🎉 Congratulations to our 8th grade FFA member, Bryleigh Carter! 🎉
At last night’s WCHS FFA Banquet, Bryleigh was recognized as a potential chapter officer for the upcoming school year! 🌟 She’s been invited to attend the FFA Officer Retreat this summer, where she’ll find out which leadership position she’ll be taking on her freshman year at West Columbus High School.
We are SO proud of her hard work and dedication — and can’t wait to see all the great things she’ll accomplish next year! 💙💛
Update: MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR 2024-2025 WCS YEARBOOK BEFORE THE SIGNING PARTY!
The signing party will be on the morning of Friday, May 30th and all yearbooks will be passed out then.
We have a few still available.
$50
The Great Library Book Roundup is going on now! Please make sure that all library books are returned as soon as possible.
Happening Today! 10am-1pm.
🎶 Rising 6th Graders interested in joining the band next school year can come out to our Band Interest Meeting TONIGHT at 5:30 PM!
📍 Location:School Cafeteria (Enter through the back bus entrance)
A message from the Columbus County Health Department:
School is almost out and our summer schedule is filling up quickly!!!
Our dental team is excited to assist you with scheduling your child's
summer break dental exams and cleanings. Please contact our office at (910) 640- 6615, ext. 7041 to schedule your child's appointment.
We wish all students a happy and healthy summer break.
Hope to see your smile soon!
Reminder: Sports Physicals are TOMORROW!
Make sure your student-athlete is ready for the next season—don’t forget to bring the required forms and $5.
Join us for the WCS Athletic Awards on Monday, June 2 at 6 PM in the gym! Let’s celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our student-athletes.
Even more magical moments from our 1st grade butterfly release! The kids were thrilled to see their little friends take flight. Check out these sweet snapshots of wonder, smiles, and nature in action!
CCS Education Job Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville
Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. Call 910-642-5168 for info.
Update for K–8 Families!
Starting this Friday, students in Grades K–8 will no longer need to bring bookbags to school. As we wrap up the school year, this helps keep things simple and light for everyone. Thanks for your support!
Ms. Watson’s 1st Grade Class had a magical moment as they released their butterflies! A beautiful hands-on lesson in life cycles!
🎉 Last night, our FFA chapter officers proudly represented us at the Three Rivers Federation Banquet, where we were honored with several Federation awards! It was a great evening celebrating the accomplishments of our young chapter and fellow members in the Federation. 🙌
We’re proud to celebrate our outstanding students who were recognized at last night’s board meeting for earning the prestigious CTA Gold Key Award and the A.R. Ammons Poetry Award! Their talent, dedication, and creativity continue to inspire us all. Congratulations on this achievement!
Don't forget—our much-anticipated Awards Ceremonies are just around the corner! Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our incredible students.
The Softball and Baseball tournaments have been cancelled.
CCS Education Job Fair
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville, NC (beside Northwood Church)
Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with school and district leaders who are actively seeking passionate educators and support staff for the 2025–2026 school year.
UPDATE: The 1st round of the baseball and softball tournament has been postponed till tomorrow due to weather.
🌟 A heartfelt thank you to our amazing community! 🌟
We are incredibly grateful for the generous contributions during the 2025 Teacher Appreciation Week. A special shoutout to the following groups for their kindness and support:
🌼 Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church
👏 WCS PTO
🎁 Cherry Grove Baptist Church
🎉 Piney Forest Baptist Church
Your efforts have truly made this week extra special for our teachers and staff. We also want to express our heartfelt thanks to all of our students, parents, and community members who have shared individual treats and love with our teachers. Your generosity means the world to us!
Thank you for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week special! 💖🍎
🌿 This past weekend, 2 teams from West Columbus School proudly represented our community at the state Envirothon competition for the very first time! Our teams showcased their knowledge and passion for environmental science, tackling challenges in forestry, soils, wildlife, aquatics, and current environmental issues. We are incredibly proud of their hard work and teamwork. Great job, teams! 🌎👏
