Wakulla High School

Thursday and Friday of this week, May 22 and May23, will be early release!

🌮 Finishing Strong with San Marcos We closed out Teacher Appreciation Week with a lunch that was nothing short of spectacular, thanks to San Marco’s Mexican Grill and Cantina! From tacos to taquitos, every bite was a celebration—and a reminder of how lucky we are to be part of such a giving community. Thank you San Marco’s!

Teacher Giveaway Winners! Day Five We wrapped up our week of giveaways with even more smiles, thanks to continued generosity from our local favorites: 🎁 Friday’s winners: • Mr. Perez – Angelo’s gift card • Mr. Brown – Osaka Japanese Steakhouse gift card • Ms. Slusher – Zaxby’s of Crawfordville gift card • Ms. Williams – Bonefish Grill gift card •Ms. Pope - Bonefish Grill gift card •Mr. Barcelo-Gonzalez - Bonefish Grill gift card Thank you to every business who helped us treat our team this week. The joy, surprise, and appreciation you created will not be forgotten!

The next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting iwill be Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at 2:30 pm in the WHS Library.  All are welcome to attend.

Teacher Giveaway Winners – Day 4 Edition! Our appreciation giveaways are still going strong, and today’s winners walked away with some local favorites! 🎁 Today’s winners include: • Coach Cully – Hobbit American Grill gift card • Ms. Post – Carrabba’s Italian Grill gift card • Mr. Bettis – Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse gift card • Ms. Shiver – Best Western gift card • Coach Heffren – Hobbit American Grill gift card • Coach Farlin – Best Western gift card Thank you to every business that’s helping us celebrate the heart of Wakulla High—our teachers and staff! 💙

Day 4 of Teacher Appreciation Today our incredible teachers had a double dose of gratitude! ☕ Crum’s Mini Mall and Golden Construction sponsored a breakfast spread to fuel our morning. 🍖 Sonny’s BBQ brought the flavor for lunch We are grateful beyond words for the continued support of our local partners. Your kindness is feeding our spirits. 💙

Get ready, Class of 2025 by— it’s Senior Spirit Week from May 12–15! Let’s end the year in style and show off that SENIOR spirit!

Day 3 of Teacher Appreciation Wakulla, you sure know how to keep the appreciation coming! 🍥 TC Bakery spoiled us with cinnamon rolls this morning. 🌮 El Jalisco delivered a lunch full of flavor and flair. 🫑Wakulla Giving Hands donated fresh produce for our teachers to take home! Midweek has never tasted so sweet. Thank you for pouring into our people—your support means more than you know! 💙

🎉 Teacher Giveaway Winners – Day 3 Edition! The giving just keeps going, and our teachers are feeling the love thanks to more generous gift card donations from local favorites! 🎁 Today’s winners include: • Mr. Kilborn – Hobbit American Grill gift card • Dr. Koller – Hobbit American Grill gift card • Ms. Strickland – BW’s Grill gift card • Mr. Miller – BW’s Grill gift card • Ms. Smith - BW's Grill gift card Thank you to our amazing community partners for continuing to celebrate the heart of our schools—our teachers! 💙

Wakulla High School will livestream the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Facebook. Date: May 22, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM Watch live on Facebook: @wakullahighschool For more information, call Wakulla High School at 850-926-7125.

🎉 More Teacher Giveaway Winners Our Teacher & Staff Appreciation giveaways are rolling on, and today brought even more smiles thanks to generous local businesses! 🎁 Today’s winners include: • Ms. Doss – Carrabba’s Italian Grill gift card • Mr. Brinkley – BJ’s Brewhouse gift card • Ms. Tucker – Bonefish Grill gift card • Ms. Lawhon – Pedro’s Tacos & Tequila gift card • Ms. Dunn-Caquimbo – BW’s Grill gift card We are so grateful to our community for showering our educators with love and local flavor. The giving continues all week long! 💙

☀️Day 2 of Teacher Appreciation The love continued today with breakfast and lunch delivered straight from the heart of Wakulla! 🍩 Jared Miller and the Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office treated our staff to a donut breakfast this morning—a sweet start to the day! 🌊St. Mark's Powder Inc sponsored The Kast Net and it remains a faculty favorite every year. Delicious and definitely appreciated! Thank you for making our staff feel seen, celebrated, and full! 💙♥️

🏐 WHS Volleyball | Summer Schedule 🏐 June Open Gyms •Tuesdays & Thursdays •8:00 AM – 11:00 AM •First Open Gym: June 10th July Open Gyms •Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays •8:00 AM – 11:00 AM •No Open Gym the week of July 4th Troy Team Camp •July 9–10 •Register: troyvolleyballcamp.com •Only 24 spots! First come, first served. •Deadline to register: June 11th Tryouts •July 28–30, 2025 •8:00 AM – 11:00 AM ⚠️ REMINDER: You must have a current EL2 & EL3 form on file to participate in open gyms and tryouts. Let’s go War Eagles! 💙❤️

Teacher Appreciation Giveaways– We’re Just Getting Started! Our teacher appreciation giveaways are in full swing thanks to the generosity of local businesses who’ve donated gift cards and experiences to celebrate our amazing teachers! Yesterday’s lucky winners include: • Ms. Maddie – Bonefish Grill gift card • Mr. Warner – Hobbit American Grill gift card • Mr. Donaldson – Bonefish Grill gift card • Ms. Lariscy & Ms. Kerce – Lunch from The Shack, delivered this Friday! • Mr. Cowherd – Wakulla Springs Lodge gift card From savory lunches to weekend adventures, our teachers are feeling the love—and the giveaways continue all week long! 💙 Thank you to every business who’s made this celebration possible. Stay tuned for more winners!

We’re kicking off Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week with full hearts thanks to the generosity of our local businesses: 🍕 Papa John’s of Crawfordville – delicious pizza for all faculty and staff 🥗 Olive Garden – fresh salads 🍰 Amazing Mail Solutions – sweet desserts & refreshing drinks 💐 Good Bloom Floral Truck – beautiful blooms that brightened our space And a special thanks to our WHS Culinary Arts students for preparing a delicious breakfast this morning! Your care and craft are the perfect start to this week of gratitude. Our community knows how to show up. And we feel the love. 💙

Important National Honor Society Information!

Future Leaders of Wakulla Present: End-of-Year Teen Dance! Get ready for a fun, upbeat night with music, friends, and good vibes as we celebrate the end of the school year! Hosted by the Future Leaders of Wakulla (FLOW), this community-wide teen dance offers local youth a safe, positive space to connect and have fun. We’re also looking for rising seniors (ages 17–18) to serve as volunteers for the event. Help with setup, check-in, or clean-up and earn community service hours while being part of an exciting, youth-driven event! 📅 May 17, 2025 📍 Sign up to attend or volunteer: wakulla4hdance.4honline.com ➤ Choose “Dance Guest” to attend ➤ Select “Teen Volunteer” to help out Let’s end the school year in style—with music, memories, and community spirit!

Attention War Eagles! Riversink Elementary is looking for High School student volunteers for their Spring Festival! 🎪 Friday, April 25th 🕔 5:15 PM – Until 📍 Riversink Elementary School 🌟 We’re looking for 10–15 high school volunteers to help make this event unforgettable! 💥 Earn service hours and give back to our school community. 📞 Interested? Contact Mrs. Spivey at (850) 926-2664

Calling all future War Eagle families! Do you have an 8th grader getting ready for high school? Mark your calendar for PARENT NIGHT at Wakulla High! Monday, April 21st | 6:00PM – 7:00PM WHS Auditorium Come learn everything you need to know before your student soars into 9th grade — from schedules and expectations to how to make the most of their freshman year. We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2029!