West Bladen High School

🎉 FFA Holiday Meeting Alert! 🎉

Get ready for some festive fun and important updates! Join us on November 25th, AFTER SCHOOL in the Ag Shop for our special Holiday Meeting!

We'll have: ✨ Important Club Updates 🍬 Holiday Snacks & Refreshments 🎲 Fun Games!

Don't miss out on celebrating with your fellow FFA members. See you there!

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Please join us in recognizing Mrs. Phyllis Powers, our dedicated school bookkeeper here at the West Bladen Castle. Mrs. Powers works tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our school running smoothly, supporting students, staff, and families with a kind spirit and a steady hand. We are grateful for all she does for our Knight family.

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Senior of the Week

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Seniors!

Attend the One-Stop Shop FAFSA Day at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) on Saturday, November 15th, from 11 AM to 2 PM.
This event will provide a valuable opportunity for prospective students to receive assistance with the following:

FAFSA Completion: Our Financial Aid team will be on hand to help students complete their FAFSA applications and discuss additional financial support options available to them.

Admissions Support: Undergraduate Admissions representatives will be present to answer any questions related to the admissions process. On-site admissions will also be available for students interested in applying during the event.

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A poster advertising a FAFSA "One-Stop Shop" at UNC Pembroke, featuring smiling students and event details.

Today, our Health Science classes West Bladen High School and East Bladen High School participated in Stop the Bleed certification and career awareness activities.

During the Stop the Bleed training, we learned important lifesaving skills for controlling severe bleeding in emergencies. We also explored various health care career paths and learned more about the training and education needed for different medical professions. It was a great hands-on experience that helped us build confidence and awareness about real-world health care situations.

Mrs. Todd, Mrs. Hinson and Mrs. Chavis are so proud of our new professionals. Thank you so much UNC School of medicine and AHEC of NC.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

A classroom filled with many students seated at desks, engaged in a group meeting or lecture

A student in a black sweatshirt smiles while a second student measures her midsection in a health science classroom

Two students practice a medical procedure; one is kneeling to adjust something on the other's leg in a healthcare lab

Two smiling students hold up handmade posters detailing the careers of a Neurosurgeon and a Pediatrician.

A student-made poster detailing the salary, education, and description of a Labor and Delivery nurse

Two students hold up handwritten posters summarizing the career requirements for a Postpartum Nurse and Medical Sonography

Students practice applying medical wraps to each other's arms in a classroom setting designed like a patient care lab

We are pleased to report that effective immediately, beginning this afternoon, Thursday, November 13, 2025 Bus 14 will resume service. Any student previously assigned to Bus 14 will resume riding that bus.

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Last Friday some of our students and staff enjoyed the sunshine and some healthy competition at our annual Relay for Life Powder Puff fundraiser game. It was the perfect day for a flag football game and a great ending to a week of learning.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Cheerleaders in purple and white uniforms stand on a track next to a football field

Four smiling girls in "West" or "Knights" jerseys sit on a bench in front of crowded bleachers

A flag football team in purple and white jerseys huddles with coaches on a field with spectators in the background.

Coaches and flag football players on a field with one person pointing a finger to the sky.

A flag football player in an orange shirt crouches in position on a grassy field with coaches watching nearby, set against a backdrop of stadium bleachers and a school building.

Two flag football teams face each other on the field with one player hiking the ball

Flag football players in purple and white jerseys chase a loose ball across the field

Cheerleaders perform a stunt pyramid outdoors; the top flier raises a pom-pom toward the bright sun.

A student in a purple cheer uniform runs, holding a large flag that reads "Go Knights

Congratulations to all who made the bowling team!

Boys Team
Dawan Carter, Omarion Brown, Caison Brixey, Andrew Wren, Brody Rhodes, Ashton Bryan, Brayden Bryan, Kaleb Bass, Tashawn Carter, and David Buffkin.

Girls Team
Anna Robinson, Chloe Walters, Maricella Valdez, Makenna Bryan, Lileigh Anderson, and Alanna Bethea

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

The poster advertises the school's bowling teams, featuring a knight emblem. The title "BOWLING TEAM" is prominently displayed above an image of a ball and pins. The Men's Team members listed are: Dawan Carter, Omarion Brown, Caison Brixey, Andrew Wren, Brody Rhodes, Ashton Bryan, Brayden Bryan, Kaleb Bass, Tashawn Carter, and David Buffkin. The Women's Team members listed are: Anna Robinson, Chloe Walters, Maricella Valdez, Makenna Bryan, Lileigh Anderson, and Alanna Bethea. The background is a blurred image of bowling pins.

This month's Senior Shoutout goes to Pateyn Pope for receiving the $30,000 Scott Ellis scholarship from Campbell University! Congratulations Pateyn!

If you would like to stay up to date on everything going on with our seniors, check out The Knight Line newsletter, shared by our Next Step Collage Advisor Ms. Tamia Barber! Parents - sign up for your Thrillshare account for these updates, access to your student's grades, commumications from teachers, and more!

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

A smiling young woman in a UNCW hoodie stands in front of an AmeriCorps North Carolina sign.

"The supervised agricultural experience highlight for this week is Caroline Musselwhite. Caroline's project is gardening. She created a garden at her home. She has planted lettuce, kale, and collards for the fall season. Caroline used the knowledge and skills she gained from Horticulture classes along with help from her family to create her garden. Caroline also used skills from Agricultural Mechanics classes to build the raised bed. The WBHS agricultural department is very proud of the work Caroline is doing in agricultural related fields. "

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

A smiling young person in a dark hoodie and green leggings kneels beside a raised garden bed filled with small plants.

West Bladen High school bus 46 will be OUT tomorrow morning, Monday, November 10. We do have a substitute driver for the afternoon route. All other buses are running.

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Congratulations to Mrs. Lynn Boomhower, our Employee of the Week!

Mrs. Boomhower is an outstanding teacher in our CTE Department and serves as an FFA advisor. She is dedicated, innovative, and always willing to go the extra mile for her students. We appreciate her hard work and the positive impact she makes each day at West Bladen! 💜🤍

#WestBladen #GoKnights #EmployeeOfTheWeek #CTE #FFA

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Graphic featuring Lynn Boomhower, West Bladen High School’s Employee of the Week. She is smiling while seated at her desk, wearing a red, black, and white patterned top. The design includes purple and gold accents with white text that reads “Employee of the Week – Lynn Boomhower – West Bladen High School.

📣 Hands-On Learning in Animal Science at West Bladen! 🐔💙

Students in West Bladen’s Animal Science classes have been busy learning valuable hands-on skills in poultry handling and showmanship. Through guided practice and classroom instruction, they are gaining confidence and knowledge in areas such as poultry anatomy, safe handling techniques, and meat cut identification.

These experiences not only prepare students for FFA competitions and livestock events, but also build a strong foundation in animal welfare, food safety, and agricultural career readiness.

We’re proud of our Knights for their hard work, professionalism, and enthusiasm as they continue developing skills that connect classroom learning to real-world agriculture! 🐣💪 #WestBladenFFA #CTE #HandsOnLearning #AnimalScience

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

A person watches a small turkey and a small chicken sitting on a wooden picnic table outdoors.

Two students in gloves hold poultry birds over a black grate outside a chicken coop on a sunny day

A smiling student in a white protective suit and blue gloves holds a poultry bird outside near a shed

Students in the West Bladen Animal Science program recently earned their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), Pork Quality Assurance (PQA), and Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certifications!These nationally recognized certifications focus on animal welfare, food safety, and responsible livestock management—key components of agricultural education and career readiness.

A huge thank you to Ms. Becky Spearman from the Bladen County Cooperative Extension for leading the training and sharing her expertise with our students. Her continued support helps connect classroom learning with real-world agricultural industry standards.

We’re proud of our Knights for taking this important step toward becoming responsible, knowledgeable, and certified animal science professionals! 💙 #WestBladenFFA #CTE #AnimalScience #BQA #PQA #YQCA #BladenCountyExtension

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Two students in a classroom work on an activity with a banana, a tray of liquid, and syringes

A student holds a large syringe with red liquid, working on a classroom activity with a banana in a tray.

Two students, wearing aprons, grill food on a counter. A screen shows an image of cattle behind them

Ms Kinlaw’s Foods 2 students made Hawaiian cinnamon rolls, pizza breadsticks, frito corn salad, and deviled eggs

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Four smiling students in plastic aprons holding a platter of breadsticks and a sign reading "Pizza Dough Breadsticks.

Four smiling students in plastic aprons in a kitchen, holding a large bowl of corn salad and a sign reading "Corn Salad.

Three students in plastic aprons holding a plate of deviled eggs and a sign reading "Deviled Eggs.

Ms Kinlaw’s Foods 1 students received their ServSafe Food Handler certification.

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Students stand on school stairs holding certificates of achievement, smiling and posing for a group photo indoors.

Please attend this meeting for more information regarding the FFA Hunter Skills Team. Permission forms and other paperwork will also be completed during this meeting. If you are not currently an FFA member but still interested you are more than welcome to attend.

This meeting had previously been scheduled for Nov. 20 but has been moved to Dec 11.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Five students in purple shirts practice rifle shooting outdoors at a range surrounded by trees.

FFA Hunter Education Skills Team meeting—Dec. 11, 6:30 PM at Ag Mechanics Shop. Join for archery & outdoor skills.

The WBHS FFA chapter attended the 98th National FFA convention last week. Students were chosen to represent WBHS FFA at the national level by submitting a resume and cover letter. WBHS FFA student, Ava Bordeaux submitted a video showcasing her talent. Students participated in leadership workshops, a career expo, and general business sessions. Attending this event was a great learning experience for WBHS FFA. At National Convention students can see firsthand how FFA provides resources to aid students in reaching their personal and professional goals. FFA does this through competitive events, agricultural projects, and leadership opportunities and demonstrating talent. Thank you to the following students for representing West Bladen High school well.

Ava Bordeaux
Caroline Musselwhite
Connor Sykes
Hayden Morgan
William Yandle

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FFA students at Convention sitting on FFA monument

⚽️ Men's soccer will travel to North Moore High School on Tuesday 11/4 to play in the first round of the state playoffs, game time is 6:00PM.

🏈 Varsity Football will travel to South Columbus High School on Friday 11/7 to play in the first round of the state playoffs, game time is 7:00PM.

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Senior of the Week: Omarion Brown

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