Today we celebrate our very own Nurse Shelly on National Nurses Day! 💙
Thank you, Shelly, for the compassion, care, and dedication you show every single day. Your kindness comforts patients and families alike, and your hard work never goes unnoticed. We are so grateful to have you as part of our team and community.
Happy Nurses Day, Shelly — today we celebrate YOU! 🩺✨
Thank you, Shelly, for the compassion, care, and dedication you show every single day. Your kindness comforts patients and families alike, and your hard work never goes unnoticed. We are so grateful to have you as part of our team and community.
Happy Nurses Day, Shelly — today we celebrate YOU! 🩺✨
We are currently experiencing a power loss. However, we expect this to be resolved soon, and school is on regular schedule.
Thanks to our amazing PTO for the delicious lunch today during Teacher Appreciation Week! Your generosity and support mean so much to our staff and students — we appreciate all you do! ❤️👏
🚨 IMMEDIATE ATTENTION NEEDED 🚨
🏃♂️ Athletic Physicals – THIS THURSDAY 🏃♀️
All athletes must have physical forms turned in ASAP.
✔️ No form = not cleared to participate
If you do NOT have a form, please contact Coach Gore by Tuesday, 5/5!
Do not wait until the last minute—get this taken care of today to ensure eligibility for the upcoming season!
🏆 2026 Athletic Awards 🏆
RSVP forms are DUE ASAP and we need them turned in immediately to finalize plans. If you have not submitted your form, please do so NOW.
We cannot guarantee accommodations for late responses—don’t miss out on this important event honoring our athletes!
🏃♂️ Athletic Physicals – THIS THURSDAY 🏃♀️
All athletes must have physical forms turned in ASAP.
✔️ No form = not cleared to participate
If you do NOT have a form, please contact Coach Gore by Tuesday, 5/5!
Do not wait until the last minute—get this taken care of today to ensure eligibility for the upcoming season!
🏆 2026 Athletic Awards 🏆
RSVP forms are DUE ASAP and we need them turned in immediately to finalize plans. If you have not submitted your form, please do so NOW.
We cannot guarantee accommodations for late responses—don’t miss out on this important event honoring our athletes!
Happy first day of Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍎
We are so grateful for the thoughtful start to our morning—thank you to Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church for providing delicious biscuits for our staff. Your kindness and support mean so much to our teachers and set a wonderful tone for the week ahead! ❤️
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #Grateful #CommunitySupport
We are so grateful for the thoughtful start to our morning—thank you to Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church for providing delicious biscuits for our staff. Your kindness and support mean so much to our teachers and set a wonderful tone for the week ahead! ❤️
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #Grateful #CommunitySupport
📣 **Warriors Cheerleading Tryouts Are Coming!** 📣
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! 💙📣
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! 💙📣
Friday, May 1, is a regular school day for Columbus County Schools.
Some media outlets have shared incorrect information indicating otherwise. Please note that all schools will operate on their normal schedules.
We look forward to a great day of learning across the district!
Some media outlets have shared incorrect information indicating otherwise. Please note that all schools will operate on their normal schedules.
We look forward to a great day of learning across the district!
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 Board of Education (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.
to view openings and apply online.
Our Kindergarten students have been exploring cultures from around the world, and this week they had special guests to learn about Native American traditions and ways of life! 🪶
We love seeing our students grow in their understanding and appreciation of different cultures! 🌎❤️
We love seeing our students grow in their understanding and appreciation of different cultures! 🌎❤️
This event has been postponed until further notice.
🌟 AIG Showcase Last Week 🌟
🎶 Join Us for a Night of Music at West Columbus School! 🎶
Mark your calendars for **Thursday, June 4** as our talented students take the stage in the WCS Gym!
✨ **6:00 PM** – Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade Musical
🎭 *“Goldie and the Bears”*
👉 Students report to the cafeteria at **5:45 PM**
👕 Dress: Jeans with a white, black, or brown shirt
✨ **7:00 PM** – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Musical
🇺🇸 *“Celebrating 250 Years of America”*
👉 Students report to the cafeteria at **6:45 PM**
👕 Dress: Red, white, and blue patriotic colors
⭐ **Special Invitation:** We would love to honor our **veterans and active military**—please join us if you can!
Come out and support our students for an evening full of music, celebration, and school pride! 🎤🎶
Mark your calendars for **Thursday, June 4** as our talented students take the stage in the WCS Gym!
✨ **6:00 PM** – Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd Grade Musical
🎭 *“Goldie and the Bears”*
👉 Students report to the cafeteria at **5:45 PM**
👕 Dress: Jeans with a white, black, or brown shirt
✨ **7:00 PM** – 3rd, 4th, & 5th Grade Musical
🇺🇸 *“Celebrating 250 Years of America”*
👉 Students report to the cafeteria at **6:45 PM**
👕 Dress: Red, white, and blue patriotic colors
⭐ **Special Invitation:** We would love to honor our **veterans and active military**—please join us if you can!
Come out and support our students for an evening full of music, celebration, and school pride! 🎤🎶
📣 Reminder! 📣
Join us Thursday, April 30, for our 8th Grade Recognition Game as we celebrate our outstanding 8th grade athletes!
Come out and show your support! This is the last game our 8th graders will play on our campus! Let’s make it a special night for our students and their families!
🗓 Thursday, April 30
📍 West Columbus School
We hope to see you there! 💙
Join us Thursday, April 30, for our 8th Grade Recognition Game as we celebrate our outstanding 8th grade athletes!
Come out and show your support! This is the last game our 8th graders will play on our campus! Let’s make it a special night for our students and their families!
🗓 Thursday, April 30
📍 West Columbus School
We hope to see you there! 💙
Columbus County Schools invites families and community members to attend our upcoming AIG Showcase, where students in grades 3–8 will present the STEM projects they have been working on throughout the year. This event is a great opportunity to celebrate student creativity, innovation, and hard work.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
West Columbus School Gym
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW
Cerro Gordo, NC
We hope you will join us to support and celebrate our students!
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
West Columbus School Gym
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW
Cerro Gordo, NC
We hope you will join us to support and celebrate our students!
Our PreK friends had a wonderful time celebrating Earth Day! 🌎💚
We are so proud of their curiosity and commitment to making a positive impact—because even the smallest hands can help care for our big, beautiful Earth! 🌱✨
We are so proud of their curiosity and commitment to making a positive impact—because even the smallest hands can help care for our big, beautiful Earth! 🌱✨
Our elementary hallways are looking extra bright and meaningful lately! 💛
Students in our elementary grades have been working on bulletin boards centered around the theme of *friendship*. From kind words and helping hands to celebrating what makes each of us unique, these displays highlight the importance of caring for one another and building positive relationships.
We love seeing our students express what friendship means to them—and even more, putting those ideas into action every day! 💫
Be sure to check out these creative boards next time you’re in the building!
Students in our elementary grades have been working on bulletin boards centered around the theme of *friendship*. From kind words and helping hands to celebrating what makes each of us unique, these displays highlight the importance of caring for one another and building positive relationships.
We love seeing our students express what friendship means to them—and even more, putting those ideas into action every day! 💫
Be sure to check out these creative boards next time you’re in the building!
✨ **West Columbus School Middle School Dance – A Night Under the Stars!** ✨
We’re excited to invite our 6th–8th grade students to a magical evening at our **Middle School Dance** on **Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6:00–8:00 PM in the WCS Gym**! 💫
📄 **Students received their permission slips today**, so be sure to check backpacks!
🎟️ **Tickets are $25** and must be turned in **with the permission slip by May 1, 2026** to secure your spot.
📌 This event is for **WCS students only**—no guests and no re-entry once admitted.
👗 **Dress Code:** Semi-formal attire—let’s dress to impress while staying within school guidelines!
📸 **Special Highlight:** Professional **picture packages will be available the night of the dance starting at $35**! Capture the memories with a variety of photo options and add-ons to choose from.
🚗 Students must be picked up by **8:15 PM**.
Let’s make it a night full of fun, memories, and starry vibes! 🌟
We’re excited to invite our 6th–8th grade students to a magical evening at our **Middle School Dance** on **Friday, May 15, 2026 from 6:00–8:00 PM in the WCS Gym**! 💫
📄 **Students received their permission slips today**, so be sure to check backpacks!
🎟️ **Tickets are $25** and must be turned in **with the permission slip by May 1, 2026** to secure your spot.
📌 This event is for **WCS students only**—no guests and no re-entry once admitted.
👗 **Dress Code:** Semi-formal attire—let’s dress to impress while staying within school guidelines!
📸 **Special Highlight:** Professional **picture packages will be available the night of the dance starting at $35**! Capture the memories with a variety of photo options and add-ons to choose from.
🚗 Students must be picked up by **8:15 PM**.
Let’s make it a night full of fun, memories, and starry vibes! 🌟
We’re excited to support our students during this important testing season! Please help ensure students are well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day.
5/14
CCCA EOC Testing
5/15
CCCA EOC Testing
5/18
CCCA EOC Testing
5/19
CCCA EOC Testing
5/20
CCCA EOC Testing
5/22
3–8 Math EOG
CCCA EOC Testing
5/25
Memorial Day Holiday
5/27
3–8 Reading EOG
5/29
5th & 8th Science EOG Testing
6/1
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
6/2
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/3
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/4
3–8 EOG Retesting
HS EOC Retesting
6/5
Last Day of School
Game Day Update
We’re set to play a doubleheader this Tuesday vs. Central! First pitch is at 3:30 PM.
Both games will have a 1 hour 30 minute time limit and a maximum of 5 innings. The games will be played at home.
Come out and support the team!
We’re set to play a doubleheader this Tuesday vs. Central! First pitch is at 3:30 PM.
Both games will have a 1 hour 30 minute time limit and a maximum of 5 innings. The games will be played at home.
Come out and support the team!
Today was a special day for WCS! ✂️🎉
We were proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our Family Resource Center—a space created to support, empower, and connect families in our community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this meaningful milestone. Your support and presence made the day even more memorable! We’re excited to continue serving families and making a positive impact together. 💙
#Community #FamilySupport #WCS #RibbonCutting
We were proud to celebrate the ribbon cutting of our Family Resource Center—a space created to support, empower, and connect families in our community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us to mark this meaningful milestone. Your support and presence made the day even more memorable! We’re excited to continue serving families and making a positive impact together. 💙
#Community #FamilySupport #WCS #RibbonCutting
