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2026-2027 WES Teacher of the Year and Staff of the Year
New Grading Law
Grading Floor Law Letter
Parents Right to Know Letter
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WES 2026-2027 Testing Dates
MyIGDIs (Pre-K): August 17 - September 28, 2026
KRA (Kindergarten): August 17 - September 18, 2026
CogaT/ ITBS ( 2nd grade and identified students): October 5 - October 27, 2026
myIGDIs (Pre-K): January 5 - January 22, 2027
ACCESS (ML students only): January 21 - March 5, 2027
WES 2026 Read to Succeed Letter
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About Us
Whittaker Elementary School, through the use of innovative ideas and practices, will prepare our students to become productive members of society.
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about Join us live for the OCSD Board Meeting September 8, 2026 (opens in new window/tab)
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about ORANGEBURG COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OBSERVE SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY SEPTEMBER 9
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about Press Release: Bethune-Bowman’s Fred Styles Named 2026 Class 1A Region 7 Athletic Director of the Year
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about Orangeburg County School District Names Eric Rashad Roland Director of Transportation
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about OCSD and International African American Museum Bring History to Life Through Districtwide Partnership
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