West Bladen High School

📢 West Bladen FFA Monthly Meeting Recap 📢
The West Bladen FFA Chapter held its monthly meeting Tuesday in the ag shop—and we are officially entering our busy season! 💙💛
Students rotated through a variety of hands-on FFA contest activities, including:
🥩 Meats – putting together a meat cut model
🥔 Food Science – guessing chip flavors
🎯 Hunter Safety – shooting rubber bands into cups
🚜 Truck & Tractor – maneuvering a small pipe
🔥 Welding – precision practice using mayo packets
Lots of learning, teamwork, and laughter—fun was had by all! We’re excited for everything ahead this season. 🌾💪

There’s no place like home! 💜🏠 Mr. Brisson shares that returning to teach at West Bladen High School, helped him find his true drive as an educator. He loves serving the students he shares a home and community with. We are so glad to have you at West! ⚔️

Due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, the Beta Showcase scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been canceled. We are working on rescheduling and will announce as soon as possible.

Any student who is 16 or older may give blood this Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9am to 2pm. Please see Chief Courtright to sign up.

BCS Families—There is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All BCS schools, departments and facilities will be closed.

We are proud to recognize Kendra Wilkins from our School Nutrition Department as our Employee of the Week.

Kendra plays an important role in making sure our students start each day with nutritious meals served with care and consistency. Her reliability, positive attitude, and willingness to help wherever needed make a real difference for our students and staff.

Thank you, Kendra, for your dedication to our school and for the work you do each day to support our students and our school community.

New, 2nd Year members, and Parents please join us on February 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony at West Bladen High School.

We will proudly welcome our newest members, recognizing their leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to career and technical education pathways that prepare students for success.

💍 Save the Date, Class of 2027! 💍

It’s almost time to celebrate! The West Bladen High School Class Ring Ceremony has been scheduled. Join us to mark this special milestone.

📅 When: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Media Center

Important: ⚠️ All balances must be paid in full to participate. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Link: Visit jostens.com to place an order or check your balance.

Help Shape the Future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨

We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.

We need YOUR voice!

Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?

📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23

🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37

This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!

The West Bladen High School Agriculture Program is looking for help to beautify our campus! We are currently holding a Flower Bulb Drive and would love your support.

We are accepting donations of bulbs to plant around the school grounds. If you have extra bulbs or would like to pick some up to donate, we are looking for: 🌼 Daffodils, Tulips, & Lilies 🌸 Iris, Hyacinth, & Gladiolus 🌺 Canna, Caladium, Dahlias, & Crocus ✨ ...or anything else interesting!

📍 Drop-off Location: WBHS Front Office 📅 When: School days from January 12th – April 3rd

For questions, please contact Sean Nunnery at smnunnery@bladen.k12.nc.us. Thank you for helping our school grow!

The future is bright! ✨ The Career Fair 2026 is coming next month! Get ready to meet with top employers and colleges right on campus.

📅 Feb 5: West Bladen High School ⌚ 8am - 12pm

Let's Connect, Grow, and Succeed! 💼🎓

Attention FFA members!
If you are interested in participating in Equine (Horse) Judging, Poultry Evaluation, or Livestock Evaluation CDE competitions, please plan to attend the FFA meeting on Tuesday, January 13.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you must see Ms. Boomhower in Room C-1317 no later than Wednesday, January 14 to express your interest.

These competitions are a great way to build industry knowledge, leadership skills, and represent our FFA chapter.

West Bladen Beta Showcase

Come out and support our amazing students as we gear up for the state convention! Join us January 24, 2025, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at Bladen Community College.
Donations of snacks, bottled water, paper goods, black socks, or any contribution are greatly appreciated.

Everyone is welcome!

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Center for Safer Schools is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by wearing Blue on Monday, January 12.

Center for Safer Schools is asking everyone in all NC school districts to wear blue in solidarity. 💙

Help us create a world free of human trafficking!

We are excited to recognize Mrs Sandra Davis, our School Data Manager at the Castle, as Employee of the Week. Mrs Davis keeps our information accurate and organized so that schedules, grades, attendance, and reports are all in place to support students, families, and staff.

Her attention to detail, patience, and willingness to help others make a big difference in the daily life of our school.

Thank you Mrs Davis for your hard work and commitment to West Bladen and our Knight family. Knight Pride runs deep.

Women's Soccer workouts will resume this week (January 5). Monday thru Thursday 3:30 until 5 on the soccer field. All girls interested in playing soccer this year should plan to participate.

The FFA Hunter Safety Team will begin their tryouts on Thursday, January 8th. Please see Mr. Nunnery for more details if you are interested.

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟 Congratulations Matthew from West Bladen High School! Matthew demonstrates excellence through his strong academic performance and tireless volunteer service. As a respected leader in the JROTC battalion, Matthew brings dedication to every activity he supports. He is an active member of the Color Guard, Rifle team, and Drill team. His polite demeanor and strong work ethic have earned him the respect of teachers, teammates, and fellow students. Join us in celebrating Matthew's outstanding contributions! 👏

From our West Bladen High School family to yours, we wish you the happiest of holidays! 💜🎄

Hoping your break is filled with joy, rest, and wonderful memories with loved ones. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year! We look forward to seeing everyone back and ready for a great spring semester in 2026! ✨