West Columbus School

Columbus County Schools Indian Education Parent Committee/Public Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:30-8:00 PM This year's public hearing will take place at East Columbus Jr-Sr School Media center. Purpose To share the following with the community of stakeholders invested in the success of Columbus County Schools Native American students:       1. Indian Education Updates       2. Indian Education Project for 2025-2026 3. Summer STEM Camp Opportunities (Guest Ashley Lomboy) 4. Other Items of Concern

Attention all contractors. Please see this flyer regarding a meeting with Metcon on April 17th. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss bidding on area projects including the new K-8 school in Bolton.

What draws people to the library? Everything! From books and digital resources to creative programming, libraries are essential to thriving communities. National Library Week, April 6–12, 2025, is a time to celebrate the many ways libraries bring people together, spark imagination, and support lifelong learning. Thank you Mrs. Lennon, for the countless ways you support our students and staff at WCS!

Calling all future Warriors Cheerleaders! Think you’ve got the spirit, strength, and skills to lead the crowd? Warriors Cheer Tryouts are coming this May, and we want to see YOU bring the energy! Whether you're a seasoned cheerleader or ready to try something new, now’s your chance to shine! The link for the google form is in the comments.

Beta parents will be selling: 🍕 $3 pizza slices 🥒 $2 pickles 🍿 $1 popcorn At the HOME baseball and softball games today! 🥎⚾️ All proceeds will go towards their Nationals trip! 🌟

🎉 Our Kindergarten students have been working SO hard on their I-Ready goals, and we couldn't be prouder! 🎯 To celebrate their amazing progress, we treated them to a delicious donut party 🍩. Keep up the great work!

Another solid win for the baseball team today! They took down Elizabethtown Middle 9-1. ⚾💙

Big win for our softball team today! They dominated Elizabethtown Middle with an impressive 18-0 victory! 💙🥎

Attention 8th Grade Families! 🚨 Don’t forget to submit your CCCA applications to Ms. Waddell or Ms. Kinlaw by tomorrow, April 8th! This is an exciting opportunity for next year, so make sure to get your application in on time! ✅

Big thanks to everyone who participated in today's golf tournament and to all of our amazing sponsors! Your support made this event a huge success, and we appreciate you all for making it such a great day. ⛳️

Beta parents and students are working hard to raise funds for their Nationals trip. If you are in Chadbourn today, they would appreciate any contribution in supporting them reach their goals.

1st Grade students who met their PBIS goal made kites on Friday and enjoyed flying them!

Happy National School Librarian Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate Lisa Lennon, our amazing Media Specialist and Instructional Technologist. Lisa's passion for fostering a love of learning, her dedication to enhancing technology in education, and her unwavering support for both students and staff make her an invaluable part of our school community. Thank you, Lisa, for all the ways you inspire and innovate every day! 📚💻 #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay #EdTech #MediaSpecialist

⛳️ Reminder! ⛳️ Don't miss out on our golf tournament tomorrow! Come on out and join us for a fantastic day of golf, fun, and friendly competition. Whether you're a pro or just looking to enjoy the game, it’s going to be a great time! See you on the course! ⛳️🌞 #GolfTournament #GreatDayAhead

🎉 Today, we had the pleasure of hosting the rising 6th graders from Chadbourn Elementary! 🎒✨ They got a sneak peek into our school life, learning all about our sports 🏀, clubs 🌱, classes 📚, and school spirit 💙. Our amazing 7th graders led them on tours, showing them around 🏫, while our 8th graders ran fun and interactive stations! 💪🎉 We can’t wait to see these future Warriors soar next year! #FutureWarriors #SchoolSpirit #Welcome6thGraders #StudentLeadership

Columbus County Health Department will be visiting Columbus County Schools to offer Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and Meningococcal vaccines to rising 7th and 12th graders. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive their state required vaccines. If you are interested in your child receiving these vaccines while at school, please complete the paperwork and sign the consent that will be sent home April 3rd. All forms will need to be turned in to your child’s school by April 17th. Vaccines Information Sheets will be provided. Please reach out to your child’s school nurse or the pediatric nurses at Columbus County Health Department, if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and your child. Friday, May 2nd West Columbus High School West Columbus School Columbus Career and College Academy Friday, May 9th East Columbus Jr/Sr High School Acme Delco Elementary School Nakina Middle School Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School Friday, May 16th South Columbus High School Williams Township School Tabor City School

Parents, mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for Columbus County Schools is coming soon. Children must be 5 years old by August 31, 2025, to enroll. Pre-register today! We will contact you with more information. https://sites.google.com/columbus.k12.nc.us/ccskindergartenreg/home?pli=1 Excited to welcome new learners! 🎉 #CCSKindergarten #BackToSchool

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is a special day dedicated to those who work in a classroom supporting students to ensure educational success. In the school sector, paraprofessional educators are also known as Behavior Support Specialists, ISS & Alternative Learning Facilitators, Teacher Assistants, and Paraeductors. These fantastic people deliver targeted support to students who may need extra help and work to maintain the classroom, keeping it running smoothly. Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of the education system - without their strong foundation, teachers frequently report feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Paraprofessionals help shoulder the workload and allow teachers to focus on what they do best - teach! Paraprofessional Appreciation Day seeks to bring these professionals to the forefront and show them a little extra love for all the incredible work they do, day in and day out.

Last week, our 8th graders had an exciting opportunity to explore Southeastern Community College’s CTE mobile lab! The mobile lab, equipped with the latest tools, brought hands-on learning experiences in electrical engineering, mechatronics engineering, and HVAC technology right to our school. It was a fantastic way for students to get a glimpse into the future of technical education and explore potential career paths in these growing fields. A big thank you to SCC for providing such an engaging and educational experience! #CTE #CareerExploration

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 will be sent home on April 4th and returned by April 17th. 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. This is in accordance with Immunization Law GS 130A-155. If you have questions, please contact our School Nurse.