
We are excited to share that Woodmen of the World has generously provided our school with new flags! 🌟 Pictured here is Jordan Hill, a local WOW representative, as he presents the flags to Dr. Hester. We are grateful for this thoughtful donation and the opportunity to promote patriotism within our school community. Thank you, WOW, for your continued support! 🇺🇸 #Gratitude #CommunityPartnership


March is Developmental Disabilities Month, and we invite you to join Columbus County Schools as we celebrate our first "Different Abilities Awareness Family Night". The event will take place on March 4, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Media Center of Chadbourn Elementary School and is open to all parents and guardians. Organizations and agencies from across the state will be on campus to provide information on resources and services available to support individuals with disabilities and their families.


Congratulations to our boys basketball team on a fantastic season! Their effort and determination led them to a well-earned Runner-Up finish at the East Columbus Invitational!


📣 Attention all parents and supporters! Join us for the next Athletic Booster Club meeting next week. It’s a great opportunity to get involved, and support our student-athletes. We hope to see you there!


March is Developmental Disabilities Month, and we invite you to join Columbus County Schools as we celebrate our first "Different Abilities Awareness Family Night". The event will take place on March 4, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Media Center of Chadbourn Elementary School and is open to all parents and guardians. Organizations and agencies from across the state will be on campus to provide information on resources and services available to support individuals with disabilities and their families.


Big win tonight for our boys basketball team, dominating Tabor City with a 57-24 victory! 🏀🔥 They’re heading to the championship round tomorrow night against Central at 6:15 PM!


🏀 Exciting game tonight! Our boys are gearing up to take on Tabor City in the basketball tournament matchup. 🏆 The action starts around 7:45 PM—come out and support the team as they give it their all on the court! 🔥


🌟 Softball & Baseball Tryouts 🌟
Tryouts for the upcoming softball and baseball seasons are just around the corner! Make sure you’re ready by bringing your glove and a current physical to participate. ⚾🥎



🎉 3rd Grade Teaching Study Complete! 🎉
We’re thrilled to announce that our dedicated 3rd grade teachers have successfully completed their teaching study throughout the month of February! 📚✨
This study focused on exploring strategies to enhance student learning and improve classroom experiences. Our teachers worked hard, collaborating and reflecting on ways to better support our students.
A big thank you to our incredible 3rd grade team for their commitment to excellence! We’re excited to implement the findings and continue making a positive impact on our students’ education. 🌟
#3rdGradeSuccess #TeachingExcellence #WestColumbus #StudentFocused





⛳️West Columbus Athletics Golf Tournament 2025⛳️
Join us for a fun day of golf while supporting the athletes of West Columbus Middle School!
📅 Saturday, April 5th
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Land O' Lakes
Format: Four Person Superball
💲 Team Cost: $240 (4 players)
💲 Individual Cost: $60 per person
The entry fee includes lunch, drinks, and cart/green fees.
📢 All proceeds benefit the athletes of West Columbus Middle School!
For more info or to register, please contact:
**Matt Gore**
📞 910-770-0050
📧Matthewgore@columbus.k12.nc.us
Make checks payable to West Columbus School.
Let’s make this event a hole-in-one for our student athletes! ⛳️


📢 **Parent Advisory Meeting Tomorrow Night!** 📢
Join us Monday night for the Parent Advisory Meeting! It's a great opportunity to stay informed and share your thoughts. We hope to see you there! 💬 #ParentInvolvement #StayConnected


🌸 Spring Pictures Tomorrow! 🌸
Don't forget, Monday, Feb 24 is Spring Picture Day! 📸 #SpringPictures #PictureDay #SayCheese


🚨 **Reminder!** 🚨
The basketball tournament kicks off **tomorrow** for our girls' team and **Wednesday** for our boys' team! 🏀
Let’s show our support and cheer them on as they hit the court! Good luck to both teams! 🙌


🌾🚜 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated in **National FFA Week**! 🙌 Despite the weather throwing us a curveball and disrupting a few of our planned events, your enthusiasm and support made this week GREAT! Can't wait to see all of our FFA members sign the charter on Tuesday, March 4! 🌱💙 #NationalFFAWeek #ThankYou #FFAstrong


🎉📚 Join us as we celebrate **Read Across America Week**! 📚🎉
From March 3rd - 7th, we’ll be honoring the joy of reading and the power of books. We have a week full of fun activities, reading challenges, and exciting events for all ages!
#ReadAcrossAmerica #CelebrateReading 📖🎉


The Columbus County Schools Music Festival will take place on Tuesday, February 25th starting at 6PM at South Columbus High School. Admission is free.


Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Friday, February 21, due to a cold weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service.


The ETMS game for tomorrow has been cancelled, and the 8th Grade Basketball Player and Cheerleader Recognition will be rescheduled.


Columbus County Schools will conduct remote instruction on Thursday, February 20, for students and staff due to inclement weather. All after-school activities are canceled. Students should check Google Classroom in the morning for assignments and communicate via Remind with any questions.


Due to a Winter Weather Advisory, Columbus County Schools will release early at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19th. Staff may leave once all buses have departed and all duties are complete.
