Walter M. Williams High School

If you want to take the SAT at Williams in December on Saturday, the deadline to sign up is November 20th!

Our next PTSO Dine out night is Tuesday Nov 10th 4-9pm at Jersey Mikes on University Drive! Be sure to mention Williams High School and part of the night's proceeds will go to WHS PTSO!

Each year, our National Art Honors Society has a pumpkin carving contest! Pumpkins are carved after school and then displayed on the stage. Teachers sign their students up to come and judge. Check out this year's winning wonders!

Homecoming 2026! This year, we celebrate 75 years! In addition to the themes each day, join us for the following (tickets available on GoFan where applicable) • Wed 10/21: Homecoming Talent Show, 7:00 PM, Auditorium ($10) • Fri 10/23: Student Pep Rally in the gym • Fri 10/23: Homecoming Game vs. Western Alamance ($10) • Sat 10/24: Homecoming Dance, 8:00 PM, Gymnasium ($25) Tickets: gofan.co/app/school/NC2497

Make sure to mention Williams High School!

There will be a senior meeting in the auditorium Wednesday, October 14 from 11:30-12:15. We will call seniors out of class at 11:25. Herff Jones will be here to inform seniors how to order their senior items. Please see Stephanie Hecke if you have any additional questions.

Be sure to come out and support the PTSO! Make sure to mention Williams High School!

See Ms Joy Hayes for more information!

Get your 75th anniversary commemorative shirt now! https://grahamsport.chipply.com/whs75/

Students- the final day to register for the October 3rd SAT is September 18th! Go to collegeboard.org and register today!

Class of 2027, please schedule your Senior Meeting with your counselor!
Please check the senior doc on our website or your email for the link to book an appt for your required senior meeting.

The PSAT is open to any Sophomore or Junior who registers and pays for the test. This is an optional test and you must pay the test fee of $18. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is good practice for the SAT. Juniors who take the PSAT/NMSQT and meet other program entry requirements specified in the PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide will enter the National Merit Scholarship Program, an academic competition for recognition and scholarships conducted by National Merit Scholarship Corporation. The test will take place on Wednesday October 14. Deadline for registering and paying is Friday, September 25. Take the time to fill out all the information below, we will use this to stay in contact with you regarding the location of the test. Registration link has been sent via school email.

Seniors: If you did not have your senior pictures taken over the summer, please see this document for information on options:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SmPkicRZAq1ovcCIdNO8U3vW1WQi3Hlyt9WqddAOh9c/edit?usp=sharing
It is also linked on our senior google doc!

Our first PTSO Dine Out Night is here! Make sure to mention WIlliams High School and show this post!

Please mark your calendars for Picture Day on Friday, September 18, in the Auditorium. Students in grades 9, 10, and 11 will be photographed for the yearbook and for student identification cards. Seniors are not included in this session. If you would like to pre-order picture packages and save $10 please click here: https://store.cady.com/underclass?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=digital&utm_content=underclass_ordering_digital_marketing_kit&utm_campaign=underclass_ordering

There will be a meeting next Tuesday, Sep 1 at 3:45 for any students interested in running for Student Council. The meeting will take place in room 109. Please see Ms. Pinnix or Ms. Rucker with any questions, or if you're unable to attend the meeting.

Student safety is always a top priority, therefore we will be using the OpenGate Weapons Detection System this school year. Beginning Monday anyone entering the building, will need to pass through the OpenGate System.

These advanced walk-through systems rapidly scan for dangerous and prohibited items as students and visitors enter, providing a quick and unobtrusive screening process that supports a safe learning environment. These devices will be set up around campus and students will go through them before entering the main building.

I have linked the video below to show you what to expect when they arrive at school..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgT9ffeHAPI

To help ensure that students will be able to quickly pass through the system in the mornings, please take a few minutes to clean out your child's book bag so they do not have any unnecessary items in their book bags. Students will have to remove a few items from their book bag prior to walking through the system. We will have staff on hand to assist them as they walk through the system. Those items include...
Laptops
Tablets
3-Ring Binders
Metal Spiral Notebooks
Metal Lunchboxes
Metal Water bottles
Umbrellas
Eyeglass cases

Please take a minute to review the information on the attached flyer. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support of Williams High School!

https://apptegy-alerts-attachments-production.s3.amazonaws.com/adbcb859-353e-41e8-a288-d3f8f1f5f73e/OPENGATE%20WEAPONS%20DETECTION%20FLYER%2011x17%20%281%29.pdf