West Columbus

Attention all contractors. Please see this flyer regarding a meeting with Metcon on April 17th. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss bidding on area projects including the new K-8 school in Bolton.

Join Us for a Reception! We are excited to celebrate our High School Gold Key winners from Celebrate the Arts! Please join us for a special reception on April 10th from 6:00–7:00 PM at Southeastern Community College, Building A, Wyche Gallery. Light refreshments will be served as we honor these outstanding artists. We look forward to seeing you there!

Columbus County Schools will be working with Columbus County Health Department to offer our current 11th graders (rising seniors) the state required meningococcal vaccine ON CAMPUS May 2, 2025. Parents will need to complete the permission/consent forms that were sent home on April 3rd and return by April 17th. This is a great opportunity offered to our students which will save parents time and money. Be proactive to avoid long lines and exclusion from school. This is in accordance with Immunization Law GS 130A-155. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse.

Here are some reminders for this week. On Tuesday, WCHS will host the Regional High School Battle of the Books. On Wednesday, NC Check-Ins for Biology will be administered. On Friday, our FFA Chapter will participate in the Regional Rally and NC Dairy Judging competition. On Tuesday, our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer teams will host East Bladen. On Thursday, our Track and Field team competes in a Conference Meet at Track High School and our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer teams travel to East Bladen. Visit our school webpage and Facebook page for the latest activities and events at West Columbus High School . Thank you for your continued support!

Columbus County Health Department will be visiting Columbus County Schools to offer Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and Meningococcal vaccines to rising 7th and 12th graders. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive their state required vaccines. If you are interested in your child receiving these vaccines while at school, please complete the paperwork and sign the consent that will be sent home April 3rd. All forms will need to be turned in to your child’s school by April 17th. Vaccines Information Sheets will be provided. Please reach out to your child’s school nurse or the pediatric nurses at Columbus County Health Department, if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and your child. Friday, May 2nd West Columbus High School West Columbus School Columbus Career and College Academy Friday, May 9th East Columbus Jr/Sr High School Acme Delco Elementary School Nakina Middle School Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School Friday, May 16th South Columbus High School Williams Township School Tabor City School

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is a special day dedicated to those who work in a classroom supporting students to ensure educational success. In the school sector, paraprofessional educators are also known as Behavior Support Specialists, ISS & Alternative Learning Facilitators, Teacher Assistants, and Paraeductors. These fantastic people deliver targeted support to students who may need extra help and work to maintain the classroom, keeping it running smoothly. Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of the education system - without their strong foundation, teachers frequently report feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Paraprofessionals help shoulder the workload and allow teachers to focus on what they do best - teach! Paraprofessional Appreciation Day seeks to bring these professionals to the forefront and show them a little extra love for all the incredible work they do, day in and day out.

Here are some reminders for this week. On Tuesday, the FFA Federation Rally will take place and West Columbus High School hosts the Regional High School Battle of the Books Competition. On Thursday, ninth grade students complete the Teen Mental Health First Aid Training. On Friday, Southeastern Community College hosts the Career Expo for eleventh and twelfth grade students from 8:00 am until 2:00 pm. On Saturday, our FFA Spring Plant sale begins. On Monday, our Men's Tennis team celebrates Senior Night as they host South Columbus High School. On Tuesday, our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer teams travel to South Columbus High School. On Wednesday, our Men's Tennis team travels to East Bladen for a doubleheader match. On Thursday, our Track & Field Team travels to Pender High School for a Conference meet. On Friday, our Baseball, Softball and Women's Soccer teams travel to South Columbus High School. Visit our school webpage and Facebook page for the latest events and activities at West Columbus High School. Thank you for your continued support!

This is an annual survey of parents of children receiving special education. It is an opportunity to report how well your school system includes you in the IEP process and the education of your child. Esta es una encuesta anual dirigida a padres de niños que reciben educación especial. Es una oportunidad para informar sobre la integración de su sistema escolar en el proceso del IEP y en la educación de su hijo. https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OIv31T4l7Qyh6K

AIG Showcase!!

Here are some reminders for this week. Our FFA Chapter will compete in the State Livestock Competition on Tuesday. Spring Sports Pictures will be taken on Wednesday. All student-athletes should contact their coaches for more details. Friday marks the end of the grading period. All parents are asked to help us in emphasizing the importance of all students attending school each day and arriving on time each morning. We have seen an increase in absences and student tardiness in recent weeks; please assist us in maximizing all of our instructional time. Our Baseball, Softball, and Girl's Soccer teams will travel to Whiteville High School on Tuesday. Our Track and Field Team will compete at a Conference Track Meet at Pender High School on Thursday. On Friday, our Baseball, Softball, and Girl's Soccer teams host Whiteville High School. Please visit our school webpage and Facebook page for the latest activities and events at West Columbus High School. Thank you for your continued support!

Join us for a celebration of creativity at the Celebrate the Arts! The event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM at South Columbus High School. This exciting festival will showcase the best student artists from across the county. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with incredible talent! Admission is free. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here are some reminders for this week. The first of three Teen Mental Health First Aid classes for ninth graders will take place on Thursday. More information about this program will be sent home with ninth graders on Monday. On Saturday, students from the Arts Department of West Columbus High School will participate and perform at the annual Celebrate the Arts at South Columbus High School. On Monday, our Track and Field team will open their season with a conference track meet at Heide Trask High School. On Tuesday, our Baseball team hosts St. Paul's High School and our Softball team hosts Red Springs High School. On Thursday, our baseball team hosts South View High School. On Friday, our baseball team travels to St. Paul's High School. Please visit our school webpage and Facebook page for the latest events and activities at West Columbus High School. Thank you for your continued support!

Celebrate the Arts, North Carolina's Largest Student Arts Festival, will take place on Saturday, March 22nd from 4:30 PM-9:30 PM at South Columbus High School. The event is a partnership between Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools, and features performances and artwork from over 1000 students. Admission is free.

Here are some reminders for this week. On Tuesday, eleventh grade students will take the ACT exam. On Wednesday, the Superintendent Student Advisory Council will meet at CCCA. Also on Wednesday, our FFA Chapter will participate in the Career Development Event at Mount Olive. On Tuesday, our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer teams host Trask High School. JV baseball starts at 4:00 pm, Softball at 6:00 pm, and Soccer at 5:00 pm. On Wednesday, our Softball team travels to Lake View High School for a 5:30 pm contest. On Thursday, West Columbus High School hosts the season opening Track and Field Meet, which begins at 4:00 pm. On Friday, our Baseball, Softball, and Soccer teams play at Trask High School. Game times are the same as Tuesday's games. Visit our school webpage and Facebook page for the latest events and activities at West Columbus High School. Thank you for your continued support!

The Wall That Heals will be escorted downtown Whiteville on Tuesday April 22, 2025 between 1230pm and 1pm. It will be escorted by Rolling Thunder SC-3 and many other motorcycle groups. The Wall That Heals is a 3/4 replica of the Vietnam Memorial from Washington DC. It also has a mobile Education Center that will be on display at the Veterans Memorial Park of America April 24-27, 2025. This will be on display 24 hours till Sunday April 27th at 2pm. We will be having a WELCOME CEREMONY on Thursday April 24th at 6pm. And AGENT ORANGE AWARENESS CEREMONY on Friday April 25th at sunset. As The Wall That Heals is escorted through town, we would like people to be on the sidewalks welcoming it with flags, banners, etc. We are checking with the schools about the bands playing as it comes through town. The schools are out on Easter Break. So we need all the help we can get to spread the word. We need to spread the word about the In Memory Program. Deadline is March 25th for applications to be sent in. This is a program that will Honor Vietnam Veterans that came home but have passed due to their service in Vietnam. All applications sent in by March 25th will be Honored at our event and in Washington DC in June. We need 200+ volunteers, so please share this as well.

Congratulations to all the winners of the A.R. Ammons Poetry Contest!! Thank you especially to the teachers for working with our talented students! https://tinyurl.com/ammons25

Monday, March 10th, is Parent-Teacher Conference Day for all schools except CCCA. There will be no school for students on this day to allow time for these important meetings. Conferences will be held from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and you can choose a time that works best for you. Meetings can be held either in person, by phone or online, depending on your preference. Please note: CCCA will follow its regular schedule on this day.

All 11th grade students will participate in the ACT Bootcamp tomorrow, March 6. Each session of the Bootcamp will prepare students for the ACT Exam, which they will complete on March 11. Please be prepared to give your best effort in the preparation and completion of this important exam. Thank you and GO VIKINGS!

Columbus County Schools will be closed on Wednesday, March 5th for all students and staff due to expected high winds.

March is Developmental Disabilities Month, and we invite you to join Columbus County Schools as we celebrate our first "Different Abilities Awareness Family Night". The event will take place on March 4, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Media Center of Chadbourn Elementary School and is open to all parents and guardians. Organizations and agencies from across the state will be on campus to provide information on resources and services available to support individuals with disabilities and their families.