8th Grade Parents! IRT Parent Orientation is tomorrow night at 6pm!
https://ncvps.org/in-real-time-synchronous-learning/
Learn how to make the most of the NCVPS experience,
hear about support initiatives available to students,
and get all your questions answered about student learning with NCVPS!


🎉⚽️ WARRIORS WIN! ⚽️🎉
Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Team on their 3-0 victory over East Columbus! 💙 Way to play hard and bring home the win, Warriors!
Congratulations to our Girls Soccer Team on their 3-0 victory over East Columbus! 💙 Way to play hard and bring home the win, Warriors!

⚽💙 Congratulations to our Lady Warriors! They brought home the WIN today against Tar Heel with a final score of 3–1! We are so proud of their hard work and team spirit—way to go, girls! 🎉👏 #WarriorPride

📚✨ Our Book Fair will be open this afternoon until 7 pm! Please remember to enter through the side door to join the fun and shop for your favorite books. We can’t wait to see you there!

📸 Say cheese, Warriors! Picture Day is coming up **next Wednesday, September 17**! Forms will be sent home with students this **Friday**, so be on the lookout. We can’t wait to see those smiles! 😃

✨ Fifth Grade Math Fun in Ms. Ivey's Class! ✨
Our students have been busy learning about volume by creating hands-on models of 3-D shapes. From cubes to rectangular prisms, they explored how math comes to life when we can see and build it!
We are so proud of their hard work, creativity, and teamwork. Way to go, fifth graders—math is everywhere, and you’re proving it each day! 🎉👏
Our students have been busy learning about volume by creating hands-on models of 3-D shapes. From cubes to rectangular prisms, they explored how math comes to life when we can see and build it!
We are so proud of their hard work, creativity, and teamwork. Way to go, fifth graders—math is everywhere, and you’re proving it each day! 🎉👏








📣 Join us for our Booster Club Meeting, tomorrow, on Wednesday, September 10th at 5:45 PM in the cafeteria! 💙
Your support helps make a huge difference for our Warriors, and we’d love to see you there!
Your support helps make a huge difference for our Warriors, and we’d love to see you there!

📢 Reminder! Our PTO meeting is tomorrow evening, and we’d love to see you there. 💙 This is a great chance to stay connected, share ideas, and support our school community.
We are also still collecting tissues and wipes — every donation helps keep our classrooms stocked and our students healthy. Thank you for always stepping up for our school family! ✨
We are also still collecting tissues and wipes — every donation helps keep our classrooms stocked and our students healthy. Thank you for always stepping up for our school family! ✨

⚽️ Warriors Soccer Season is Here! ⚽️
Our Boys and Girls Soccer Teams are ready to kick off their seasons starting next week! Come out and support our athletes as they take the field with hard work, dedication, and Warrior pride. 💙🤍 🙌
#WarriorSoccer #GoWarriors #SoccerSeason
Our Boys and Girls Soccer Teams are ready to kick off their seasons starting next week! Come out and support our athletes as they take the field with hard work, dedication, and Warrior pride. 💙🤍 🙌
#WarriorSoccer #GoWarriors #SoccerSeason



https://ncvps.org/in-real-time-synchronous-learning/
8th Grade Parents! Learn how to make the most of the NCVPS experience,
hear about support initiatives available to students,
and get all your questions answered about student learning with NCVPS!
8th Grade Parents! Learn how to make the most of the NCVPS experience,
hear about support initiatives available to students,
and get all your questions answered about student learning with NCVPS!


Community Schools Coordinator Position - West Columbus School-
**POSITION OVERVIEW**
Student U is partnering with leaders across The North Carolina Community Schools Coalition (NCCSC) to expand and implement Full Service Community Schools (FCSCs) in North Carolina over five years, from January 2024 – December 2028. Student U is the regional implementation partner tasked with the growth and leadership of community schools in North Carolina.
The Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) is responsible for the implementation of the community schools model at the school site. They will be an integrated member of the team, embedded on site.
**In the first year, the CSC will:**
- Develop strong relationships with all members of the school community, including staff, administrators, students, parents, and community partners.
- Conduct a thorough needs and assets assessment (ANA) via a listening tour.
- Recruit for and launch a School Advisory Board to develop and implement a strategic plan that is responsive to those assets and needs and aligns with the four pillars of the Community Schools Model.
- Open a Family Resource Center to provide both material (food, clothing, hygiene) and economic (benefit enrollment and access) support for families.
Over time, the CSC develops and furthers the wisest use of community resources to create optimal impact by enhancing community and individual assets, meeting critical needs, and promoting long-term collective solutions.
This position is based in the local school district, with Student U serving as the employer.
Read the full job description here. https://5il.co/3p2y5
Apply here:
https://ats.rippling.com/studentu/jobs/c1ec09b7-8735-4e71-a57b-0de526328521
**POSITION OVERVIEW**
Student U is partnering with leaders across The North Carolina Community Schools Coalition (NCCSC) to expand and implement Full Service Community Schools (FCSCs) in North Carolina over five years, from January 2024 – December 2028. Student U is the regional implementation partner tasked with the growth and leadership of community schools in North Carolina.
The Community Schools Coordinator (CSC) is responsible for the implementation of the community schools model at the school site. They will be an integrated member of the team, embedded on site.
**In the first year, the CSC will:**
- Develop strong relationships with all members of the school community, including staff, administrators, students, parents, and community partners.
- Conduct a thorough needs and assets assessment (ANA) via a listening tour.
- Recruit for and launch a School Advisory Board to develop and implement a strategic plan that is responsive to those assets and needs and aligns with the four pillars of the Community Schools Model.
- Open a Family Resource Center to provide both material (food, clothing, hygiene) and economic (benefit enrollment and access) support for families.
Over time, the CSC develops and furthers the wisest use of community resources to create optimal impact by enhancing community and individual assets, meeting critical needs, and promoting long-term collective solutions.
This position is based in the local school district, with Student U serving as the employer.
Read the full job description here. https://5il.co/3p2y5
Apply here:
https://ats.rippling.com/studentu/jobs/c1ec09b7-8735-4e71-a57b-0de526328521

All schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.

What an amazing first week back at West Columbus School! 💙 We are so thankful to Cherry Grove Baptist Church for keeping us fueled with coffee and donuts to get us through the week, and to our incredible PTO for ending it on a sweet note with delicious treats. 🍩
A special highlight was having Dr. Hester and Mrs. Ransom visit classrooms throughout the week, encouraging students and teachers as we start this school year strong. 💪📚
Here’s to a great year ahead, The Warrior Way! 💙✨
A special highlight was having Dr. Hester and Mrs. Ransom visit classrooms throughout the week, encouraging students and teachers as we start this school year strong. 💪📚
Here’s to a great year ahead, The Warrior Way! 💙✨









✨ HERE COMES THE BUS: Info & Details for a Smooth Ride! ✨
📱 Download the Here Comes the Bus App to track your child’s bus in real-time!
*29893 is the School Code
https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/o/ccsd/page/here-comes-the-bus
The HERE COMES THE BUS APP is very helpful during the first two weeks of school as we fine-tune routes and stop times. Thank you for your patience and understanding as adjustments are made for the most efficient routes for your child(ren).
Important Reminders:
Bus times are approximate, students should be at the stop 5–10 minutes early.
💙 Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and on time!
📱 Download the Here Comes the Bus App to track your child’s bus in real-time!
*29893 is the School Code
https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/o/ccsd/page/here-comes-the-bus
The HERE COMES THE BUS APP is very helpful during the first two weeks of school as we fine-tune routes and stop times. Thank you for your patience and understanding as adjustments are made for the most efficient routes for your child(ren).
Important Reminders:
Bus times are approximate, students should be at the stop 5–10 minutes early.
💙 Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and on time!
WCS Bus 202 is running behind this morning. Thank you for your patience.
📢 Cafeteria Snack Price Update for the 2025-2026 School Year 📢
Families, please be aware that snack prices have increased this year. Below is the updated price list:
Fresh Baked Cookies – $0.50
Pre-Baked Cookie – $0.75
Marshmallow Rice Treats (Large) – $0.75
Mini Marshmallow Rice Treats – $0.25
Fruit Snacks – $0.50
Chips – $0.50
Fruit Freeze Cups (4 oz) – $0.50
We wanted to share this update ahead of time so students can plan accordingly. Thank you for your support and understanding! 💙
Families, please be aware that snack prices have increased this year. Below is the updated price list:
Fresh Baked Cookies – $0.50
Pre-Baked Cookie – $0.75
Marshmallow Rice Treats (Large) – $0.75
Mini Marshmallow Rice Treats – $0.25
Fruit Snacks – $0.50
Chips – $0.50
Fruit Freeze Cups (4 oz) – $0.50
We wanted to share this update ahead of time so students can plan accordingly. Thank you for your support and understanding! 💙
🌟 Thank you to Ricky Bullard of Bullard's Meats for supplying our staff with a delicious breakfast this morning! Our team fueled up and powered through another full day of preparing for Monday—we can’t wait to see our students back on campus! 💙

✨ What a wonderful Open House at West Columbus School! ✨
Thank you to all our Warrior families who came out—we loved seeing so many smiles and so much excitement as we get ready for a brand-new school year. 💙💙
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday—it’s going to be an amazing year living The Warrior Way! 🏫📚 #WarriorWay #NewYearNewGoals
Thank you to all our Warrior families who came out—we loved seeing so many smiles and so much excitement as we get ready for a brand-new school year. 💙💙
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday—it’s going to be an amazing year living The Warrior Way! 🏫📚 #WarriorWay #NewYearNewGoals










We are so grateful to Horace Grove Church for providing our staff with a delicious breakfast this morning! It was the perfect way to start the day strong.
This afternoon, our staff joined together for Walking Wednesday to keep the momentum going and finish the day even stronger!
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back tomorrow afternoon—we are so excited to see you! 💙#startstrongfinishstronger
This afternoon, our staff joined together for Walking Wednesday to keep the momentum going and finish the day even stronger!
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back tomorrow afternoon—we are so excited to see you! 💙#startstrongfinishstronger



📣 Parents of WCS AIG Students!
Be sure to stop by Mrs. Ward’s table in the main building hallway during Open House to review and sign your child’s Annual AIG DEP.
🗓 Thursday, August 21
🕑 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM

