West Bladen High School

West Bladen High School

Students at West Bladen are learning valuable hands-on skills every day. Through woodworking and the use of power tools, they’re gaining practical experience that builds confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills. These opportunities help prepare our Knights for future careers and real-world success! 💜🤍 #WestBladen #CTE #HandsOnLearning
7 months ago, West Bladen High School
A student wearing safety glasses uses a power drill on a piece of wood in a woodworking class at West Bladen High School. Other students work on projects in the background, surrounded by workbenches and tools in the shop classroom.
The Bladen County Board of Education recently recognized Charlotte Cookson and Jeremiah Bryan as Students of the Month for September! 🌟

These outstanding West Bladen students exemplify hard work, leadership, and Knight pride both in and out of the classroom. Congratulations, Charlotte and Jeremiah! We are proud of you! 💜🤍

#GoKnights #KnightPride #StudentOfTheMonth #WestBladen
7 months ago, West Bladen High School
Two students stand with Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson in front of the Bladen County Schools logo. The students are holding framed certificates recognizing their achievements. The student on the left is wearing a navy patterned dress, and the student on the right is wearing a gray shirt and khaki pants. All three are smiling for the photo.
Students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice have a great opportunity through the North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program (CJFP)!

This program provides funding for tuition, fees, and books for students who plan to earn an Associate in Applied Science in Criminal Justice (or related field) at a North Carolina community college — and then work full-time in an eligible criminal justice profession anywhere in the state.

High school seniors and graduates are eligible to apply. Applications are open from August 1 to April 30, and up to 100 fellowships are awarded each year.

Learn more and apply at www.ncdoj.gov/cjfellows
or contact cjfellows@ncdoj.gov
for details.

💜🤍 #WestBladen #CJFP #CareerReady #CTE
7 months ago, West Bladen High School
A flyer for the North Carolina Criminal Justice Fellows Program featuring three smiling individuals in law enforcement uniforms. The flyer explains that the program supports high school seniors and graduates pursuing a two-year degree in Criminal Justice in North Carolina. It highlights that the fellowship provides up to $6,304 toward tuition, fees, textbooks, and supplies. The application deadline is April 30. Contact information is provided for Mary Burton, Program Manager, at cjfellows@ncdoj.gov , (919) 306-2597, and www.ncdoj.gov/cjfellows . A QR code is shown in the bottom right corner for more information.
The Bladen County Board of Education recently recognized Mr. Rutland as Classified Employee of the Month for September 2025. Congratulations, Coach Rutland—you represent the Knight spirit every day! ⚔️
We’re proud to recognize Coach Darryl Rutland! He serves in our EC department, works as our athletic trainer, and is also a volunteer firefighter. Coach Rutland is always ready to help and is truly a great person to have on our team at West Bladen. 💜🤍


#GoKnights #KnightPride #WestBladen #EmployeeOfTheMonth
7 months ago, West Bladen High School
A graphic recognizing Coach Darryl Rutland as Employee of the Month for September 2025 at West Bladen High School. The design features a circular photo of Coach Rutland wearing a gray shirt and glasses, set against a purple background with white and gold accents. Text around the image reads “Employee of the Month – Coach Darryl Rutland September 2025 – West Bladen High School.”
Congratulations to Mrs. Kim Jones! 💜
Mrs. Jones has been recognized by the Bladen County School Board as the Certified (licensed) Employee of the Month in September 2025. She works in our EC department and goes above and beyond for her students. Mrs. Jones also helps her students run the Knights Café here at West Bladen, giving them real-world experience and opportunities to shine.

Thank you, Mrs. Jones, for all you do for our school community! 💜
7 months ago, West Bladen High School
Mrs. Jones was recognized by the Bladen County School Board as the Certified (licensed) Employee of the Month in is September 2025.
FFA Students at the N.C. State Fair 🎡🐄🐓
We’re proud of our West Bladen FFA members representing our chapter at the North Carolina State Fair!
Students had the opportunity to learn about NC agriculture, make connections and build leadership skills.

#WestBladenFFA #NCStateFair #AgProud
7 months ago, West Bladen High School
A group of high school students stands together in a parking lot on a sunny fall day, surrounded by colorful trees with red and orange leaves. They appear to be on a field trip or group outing, with a large modern building visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
We are thankful to our partners at Bladen Community College for their recent donation of backpacks filled with school supplies for our students at West Bladen High School! 🎒💜

Your generosity helps ensure our students have the tools they need to succeed. We truly appreciate your continued support and partnership with WBHS! 🤍

#WestBladen #GoKnights #CommunityPartners #BladenCommunityCollege
7 months ago, West Bladen High School
Three adults stand in front of West Bladen High School doors holding donated backpacks filled with school supplies. The man on the left is wearing a white shirt and tie, the woman in the center is wearing a green and black patterned top, and the man on the right is wearing a striped shirt. The backpacks are red, green, and clear, and the West Bladen Knights logo is visible on the doors behind them.

Today we recognize Coach Nikki Bryant and Coach Darryl Rutland for their quick thinking and calm response during a recent choking incident involving one of our volleyball players. Their immediate action and use of first aid made all the difference in keeping our student safe.

Both coaches were recognized by the Bladen County Board of Education for their heroism and dedication to student safety.

We are so grateful for their leadership, training, and care for our athletes—both on and off the court. 💜🤍

#GoKnights #KnightPride #WestBladenVolleyball #ThankYouCoaches

8 months ago, West Bladen High School
Coach Darryl Rutland, Superintendent Dr. Jason Atkinson, and Coach Nikky Bryant stand together in front of a Bladen County Schools logo. Coach Rutland and Coach Bryant each hold a framed certificate recognizing them for their heroism during a recent incident. All three are smiling for the photo.
Seniors! 🎓 Tomorrow is Future Me Friday for Free College Application Week!

Dress up as your future major or career and show off where you’re headed after graduation. Whether you plan to be a teacher, engineer, nurse, entrepreneur, or serve in the military—let’s see your future self shine!

Don’t forget to take a picture in front of your Future Vision Collage to complete the week in style. 💜🤍

#FreeCollegeAppWeek #FutureMeFriday #WestBladenSeniors #NextStepKnights #CollegeReady
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
Seniors! 🎓 Tomorrow is Future Me Friday for Free College Application Week! Dress up as your future major or career and show off where you’re headed after graduation. Whether you plan to be a teacher, engineer, nurse, entrepreneur, or serve in the military—let’s see your future self shine! Don’t forget to take a picture in front of your Future Vision Collage to complete the week in style. 💜🤍 #FreeCollegeAppWeek #FutureMeFriday #WestBladenSeniors #NextStepKnights #CollegeReady
Seniors! 🎓 Tomorrow’s theme for Free College Application Week is Make a Future School or Career Collage!

Show off your goals and dreams by creating a collage that represents your future college, trade, military branch, or career path.

Get creative, have fun, and share your vision for what’s next! 💜🤍

#FreeCollegeAppWeek #WestBladenSeniors #NextStepKnights #CollegeReady
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
Poster for “College App Week 2025.” The background features shades of purple, blue, and white with bold black text. The header reads “College App Week” with a small “October” banner and “2025” in a white bubble. Each day lists a themed activity: • Mon 20 – College Colors Day: Wear your favorite college’s merch or colors. • Tue 21 – Twin Tuesday: Find a teacher, brochure, or mascot of your top school. If interested in the military, find a teacher who served in your desired branch. • Wed 22 – Famous Face Wednesday: Bring or take a picture of the most famous alumni from your top school. • Thurs 23 – Future Vision Thursday: Make a collage of the school you want to attend, the branch of military you want to serve in, or the job you want to have. Send it to Ms. Barber. • Fri 24 – Future Me Friday: Dress up as your future major or career and pose in front of your vision collage for a picture. At the bottom, a box reads “More Info: tnbarber@bladen.k12.nc.us .”
Students interested in playing Winter or Spring sports should upload their completed NCHSAA physicals using the link below! 🏀⚽🏃‍♂️⚾

https://students.arbitersports.com/west-bladen-high-school-2/west-bladen-high-school-2025-2026-athletic-registration

All athletes must have a current physical on file before tryouts begin. Don’t wait—get yours uploaded today! 💜🤍
8 months ago, West Bladen High School

We are proud of our Lady Knights Volleyball Team, who played a hard-fought match in the NCHSAA playoffs last night against Bartlett Yancey.

This team showed heart, determination, and Knight pride all season long. Congratulations on a great year, and thank you for representing West Bladen with class and effort every step of the way. 💜🤍🏐

#GoKnights #WestBladenVolleyball #KnightPride

8 months ago, West Bladen High School
The Lady Knights volleyball team stands in a line on the court during a game, wearing matching purple and white uniforms. The players appear focused as they prepare for the match.
The Lady Knights volleyball team stands in a line on the court during a game, wearing matching purple and white uniforms. The players appear focused as they prepare for the match.
After the game, players and coaches embrace in a heartfelt moment on the gym floor. The emotional scene shows the team’s connection and support following their playoff match.
Congratulations to Hayden Morgan for being selected as Cadet of the Quarter for the first quarter! 🎖️

Your hard work, leadership, and dedication set a great example for others to follow. We’re proud of your accomplishments and the way you represent West Bladen! 💜🤍

#GoKnights #Leadership #CadetOfTheQuarter
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
Hayden Morgan, a JROTC cadet wearing a gray uniform with name tag “Morgan,” stands in front of the American flag and the North Carolina state flag. She is smiling slightly, and a world map is visible on the wall behind her.
The WBHS FFA Chapter held its monthly meeting on October 14th! After announcements, members celebrated the season with some October fun—making candied apples and carving pumpkins together. 🎃🍎

Takeaways from the Meeting:
• Students interested in joining the Envirothon Team should see Mr. Nunnery or Mrs. Bryant.
• An interest meeting for the Hunter Safety Team will be held on November 20th at 6:00 PM in the Ag Shop.
• Join WBHS FFA for our Thanksgiving meeting on November 25th!

Great job, Knights, and thank you to everyone who participated! 💜🤍

#WestBladenFFA #GoKnights #AgEducation
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
Three students stand at an outdoor table smiling as they carve pumpkins under a covered shelter. Several pumpkins are in progress, and tools are scattered on the table.
Two students hold a carved pumpkin with the number seven on it while standing outside near a greenhouse. Other students work on their own pumpkins in the background.
A large group of students gathers around picnic tables outside near the agriculture building, carving pumpkins and talking together during the FFA meeting.
Students sit in chairs inside the agricultural shop while a group of FFA members stands at a podium giving announcements. Tools and welding booths line the room.
Students sit and listen to their peers presenting at the front of the agricultural shop during the FFA chapter meeting, with several students wearing orange and maroon sweatshirts
🧡Tomorrow is Unity Day! Wear ORANGE to show kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Let’s stand together against bullying.
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic with a blue and teal background featuring a white note pinned with a red pushpin. The note reads, “Unity Day! 10-22-25. Wear ORANGE on Wednesday, October 22 in support of National Bullying Prevention Month!” The Bladen County Schools logo is at the bottom left, and the hashtag #UNITYEVERYDAY appears in orange text at the bottom right.
The Supervised Agricultural Experience highlight for this week is Brody Rhodes!

Brody’s first project focuses on mechanical maintenance, where he repairs and maintains his Legends race cars throughout the season. The skills he’s developing directly connect to agricultural mechanics and hands-on problem-solving.

His second project is a paid placement at a turkey farm in Bladenboro, where he monitors the health of the birds and performs maintenance on equipment and facilities.

The West Bladen High School Agriculture Department is very proud of the work Brody is doing in agricultural-related fields. Keep up the great work, Brody! 💜🤍

#WestBladenFFA #SAEHighlight #GoKnights
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
A student wearing protective gear and a welding helmet is welding metal parts on a workbench outside a garage. Several car tires are stacked nearby, and a race car is visible in the background. The scene shows hands-on mechanical work as part of an agricultural mechanics project.
A student is seated in a garage working on a black Legends race car labeled “Rhodes.” The space has tools, car parts, and stacks of tires, showing the student performing maintenance and repair work related to his mechanical maintenance project.
Parents of Seniors:
If you have not yet completed your FAFSA form, please reach out to Mrs. Barber, our Next Step Advisor, for assistance. She can help guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have about financial aid and college planning.

Don’t wait—completing the FAFSA is a key step toward unlocking scholarships, grants, and other funding for college! 💜🤍
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
FAFSA
🎓Calling All Seniors—It's College Application Week!

This week many schools waive their application fee meaning you have a change to apply to college for free! Learn more on CFNC.org/C2C
8 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Three smiling high school students stand together outside, holding notebooks and looking at a folder. The graphic text below reads: “October 2025 – NC Countdown to College. College Application Week, Oct. 20, 7:30 a.m.–Oct. 26, 5 p.m.” with the CFNC Countdown to College logo at the bottom.
Here’s what’s happening this week in West Bladen Athletics! ⚔️

Monday: Soccer at South Columbus – 5 PM
Tuesday: Soccer Home vs. South Brunswick – Sr. Night at 6:30 PM
AND Volleyball away at Bartlett Yancey HS at 6 PM- NCHSAA Playoffs
Wednesday: No events
Thursday: JV Football at South Columbus at 6 PM
Friday: Football at Home vs. South Columbus – Senior Night
Saturday: Cross Country Regionals at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, Kernersville, NC

Come out and support our Knights all week long! 💜🤍 #WestBladen #KnightPride #GoKnights
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
West Bladen Athletics for This Week, Oct 20–25, 2025.” The background is light gray with a faint marbled texture. Each day of the week is listed in a black rounded box with red weekday labels. Monday: Soccer at South Columbus, 5 PM. Tuesday: Soccer at home vs South Brunswick, Senior Night at 6:30 PM; Volleyball away at Bartlett Yancey High School at 6 PM, playoffs. Wednesday: No events. Thursday: JV Football away at South Columbus, 6 PM. Friday: Football at home vs South Columbus, Senior Night. Saturday: Cross Country Regionals at Ivey Redmon Sports Complex, Kernersville, NC. Bottom right corner shows a West Bladen Knights logo with a purple shield and knight helmet.
The West Bladen History Club will meet on Wednesday, October 22nd.
All members should plan to attend. We’ll discuss upcoming projects and events! 💜🤍
8 months ago, West Bladen High School
Graphic announcement for the History Club meeting. It features a parchment scroll and quill illustration in brown tones with bold purple text reading “History Club will meet Wednesday, October 22nd. All members should plan to attend.” The design uses a vintage style with West Bladen purple and white colors.