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!
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!
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!
Makeup Substitute Update Training - 9AM-12PM August 6th at Central Services.
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!
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.
