West Columbus

Don't forget! Download the new mobile app! https://columbuscsdnc.sites.thrillshare.com/page/mobile-app

An important reminder for all 12th Grade students and parents: All seniors must provide documentation confirming their Meningococcal Vaccine (MCV4) in order to continue attending school. Proof of vaccination must be forwarded to the School Nurse as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for your attention to this very important matter.

Here are some West Columbus High School reminders for this week. Students and parents are reminded that school begins promptly at 7:55am, please make sure students arrive at school on time. On Tuesday evening at 6:30 the WCHS Viking Booster Club will hold a meeting in the school Media Center. On Wednesday, our Volleyball teams travel to Lakewood High School and Whiteville High School on Thursday. Matches begin at 4:30pm. On Thursday, our Girls Tennis team opens their season at Whiteville, with matches beginning at 4:00 pm. On Friday, our Varsity Football team plays its home opener versus West Bladen, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 pm. Friday night is also Cheer & Football Camp night at Viking Field. Please visit our school Facebook page for the latest activities and events at West Columbus High School. Thank you for your continued support and GO VIKINGS!

There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day.

Please review the following information for Friday night's varsity football game at Sandhills: Address to the football stadium 7455 Century Circle, Fayetteville, NC 28306. $7 Cash or Venmo for entry We will see you all there as we cheer on the Vikings!!

Here are some reminders for this week. We look forward to the return of our Vikings on Monday morning. Students may report at 7:40 am with the first bell sounding at 7:55 am sharp. Students and parents are reminded that no schedule changes will be made on the first day of class. Please note the following changes to our buses: Bus 100 will be in place for Bus 67 and Bus 97 will be in place of Bus 30. Again, Bus 100 will be in place of Bus 67 and Bus 97 will be in place of Bus 30. On Tuesday, our Girls Tennis team opens their season at East Columbus, with matches beginning at 4:00 pm. On Wednesday, our Volleyball teams host Hobbton and on Thursday, our Volleyball teams open conference play at home versus Trask. Game times are 4:30. On Thursday, our JV Football team travels to Marlboro County High School in Bennettsville, SC with kickoff at 6:00 pm. On Friday, our Varsity Football team travels to play the Sandhills Titans, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 pm. We are excited to begin another successful school year and look forward to working to ensure the success of every student. Please feel free to contact the school with any questions and thank you for your continued support.

Menus for breakfast and lunch are posted! You can view menus on any school website., the mobile app, or below. https://5il.co/2qlil

WCHS is currently without power. Therefore, student schedules and other services are temporarily unavailable. Once power is restored, normal operations will resume.

All staff members attended convocation today at East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High School. The day focused on initiating our new Learning Framework, developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Superintendent Beck also shared his vision for the upcoming year. Additionally, we recognized our Principals and Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Kristie Leinthall, Principal of the Year from Acme Delco Elementary, and Dr. Anthony Martin, Teacher of the Year from East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High. We extend our gratitude to the faculty and staff of East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High for their outstanding work in hosting the event. Special thanks to the following churches for their invaluable assistance: Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church Mt. Sinai Holiness Church New Hope Baptist Church Riegelwood Baptist Church St. James Missionary Baptist Church #ccslearningtogether

Most schools are hosting Open House events on Thursday, August 22nd. See the schedules here. https://tinyurl.com/ccs24openhouse

This is West Columbus High School, calling with some reminders for this week. As we look forward to another great year at West Columbus High School, I ask that all students and parents review our Attendance and Personal Technology policies posted on our school Facebook page. On Thursday, August 22, our Freshman Orientation and Open House will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm, beginning in the WCHS Auditorium. On Thursday, our JV football team hosts Trask High School, with kickoff scheduled for 6 pm. On Friday, our Varsity Football team travels to Lake Norman Charter for our season opening contest, with kickoff scheduled for 6 pm. We are excited to begin another successful year at West Columbus High School and we thank you for your continued support. Have a great evening!

Thank you to our local church families and community partners for their terrific work at WCHS this evening! This selfless act of service and support is greatly appreciated and reflects the importance of community bonds.

Open House information is available here- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHU2OctW8trSZTJ4xxessDDqa6ivKSX_x-u9ajY12bk/edit?usp=sharing

We're looking forward to another great year at West Columbus High School, where we're always "Sailing to Success!!" Mural courtesy of our WCHS Arts students.

We're looking forward to another great year at West Columbus High School, where we're always "Sailing to Success!!" Mural courtesy of the WCHS Arts Department.

Columbus County Schools Leadership Retreat is underway....

Columbus County Schools SIT teams hard at work setting goals for 24-25.

HEARTS Foundation the largest and longest running school drive in Columbus County Will be celebrating their 10th year anniversary Back To School Drive !!! They are inviting all Children to come pick up a free backpack, school supplies, and enjoy the festivities. Live Music! Food Vendors ! And More! This year will not be a drive thru, you will have to physically arrive to the actual site to pick up back pack and school supplies. All Children MUST be present to receive school materials and back pack. Date: July 27 2024 Time: 3pm-6pm Address: 116 Miller street Chadbourn, NC Kid Zone Area will Include : Rock-wall Mechanical Bull Snow cone Popcorn Cotton candy Inflatables Obstacle Courses Foam Pit Fire Truck Tour

There will be no posted supply lists this year. Schools will provide all needed supplies. Students may wish to purchase items like notebooks, but required supplies will be given by the schools.

Reminder! The 24-25 Traditional School Calendar is posted on the website! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1yIySjbeWxK-LYEFyMSB42XQXeRPIpkNq/edit?gid=1413016199#gid=1413016199