West Columbus

Here are some reminders for this week. The Annual FFA Federation Banquet will take place at East Columbus Junior-Senior High School on Tuesday evening. On Thursday, FFA Officer Elections will be held. On Saturday, the Columbus County Schools Career & Recruitment Fair will be held from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm at Columbus County Schools Central Services. On Monday, our Women's Soccer team will travel to Lejeune High School for a first round playoff game. Please contact the school for special spectator information regarding attendance to the soccer match, as the school is located on the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base. 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 as we finish the school year strong!

CCS Job Fair - May 17th - 10:00AM-1:00 PM.

Here are some reminders for this week. This week we celebrate those who have answered the call to teach, and we take time to honor the hard work, dedication, and passion our teachers display each and every day. Happy Teacher Appreciation week to our West Columbus High School Team!! On Monday, our Men's Tennis Team host Voyager Academy in the second round of the state 1A Dual Team playoffs. This week we also anticipate our Baseball and Women's Soccer teams will play first round playoff games. We will provide updates when seedings are released for these sports. Thank you for your continued support of West Columbus High School and all of our students!

Sub update training schedules.

Here are some reminders for this week. This week, our FFA Land Judging Team will travel to El Reno, Oklahoma for the FFA National Land Judging Competition. This competition begins on Tuesday and concludes on Thursday. On Thursday, our Arts Department Presents our Spring Musical, "Chicago," with showtime at 7:00 pm. An encore performance follows on Saturday. On Friday and Saturday, our FFA Chapter participates in the FFA Envirothon. On Friday, Senior Vaccines will be offered on the WCHS campus. All seniors may receive required vaccines with parent approval. On Monday, our Softball team hosts Green Sea - Floyds High School. On Tuesday, our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer teams celebrate Senior Night versus East Columbus High School. On Thursday, our Track & Field team competes in the Conference Championships at Trask High School. On Thursday, our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer team wrap up the regular season as they travel to East Columbus 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!

Gold Key winners from Celebrate the Arts were honored at a reception in recognition of their exhibition at SCC. The exhibit will be displayed in the A Building through the middle of May. Special thanks to SCC for hosting the exhibit.

You're Invited! AIG Showcase East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School Tuesday, April 15th | 6:00–7:00 PM Join us for an exciting evening celebrating our AIG students! All families and community members are welcome—we look forward to seeing you there!

Here are some important reminders for this week. On Monday, we will begin our new student entry procedures. Student car riders and student drivers will enter the school at the Auditorium Lobby. Parents dropping off or picking up students will enter the parking lot at the East entrance, the entrance closest to Chadbourn, drive the perimeter of the parking lot along the Tennis Court and Auditorium sidewalks, and drop off and pick up students at the end of the Auditorium sidewalk. Cars will then exit campus using the West parking lot driveway, turning right upon exiting. Please refer to the traffic map posted on our school Facebook page and school webpage for more details. These procedures will ensure the safest and most efficient entry and exit for our students. Other events this week include: Tuesday, FFA Officer Elections will take place. On Thursday, our annual WCHS Junior / Senior Prom will be held from 7 pm until 11 pm at Horne Bay Farm. There will be no school on Friday, as our Spring Break begins. On Monday, our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer teams travel to Pender High School. On Tuesday, our Men's Tennis Team competes in the Conference Tournament at East Bladen High School and our Track and Field team competes at a conference meet at Pender High School. On Wednesday, our Baseball, Softball, and Women's Soccer teams host Pender High School. Thank you for your continued support!

Columbus County Schools Indian Education Parent Committee/Public Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:30-8:00 PM This year's public hearing will take place at East Columbus Jr-Sr School Media center. Purpose To share the following with the community of stakeholders invested in the success of Columbus County Schools Native American students:       1. Indian Education Updates       2. Indian Education Project for 2025-2026 3. Summer STEM Camp Opportunities (Guest Ashley Lomboy) 4. Other Items of Concern

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!