Announcements

Fall Sports Tryouts Begin Soon!

Fall sports tryouts are almost here! Please review the Fall Sports Tryout Schedule linked below for dates and times.

Important Reminder: Before participating in tryouts, all student-athletes must:

  • Complete their Arbiter registration
  • Complete all required forms, including uploading a valid physical form(dated April 1, 2026 or later)

Helpful resources are linked below:

Fall Sports Try-out Schedule

Arbiter Registration Guide

Uploading Physical Form(Desktop and Mobile)

2026-27 Student Handbook

2026-27 Student Handbook

Dress Code

In an effort to increase alignment in discipline and dress code practices between schools and to provide more consistency and clarity for parents and students, we are providing the following flier for guidance. These dress code specifications and violation consequences were put in effect for the 2024-25 school year and will continue this school year.  Please reach out to with any questions by contacting the front office.

Dress Code Flyer

United Way's School Tools

United Way's School Tools–Saturday, August 1: United Way of Greenville County’s annual School Tools event will be held Saturday, August 1, from 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Carolina High School. Families can receive free backpacks, school supplies, food, and community resources while supplies last. Please share this opportunity with your school community to help students start the school year prepared and ready to succeed.

English Flyer | Spanish Flyer

Congratulations to our AP Students and Teachers!

A dedication to excellence in AP coursework remains a proud, defining tradition at WHHS. In May 2026, 467 WHHS students took a total of 782 AP exams. Nearly 87% of WHHS students who took an AP exam scored a 3 or higher, while the passage rate for all AP exams taken by WHHS students was 85%. The tradition of AP excellence at Wade Hampton is a shared success, driven by the remarkable dedication of our students and the incredible expertise of our teachers.

2025-2026

  • 23 AP Courses Offered
  • 467 WHHS Students Enrolled in an AP Course
  • 782 AP Exams Taken
  • 665 Scores of 3 or Higher
  • 26% Scored a 5

Job Fair July 2026

We're hiring great people for positions. Greenville County Schools will host an in-person Job Fair on July 28th.

Read more on July Job Fair

Family Fun Fest

This event is for all rising 9th–12th grade students and their families. Come connect with teachers, clubs, coaches, and fellow Generals as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year together!

Class of 2027 Yearbook Photos

A senior in a tuxedo and sunglasses on the left and the Wade Hampton shield logo on the right.It is time to schedule your senior photos with OHANA Studios!

Your senior photographs will be made at Wade Hampton High School on the following dates:

  • Wednesday, August 5th
  • Thursday, August 6th
  • Tuesday, August 18th (1 pm – 3 pm)
  • Wednesday, August 19th (1 pm – 3 pm)

There is a $30.00 sitting fee, which is paid when you sign up for your appointment online.

  • Coupon Code:  WHHSEARLY discounts the fee to $15 on August 5th & 6th
  • Coupon Code:  WHHSSENIOR discounts the fee to $25 on August 18th & 19th

Your senior yearbook portrait session is ONLY for a yearbook photo with either a tux or drape.

When signing up for the appointment, make sure to include the parent/guardian email address and a phone number for text reminders (reminders are sent 5 days, 1 day & 2 hours before appointment).

Book Your Senior Yearbook Photo   Mobile Instructions  Desktop Instructions 

Mark Your Calendars

The 2026–27 school year is just around the corner, and we have some important dates you won't want to miss!

  • June 22–26 – Parking Passes for Seniors & Juniors
  • June 29 – Parking Passes for All Other Students
  • August 5–6 – Senior Yearbook Pictures (sign-up link will be distributed on July 6th)
  • August 6 – Family Fun Fest (5:30 PM–7:30 PM) (Back-to-School Orientation and Open House)
  • August 11 – First Day of School
  • August 18–19 – Yearbook Pictures
  • September 18–25 – Spirit Week benefiting the Barbara Stone Foundation
  • October 23 – Homecoming

We can't wait to welcome everyone back for another great year at Wade Hampton High School!

Stay connected throughout the summer for additional updates and information.

Important Dates

Back to School Vaccine Clinic

The Greenville Public Health Department is hosting seven Back to School Vaccination Clinics for school-aged children. The clinic is by appointment only. Please share the flyer linked below with parents at your school location.

Flyer Back to School Vaccine ClinicFolleto de la jornada de vacunación de regreso a clases

Fall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT

Fall 2026 PSAT/NMSQT Testing Opportunity and Participation Details:

Grade 10 - In accordance with SC Section 59-18-340 of the Education Accountability Act, Greenville County Schools will offer the PSAT/NMSQT test to all grade 10 students (second year in high school students). Students can participate for free, as the SC Department of Education covers the participation cost.

Grade 11 - Students will have the opportunity to participate in the PSAT/NMSQT for the purpose of National Merit Scholarship Program qualification. Students must pay a fee (established by College Board) to participate.

PSAT/NMSQT testing will occur in October 2026. More details about testing will be shared the first week of school in August. Students will sign up to participate from August 11-24, 2026.

If students would like to participate and have accommodations, please contact your student’s Case Manager, 504 Coordinator, and/or Mrs. Christina King, school test coordinator, to discuss the process for requesting accommodations through College Board.

See Something Say Something

See Something Say Something Report Threats  & Bullying

Food and Nutrition Services

A table setting of several food items ready to eat.

Visit GCS Food and Nutrition


Calendar



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
English 2 Writing (WHHS only)- TBD
English 2 Writing (GCSVP only)- TBD
English 2 Reading (all)- TBD
Biology (all)- TBD
Algebra 1 (all)- TBD
US History (all)- TBD
Makeups can be done at any time in the window TBD

!WIN Ready2Work Career Assessment

The Spring Career Ready WIN Test is a required test for all 3rd year students and is optional for 4th year students who may want to retake one or more portions of the exam. The dates for this year's test are:

To learn more about this assessment, visit SC Career Readiness Assessment.

Spring 2027 TBD- all 3rd year students
Spring 2027 TBD- any 4th year students who want to retake one or more portions

AP Exams

Fall 2026- Biology - TBD
Fall 2026- Human Geography- 8am; US Government- TBD
Fall 2026- English Literature and Composition - 8am; Physics 1:Algebra based- TBD
Fall 2026- Modern World History- 8am; Statistics- TBD
Fall 2026- US History- 8am; Macroeconomics- TBD
Art and Design Portfolios due TBD
Fall 2026- Calculus AB and BC- 8am; Seminar- TBD
Fall 2026- Psychology- TBD
Fall 2026- English Language and Composition- 8am; Physics C- TBD
Fall 2026- Art History - 8am; Computer Science Principles- TBD
Fall 2026- Computer Science A- 8am; Environmental Science- TBD

ACT/SAT Testing

ACT Fall 2026 - TBD
SAT Fall 2026 - TBD

!Semester Exams


Semester 1 Exams
2nd & 4th Block - TBD
1st & 3rd Block - TBD
Semester 1 Exam Make-Up
2nd & 4th Block - TBD
1st & 3rd Block - TBD

Sexual Health and Responsibility

Instruction Dates
Semester 1: October 12-October 23, 2026
Semester 2: April 20-April 30, 2027
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

Outperforming on the SATs

Average WHHS SAT Score 1,079
Average GCS SAT Score 1,020
Average SC SAT Score 1,009
Average US SAT Score 996
*composite out of 1600