What are we really “rebounding” toward?
Rigor = tasks that push students to analyze, justify, create, and problem‑solve – not just recall.
Engagement = students talking, collaborating, making choices, and caring about the work.
During Rigor Rebound we’re asking:
1. Does the learning task cross the Rigor Divide?
2. Do we see multiple qualities of engagement in each lesson?
Every redesign, every walkthrough, every conversation is about giving students a more powerful learning experience — and having fun while we do it.
Comment below: Which do you want to grow more this month – rigor or engagement?
Rising Stars Student Art Exhibition
Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC
Columbus County Schools
Zayda Eddie
Wild Starter
10th, West Columbus High School
Lia Specht
In Awe
11th, West Columbus High School
Ivan Osorio-Abonza
Corn from Home
10th, West Columbus High School
Samantha Strickland
Maggie Valley Mountains
10th, West Columbus High School
Kaitlynn Garden
I Flollop for You
11th, South Columbus High School
Isabella Applewhite
Breeze
10th, East Columbus High School
Alan Rodriguez Arce
Opposites Attract
11th, South Columbus High School
Greidys Avelino
Sunset Mountain
11th, South Columbus High School
There will be no school for students on this day so that we can focus on these important meetings.
Conferences will be held from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM. You may choose a time that works best for you and meet in person, by phone, or online—whichever is most convenient.
During the conference, you will learn about your child’s strengths, areas for growth, and ways we can work together to support their success. To schedule your conference, please contact your child’s teacher directly.
Thank you for your continued support of your child’s learning!
If you experience technical issues during remote instruction, please contact the Tech Support Hotline at 910-499-0080 or email ccssupport@columbus.k12.nc.us. All questions regarding assignments should be directed to the teacher.
Families are encouraged to continue monitoring the Columbus County Schools mobile app, district website, social media, and Remind messages for updates.
Columbus County Schools will be in remote instruction on Monday, February 2, 2026, due to the approaching winter storm. Students should check Google Classroom for assignments and contact their teachers if they have any questions. We will continue to monitor conditions and make a decision regarding Tuesday as conditions develop.
Please monitor social media, school websites, Remind, and—most importantly—download the Columbus County Schools mobile app to receive the latest information and updates.
CCCA will resume classes on Monday, January 5th.
CCCA will resume classes on Monday, January 5th.
High school exams will continue as scheduled. Please make sure students arrive on time and ready for testing, following the adjusted start time.
Thank you for your patience and support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
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!
