🚨 STEM Camp Update! 🚨

Our K-2 STEM Camp is officially FULL and we are now at capacity! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who signed up so quickly.

We still have a few spots remaining for grades 3-5 and plenty of openings for grades 6-8! Don’t miss out on a fun-filled experience of hands-on activities, creativity, teamwork, and STEM exploration this summer! 🔬🚀💡

Be sure to sign up soon before the remaining spots are gone!

6-8th Grade Camp Sign-Up Link:
6-8 STEM Camp Registration

3-5th Grade Camp Sign-Up Link:
3-5 STEM Camp Registration

about 19 hours ago, Margaret Shelton
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Our Kindergarten Registration was officially a success! 🎣💙💛
Thank you to #StudentUDurham and #studentu for helping make the day extra special with our fun fishing setup and all the goodies for our future Warriors! We loved welcoming our newest students and families and can’t wait for an amazing school year ahead! 🐟📚✨
2 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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Kinder Registration
📣✨ Congratulations to our 2026–2027 Cheer Team! ✨📣

We are so proud of each athlete who stepped out, worked hard, and showed incredible spirit during tryouts. Here’s to an amazing season ahead! 🎉 #CheerTeam #SchoolSpirit #Congratulations #ReadyForTheSeason
3 days ago, Margaret Shelton
Cheer team
🎣🐠 It’s O-FISH-ALLY time for Kindergarten Registration at West Columbus School! 🐠🎣

We are excited to welcome our newest Warriors for the 2026-2027 school year! Join us on **Tuesday, May 19th from 4:00–6:00 PM** in the school cafeteria to complete registration, meet our staff, ask questions, and help your child get ready for an amazing kindergarten experience.

📍 7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Cerro Gordo, NC

📌 Please bring:
✅ Birth Certificate
✅ 2 Proofs of Residency
✅ Immunization Records
✅ Any medical, custody, or guardianship paperwork (if applicable)

📚 Children must be **5 years old on or before August 31, 2026**.

💻 Families can begin registration online through the [Columbus County Schools website](https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us?utm_source=chatgpt.com) by clicking on “Kindergarten Registration.”

We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 💙💛
4 days ago, Margaret Shelton
Kinder Registration

📣 **Warriors Cheerleading starts today!** 📣

Do you have school spirit, energy, and a love for teamwork? Now’s your chance to join the Warriors Cheer Squad!

🗓 **Practice Days:** May 18–19
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 WCS Gym

🗓 **Formal Tryout Day:** May 20
⏰ 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 WCS Gym

👥 Open to all upcoming **6th–8th graders**

⚠️ **Important:** A current physical is required to participate. Physicals will be offered at school on **May 7th**.

📄 Cheer applications are available in the office or from Coach Fipps, Ms. Walker, Ms. Godwin, Ms. Williamson, or Ms. Chestnut.

Bring your enthusiasm and show us your Warrior pride—we can’t wait to see you there! 💙📣

5 days ago, Margaret Shelton
Cheer Tryouts
3rd - 5th Grade Awards
6 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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6th and 7th Grade Awards
6 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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Update for PreK and 8th Grade Awards!
6 days ago, Margaret Shelton
PreK and 8th Grade Awards
Update for K-2 Awards!
6 days ago, Margaret Shelton
K-2 awards
Make an impact. Inspire students. Build the future. 💙⚔️

West Columbus School will be at the Columbus County Schools Job Fair on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Central Office!

We are currently hiring:
▪️ Middle School Math
▪️ Middle School ELA
▪️ Elementary Positions
▪️ Exceptional Children (EC) Positions

We are looking for dedicated educators and staff members who are passionate about student success and committed to excellence. Come meet our team and learn more about the opportunities available at West Columbus School!

#WarriorNation #WereHiring #WestColumbusSchool #CCSJobs
8 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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Our FFA Awards Ceremony was held this past Tuesday at WCS! 💙💛

Our 8th grade officers proudly presented their final opening ceremony on a middle school team and were honored with their retiring plaques for their dedication and leadership throughout the year. We are so proud of the example they have set for our chapter!

We also officially installed our new officer teams for the upcoming school year and are excited to see the future of our program continue to grow.

The event also included recognition of our 8th Grade Discovery Degree recipients for their hard work and accomplishments in agricultural education.

A special congratulations goes to our Wildlife Team for placing 6th in the nation and to our Middle School Skills participant for placing 10th in the nation at the National Invitational Contests! These students represented WCS with excellence, determination, and pride.

Congratulations to all of our students on an outstanding year in FFA! 🌟 #FFA #GrowingLeaders #WCSPride
8 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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 New chapter officers
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Proud moment for our Warriors! ❤️🤍💙
West Columbus School has officially been recognized as a Project ADAM Heart Safe School!

This designation reflects our commitment to student and staff safety through emergency preparedness. A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this possible!
8 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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Tillie Clark, a licensed public health dental hygienist with the  NC  Oral Health Section,  is scheduled to come to West Columbus School on Thursday, May  21st, to  complete dental screenings on our kindergarten students.  She will  use  a flashlight  and a  clean tongue depressor 
for each child. 

Please send a note to your child’s teacher if you do not wish for your child to participate.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Tillie Clark  at  910.374.9918 
8 days ago, Margaret Shelton
Columbus County Schools is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CCS Central Services Building (2586 James B. White Hwy, Whiteville, NC). This event offers job seekers the opportunity to meet with recruiters, explore available positions, and learn more about careers within the district. For more information, call 910-642-5168 ext. 24013 or 24014, or visit the CCS careers page at https://columbus.schoolspring.com/
to view openings and apply online.
9 days ago, CCS
jobs
🎣🐠 It’s O-FISH-ALLY time for Kindergarten Registration at West Columbus School! 🐠🎣

We are excited to welcome our newest Warriors for the 2026-2027 school year! Join us on **Tuesday, May 19th from 4:00–6:00 PM** in the school cafeteria to complete registration, meet our staff, ask questions, and help your child get ready for an amazing kindergarten experience.

📍 7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy, Cerro Gordo, NC

📌 Please bring:
✅ Birth Certificate
✅ 2 Proofs of Residency
✅ Immunization Records
✅ Any medical, custody, or guardianship paperwork (if applicable)

📚 Children must be **5 years old on or before August 31, 2026**.

💻 Families can begin registration online through the [Columbus County Schools website](https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us?utm_source=chatgpt.com) by clicking on “Kindergarten Registration.”

We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 💙💛
15 days ago, Margaret Shelton
Kinder Registration
As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, our hearts (and bellies!) are full! 💙💚

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our teachers feel so loved and appreciated this week. From the thoughtful Warrior umbrellas ☔ to the delicious cupcakes 🧁 and the amazing bagels & dirty sodas 🥯🥤 — every gesture reminded our staff just how valued they are.

Special thanks today to Student U, Lolli & Lea’s, Fair Bluff Baptist Church WMU, and all who contributed to celebrating the incredible teachers of West Columbus School. Your kindness and support mean so much!

Our teachers work tirelessly each day to inspire, encourage, and empower students, and we are grateful for all they do. 💙

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #WestColumbusWarriors #ThankATeacher #WarriorPride
15 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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A heartfelt thank you to Piney Forest Baptist Church for the amazing breakfast provided during Teacher Appreciation Week! We are so grateful for your kindness, generosity, and support of our teachers and staff. Everything was delicious — and those grits disappeared FAST! 😄 Thank you for making us feel so appreciated and for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week extra special! 💙🍳🙏
16 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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Huge thank you to Dr. Paige Blackwell and Nurse Shelly for taking care of our sports physicals today! We truly appreciate your time, kindness, and the care you showed everyone. Our community is blessed to have such dedicated healthcare professionals supporting our student athletes!
16 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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🎭✨ The stage came to life yesterday at West Columbus School! ✨🎭

The talented WCHS Theatre Department students gave everyone a sneak peek of the magic coming this spring with LIVE action advertisements for *Disney Descendants: The Musical*! From energetic performances to unforgettable characters, these students brought excitement, creativity, and school spirit to every moment. 👑💚💜

Don’t miss your chance to see the full production of *Disney Descendants: The Musical* at West Columbus High School in Cerro Gordo!

Come out and support these amazing students as they showcase their hard work and talent on stage! 🎶👏 #WCHSTheatre #DescendantsTheMusical #SupportTheArts #LiveTheatre #WCHSPride

17 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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We are so grateful to Cherry Grove Baptist for the wonderful festive lunch they provided for us during Teacher Appreciation Week! Your kindness, generosity, and support truly made our day extra special. It means so much to be appreciated and cared for by such a thoughtful community. Thank you for making us feel valued—we appreciate you more than words can express!
17 days ago, Margaret Shelton
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