Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. On Monday, our basketball teams host South Columbus High School in our home opener. Action begins with our JV Girls game tipping off at 4 pm. On Tuesday, our FFA Livestock Judging Team competes in the Regional Livestock Judging competition. Poinsettia pick-ups are also scheduled for Tuesday. There will be no school for students Wednesday through Friday of this week, as Wednesday is a Teacher Workday and we celebrate the Thanksgiving Holiday on Thursday and Friday. West Columbus High School is thankful for the continued support of our school community and wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
West Columbus FFA traveled to the 98th National FFA Convention from Sunday, October 26th to Sunday, November 1st. Twelve students and two advisors made the trip to Indianapolis, Indiana stopping along the way to experience some of the most famous landmarks along the way. West Columbus was one of many FFA chapters that made up more than 70,000 FFA members that descended on Indianapolis to compete in various Leadership and Career Development Events held at the annual convention. West Columbus was honored to represent North Carolina FFA in the Agronomy Career Development Event. Team members Adam Hardin, Cynthia Ward, Langston Nobles and Neal Lancaster demonstrated their knowledge of Agronomic Science by identifying agronomic pests, crop plants, crop seeds, weed seeds and weed plants. These members also completed a team event by working together to identify and solve an agronomic issue related to a real world scenario and present their solution to a panel of judges. They were expected to solve a 60 question exam related to plants, soil fertility, plant nutrients and overall crop management. West Columbus placed in the bronze category among the teams from across the United States. We appreciate the opportunity to represent North Carolina, Columbus County Schools and West Columbus High School in a national level event for the eighth time in recent years.
Also, Ethan Hammond of West Columbus was chosen to represent North Carolina as a National Delegate making decisions that shape the future of the FFA on the national level.
As advisors , we appreciate the support of the West Columbus staff and administration for allowing us this opportunity and the Columbus County board of education for their continued support of CTE and the FFA.
CCS Brunswick Electric Bright Ideas Winners were recognized at the November Board Meeting.
This year’s Bright Ideas Grants recognized innovative educators across Columbus County Schools for their creative instructional proposals. At Acme Delco Elementary, Jaclyn McCoy received a $500 grant for Student Organizational Binders. At Chadbourn Elementary, Herman D. Bland was awarded $1,400 for Project ReCharge. Helen Craven Axelberg of Columbus Career and College Academy earned $1,500 to support the Culinary Food Trike project. At East Columbus High School, Anthony Martin received $1,200 for Lights, Camera, Learning: Expanding Student Access to Video Production Tools, Jeffrey Rudnik earned $1,900 for Recycling Ceramic Clay for Columbus County Schools’ Arts Programs, and Alicia Pickett was awarded $1,650 for Sustainable Learning with Hydroponics.
At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary, Amber Howard received $1,500 for Bright Boards, Bright Futures. At Nakina Middle School, Alyssa Nelson earned $500 for Hear to Learn. Mallory Furlow of Old Dock Elementary was awarded $700 for Pathways to Progress. At South Columbus High School, Miranda Romans received $1,500 for Ready, Set, Action: Virtual Creativity, and Breanna Seckman earned $1,000 for Project P.R.I.N.T.
Tabor City Elementary had two winning projects led by Angela Tyler, who received $850 for Rockin’ It with Robotics and $1,500 for Nature in Motion: Engaging Young Scientists in Earth Systems with Weather Knowledge. At Tabor City Middle School, Sheila Sykes earned $1,900 for Bright Minds, Bright Futures, while Marilyn D. Elliott received $900 for Paper Power: Lights, Lines, Action! West Columbus High School celebrated Whitney Cavenaugh, who received $1,000 for In Focus: Empowering the Yearbook Team, and Jennifer Sams, who was awarded $1,000 for Textile Arts for Entrepreneurs: Cultivating Creative and Lifelong Skills. At West Columbus School, Julia O. Smart earned $500 for Lego Logic, Brittany Bass received $1,000 for Listen and Learn: Enhancing Phonics Through Audio Engagement, and the school’s BETA students were awarded $1,000 for Build Community Through Dugouts.
At Williams Township Elementary, Ashley Porter received $300 for Art for Expression & Regulation, Miranda Conner Ellington earned $1,500 for Pride in the Beat: Aggie Drums Come Alive, and Lisa K. Cox received $1,500 for Full STEAM Ahead: Turning Standards into STEAM Projects. In total, Columbus County Schools earned $28,300 in Bright Ideas Grant funding this year.
We are implementing a new attendance notification system this evening. Parents will receive calls/emails/texts when a child is absent in one or more classes. Thank you!
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. There will be no school for students on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. We will operate under our Flex Schedule on Thursday and Friday. On Saturday, our Theatre Arts students will attend the Minnie Evans Play Festival at Ashley High School in Wilmington. Our Varsity Football team concluded its season this past Friday night with a first round playoff game. Congratulations to our players and coaches on a season of determination, growth and progress. Basketball practice continues this week in preparation for the upcoming season. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School!
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. The Driver's Education class concludes on Wednesday of this week in the WCHS Media Center. The season has officially concluded for our Men's Soccer team; congratulations to our team and coach for the progress that was made this year and for their hard work and determination! On Friday, our Varsity Football team travels to Camden County High School for the first round of the NCHSAA playoffs. More information regarding our playoff game will be shared throughout the week. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School!
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. We wish our FFA members safe travels and congratulations as they travel to Indianapolis, Indiana for the National Convention. On Wednesday a representative from Campbell University will be on campus to share information about enrollment and academic programs offered at this prestigious institution. On Wednesday, tryouts begin for our Lady Vikings basketball team. All student athletes interested in playing will need updated physical and concussion documentation; please see Coach Mitchell for more details. On Friday, we celebrate Senior Night as our Varsity Football team hosts Union High School, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm. Thank you for your continued support!
Get ready for Next Step 101 Night — your one-stop event to explore what’s next after graduation!
When: Thursday, October 23
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Southeastern Community College – Cartrette Building
What: Learn more about your next step options for after high school success! Meet representatives from UNC Pembroke, NC Career Works, and the U.S. Armed Forces, plus explore college, career, and service opportunities that can shape your future! And it’s all happening just in time for North Carolina Free College Application Week — your chance to apply to select NC colleges for free!
Bonus: We’ll have raffles and prizes throughout the evening!
Don’t miss this exciting night designed to help you take your next big step toward success.
NC Countdown to College (C2C) kicks off in October; it’s a year-long initiative where students are encouraged to complete the following three steps in college enrollment: residency, financial aid, and college applications.
Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week, October 20-26, 2025.
https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/colleges-participating-in-caw/
2025 Surplus Auction
89 School Rd.
Hallsboro, NC 28442
October 24, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
Preview: October 22nd and 23rd, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1. Office Chairs
2. TV Carts
3. Cafeteria Chairs
4. Wood Chairs
5. Stackable Chairs
6. Ladder Back Chairs
7. Cafeteria Tables
8. Student Desks
9. Office Desks
10. Refrigerators
11. Promethean Boards
12. Band Equipment
13. Metal Cabinets
14. Computer Tables
15. Small Lockers
16. Large Lockers
17. Wood Cabinets
18. HVAC Units
19. Weight Lifting Equipment
20. Stainless Steel Table
21. Bulletin Boards
22. Milk Boxes
23. Ice Machines
24. Wood Lathe
25. Basketball Goals
26. Edging Blocks
27. Champion Air Compressor
28. Microwave and Toaster Ovens
29. Metal Grating
30. Aluminum Pans
31. Exercise Equipment
32. Floor Machines
33. Dry Erase Boards
34. Wire Shelves
35. Electric Motors and Pumps
36. File Cabinets
37. Overhead Projectors
38. Brake Lathe
39. Engine Analyzer
40. Sewing Machines
41. Copiers
42. Pressure Washer
43. Laminator
44. Music Keyboard
45. Scoreboards
46. Chain Link Fence and Gates
47. John Deere Reel Mower
48. Toro Reel Mower
49. Cub Cadet 2166 Mower
50. John Deere Gator
51. 1987 Chevrolet Pickup
52. 1996 Ford Pickup
53. 2008 Ford Pickup
54. 2012 Ford Pickup
55. Ford 1500 Tractor
56. MH 50H Forklift
Each fire department within Columbus County has been supplied with an allotment of these smoke detectors for installation in homes across their respective districts.
We encourage all families throughout the county to take advantage of this free smoke detector check and installation program. This initiative ensures that every home has properly functioning and up-to-date smoke detectors. If any detectors are found to be outdated, missing, or not working, new ones will be installed free of charge.
A special thank you to our amazing principals from the Board.
Monday, October 13, is a Teacher Conference Day for all schools.
There will be no school for students on this day (CCCA will operate on a regular schedule).
Teachers will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for in-person or virtual conferences.
Please contact your child’s teacher to schedule an appointment.
Lunes 13 de octubre es un Día de Conferencias para Maestros en todas las escuelas.
No habrá clases para los estudiantes ese día (CCCA operará con horario regular).
Los maestros estarán disponibles de 11:30 a.m. a 7:00 p.m. para conferencias presenciales o virtuales.
Por favor, comuníquese con el maestro de su hijo(a) para programar una cita.
To keep families informed, updates will be shared through the following channels:
District and school Facebook pages
Text messages and phone calls
Remind notifications
The CCS Mobile App
District and school websites
X.com - @colcoschools
Local media outlets
As a general rule, we will move to remote instruction on days when weather prevents us from being in person.
We encourage you to check these platforms regularly so you receive the most up-to-date information.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
The first meeting will be September 30th.
Come and be part of this supportive community!
