West Columbus
High School
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!
Use this guide to quickly identify vacation days for schools following the traditional calendar (all schools except CCCA).
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The 26-27 calendars can be found here:
https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/page/calendarsevents
Sub training sessions...
The HEARTS Foundation will host a Back-to-School Drive-Thru on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 116 Miller Street in Chadbourn, behind Worthington Funeral Home. Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack and school supplies. The event will take place rain or shine.
Information on upcoming vaccine clinics.
Summer Meals at ADES, HAES, TCS, and WCS! Students can visit any site, regardless of their school.
During the June meeting, the Board recognized the current Teachers of the Year.:
Acme Delco Elementary
Alicia Freeman
Chadbourn Elementary
Tonya White
Columbus Career and College Acdemy
Angela Jordan
East Columbus
Ebony Murchinson
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Amber Archie
Nakina Middle
Dawn Holt
Old Dock Elementary
Polly Whitesides
South Columbus H.S.
Breanna Seckman
Tabor City School
Terra Coats
West Columbus School
Dana Fipps
West Columbus High School
Jessica Williamson
Williams Township School
Maxie McPherson
During the June board meeting, the Board thanked the retirees for their many years of service to Columbus County Schools:
Central Services: Phillip Matt Edwards, Selina Gore, Jimmy Faulk, and Georgann Pigott.
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School: Barbara Campbell and Darlene Graham.
Nakina Middle School: Julie Sellers.
Old Dock Elementary School: Kimberly Andrews and Cheryl Gerald.
South Columbus High School: Cheryl Cartrette, Carlton Cox, Melissa Jones, Connie Mills, and Denise Price.
Tabor City School: Wanda Hardee, Kelly Miller, and Carolyn Strickland.
Technology Department: Troy Snowden.
Transportation Department: Roy Batten.
West Columbus School: Tullie Herring.
West Columbus High School: Dean Byerly.
Williams Township School: Martha Buffkin, Janet Hewett, Wendy Maguire, and Kimberly Parker.
Congratulations to Ari Britt for being awarded the "Heart of a Champion" award from the NCHSAA Wednesday June 10 at their annual awards ceremony in Greensboro! Ariana Britt was nominated by her cheer coach Tasha Dyson. Ari was also awarded the NCHSAA/Cheersounds scholarship as well as the North Carolina Cheer Coaches Association Cheer Scholarship this year!
This is an important reminder that a West Columbus Football Parent Meeting will take place on Monday evening at 6pm in the school auditorium. This meeting will give players and parents an opportunity to meet our coaches and receive important information about summer workouts, team expectations, required documentation, and practice schedules. Please come out and help us prepare for a successful season of Viking Football!
Columbus County Schools is proud to present live coverage of the Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates from West Columbus High School on June 5 at 6:00 PM, South Columbus High School on June 6 at 10:00 AM, and East Columbus Junior-Senior High School on June 6 at 4:00 PM. All ceremonies will be available live through the Columbus County Schools and school Facebook pages, the Columbus County Schools YouTube channel, Spectrum Channel 1304, the Columbus County Schools Mobile App, and the Columbus County Schools Roku App. We invite our community to tune in and celebrate this important milestone as the Class of 2026 takes the next step toward a bright future.
Southeastern Community College and Columbus County Schools are partnering to present a FREE Visual Arts Camp for rising 9th–12th grade students this summer!
Areas of concentration will include drawing, painting, paper crafting, 3D typography, and more. The camp will culminate in a student art showcase at SCC, highlighting the creativity and work developed throughout the program. Transportation and lunch will be provided for participating students.
Slots are extremely limited, and interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact Kelly Jones at kjones@columbus.k12.nc.us if you need more information.
Areas of concentration will include drawing, painting, paper crafting, 3D typography, and more. The camp will culminate in a student art showcase at SCC, highlighting the creativity and work developed throughout the program. Transportation and lunch will be provided for participating students.
Slots are extremely limited, and interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact Kelly Jones at kjones@columbus.k12.nc.us if you need more information.
