
The Central Basketball Games scheduled for Tuesday, January 21, have been postponed. We will keep you updated with the new date once it's rescheduled. Stay tuned!


Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no school for students on Tuesday and Wednesday due to teacher workdays, except for CCCA, which will remain on its regular schedule.
We are also closely monitoring the weather for any potential issues that may affect this week’s schedule.


🎉 Get ready for Homecoming Week! 🎉
Soon, it will be time to show off your school spirit with a fun-filled week! 💙


🎉 7th Grade Students & Parents – It’s Time to Order Your SPIRIT RING! 🎉
Congratulations on reaching this exciting milestone!
Order your Spirit Ring now to celebrate this special year! Simply visit http://www.rhodesgraduation.com/ or scan the QR code to get started.
Be sure to click on MIDDLE SCHOOL at the top to place your order.
Order Deadline: January 23, 2025
Once the deadline passes, you’ll receive an email with a payment link to complete your order. Rings will be delivered to the school in the Spring.
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable keepsake! 💍✨


📚📅 Attention Warriors! January is packed with important dates and events to keep on your radar. Whether you're gearing up for the end of semester or looking forward to winter break activities, here's what’s coming up:
**January 17** – End of 1st Semester
**January 20** – MLK Holiday - No School
**January 21** – Teacher Workday - No School
**January 22** –Teacher Workday - No School
**January 27 - 30** - Homecoming Week


Due to potential weather-related issues on the western end of Columbus County, all schools will dismiss early at 2 PM today. This decision ensures that buses have adequate time to complete their routes safely before conditions potentially deteriorate.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we prioritize the well-being of our students and staff.


Happy belated birthday to our amazing AP, Mr. Autry, who celebrated earlier this week and to our dedicated teacher, Mrs Newman, who enjoyed her special day over winter break! We are grateful for all the hard work and dedication you bring to our school. Wishing you both a year filled with happiness, success, and wonderful memories!
Got a special occasion or event coming up? You can Rent the Rock at school to paint and celebrate in style! 🎉 Whether it's for birthdays, sports victories, spirit weeks, or just because, the rock will be YOUR canvas to share your message with the whole school community. 🌟



🏀 2025 Basketball Season Schedule 🏀
Get ready for an exciting season! Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and come cheer on the team! 💥
Don't miss out on the action – let’s pack the stands and show our teams some love! 💙


Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 9th for students, faculty, and staff due to a cold weather advisory and wind chills expected to be in the low teens.


Happy Wednesday!


Happy Tuesday!


🚗 Car Line Changes 🚙
‼️ Start on 1/7/25 ‼️
If you did not receive a car tag yet, don't worry, yours is probably going home Tuesday.
If your student is picked up in a group, the oldest student takes the tags home.
Two copies were sent home with a paper copy of this facebook post. If your family needs more tags, please email Mrs. Hern at whitneyhern@columbus.k12.nc.us (Include the student(s) and grade level(s).
Staff members can still manually type in your student(s) name(s) on Tuesday.
Starting on Wednesday, anyone without a car tag will be asked to come inside to verify their identity.


Welcome back, everyone! 🌟
There are 2 weeks left in the 1st semester! Let’s bring the energy, the focus, and the good vibes as we finish strong!


🏀 Girls Basketball Practice Schedule & Parent Meeting 🏀


🚨 LAST CHANCE ALERT! 🚨
We have around **25 Boston Butts** left for the Booster Club Fundraiser! 🍖 Don't miss out on this delicious opportunity to support a great cause.
Pick-up is today from **4-6 PM** – get yours before they're gone! 🙌
Let's finish strong and make this fundraiser a huge success! 💙🩶

🎶 A huge shoutout to our amazing band and chorus students for their incredible performance last night! 👏✨




🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. McNair for winning the *Most Festive Cookie* in our Cookie Decorating Contest! 🍪✨ Thank you to everyone who participated, and a big round of applause to Mrs. McNair for this sweet victory!


Our 8th graders are getting a head start on meeting the Healthful Living Essential Standards for high school graduation by learning CPR! Thanks to Mr. Gore's expert instruction, they are gaining valuable life-saving skills that could make a difference in an emergency. This important training prepares them not only for graduation but also for real-world situations. Way to go, 8th graders!


🎶 Exciting News! 🎹 Mrs. Kinlaw's Elementary Music Class has been selected as a recipient of the Bright Ideas Grant, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Thanks to this generous funding, we have been able to purchase a Yamaha Keyboard Lab that will enhance our students' musical learning experience. This new equipment will provide our young musicians with the tools they need to explore, create, and develop their musical talents. 🎵 #MusicEducation #BrightIdeasGrant #FutureMusicians #YamahaKeyboardLab


🎶 Winter Concert Tonight 🎶
Our students have been working hard to prepare for tonight's performance!
Join us at 6 PM at the West Columbus High School Auditorium for a magical evening of music! ❄️✨🎄
See you there! 🎶🎉 #WinterConcert #WestColumbus





