What an unforgettable night at the Beta Club Dinner Showcase at Galeed Church on April 25! Our incredible students took center stage to perform their award–winning pieces while also displaying their stunning, winning works of art. Guests enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by the hard work of our volunteer cooks, Cley Carroll, Ray Marlowe, and Donnie Williamson, along with the efforts of students, parents, and sponsors. Diners also experienced an evening filled with talent, creativity, and pride. One of the highlights of the night was the Hamilton compilation performance which won 3rd place in state competition and was a definite crowd favorite, but the surprises did not stop there. Mrs. Stephanie Thurman, one of the Beta sponsors, reached out to Jarrod Spector, the actor currently portraying King George III on Broadway, to brag on the students and share the story of their hard work. He sent a surprise video message personally congratulating the Beta Club students and wishing them good luck. The reactions in the room were truly priceless! To be recognized and encouraged by a Tony-nominated, current Broadway performer was such a meaningful and inspiring moment for the students. The Beta Club is so grateful for his kindness and support, and West Bladen is proud of every student who made this night so special.
Making memories that last a lifetime. ✨ 🎢
Our West Bladen Seniors traded the classroom for the climbing walls and trampolines this past Tuesday for their official senior trip! From crushing the warped wall to flying high on the harnesses, it was a day full of laughs and "EPIC" memories.
We are so proud of this class and loved seeing them enjoy some well-deserved fun together! ⚔️🛡️
Seniors! 🎓 This is a reminder that Decision Day will be happening Monday, May 4th, 8:30-9:30!
In order to participate and be recognized, you must fill out the Google Form on the Senior Canvas by End-Of-Day tomorrow (Friday)! ⏳
Going to college? Wear your college merch! 👕🏫
Enlisting in the military? Wear your military gear! 🪖🇺🇸
Heading into the workforce? Dress for the job you want! 💼👔
In order to participate and be recognized, you must fill out the Google Form on the Senior Canvas by End-Of-Day tomorrow (Friday)! ⏳
Going to college? Wear your college merch! 👕🏫
Enlisting in the military? Wear your military gear! 🪖🇺🇸
Heading into the workforce? Dress for the job you want! 💼👔
Ready to show your school spirit? 📣 We are looking for the next generation of cheerleaders! If you’ve got energy, rhythm, and heart, we want to see you at tryouts.
📅 Cheer Clinic
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 12-13, 2026
⏰ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
What: Learn your tryout material
One Cheer
One Chant
One Dance
One Jump
📅 Tryout Details
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
What: Demonstrate what you learned at the cheer clinic
✅ Requirements to Participate
To be eligible for tryouts, you must have the following completed:
Current Physical: A valid physical examination must be on file.
Academic Eligibility: Students must meet all academic requirements.
Teacher Recommendation: A completed recommendation form is required.
Questions? Reach out to Coach Elliott at tcelliott@bladen.k12.nc.us for more information.
Go Knights! ⚔️✨
📅 Cheer Clinic
When: Tuesday & Wednesday, May 12-13, 2026
⏰ 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
What: Learn your tryout material
One Cheer
One Chant
One Dance
One Jump
📅 Tryout Details
When: Thursday, May 14, 2026
⏰ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
What: Demonstrate what you learned at the cheer clinic
✅ Requirements to Participate
To be eligible for tryouts, you must have the following completed:
Current Physical: A valid physical examination must be on file.
Academic Eligibility: Students must meet all academic requirements.
Teacher Recommendation: A completed recommendation form is required.
Questions? Reach out to Coach Elliott at tcelliott@bladen.k12.nc.us for more information.
Go Knights! ⚔️✨
🎓 Calling all West Bladen Seniors! 🎓
It’s almost time to celebrate your hard work and look back on the memories! Join us for a special Senior night under the lights at the High School Soccer Field. 🌟
✨ What to expect:
🎶 Live Music & Fun Games
📸 Picture opportunities with your classmates
🍔 Plenty of Food + a special treat from Sunset Slush!
💡 A meaningful "Time to Reflect" as a class
📅 Date: May 29th
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: West Bladen High School Soccer Field (1600 NC-410, Bladenboro, NC)
🎟 Admission: FREE for all WBHS Seniors!
🏀 Game Day: West Bladen vs. South Brunswick!
Knight Nation, it’s time to show up and bring the noise! Our teams are facing off against South Brunswick tonight, and we need the stands packed with purple and gold.
Whether you’re a student in the cheering section, a parent in the stands, or a community member showing your support, let's make some waves!
📅 When: Tonight at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: West Bladen High School (1600 NC-410 Hwy, Bladenboro, NC)
🎟️ Who: Everyone! Bring your friends, family, and your loudest cheers.
Knight Nation, it’s time to show up and bring the noise! Our teams are facing off against South Brunswick tonight, and we need the stands packed with purple and gold.
Whether you’re a student in the cheering section, a parent in the stands, or a community member showing your support, let's make some waves!
📅 When: Tonight at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: West Bladen High School (1600 NC-410 Hwy, Bladenboro, NC)
🎟️ Who: Everyone! Bring your friends, family, and your loudest cheers.
It’s GAME DAY, Knights! ⚾️
Our West Bladen Varsity and JV teams are taking on South Brunswick at home today. Grab your purple gear and head to the stands to cheer them on! 🛡️💜
JV Kickoff: 4:00 PM
Varsity First Pitch: 7:00 PM
Location: West Bladen High School
Our West Bladen Varsity and JV teams are taking on South Brunswick at home today. Grab your purple gear and head to the stands to cheer them on! 🛡️💜
JV Kickoff: 4:00 PM
Varsity First Pitch: 7:00 PM
Location: West Bladen High School
Congratulations, West Bladen FFA! 💙💛
On Friday, April 24, our students attended the South Central Regional Competitions, and their hard work paid off!
🏆 2nd place in Agricultural Mechanics — by only 5 points
🏆 2nd place in Introduction to Horticulture
Hayden Morgan- 2nd highest individual by 1 point
🏆 3rd place in Envirothon
🏆 4th place in FFA Creed
🏆 5th place in Spanish FFA Creed
🏆 7th place in Floriculture
We are so proud of these students and all the time, effort, and dedication they put into preparing for competition. Way to represent West Bladen FFA! 💙💛
On Friday, April 24, our students attended the South Central Regional Competitions, and their hard work paid off!
🏆 2nd place in Agricultural Mechanics — by only 5 points
🏆 2nd place in Introduction to Horticulture
Hayden Morgan- 2nd highest individual by 1 point
🏆 3rd place in Envirothon
🏆 4th place in FFA Creed
🏆 5th place in Spanish FFA Creed
🏆 7th place in Floriculture
We are so proud of these students and all the time, effort, and dedication they put into preparing for competition. Way to represent West Bladen FFA! 💙💛
It’s GAME DAY, Knights! ⚔️⚾️
Our West Bladen baseball team is hitting the road to take on South Brunswick today. Let’s bring that Knight energy to their turf and cheer our boys to a win!
📍 Where: South Brunswick
🕓 JV: 4:00 PM
🕖 Varsity: 7:00 PM
Pack the stands and wear your purple and white! 💜
Our West Bladen baseball team is hitting the road to take on South Brunswick today. Let’s bring that Knight energy to their turf and cheer our boys to a win!
📍 Where: South Brunswick
🕓 JV: 4:00 PM
🕖 Varsity: 7:00 PM
Pack the stands and wear your purple and white! 💜
It’s Game Day, Knights! 🥎💜 Our West Bladen High School softball team is hitting the field and we need you in the stands! Grab your purple and white and come loud to cheer on our girls to a victory. Let’s go, Knights! ⚔️💪
The Ag Mechanics 2 Honors class did an outstanding job creating a beautiful picnic table for the Knights of Excellence classroom. This thoughtful addition will provide our students with a wonderful space to learn, gather, and enjoy time together. Mrs. Jones’ class will benefit from it daily, and we are incredibly grateful for the craftsmanship, dedication, and generosity that went into this project.
We are proud to announce, Mrs. Nikki Bryant, as this year’s Teacher of the Year at West Bladen High School. A remarkable educator whose impact has been felt from the very start. In her very first year at West Bladen, she has already set a powerful example of what it means to be dedicated, compassionate, and student-centered. Her classroom is a place where students feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to do their best. She consistently goes the extra mile, taking the time to ensure every student has the tools and confidence they need to succeed. Beyond her work with students, she brings an infectious positive attitude to our school community each day. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute in meaningful ways that strengthen our school as a whole. Her commitment, enthusiasm, and genuine care for others have not gone unnoticed. She embodies the spirit of excellence we strive for at West Bladen High School.
🌟 Big News for Our Academic All-Stars! 🌟
Parents and Guardians, the time has come to celebrate! Tomorrow at 8:15 AM, we are officially recognizing our incredible Quarter 3 A and A-B Honor Roll students at our Academic Awards Ceremony. 🏆
Our students have been working hard, and we can't wait to see those smiles as they are recognized. Check those backpacks—invitations were sent home in homeroom this past Friday! 📝
Parents and Guardians, the time has come to celebrate! Tomorrow at 8:15 AM, we are officially recognizing our incredible Quarter 3 A and A-B Honor Roll students at our Academic Awards Ceremony. 🏆
Our students have been working hard, and we can't wait to see those smiles as they are recognized. Check those backpacks—invitations were sent home in homeroom this past Friday! 📝
Mr. Orrock's Sunday Announcement
Tutoring continues this week for all EOC courses. Tutoring will be Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. Bus Transportation will be available to Clarkton, Tar Heel and Bladenboro middle schools. If you have any questions please speak with your EOC teacher.
We will be recognizing students for their academic achievements for the 3rd 9 weeks @ 8:15 in our main gym on April 29th. Parents are invited to come and attend the ceremony.
We have a lot of events and activities coming up over the few weeks. Please check our school calendar and facebook page for all of our upcoming events and dates that are a little further than a week or two out.
Parents & Guardians! Please complete the Digital Learning Dashboard Parent Survey before April 30th! The link is on our facebook page. The purpose of this survey is to collect data regarding all students' access to digital devices and internet access at home. This information will be used to help target areas of need and ensure that all NC students have adequate access to devices and the internet to access learning. Note that the information gathered will be kept private and confidential.
Athletics for next week: Tuesday, April 28th, Baseball, Softball and Women’s Soccer are all at South Brunswick. Wednesday, April 29th, Golf Conference Championship at Vineyard Golf at White Lake. Thursday, April 30th, Baseball, Softball and Women’s Soccer are all home against South Brunswick. Friday, May 1st, Track and Field Conference Championship at South Columbus.
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Las sesiones de tutoría para todos los cursos EOC continúan esta semana. Las tutorías se llevarán a cabo los martes y jueves de cada semana. Habrá transporte escolar disponible hacia las escuelas secundarias de Clarkton, Tar Heel y Bladenboro. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor hablen con su maestro del curso EOC.
Reconoceremos a los estudiantes por sus logros académicos correspondientes al tercer periodo de 9 semanas el 29 de abril, a las 8:15 a. m., en nuestro gimnasio principal. Se invita a los padres a asistir a la ceremonia.
Tenemos muchos eventos y actividades programados para las próximas semanas. Por favor, consulten nuestro calendario escolar y nuestra página de Facebook para ver todos los eventos próximos, especialmente aquellos cuyas fechas se extienden más allá de una o dos semanas.
¡Padres y tutores! ¡Por favor, completen la Encuesta para Padres del "Digital Learning Dashboard" (Panel de Aprendizaje Digital) antes del 30 de abril! El enlace se encuentra en nuestra página de Facebook. El propósito de esta encuesta es recopilar datos sobre el acceso de todos los estudiantes a dispositivos digitales y a Internet en sus hogares. Esta información se utilizará para ayudar a identificar las áreas con necesidades y asegurar que todos los estudiantes de Carolina del Norte tengan acceso adecuado a dispositivos e Internet para facilitar su aprendizaje. Tengan en cuenta que la información recopilada se mantendrá en total privacidad y confidencialidad.
Actividades deportivas para la próxima semana: Martes, 28 de abril: los equipos de béisbol, sóftbol y fútbol femenino jugarán como visitantes en South Brunswick. Miércoles, 29 de abril: Campeonato de Conferencia de Golf en Vineyard Golf, en White Lake. Jueves, 30 de abril: los equipos de béisbol, sóftbol y fútbol femenino jugarán como locales (en casa) contra South Brunswick. Viernes, 1 de mayo: Campeonato de Conferencia de Atletismo en South Columbus.
Tutoring continues this week for all EOC courses. Tutoring will be Tuesdays and Thursdays each week. Bus Transportation will be available to Clarkton, Tar Heel and Bladenboro middle schools. If you have any questions please speak with your EOC teacher.
We will be recognizing students for their academic achievements for the 3rd 9 weeks @ 8:15 in our main gym on April 29th. Parents are invited to come and attend the ceremony.
We have a lot of events and activities coming up over the few weeks. Please check our school calendar and facebook page for all of our upcoming events and dates that are a little further than a week or two out.
Parents & Guardians! Please complete the Digital Learning Dashboard Parent Survey before April 30th! The link is on our facebook page. The purpose of this survey is to collect data regarding all students' access to digital devices and internet access at home. This information will be used to help target areas of need and ensure that all NC students have adequate access to devices and the internet to access learning. Note that the information gathered will be kept private and confidential.
Athletics for next week: Tuesday, April 28th, Baseball, Softball and Women’s Soccer are all at South Brunswick. Wednesday, April 29th, Golf Conference Championship at Vineyard Golf at White Lake. Thursday, April 30th, Baseball, Softball and Women’s Soccer are all home against South Brunswick. Friday, May 1st, Track and Field Conference Championship at South Columbus.
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Las sesiones de tutoría para todos los cursos EOC continúan esta semana. Las tutorías se llevarán a cabo los martes y jueves de cada semana. Habrá transporte escolar disponible hacia las escuelas secundarias de Clarkton, Tar Heel y Bladenboro. Si tienen alguna pregunta, por favor hablen con su maestro del curso EOC.
Reconoceremos a los estudiantes por sus logros académicos correspondientes al tercer periodo de 9 semanas el 29 de abril, a las 8:15 a. m., en nuestro gimnasio principal. Se invita a los padres a asistir a la ceremonia.
Tenemos muchos eventos y actividades programados para las próximas semanas. Por favor, consulten nuestro calendario escolar y nuestra página de Facebook para ver todos los eventos próximos, especialmente aquellos cuyas fechas se extienden más allá de una o dos semanas.
¡Padres y tutores! ¡Por favor, completen la Encuesta para Padres del "Digital Learning Dashboard" (Panel de Aprendizaje Digital) antes del 30 de abril! El enlace se encuentra en nuestra página de Facebook. El propósito de esta encuesta es recopilar datos sobre el acceso de todos los estudiantes a dispositivos digitales y a Internet en sus hogares. Esta información se utilizará para ayudar a identificar las áreas con necesidades y asegurar que todos los estudiantes de Carolina del Norte tengan acceso adecuado a dispositivos e Internet para facilitar su aprendizaje. Tengan en cuenta que la información recopilada se mantendrá en total privacidad y confidencialidad.
Actividades deportivas para la próxima semana: Martes, 28 de abril: los equipos de béisbol, sóftbol y fútbol femenino jugarán como visitantes en South Brunswick. Miércoles, 29 de abril: Campeonato de Conferencia de Golf en Vineyard Golf, en White Lake. Jueves, 30 de abril: los equipos de béisbol, sóftbol y fútbol femenino jugarán como locales (en casa) contra South Brunswick. Viernes, 1 de mayo: Campeonato de Conferencia de Atletismo en South Columbus.
Parents & Guardians! Please complete the Digital Learning Dashboard Parent Survey before April 30th!
The purpose of this survey is to fulfill session law "§ 115C-102.9 calling for the collection and reporting of data regarding all students access to digital devices and internet access at home. This information will be used to help target areas of need and ensure that all NC students have adequate access to devices and the internet to access learning. Note that the information gathered will be kept private and confidential.
If you have additional children in the home, please click 'Submit Another Survey' link at to submit a form for each child.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/C5HKap96ysUPERny8
The purpose of this survey is to fulfill session law "§ 115C-102.9 calling for the collection and reporting of data regarding all students access to digital devices and internet access at home. This information will be used to help target areas of need and ensure that all NC students have adequate access to devices and the internet to access learning. Note that the information gathered will be kept private and confidential.
If you have additional children in the home, please click 'Submit Another Survey' link at to submit a form for each child.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/C5HKap96ysUPERny8
West Bladen was able to donate $500 to bail Mr. Orrock out at last week's annual Jail-a-thon! Proceeds go to the Bladen County Educational Foundation to help support students in our county.
Honors Chemistry students stepped up in a big way during their mirror lab this week! They successfully carried out the Tollens’ test, a fairly advanced and tricky lab, using a redox reaction to reduce silver ions (Ag⁺) into solid silver metal that deposited onto the glass as a reflective coating. They worked relatively independently through the process, troubleshooting along the way and making some great connections between the chemistry concepts and what they were seeing. We are so proud of the focus, problem-solving, and growth they showed throughout this lab!
Senior of the Week
We are honored to recognize two outstanding teachers as Employees of the Week.
Katherine Macrellis has been named Employee of the Week. As a Biology teacher, she brings enthusiasm and expertise to the classroom, engaging students in meaningful learning experiences and fostering a strong understanding of scientific concepts. Her dedication to student success and positive classroom environment make a lasting impact on our school community.
Nathan Brisson has been named Employee of the Week. As a Social Studies teacher of contemporary American History, Mr. Brisson helps students connect past and present through thoughtful instruction and engaging discussions. His commitment to student learning and ability to make content relevant and meaningful contribute greatly to our school community.
Katherine Macrellis has been named Employee of the Week. As a Biology teacher, she brings enthusiasm and expertise to the classroom, engaging students in meaningful learning experiences and fostering a strong understanding of scientific concepts. Her dedication to student success and positive classroom environment make a lasting impact on our school community.
Nathan Brisson has been named Employee of the Week. As a Social Studies teacher of contemporary American History, Mr. Brisson helps students connect past and present through thoughtful instruction and engaging discussions. His commitment to student learning and ability to make content relevant and meaningful contribute greatly to our school community.
🥎 GAME DAY: Lady Knights vs. South Columbus 🥎
Get ready to bring the noise! Our West Bladen High School softball team is hitting the road tonight to take on the South Columbus Stallions. Let’s show up in force and support our athletes! ⚔️💪
📍 Where: 40 Stallion Dr, Tabor City, NC 28463
⏰ Time: First pitch is at 6:00 PM
Pack the stands and wear your purple and white! See you there! 🟣⚪️
Get ready to bring the noise! Our West Bladen High School softball team is hitting the road tonight to take on the South Columbus Stallions. Let’s show up in force and support our athletes! ⚔️💪
📍 Where: 40 Stallion Dr, Tabor City, NC 28463
⏰ Time: First pitch is at 6:00 PM
Pack the stands and wear your purple and white! See you there! 🟣⚪️
