West Columbus
High School
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. Senior Portrait make-up sessions will take place on Monday. Underclassmen make-up pictures and Fall Sports Pictures are scheduled for Tuesday. Two important student assessments will be administered this week with sophomores taking the PreACT on Wednesday and seniors taking the Work Keys exam on Thursday. These students should make sure they are prepared to perform at their very best on these exams. Report Cards for the first nine weeks grading period are scheduled to be released to students on Thursday. A FFA Chapter Officer Meeting will take place on Friday. The parent sponsored Semi-Formal will take place on Saturday. Basketball tryouts will begin on Monday. All students interested in playing for our Viking Basketball teams are required to have a completed physical and all other mandatory documentation in order to participate. Please see our coaches for the required documents. Congratulations to our Varsity Football team as they earned a top ten seeding in the East region of the state playoffs and a first round bye. Our Vikings will travel to Southside High School in Chocowinity on November 13 for a second round playoff matchup. We will share more details about this playoff game next week. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School and for helping us build Viking Pride in our school and community!
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, will be an early release day for all CCS schools to allow staff to participate in professional development.
All CCS schools will operate on an early release schedule.
All CCS schools will operate on an early release schedule.
Here are some updates for this week at West Columbus High School. This week is Halloween Spirit week at WCHS. All students are encouraged to show their Halloween spirit week, with each day's theme listed on our Facebook page. Tuesday is the end of the first nine weeks grading period. All students should be aware of their standing in each of their classes. Wednesday is an Early Release Day for students, with school dismissing at 1 pm. On Monday our Men's Soccer team travels to Lakewood High School for the first round of the Carolina Conference Tournament, with kickoff at 6 pm. On Friday our Varsity Football team wraps up regular season play at Union High School. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School and for helping us build Viking Pride!
Attention Seniors! This is College Application Week and we want all of our Senior Vikings and their parents to take advantage of the resources available to them to plan for their next steps. Students and parents are encouraged to contact Mrs. Westbury or Ms. Haigler for assistance.
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. This week is College Application Week, with all seniors encouraged to complete and submit applications throughout the week. Seniors should see Mrs. Westbury and Ms. Haigler for assistance. Driver's Education classes begin on Monday, October 19 at 3 pm in the WCHS Media Center. Our FFA State Fair Trip is on Wednesday. Our Senior State Fair Trip is on Thursday. Our HOSA Fall Blood Drive will take place on Friday on the WCHS campus. On Saturday the artwork of several West Columbus High School students will be featured at the Yam Festival Student Art Show in Tabor City. On Monday our Men's Soccer Team celebrates Senior Night versus North Duplin at 5 pm. On Friday our Varsity Football team travels to Goldsboro High School, with kickoff scheduled for 7pm. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School and for helping us build Viking Pride in our students!
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. Monday is a Teacher Conference Day. All parents are encouraged to meet with teachers for updates on their students progress. Jostens cap and gown and ring orders are due on Monday. The Annual Fair Parade will take place Monday afternoon in Whiteville, with several student groups participating. On Monday our Varsity Volleyball team hosts Hobbton in the first round of the Carolina Conference Tournament, with first serve at 6 pm. Our Men's Soccer team hosts East Bladen at 5 pm on Monday. On Wednesday our Men's Soccer team travels to Hobbton for a 6 pm game. On Friday our varsity football team celebrates Senior Night versus Hobbton, with kickoff at 7 pm. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School!
Monday, October 12, 2026, is a Teacher Conference Day for all schools except CCCA, which will observe a regular Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students on Monday, October 12.
Teachers will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (except CCCA) to meet with parents in person, by phone, or virtually. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference time.
Teachers will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (except CCCA) to meet with parents in person, by phone, or virtually. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference time.
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. We celebrate Homecoming this week and encourage all students to join in our spirit activities. Please check our Facebook page for themes and events. On Thursday an FFA Chapter meeting will take place. Our Men's Soccer team hosts Lakewood on Monday and East Columbus on Wednesday, with kickoff at 5 pm. On Tuesday our volleyball team celebrates Senior Night versus North Duplin with JV first serve at 4:30 pm. On Friday our Homecoming celebration concludes with our varsity football team hosting North Duplin, with kickoff at 7 pm. Thank you for continued support of West Columbus High School and for helping us build Viking Pride in our students!
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. Our 11th graders will travel to Southeastern Community College on Tuesday for Junior Day. On Tuesday our FFA Forestry team competes in a federation competition. The ASVAB will be administered on Wednesday. Representatives from UNCP and SCC will be on campus on Thursday. On Friday Jostens will be on campus to meet with juniors and seniors. An FFA officer meeting is also scheduled for Friday. Our volleyball teams continue with conference play with a Tuesday match versus East Bladen and a Thursday match at Hobbton. JV action begins at 4:30 PM each day. Our men's soccer team travels to Union on Wednesday for a 6 PM game. On Friday our varsity football team travels to East Columbus to take on our conference rivals at 7 pm. Thank you for supporting our Vikings and for your Viking Pride!
The next training session for new substitutes will be held on October 1 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at Central Services. This training is for new classroom, cafeteria, and custodial substitutes.
Anyone attending must have already completed a substitute application and met all employment requirements before participating in the training.
The session will cover Columbus County Schools Board policies, district expectations, and required Title IX training.
Anyone attending must have already completed a substitute application and met all employment requirements before participating in the training.
The session will cover Columbus County Schools Board policies, district expectations, and required Title IX training.
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. Senior vaccines are due on Tuesday. The FFA Regional Leadership Conference takes place on Tuesday as well. The Annual FFA Steak Plate Fundraiser will be held on Friday. On Saturday, the annual Miss West Columbus High School Pageant will take place in the WCHS Auditorium. Our Men's Soccer Team hosts Hobbton on Monday at 5 pm and travels to North Duplin on Wednesday for a 6 pm game. Our volleyball teams host Lakewood on Tuesday and East Columbus on Thursday, with JV action beginning at 4:30 pm. On Friday, our varsity football team travels to Lakewood for a 7 pm kickoff. Thank you for your continued support and for helping us build Viking Pride in our school and community!
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. Underclassmen yearbook photos will be taken on Monday; students should plan accordingly. On Monday our men's soccer team travels to East Columbus with kickoff at 5 pm. On Wednesday our men's soccer team travels to East Bladen with kickoff at 6 pm. On Thursday our volleyball teams travel to Union High School with JV action starting at 4:30 pm. On Friday our varsity football team hosts East Bladen in conference action. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 pm. Thank you for supporting our Vikings!
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. On Tuesday our volleyball teams host Hobbton and our men's soccer team hosts Union in conference play. On Wednesday our men's soccer team travels to Lakewood. On Thursday our volleyball teams travel to North Duplin and our men's soccer team hosts South Columbus. Volleyball games begin at 4:30 with JV action and soccer games kick off at 5 pm. Thank you for your continued support of our student athletes! GO VIKINGS!
There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
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DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
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Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
https://aptg.co/MtcH46
Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
Here are some reminders for this week at West Columbus High School. Thank you to all of our staff, students, and parents for helping make our first week of school a success. We ask that parents and students make sure they arrive at school in plenty of time for our first bell at 7:55 am. Students arriving late miss important instructional time and disrupt the classroom environment. Parents and students are also reminded that food deliveries are prohibited during the school day. Heeding these simple reminders will make our instructional days more efficient. This week our Volleyball teams travel to South Columbus on Monday, East Columbus on Tuesday, and East Bladen on Thursday, with JV matches beginning at 4 pm. On Friday our Varsity football team hosts West Bladen High School, with kickoff scheduled for 7pm. Please visit our school Facebook page and webpage for the latest events and activities at West Columbus High School. Go Vikings!
Review these important First Day Reminders.
Columbus County Schools invites parents and guardians to use our Back-to-School Guide, your one-stop resource for starting the school year informed and prepared!
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
This is a great opportunity for students to get their state required vaccines at a drive thru clinic hosted by Columbus County Health Department next Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00pm-6:30pm.
This evening, Columbus County Schools sent invitations for parents to enroll in Rooms, our new parent/teacher communication platform.
Please follow the instructions you received from Thrillshare.com to complete your enrollment. If you did not receive an invitation, your child’s teacher can assist you during Open House and once school begins.
We will also provide additional information and guidance after this initial step.
Thank you for your patience as we introduce this new communication tool!