West Columbus School

Congratulations to our boys basketball team for their win tonight against East Columbus! 🏀💙 Join us on Thursday for our Homecoming Game! 👑📣🏀

🏀💙 Join us TODAY as our teams hit the court for the first game of the season!

This is a reminder that Columbus County Schools will be operating on a regular schedule for Monday, January 27th. However, we urge all parents, students, and staff to use caution while driving to school. Bus drivers will be taking extra care for safety, so pick-up times may vary. Please use the "Here Comes the Bus" app to track your bus in real-time. If there are any issues with road conditions that could impact safe travel, please contact your school's principal for further guidance. Safety is our top priority. Thank you, and stay safe!

🏀🎉 Homecoming Week is Here, Warriors! 🎉🏀 Get ready to show your Warrior spirit all week long! ✨ Come out to both of our home games this week, have fun, and let’s make this Homecoming one to remember! 🙌🏀💙 #HomecomingWeek #WarriorSpirit #GoWarriors

The board recognized all art winners from the North Carolina Yam Festival at the December board meeting: Morgan Pridgen ADES Aylin Vega Carbajal ADES Grettel De La Cruz ADES Marlyn Sanchez ADES Jacey Sandlin ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez ADES Grace Watts CCCA Daisy Cribb CCCA Wesley Stewart CCCA Mckenna Ware-Rudnik ECJSHS Brittany Mitchell ECJSHS Illiany Hernandez ECJSHS Sophia Alverado Rivera ECJSHS Brittney Mitchell ECJSHS Brentley Wilson ECJSHS Angelly Nedelka De La Cruz Jimenez ECJSHS Milana Graham ECJSHS Luziana Cruz Perez ECJSHS Mya Jacobs HAES Aniyah Spaulding HAES McKenzie Gerald NMS India Sammons SCHS Alena Taylor SCHS Felix Castrejon-Baltazar SCHS Greenley Hardee SCHS Molly meares SCHS India Sammons SCHS Alena Taylor SCHS Greidys Avelino SCHS Devora Redondo TCS Andrea Powell TCS Mia Denton TCS Emmanuel Hernandez TCS Autumn Todd WCHS Samantha Strickland WCHS Nehemiah Williams WCHS Johnny Dominguez WTS Keylin Long WTS Julia Bailey WTS Mckenna Ward WTS Teachers Bre Giddings Jeff Rudnik Jennifer Sams Connie Faulk Princess Grantham Allison Ellis Amy Baker Kathy Trost Brittany Ward Myra Manness Whitney Hern Ashley Holmes

During a recent board meeting, the board recognized the Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation Bright Ideas Grant Recipients, presented by Dr. Dan Strickland and Mr. David Gore: Fred Mason-CCCA Constance Faulk-CCCA Malachi Cobb-ECJSHS Sharon Harris-ECJSHS Jeffrey Rudnik-ECJSHS Breanna Seckman-SCHS Cheryl Cartrette-SCHS Heather Herring-WCHS Erika Kinlaw-WCS Casie Hoffman-WTS Kathaleen Trost-WTS

On January 24th, Columbus County Schools will be conducting remote instruction. Students should log in to Google Classroom for details about the day’s lessons. If students or parents have questions about assignments, please contact teachers via email or Remind. Please note that all extracurricular activities, including after-school programs and sports, are postponed for the day. If you experience any technical issues, please email ccsupport@columbus.k12.nc.us or call 910-499-0080 for assistance. Thank you, and we hope everyone has a productive day of remote learning!

The Bladenboro Basketball Games scheduled for Thursday, January 23, have been postponed. We will keep you updated with the new date once it's rescheduled. Stay tuned!

Columbus County Schools will be conducting Remote Instruction on Thursday, January 23rd. Since tomorrow marks the first day of the new semester for traditional high schools, teachers have added students to their 2nd semester Google Classrooms. Students, please log in to your Google Classroom and click the "join" button to connect with your new classes in the morning. If you have schedule issues, please contact your counselor via email. All other students should log in to Google Classroom for further instructions. If students or staff need technical support, email ccssupport@columbus.k12.nc.us or call 910-499-0080.

7th Grade Students & Parents – The Ring Order Deadline is tomorrow: January 23, 2025! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable keepsake! 💍✨ https://www.rhodesgraduation.com/middleschool/

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!