West Columbus School

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A Bus Driver class is scheduled for Feb. 17th -20th at SCC from 8-4. All potential drivers should call the Bus Garage to sign up. Monday will start with Drug testing for all attendees. The cost of the test is $71.00 cash. All attendees will need a copy of their current license and pen and paper to write with. All prospects should understand this is a bus driver class and not a dump truck class.

🚍❤️ School Bus Driver Appreciation Week: February 10-14, 2025 ❤️🚍 This week is dedicated to honoring the incredible school bus drivers who safely transport our kids to and from school every day. Let’s take a moment to show our appreciation for their dedication, hard work, and the care they provide. We are grateful for everything they do to ensure our students get to school safely and on time! Our Warrior Bus Drivers are the BEST! #SchoolBusDriverAppreciation

**Important Update:** The Parent Advisory Meeting originally scheduled for this Monday night has been rescheduled to **Monday, February 24**. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you for your understanding!

Sports pictures have been rescheduled for Monday, February 17.

As we wrap up National School Counseling Week 2025 (#NSCW25), we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our incredible school counselors, Mrs. Kinlaw and Ms. Waddell, for their unwavering support and dedication to our students' success. Your hard work and passion help our students thrive, not only academically, but emotionally and socially as well. We are so grateful for everything you do to ensure our school community is a place where students feel supported and empowered to reach their full potential. Thank you for all you do to make a difference! #HelpingStudentsThrive

🏀 Big win alert! Our boys' basketball team just defeated Elizabethtown Middle! 💥 Come support the teams tomorrow night for a home game against Central!

🎉 The 100th Day of School is coming up this Friday, February 7th! 🎉 Let's celebrate 100 days of learning, growth, and fun! Students are invited to wear a "100 Days of School" spirit shirt to mark this exciting milestone. We can't wait to see everyone’s creative outfits! 🌟 #100thDay #SchoolMilestone

As Valentine’s Day approaches, we want to remind everyone that while we understand the joy of sharing gifts like flowers 🌹, balloons 🎈, or other items, we kindly ask families to avoid sending these to school. Thank You!

🎉 **Junior Beta Club State Convention Winners** 🎉 We are thrilled to announce our outstanding Junior Beta Club members who placed at the State Convention! 🏆 **3rd Place - Small Group Performance**: Kelsie Clewis, Jaida Jenkins, Emma Grace McCleney, Hayden Nance, Maggie Williamson 🏆 **3rd Place - Scrapbook**: Ashlyn Hinson 🏆 **4th Place - Solo, Duo, Trio, and Premier Performers**: Audrey & Elizabeth Herring Congratulations to all of our talented students for their hard work and dedication! Our members also received many compliments from restaurants about how nice they were! 👏

Columbus County Schools Statement on Recent Changes to Federal Immigration Enforcement Columbus County Schools remains dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff. We are aware of the concerns raised by recent changes in federal immigration enforcement policies within our community. Please be assured that we are actively addressing these concerns to ensure the well-being of our families. Our legal counsel has provided guidance, and our administrators have been trained on the appropriate steps to take in the event that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits one of our schools. We will adhere to these protocols to ensure full compliance with the legal requirements outlined in the guidance we’ve received. As of now, there have been no reports of any involvement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within our schools. Columbus County Schools is fully committed to upholding federal laws while remaining dedicated to the students we serve, prioritizing a caring, safe, and inclusive school environment. As we continue to assess the implications of these changes in immigration enforcement, Columbus County Schools will maintain open communication with our parents, faculty, and staff. We greatly value the trust and support our community has in us, and we will remain committed to providing a safe, effective, and inclusive educational experience for every student. Declaración de las escuelas del condado de Columbus sobre cambios recientes en la aplicación federal de inmigración Las escuelas del condado de Columbus siguen comprometidas con fomentar un entorno seguro, inclusivo y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes y el personal. Somos conscientes de las inquietudes que han suscitado los cambios recientes en las políticas federales de aplicación de la ley de inmigración en nuestra comunidad. Tenga la seguridad de que estamos abordando activamente estas inquietudes para garantizar el bienestar de nuestras familias. Nuestro asesor legal nos ha brindado orientación y nuestros administradores han recibido capacitación sobre los pasos adecuados a seguir en caso de que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) visite una de nuestras escuelas. Seguiremos estos protocolos para garantizar el pleno cumplimiento de los requisitos legales descritos en la orientación que hemos recibido. Hasta el momento, no ha habido informes de ninguna intervención del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en nuestras escuelas. Las escuelas del condado de Columbus están totalmente comprometidas con el cumplimiento de las leyes federales y, al mismo tiempo, siguen dedicadas a los estudiantes a los que servimos, priorizando un entorno escolar solidario, seguro e inclusivo. A medida que continuamos evaluando las implicaciones de estos cambios en la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración, las escuelas del condado de Columbus mantendrán una comunicación abierta con nuestros padres, profesores y personal. Valoramos enormemente la confianza y el apoyo que nuestra comunidad tiene en nosotros, y seguiremos comprometidos a brindar una experiencia educativa segura, eficaz e inclusiva para todos los estudiantes.

📸 Basketball and Cheer Pictures will be Monday, February 10 🏀📣

Congratulations to our amazing Elementary Betas for their outstanding achievements at the NC State Convention this weekend! 🌟 - **4th Place** – 5th Grade Language Arts: Bobby Thompkins - **2nd Place** – Black and White Photography: Addison Prevatte - **2nd Place** – Color Photography: Brennan Williamson - **3rd Place** – Club Scrapbook - **5th Place** – Club Trading Pin - **2nd Place** – Apparel Design: Gracelyn Thompson - **Premier Performer** – Addison Prevatte -**State President, retiring** - Drake Johnson We are so proud of your hard work and dedication! Keep shining and representing our school with pride! 🎉 #ElementaryBetaClub #Beta #NCBetaStateConvention #ProudMoment

Basketball Schedule Update! The updated schedule is here! The Central and Bladenboro games have been rescheduled, so be sure to mark your calendars! 🏀💙 Let’s go, Warriors! 👏🔥

Homecoming celebrations were one for the books! Both our boys and girls basketball teams took home big wins against Tabor City! 🏀👏 Congratulations to our Homecoming King, Charlie McLeod, and Queen, Nahla Antone! 👑 💙 The pep rally earlier today got everyone fired up and ready for the exciting games. What a fantastic day to be a part of this school community!

Last night at our basketball game, we had the honor of recognizing our Board of Education Members, Ronnie Strickland and Irvin Enzor, for their dedication and service to our school district and our community! Thank you both for your unwavering commitment to our community and students!

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