Drum Ensemble auditions for the 2025-2026 school year will begin on Monday, May 12th and end on Thursday, May 15th. Any rising 4th or 5th grade Woodland student may audition. Returning members will NOT be required to audition. Auditions will include various metronome exercises and rhythmic mirroring on drum and keyboard instruments. If selected to participate in the Woodland Drum Ensemble, your child will be required to stay after school each Tuesday, beginning August 28th, 2025, from 2:15 until 3:30. Parents must provide transportation home from each rehearsal (students who attend the Woodland EDP program will be dismissed to EDP). Students who participate in the Woodland Drum Ensemble may also participate in the Woodland Honors Chorus and/or safety leaders if they are also selected for those groups.
If your child is interested in auditioning for the Woodland Drum Ensemble please complete THIS FORM by Friday, May 9th.
The following are the 2025 SC Ready Testing Dates:
3rd Grade
April 22 - ELA Writing
April 24 - ELA Reading Part A
April 25 - ELA Reading Part B
May 1 - Mathematics
4th Grade
April 23 - ELA Writing
April 28 - ELA Reading Part A
April 29 - ELA Reading Part B
May 2 - Mathematics
May 6 - Science
5th Grade
April 23 - ELA Writing
April 28 - ELA Reading Part A
April 29 - ELA Reading Part B
May 2 - Mathematics
For more information, please visit the Department of Education Parent Rsource page by clicking here.
Also, please note the Greenville County School District's cell phone policy here. This policy prohibits the use of personal devices during the school day. While this policy is important throughout the year, it is especially critical during testing dates.
The Greenville County Superintendent and Sheriff ask parents to monitor children's social media accounts closely to help stop the spread of false threats and misinformation, and ensure effective reporting occurs. Please have your child follow the See Something, Say Something protocols by reporting potential threats directly to the school or law enforcement. Click the following link, Managing Threats, to learn more.
Parents can save time by enrolling students online. To begin the process, you must first have a Backpack account. Go to the link below for information on registration, enrolling, and creating a Backpack account.