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!
Campus Parent, the new Parent Portal for Columbus County Schools, is now open!
Follow these instructions to setup your account and track your child's progress!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tXiBNIz47UXa3neEqst6TgfK-WOTidCAzOAMlPIqCvs/edit?usp=sharing
You will need your child's student ID number. If you do not know the number, you may contact your child's school.
These instructions are also located under the "Parents" tab of the CCS Website.
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!
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!
