Williams Township School

Mrs. Gore’s 1st grade class collaborating in Math stations.

Williams Township School is all about reading right now. Please help us spread the word about our Read-A-Thon by sharing this quick with your friends and family: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/jIqwrf/2 Our Read a Thon will end this Friday, February 14th. Thank you for your support,

Thank you to our Bus Drivers at WTS!

Attention 7th Grade WTS Students & Parents Please go to http://www.rhodesgraduation.com/, or scan the qr code for direct access/click on MIDDLE SCHOOL at the top and place your order before the online order deadline of February 16th. After the order deadline you will receive an email with online payment link to complete your payments. Rings will be delivered to the school in the Spring.

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Day 4: WTS is currently reading more than ever during our Read-A-Thon. We want to make this the most successful Read-A-Thon, but can't do it without your support. You can help us be successful by sharing your student's reading donation page and message with friends and family on Facebook. By using the link below to share, you can celebrate your child's achievements and support our school: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/jIqwrf/3 Thanks so much,

Day 3 of Read A Thon and students have recorded reading over 473 minutes! Wow! Please help support your favorite reader. They can earn prizes! https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/tool/jIqwrf/1

Mark your calendars for WTS literacy night!

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.

Day 2 of Read a Thon and students are reading and working hard! If you haven't already, please take a moment to support your favorite reader by visiting their reader page. You can help them earn prizes! https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/jIqwrf Thank you for your help in reaching our goal.

We're thrilled to announce that our Read-A-Thon is underway at Williams Township School! We're counting on you to make it a success. If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/jIqwrf It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in helping to raise money for reading incentives. Thank you for your help in reaching our goal. Williams Township School

WTS Homecoming winners 4th Grade King - Colton Polston 4th Grade Queen - Indiana Burroughs 5th Grade King - Jaxon Godwin 5th Grade Queen - Paris Floyd 6th Grade King - Braxson Conner 6th Grade Queen - Bailey Price 7th Grade King - Brody Smith 7th Grade Queen - Chloe McGraw 8th Grade King - Elijah Cribb 8th Grade Queen - McKinzlee Bullock

Mrs. Gore’s 1st grade class at WTS is working hard with sensory words.

WTS Homecoming Spirit Week Day 1: Disney Day

WTS yearbooks are now on sale! Place your order today!

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!

The board recently recognized the winners from the North Carolina Yam Festival Poetry Contest: Kenya Brown CES 1st Indiana Burroughs WTS 2nd Kambri Cummings HAES 3rd Tarell Antone HAES HM 6-8 Piper Burroughs WTS 1st Dulce Gonzalez ADES 2nd Cadence Strickland WTS 3rd Wylie Cartrette WTS HM 9-12 Mika Williams SCHS 1st Mckenna Ware-Rudnik ECJSHS 2nd Kenneth Shayne McMillian SCHS 3rd LilyAnne Long CCCA HM

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 the December board meeting, the following schools were recognized for meeting growth during the 23-24 school year: Chadbourn Elementary School Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Nakina Middle School Old Dock Elementary School Williams Township School

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