West Columbus School

Today we honor Dr. Hester on National Principal’s Day! Her passion for education, commitment to our school community, and tireless support for students and staff make all the difference. Thank you, Dr. Hester, for leading with heart, strength, and purpose—we appreciate you more than words can say!

Bus 127 is running late this morning. Thank you for your patience.

We celebrated our 8th grade baseball players as they wrapped up their final regular season game. We’re proud of their dedication and the energy they’ve brought to every inning. Here’s to finishing strong and taking these memories with you to the next level!

Tonight we celebrated our incredible 8th grade softball players before their final regular season game! These girls have shown so much heart and hustle and we couldn’t be prouder of their leadership and love for the game. We’re excited to see all you’ll accomplish next!

Congratulations to our baseball team on another solid win today in their final regular season game! You’ve shown heart, hustle, and teamwork all season long—way to finish strong!

Columbus County Schools will be working with Columbus County Health Department to offer our current 6th graders (rising 7th Graders) the state required Meningococcal and Tdap vaccines ON CAMPUS May 2, 2025. Parents will need to complete the permission/consent forms that were sent home prior to our spring break. This is a great opportunity offered to our students which will save parents time and money. Being proactive will help parents to avoid long lines, waiting for appointments and will prevent the student’s exclusion from school. These Immunizations are in accordance with Immunization Law GS 130A-155. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse.

We are celebrating Mrs. Blackwell and Mrs. Holden—our amazing administrative professionals! Their hard work and dedication keep everything running smoothly, and we are so grateful for all they do each day. Thank you for being the heart of our school!

Reminder for Elementary Dances! Don’t forget to turn in permission slips and money for the PreK - 2nd and 3 - 5th grade dances by Wednesday, April 30.

Middle School Dance – Date Change! The middle school dance has been moved to Friday, May 30th! Permission slips were sent home before Spring Break and will be accepted up until Friday, May 23rd. Details: Cost: $25 per student Dress Code: Semi-formal attire Dresses may not have slits above mid-thigh No low-cut dresses below the bust line Undergarments must not be visible No see-through fabric or cutouts Strapless dresses are allowed Backless dresses are allowed, but not lower than the navel We’re looking forward to a fun and respectful evening for all our students!

Join us this Wednesday at 3:45 PM on the softball field as we recognize our 8th grade baseball and softball players!

Beta parents and students are back at it again! If you are in Chadbourn today, they would appreciate any contribution in supporting them reach their goals for attending National Beta Convention this summer!

Our Third Grade mathematicians just *cracked* a fun challenge — an Easter Egg Hunt with a twist! They searched high and low for 30 colorful eggs, each hiding a math problem inside. That’s 30 problems solved with smiles, teamwork, and brainpower! Way to go, 3rd grade! You made math egg-citing! 🥚➕✖️➗🐣

🌷🚜 Our 1st graders had a farm-tastic time on their spring field trip to Boondocks Adventure Farm! 🐐🌽☀️💛🐓 #FirstGradeFun #SpringOnTheFarm #FieldTripAdventures

Dance students from Columbus County Schools were treated to a special choreography performance from the Wilmington Dance Festival, held on the campus of UNC Wilmington. After the performance, choreographers participated in a talkback session where they answered students’ questions and discussed their creative process.

📸 More adorable moments from the kindergarten trip to Boondocks Farm! 🐐🌽💛 #FieldTripFun #BoondocksFarmAdventures #KindergartenMemories

Last night’s AIG Showcase was a fantastic celebration of creativity, innovation, and problem-solving! Our 3rd–8th grade students wowed families and staff with their impressive STEM projects. So proud of their hard work and curiosity!

Today, our 5th-grade students celebrated their D.A.R.E. graduation! They’ve worked hard learning how to make safe, healthy, and responsible choices, and we are so proud of them. A big thank you to Sheriff Bill Rogers for joining us and handing out Top Essay medals to: 🏅 Gracelyn Thompson 🏅 Brennan Williamson 🏅 Greenley Bullard Every student received a certificate and D.A.R.E. t-shirt to remember this special accomplishment. Thank you to Deputy Barnes and the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with us to support our students.

We wrapped up our friendly staff competition to promote wellness and healthy habits—and we’re excited to announce our winners! Congratulations to Ms Locklear for taking 1st place, Ms Bright for coming in 2nd, and Ms Barnhill for securing 3rd! A huge thank you to our amazing school nurse, Ms Currie, for calculating all the stats and encouraging us every step of the way. We’re proud of everyone who participated and made wellness a priority!

Get Ready to Dance! We’re excited to announce our upcoming school dances this May! **May 2nd:** - PreK – 2nd Grade Dance - 3rd – 5th Grade Dance Tickets: $10 per student **May 9th:** - Middle School Dance (Grades 6–8) Tickets: $25 per student Middle school students received permission slips today—these must be filled out and returned with ticket money in order to attend the dance.

You're Invited! AIG Showcase East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School Tuesday, April 15th | 6:00–7:00 PM Join us for an exciting evening celebrating our AIG students! All families and community members are welcome—we look forward to seeing you there!