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FRESHMAN ACADEMYEvery student, every day.
Announcements
Congratulations Top Scholars 2026
With great pride and excitement, we are thrilled to announce our top scholars for the Class of 2026!
Valedictorian: Adrienne Nelson
Salutatorian: Katherine Guth
Adrienne and Katherine exemplify excellence both in and out of the classroom. Their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our school community truly set them apart—and this recognition is so well deserved!
We can’t wait to hear their voices and reflections as they take the stage at graduation and inspire their fellow graduates.
Congratulations, Adrienne & Katherine! We are so proud of you!
Spring Sports Tryouts Schedule
Spring Sports Tryout Schedule and Contact Information
GCS Hall of Fame Nominations Now Open!
The GCS Foundation is accepting nominations for the GCS Hall of Fame in two categories:
GCS Educators
GCS Graduates
Help us honor individuals who have made a lasting impact through their achievements and contributions.
Nomination Deadline: March 1, 2026
Visit the GCS Hall of Fame website for full details and the 2026 Nomination Form.
CTE Innovation Center Discovery Night
Future Generals Night
Afterschool Program Bus Transportation Request
Please complete this form if you would like bus transportation from the afterschool program.
Transportation is limited to 24 students and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Be sure to include the student’s full name and home address so we can determine eligibility and routing.
Once your request is submitted, bus transportation may take up to two weeks to begin while routes are finalized.
Submitting this form does not guarantee a spot. You will be notified once transportation is confirmed.
Afterschool Program Bus Transportation Request Form
WIDA ACCESS Testing Window Announced
Wade Hampton's test dates are:
February 3- Reading Domain
February 5- Writing Domain
February 10-12, 17, 19-20- Speaking Domain
Makeups for each domain will be scheduled as needed throughout the window.
If weather delays or cancellations affect any of these posted dates, students and parents will be notified of the new dates for testing as they are confirmed.
Questions about WIDA ACCESS can be sent to Christina King, school test coordinator, at cjking@greenville.k12.sc.us.
EOC Tests
EOC Testing
Students at WHHS and GCSVP who are enrolled in an End-of-Course class will participate in the EOCEP testing days near the end of this semester.
SCDE EOCEP Parent Resources
Testing Window: Dec 1–12, 2025
English 2 Writing - December 2, 2025
English 2 Reading (GCSVP Only)- December 4, 2025
English 2 Reading - December 9, 2025
Biology - December 10, 2025
US History- December 11, 2025
Algebra - TBD
Make-Ups: Dec 15–19, 2025
Students in EOC classes must attend their regular class periods on exam days.
!WIN Ready2Work Career Assessment
Career Ready WIN Test is required for all actively enrolled 9GR23 students (typically 11th grade), except students who participate in certain alternate assessments. Students will take all four components of the assessment during the spring testing window. All eligible students, including GCS Virtual Program (GCSVP), must be tested. Testing is optional for actively enrolled 9GR22 students (typically 12th grade). Seniors may take any or all of the four tests one time during the spring testing window to earn a credential or to improve their performance.
The Career Ready WIN assessment will be administered on the following dates:Seniors needing a retest on 1 or more portions of the exam:
October 28
October 29
AP Exams
To be determined.
ACT/SAT Testing
PSAT/NMSQT
(no cost to 10th grade and 2nd year high school)
October 8th, 2025
ACT - TBD
SAT - TBD
!Semester Exams
Semester 1 Exams
2nd & 4th Block -
Dec. 16th
1st & 3rd Block -
Dec. 17th
Semester 1 Exam Make-Up
2nd & 4th Block -
Dec. 18th
1st & 3rd Block -
Dec. 19th
Sexual Health and Responsibility
Instruction Dates
Semester 1: October 8 - October 20, 2025
Semester 2: April 15 - April 27, 2026
Parent Preview of Materials
The Sexual Health and Responsibility Education Unit will be taught by the district health educators to students currently enrolled in PE I. A general overview and outline of the district’s age appropriate, abstinence-based sexual health and responsibility education curriculum can be viewed on the district website under the Students Parents Heading then scrolling to the Comprehensive Health and Physical Education are linked below. Complete details including the slide presentation and videos can be previewed at the school anytime during the school day if you would like to view it. If you do not want your child to participate in the sexual health and responsibility education class or a specific portion of the class, you must bring the signed exemption form linked below to the front office in person. By School Board Policy and SC Comprehensive Health Education Law, students who exempt sexual health responsibility education will be required to complete other health-related self-study lessons.
Parent Preview Materials Exemption Form