Last week, WEMS Junior Beta Club attended the 2020 SC Junior Beta Club Convention at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The students participated in various events: performing arts, visual arts, academics, apparel design, poetry, and other events. The Beta Club is pleased to announce it placed in 3 different categories. Aaron Chavis placed 3rd in 6th Grade Science competition, Evan Chavis placed 4th in 6th Grade Math, and Erika Adams placed 3rd in 8th Grade Poetry. In addition, the Beta Club received a "Growth Award" for growing their chapter more than 10%.

The Character Education trait for the month of November was Citizenship. Amanda Sulatan, a 7th grader from Wallace Elementary Middle School, was recognized during the December School Board meeting as Marlboro County School District Character Education Students of the Month for displaying this trait daily. She has been chosen for grades 7-12. This is what her teacher wrote about her:

On Tuesday, October 15, Wallace Elementary Middle School welcomed 10 new members into the National Junior Beta Club. The members inducted were (pictured from left to right) Nathan Smith, Evan Chavis, Eric Chavis, Tessa Chavis, Lee Best, Aaron Chavis, Tashon Boatwright, Lacey Edge, Yeilin Trinidad, and Trinity Shaw.

On Monday, October 7, 2019, Ashlyn English was recognized at the MCSD School Board meeting as the September Character Education District Student of the Month. The 7th grader was recognized by her teachers for demonstrating the word Respect. She was chosen among all middle and high school students in MCSD. Congratulations, Ashlyn!