Walter M. Williams High School

Did you know that WHS has an alumni page? On the alumni page, you will find information about class reunions and contact information to send in your class reunion information for publication on the alumni page!

The class of 1964 reunion will be held October 19, 2024 from 4:00 PM-8:00 PM at the Cutting Board.

Join us for Brain Freeze and Backpacks at open house! Presented by the WWH Academy of Finance!

Freshman Orientation is Thursday 8/15/24 from 9 AM to 12 noon. Please register here: https://forms.gle/jDPgn9rW1fGJ6xyi6

Parking Passes are selling quickly; make sure you get registered soon. The link can be found on the school website and linked to this message below. https://forms.gle/KdCXrrgXqZuYhR5h8

2024-2025 Parking Passes are selling quickly, make sure you get registered soon. The link can be found on the school website. and linked to this message below. You have to purchase a parking pass to park on campus, unless you park on the street in the appropriate areas. Please remember that you can not park in front of homes in the area or in the 15 minute area at the front office. Failure to follow the street parking area regulations will result in a ticket from the City of Burlington Police Department. https://forms.gle/KdCXrrgXqZuYhR5h8

Band Camp is in full swing! Our Marching Bulldogs will be there 8-5 for the next two weeks preparing for the first home game. Go Dawgs!

Join us for Open House!

WHS Freshman Orientation: Please fill out the following form for Freshmen orientation. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided. https://forms.gle/jDPgn9rW1fGJ6xyi6

Williams High School community, We are deeply saddened to inform you of the passing of one of our students, Sophie Fox. Losing a student affects our entire school community and can be particularly difficult for students to process. To support those grieving, counselors will be available at Williams High School on Monday, July 1 from 9-11:30am. Students and families can also contact Vaya Health, which provides a 24-hour, toll free crisis and referral line at 1-800-849-6127. Our heartfelt condolences go out to Sophie's family, friends, and classmates. If you need any additional information or support, please don't hesitate to reach out to our counseling staff. Curry Bryan

Senior pictures will be held on campus on the dates of July 23, 24, & 25. Please click on this link for important information regarding senior pictures. Information can also be accessed on our website under student life. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qGhnOHDUJFfY3NmB2wwVDwFTWHS1kSfe/view?usp=sharing

Senior pictures will take place 7/23, 7/24 & 7/25. Stay tuned for more information!

This is a reminder that to have your transcript sent to a college in North Carolina, it must be requested through CFNC. CFNC will release transcripts on June 20. . Counselors will send transcripts to out of state colleges next week. How do I send an electronic transcript if I haven’t submitted an application through CFNC.org? You can request your electronic transcript on CFNC.org by either (1) Apply to College → Request your Transcript, (2) Follow the directions If your transcript request, "Failed", make sure the information you enter on the "Request My Transcript" matches the information in PowerSchool. If you took ACC or Elon classes, you must request transcripts directly from those colleges via their websites to be sent to the college you will be attending in the fall.

WHS staff would like to send a huge thank you to our PTSO for our wonderful breakfast today and for all our events and support this year!

For Graduates: Enter doors at the main office by 6:00pm and report to your assigned classroom. Dress code: Dress that does not come below the hem of your gown or long dress pants and a collared shirt. Dress shoes are strongly encouraged. Your gown should be all black and you are only allowed to wear the gold stole and school-sponsored honor cords. Please note that you can not wear any personalized stoles, military stoles, or cords other than what was school issued. Caps should be worn parallel to the ground, not tipped at an angle, and the tassel will start on your right side. Caps cannot be decorated. We will not permit you through check-in with purses, backpacks, cell phones, so please do not bring them to check-in. For Families of Graduates: Graduation will start promptly at 7:00 pm. We will close the doors at 7:00 pm and no latecomers will be allowed to enter. Each person will need a ticket (including toddlers and infants) to enter the auditorium. No items that might distract and impede the view of the other families, such as balloons, noise makers, floral arrangements, etc., will be allowed. While it is a celebration, high school graduation is and should be a formal and dignified occasion where we honor our graduates. In keeping with that tradition, we ask that you: Please set your phones to silent or vibrate. Please remain in your seats unless you have an emergency. And to not use noisemakers as they are not allowed. Congratulations to the Class of 2024 on your impending graduation and congratulations to the families of these wonderful young people. We look forward to a wonderful ceremony tomorrow evening!

Senior Activities- Thank you PTSO and the many Volunteers that brought the FUN together for our Senior send off!

Williams Seniors: please check your email! Obligations have been sent to your ABSS email account.

Student Spotlight: As a sophomore at Williams High School, Hillary Mendoza-Ramirez has already made a remarkable impact. A former student of Southern Alamance Middle School, she has shown exceptional drive and determination throughout her academic journey. Despite facing personal and academic obstacles, she persevered and left SAMS as an International Baccalaureate student at Williams High School. Now a sophomore at Williams High School, Hillary's passion for empowering others has led her to establish the Women's STEM Club. Recognizing the importance of End-of-Grade (E.O.G.) scores and their impact on the transition to high school, Hillary has taken it upon herself to organize tutoring sessions for SAMS' eighth-grade students. Through the Women's STEM Club, Hillary has assembled a team of dedicated Williams High School students to provide tutoring in Math and Science subjects. Her initiative aims to equip SAMS students with the necessary skills and confidence to excel in their E.O.G. assessments, ultimately setting them up for a successful freshman year. Hillary's commitment to giving back to her community and supporting the next generation of learners is truly commendable. Her efforts not only foster academic growth but also inspire others to embrace a spirit of mentorship and service!

Senior Families and Friends are invited to a Baccalaureate Service Sunday June 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM at Front Street United Methodist Church, 136 S, Fisher Street, Burlington, NC 27215. Seniors: This is a cap and gown event.

Check out the Culture Festival that was hosted by UNICEF and held on May 18th here at WHS! The students did an excellent job of organizing the event and preparing the tables and we plan to make this an annual event.