal Andrenna Smith.  

All Three W.G. Sanders Teams Entered Qualify for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Iowa!

Congratulations to all three of our Odyssey of the Mind Teams and Coaches.  Each W.G. Sanders Team who entered the Regional Competition held March 17, 2018 at C.A. Johnson High School has advanced to the World Finals in Iowa this summer.  

Odyessey of the Mind encourages creative, critical thinking through innovative activities and fun competitions.  This was W.G. Sanders first year sponsoring OM Teams.  

W.G. Sanders Golden Tigers basketball teams had a fantastic winning season.  We are so proud of our student athletes, student assistants, parents and coaches for their dedication to this year's squad. 

W.G. Sanders Girls are 2018 District Champs!

W.G. Sanders Boys are 2018 District Champs!

W.G. Sanders Students Shine at District Science Fair

Congratulations to our W.G. Sanders students who have placed at the Richland One District Science Fair.  W.G. Sanders was the ONLY middle school to have students place in each grade level contest!  Thank you to all teachers and students who participated.  

Eighth Grader, Alexander Duell placed First Overall with his entry "More Pressure, More Distance"  Seventh Grader, Ryanne Rogers placed Third for her entry, "Should I Run Fast?" and Sixth Grader Sadee Broughton placed Second for her work researching the role of flour in "Lifting Cakes."  These students were encouraged by their teachers, Mr. Brice Gill and Mrs. Elizabeth Wilkie.  

Part of our “Pride” - Spotlight on our Golden Tigers

 (Photos forthcoming)

Congratulations to our students who were selected for the Governor's School for the Arts Summer Programs:  Sean Adams, Sofie Jones and Tyler McBride.

A round of applause to Sam McConnell and Susana Blalock who qualified for the Governor's School for Science and Math.  

Congratulations to Arron Robertson who who took home five awards on Sunday, March 25th in the Central South Carolina Region II Science and Engineering Fair!

He won second place for best 7th grade project from the Sumwalt Center of Science Education, Best 7th grade project from the Sumwalt Center of Science Education, Outstanding Achievement in Earth and Physical Sciences from USC Sumter, second place (and $50) from the Belle W. Baruch Institute Award for Excellence in Marine/Environmental Sciences and Outstanding Achievement from Congaree National Park.

Reminder:  ATTENTION PARENTS!!

Our Arrival/Dismissal Procedures are listed below:

• No students are allowed on campus prior to 8:00am.

• All students should be picked up no later than 4:15pm.
  
  
• All request to change your child’s mode of transportation must be submitted in writing to the main office prior to 3:00pm.
   
• There will be no early dismissal after 3:15pm. The instructional day ends at 3:45pm. Please ask for an early dismissal only when absolutely necessary as your child will be missing valuable instructional time.
  
  
• If someone other than a parent is picking up your student, please ensure that they are listed on your child’s emergency contact.  We can only release students to those listed on the PowerSchool emergency contact list.  Please review your PowerSchool to make sure that your contacts are up to date.
   
• All visitors are required to report to the Main Office to sign in. All visitors must present a current driver’s license or state ID in exchange for a visitor’s pass.

Richland One Awarded $15 Million Grant to Add Magnet Programs

Richland One has been awarded a $15 million federal grant to add magnet programs to four district schools. The award announcement was made today (September 27) by the U.S. Department of Education.

Funds from the federal Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) will help expand the Richland One Language Immersion Program at Carver-Lyon Elementary School to include French and related arts, along with a global leadership component. Three other Richland One schools will use their grant money to focus on leadership and career readiness. Bradley Elementary School will create a career awareness program. W.G. Sanders Middle School will have a career exploration magnet. W.J. Keenan High School will develop a career preparation magnet, as well as four academies to help students prepare for jobs in the fields of hospitality/tourism, government, entrepreneurship and engineering.

“We are excited about receiving this grant which will help us expand the educational options we offer our students,” said Richland One Superintendent Dr. Craig Witherspoon.

The four district magnet programs will begin in the 2018-2019 school year. Richland One is one of 32 districts in the nation to receive the grants. The grant funds will be awarded over a five-year period. The goal of the MSAP grants is to create magnet schools that increase racial integration and promote academic opportunity and excellence.

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