Here are some reminders for this week. On Tuesday evening, the FFA Federation Officer Meeting will take place at Pizza Village in Whiteville at 6 pm. On Monday, our Men's Soccer team hosts East Columbus and on Wednesday our soccer team hosts East Bladen, with both games kicking off at 5 pm. On Thursday, our Volleyball teams host Union, with the JV match starting at 4:30 pm. On Friday, our Varsity Football team is back in action as they travel to East Bladen High School, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School!
about 11 hours ago, John Browning
Here are some West Columbus High School reminders for this week. Thank you to all members of the WCHS school community for a positive start to the school year. Students and parents are reminded that students are only permitted to check out of school and return to school for documented medical appointments, court appointments, or school related activities. We ask that you assist us in ensuring students maximize all instructional time each day.
On Monday, our Men's Soccer team opens their season with an away match at Union High School, with kickoff scheduled for 6:00 pm. On Tuesday, our Volleyball teams travel to Hobbton High School for a conference match, with JV action beginning at 4:30 pm. On Wednesday, our Men's Soccer team plays its home opening match versus Lakewood High School, with kickoff scheduled for 5:00 pm. On Thursday, our Volleyball teams host conference matches versus North Duplin, with JV action beginning at 4:30 pm. On Friday, our Varsity Football team is scheduled to host Sandhills, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm. We will provide updates this week regarding the status of Friday's football game, as this schedule may change. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School!
7 days ago, John Browning
Here are some reminders for this week for West Columbus High School. We ask that our parents help us stress to our students to refrain from tampering with their phone pouches. Several students have damaged their pouches while attempting to open them during the school day. Please be reminded that the damage / replacement fee for each pouch is fifty dollars. Thank you in advance for assisting us with this matter.
On Tuesday, our Volleyball teams host East Columbus, with the JV match beginning at 4:30 pm. On Thursday, our Volleyball teams host East Bladen, with the JV match starting at 4:30 pm. On Friday, our Varsity Football team travels to West Bladen High School, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 pm. Thank you for your continued support!
13 days ago, John Browning
All schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.
14 days ago, CCS
A friendly reminder that Freshman Orientation will take place this evening at 6 pm. All parents and their students will join us in the auditorium to begin the program. We look forward to meeting with our newest Vikings! See you this evening!
25 days ago, John Browning
Here are some WCHS athletic updates. Due to inclement weather, the Football Jamboree scheduled for this evening at Midway High School has been canceled. On Thursday, August 14 our Viking Volleyball teams kick off the 2025 season with a home match versus South Columbus High School, with the JV match beginning at 4:30 followed by the Varsity match at 6:00 pm. Please come out and support our student-athletes and coaches. Thank you for your continued support!
about 1 month ago, John Browning
The Preseason Football Jamboree at Midway High School has been rescheduled for tomorrow, August 13 at 6:30 pm. Please come out and support our Viking Football team as they take the field tomorrow evening. Thank you!
about 1 month ago, John Browning
Due to inclement weather and field conditions, Tuesday's Men's Soccer practice has been cancelled. We apologize for this inconvenience and are planning to hold practice at 3 pm on Wednesday, August 13. Thank you for your patience and support.
about 1 month ago, John Browning
This guide includes helpful info to get your school year off to a great start. Still have questions? Use the form at the bottom and we’ll be in touch!
https://tinyurl.com/2025ccsbts
about 1 month ago, CCS
Men's Soccer practice for Monday, August 11 has been canceled. Practice has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 12 from 3 pm to 5 pm at the West Columbus High School soccer field. Thank you for your continued support!
about 1 month ago, John Browning
Due to inclement weather and field conditions, West Columbus High School Men's Soccer practice will be postponed until Monday, August 11 at 4:30 pm. All soccer players will report to the soccer field for practice. Thank you!
about 1 month ago, John Browning
Makeup Substitute Update Training - 9AM-12PM August 6th at Central Services.
about 2 months ago, CCS
HEARTS Foundation Presents:
Columbus County’s Largest & Longest-Running School Supply Drive!
The HEARTS Foundation is excited to invite all school-age children to receive a free backpack and school supplies—just in time for the new school year!
Important Details:
This year’s event will be drive-thru only. No walk-ups allowed.
All children must be present in the vehicle to receive supplies. No supplies will be given to adults without children present.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 116 Miller Street, Chadbourn, NC
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your child ready for school—while supplies last!
about 2 months ago, CCS
Attendance Policy Update
School attendance and class participation are an integral part of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance develops patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory: the State of North Carolina requires that every child in the State between the ages of seven (or younger if enrolled) and 16 years of age attend school.
No more than five school days per semester will be excused based on parent notes. Future absences due to personal illness, injury, or medical/dental appointments, will require a healthcare practitioner's statement to be excused.
Students may lose athletic eligibility for not following the attendance policy.
Grades K-8
Students who are chronically absent (excused, unexcused or suspended for more than 10% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Grade retention will be considered due to a lack of mastery as a result of chronic absenteeism.
Grades 9-12
High school students who are chronically absent (excused unexcused or suspended for more than l0% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Students who miss more than ten days (unexcused) per course will be subject to an attendance-based failure (FF).
Cell Phone Policy Update
All classes in grades K-12 in the district will be a phone-free space to help optimize teaching and learning. Phones will not be allowed at any time during the school day, including lunch periods. This update reflects requirements as signed into law by HB 959.
High School students must store their devices and device accessories in Yondr Pouches as directed by the district. Students in grades K-8 must power off and keep devices and accessories in their bookbags during the instructional day. Provisions will be made for students that use cellphones for medical purposes.
Columbus County Schools may forbid student possession of devices and device accessories on school property.
Please note that Columbus County Schools will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged devices.
about 2 months ago, CCS
FREE Summer Meals for Kids Ages 1–18!
No registration required – just show up and eat! Students do not need to attend the school to be eligible. Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria.
Chadbourn Elementary
June 17 – July 30 (Monday–Thursday)
Closed: July 2–3
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Tabor City School
June 17 – July 30 (Monday–Thursday)
Closed: June 30 – July 7
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Acme Delco Elementary
June 17 – July 23 (Monday–Thursday)
Closed: June 30 – July 7
Breakfast: 7:45–8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:15 PM
Open to all children and teens ages 1–18.
#SummerMeals #HealthyKids #ColumbusCountySchools
3 months ago, CCS
At a recent Board meeting, the Board recognized Matthew Brown of South Columbus High School and Patience Daniels of West Columbus High School as recipients of the Future Teacher Scholarship. These outstanding students were honored for their commitment to entering the field of education.
3 months ago, CCS
During a recent Board meeting, the Teachers of the Year and Principals of the Year were honored for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact on student success. The Board recognized these exceptional educators for their commitment to excellence and their vital role in shaping the future of Columbus County Schools.
TOY Nominees
Susan Carr
Adrienne Carroll
Connie Faulk
Karen Haley
Heather Tilly
Tonya Nobles
Michele Bolton
Darryl Spivey
Khadijah Tart
Lisa Hamilton
Kim Watson
Janet Hewett
POY Nominees
Kelly Beck
Shelly Cullipher
Leslie Faulk
3 months ago, CCS
At a recent Board meeting, students selected to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School were honored for their exceptional academic and artistic achievement. These students were chosen through a highly competitive process and will participate in an intensive summer program focused on advanced studies in their chosen disciplines.
Jovi Castrejon CCCA
Neil Rabutan ECJSHS
Ivy Hernandez SCHS
Abbigail Clemmons WCHS
Lillie Greene WCHS
Marc Johnson WCHS
3 months ago, CCS
At a recent board meeting, AR Ammons Poetry Winners were honored:
Division I First Place Isabella Holmes Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Honorable Mention Ainsley Ward Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Honorable Mention Kera Starnes Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Honorable Mention Coleman Smart West Columbus School
Division I Honorable Mention Lane Tompkins Tabor City School
Division I Honorable Mention Adelina Beck Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Lisbeth Lemus Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Mia Strickland Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Kinleigh Butler Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Ellorie Ward Old Dock Elementary
Division I Second Place Camille Canady Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Third Place Colton McKeithan Old Dock Elementary School
Division II First Place Anna Marie Bell Hallsboro / Artesia Elementary
Division II Honorable Mention Julie Ward Nakina Middle School
Division II Honorable Mention Henlee Ward Tabor City School
Division II Honorable Mention Brystal Ward Old Dock Elementary
Division II Honorable Mention Liam Dyson West Columbus School
Division III Honorable Mention Morgan Smith Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Deacon Whaley Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Annabelle Wright Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Elizabeth Valdez Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Laney McPherson Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Khadijah Currie East Columbus JR/SR High
Division III Third Place Isabella Rivero Nakina Middle School
Division IV First Place Landyn Norris South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention LilyAnne Long Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Tanijia Gerald Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Mckenna Ware-Rudnik East Columbus JR/SR High
Division IV Honorable Mention Hailey Long South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Melody Gilbert Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Cynthia Ward West Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Stephen Tatman, Jr. South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Landon Hoopes Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Mika Williams South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Morgan Cartrette South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Mckenna Ware-Rudnik East Columbus JR/SR High
Division IV Honorable Mention Jennifer Perez South Columbus High
Division IV Second Place Aisha Skye Reyes South Columbus High
Division IV Third Place Landyn Norris South Columbus High
3 months ago, CCS
At a recent Board meeting, the Celebrate the Arts Gold Key winners were recognized for having the best artwork in the show. These students demonstrated remarkable creativity and artistic excellence, rising to the top among hundreds of entries. The Board commended them for their talent, hard work, and outstanding representation of the arts in Columbus County Schools.
ECJSHS Mckenna Ware-Rudnik
ECJSHS Brittany Mitchell
ECJSHS Milana Graham
ECJSHS Sophia Robertson
SCHS Greidys Avelino
SCHS Madison McMillian
SCHS India Sammons
SCHS Samuel Cunningham
SCHS Alan Rodriguez
SCHS Drake Cribb
SCHS Lily Greene
SCHS Lena Taylor
WCHS Samantha Strickland
WCHS Zayda Eddie
WCHS Brianna Thomas
WCHS Lia Specht
WCHS Karmen McDuffie
WCHS Ricky Johnson
WCHS Lindsey Hayes
WCHS Ivan Osorio-Abonza
ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez
ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez
ADES Vanessa Jauregui-Del Angel
ADES Morgan Pridgen
ECJSHS Sophia Alvarado Rivera
ECJSHS Yamileth Gonzalez-Baza
ECJSHS Luziana Cruz Perez
HAES Cara Britt
HAES Anthony Gurganious
HAES Dondria Sadler
HAES Mya Jacobs
HAES Cole Lynch
NMS Javier Diaz
NMS Sara Rivenbark
NMS Ellie Wright
NMS Sandy Nunez
NMS Bridgette Perdomo
TCS Devora Redondo
TCS Andrea Powell
TCS Kimberly Manning
TCS Loren Hinson
TCS Mileigh Stevenson
WCS Arabella Tchorz
WCS Ella Fletcher
WCS Kaylee Bethea-Davis
WCS Kenzie Martin
WCS Chantal Judd
WTS Kalie Blanton
WTS Julia Bailey
WTS Joanna Cox
WTS Aria Bowen
WTS Johnny Dominguez
WTS Johnny Domingues
WTS Legend McCray
3 months ago, CCS
