Washington County Early College High School

Feb. 5-9, 2024, is recognized to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Thank you Ms. M. Cannon, Mrs. R. Rasonabe and Mrs. K. Norman for all that you do for scholars, families and staff.

NEW CONSTRUCTION UPDATE! Beginning in January, WCS will be posting monthly updates of our new school campus construction process. Updates can be accessed in the programs section at the bottom of the homepage. Direct Access here: https:www.wcsnc.org/o/wcsd/page/new-building

In recognition of School Board Appreciation Month, we would like to thank each of our Washington County School Board of Education Members for all that you do for the scholars, families, faculty and staff. Congratulation to Mr. C. Riddick - Chair, Ms. V. Cherry - Vice Chair, Ms. L. Clark - Member, Mrs. Sherri Gilliam and Mr. F. Norman on your recognition.

Good evening Parents and Scholars. Progress reports will be sent home with scholars on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. If you have any questions or need to schedule a parent-teacher conference, please reach out to your child's teacher or call the school at 252-797-4766 to schedule a conference. Juniors, you should have a received a letter about ACT WorkKeys. In order to be exempt from testing this Spring, you and your parent must sign the form and send it back ASAP. Parents, remember, class starts at 8:00 AM. If your child arrives after 8:00 AM, you must sign them in. They must be in their class at 8:00 AM and not arriving on campus at 8:00 AM. Thank you and enjoy the rest of your evening.

Applications for the 2024-2025 school year are available on Washington County Early College High School's webpage. Just click the "Our School" tab and applications are located under Counselor's Corner. You may print the paper form and bring it completed to the Early College or you may submit the online application. You can also stop by the school and pick up an application packet. If submitting the online application, the online teacher recommendations must be completed also. Please let your teachers know to go to our webpage to access the online recommendation form. Applications will not be considered unless all components have been submitted. All Applications are due by March 15, 2024 by 3:00 PM. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders, I am Ms. Terri Gallop, Public Information Officer with WCS with an announcement. All Washington County Schools will open at the regular scheduled times for Thursday, January 11, 2024. All buses will run their regular routes. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow. On behalf of WCS Board of Education and Interim Superintendent, Dr. David O. White, please be safe and enjoy the remainder of your evening.

Good Morning Parents and Scholars. This is Principal Fields with an important announcement. Due to numerous power outages throughout the county, BCCC Scholars will not be attending Beaufort today. Also, broadcast classes at WCECHS have been cancelled today. If you are a driver, the decision to attend BCCC rests with you and your parents/guardians. Campus will open at 9:00 am. All scholars should contact their instructors to let them know they will not be attending class.You are responsible for completing all work. Please be safe and stay warm.

Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders, I am Ms. Terri Gallop, Public Information Officer with WCS with a very important updated announcement. All Washington County Schools will be closed today, January 10, 2024 due to wind damage and power outages throughout the county. All athletic events (games and practices) will be canceled. WCS staff may use today as an optional work day with principal approval and if it is safe to travel. Due to power and water issues in Creswell, CES and WCECHS staff who are choosing to work can report to other buildings, including PES/WCMS, WCHS, or the Roper PD Building, to work for the day. Please communicate with your principals where you will be working. Please follow us on our WCS Website, Facebook, Magic 95.9, WITN Channel 7, WNCT Channel 9, and WCTI Channel 12 for updates. On behalf of WCS Board of Education and Interim Superintendent, Dr. David O. White, please be safe.

Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders, I am Ms. Terri Gallop, Public Information Officer with WCS with a very important announcement. As we continue to monitor the pending forecast which calls for heavy rain and high winds, Washington County Schools will release early on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Each of our schools will dismiss early at the following times: WCECHS - 12:00 pm, WCHS - 12:30 pm, WCMS - 12:00 pm, PES - 12:15 pm, and CES - 12:00 pm. All after school activities will be canceled and the scheduled school board meeting for tomorrow evening will be postponed until the following Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm. Additionally, we are calling for a 2 hour delay on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, to assess conditions prior to the start of school. As always, safety first. Please follow us on our WCS Website, Facebook, Magic 95.9, WITN Channel 7, WNCT Channel 9, and WCTI Channel 12 for updates. On behalf of WCS Board of Education and Interim Superintendent, Dr. David O. White, please be safe.

Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders, I am Ms. Terri Gallop, Public Information Officer with WCS with an announcement. Happy New Year!! Our FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TEAM along with our WCS Staff are very excited about the WCS District Spirit Week activities planned. To start off the New Year 2024, we will focus more on our theme and slogan, "LIFTING AS WE CLIMB". Beginning at 3:00 pm on January 4, 2024, Parents and Guardians from all five (5) schools will come inside to the WCMS Media center to receive a free School Supply Refresh Packet for your Scholar from their school's table. You will need to sign for each Scholar for our documentation. There is still time to sign up if you are interested in cheering for the teams or playing in the basketball games which will begin at 6:00 pm. The Staff will be wearing black shirts vs. the Students will be wearing white shirts. We are looking forward to our community coming together for fun, fellowship, light refreshments, the school supply packet and educational information from the district. See you all there!! January is also School Board Appreciation Month. Thank you to our School Board Member, Mr. Carlos Riddick-Chair, Ms. Vanessa Cherry-Vice Chair and members Ms. Lois Clark, Mrs. Sherri Gilliam and Mr. Fred Norman. Thank you for all that you do. On behalf of WCS Board of Education and Interim Superintendent, Dr. David O. White, thank you for all of your continued support. Good evening!

Greetings and Happy New Year!! To start off the New Year 2024, "LIFTING AS WE CLIMB", the WCS Staff is very excited about the WCS District Spirit Week activities planned. There is still time to sign up if you are interested in cheering for or playing in the Staff vs. Students Games on 1-4-2024 at WCMS. Beginning at 3:15 pm, Parents and Guardians from all five (5) schools will come inside to the WCMS Media center to receive a free School Supply Replenish Packet for your Scholar from their school's table. You will need to sign for each Scholar for our documentation. Beginning at 6:00 pm will be the first basketball game. We are looking forward to our community coming together for educational information from WCS, fun, light refreshments and the school supply refresh. See you all there!!

On behalf of Washington County Schools Board of Education and Interim Superintendent Dr. David O. White, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Greetings Parents, Guardians, Staff and Community Stakeholders, I am Ms. Terri Gallop, Public Information Officer with WCS with a very important announcement. All Washington County Schools will begin at the regularly scheduled time for Tuesday, December 19, 2023. The roads have been monitored and it will be safe for our buses to be on the road to transport our scholars to and from school. As always, safety first. Also, as a reminder, each of our schools will dismiss early at the following times: WCECHS - 12:00 pm, WCHS - 12:30 pm, WCMS - 12:00 pm, PES - 12:15 pm, and CES - 12:00 pm.. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 will begin our Christmas Break. Please take some time during the Holiday Break to rest, relax, spend time with family and friends or read a good book. Thank you for all of your continued support and we will see you on January 3, 2024. Parents, Guardians and Staff if you are not receiving the All Calls, please contact the school of your child to update your phone number and email address in Powerschool for further communications. On behalf of WCS Board of Education and Interim Superintendent, Dr. David O. White, have a safe and happy Holiday Break!

Due to flooding, ponding of water on roads, and high winds, all of Washington County schools are closed today, December 18, 2023. Please be safe as you move about the county and be sure to tell a friend about this update.

End of Course Exams will be administered beginning December 13, 2023, at Washington County High School and December 14, 2023, at Washington County Early College High School. Please be sure your child gets plenty of rest, eats a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time each day. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. at each testing site. If you have questions, please contact your child’s school. WCHS Test Schedule December 13, 2023 - English II December 14, 2023 - Math I and Math III December 15, 2023 - Foods 1 and Foods 2 WCECHS Test Schedule December 14, 2023 - Biology December 15, 2023 - Math I

Testing Schedule for WCHS and WCECHS. Please review the dates and add to your schedule. Testing and Accountability Department

End of Course Exams will be administered beginning December 13, 2023, at Washington County High School and December 14, 2023, at Washington County Early College High School. Below are a few tips to help you prepare your child for their test. 1. Go to bed at a reasonable time. A good night’s sleep is essential to good thinking, reading, and problem solving. 2. Eat a healthy, well-balanced breakfast every day. Eating high-protein foods rather than sugary food can help students’ endurance and stamina. 3. Testing can be very stressful. Use relaxation strategies. Encourage your child to relax and do their best. 4. Avoid stressful situations and problems. Try to make your child’s morning pleasant. When concerns and problems are on a child’s mind, his or her school work and test scores may suffer. 5. Talk to your child. Please explain that you expect your child to stay focused throughout the school day, especially when testing. 6. Encourage your child to demonstrate polite, respectful behavior at school. Talking about positive ways to combat stress may also be helpful. 7. Be positive. Encourage your child with positive thoughts. Students will become more confident when they know that you believe they can succeed. 8. Arrive on time so the day begins calmly and pleasantly. WCHS Test Schedule December 13, 2023 - English II December 14, 2023 - Math I and Math III December 15, 2023 - Foods 1 and Foods 2 WCECHS Test Schedule December 14, 2023 - Biology December 15, 2023 - Math I WCS Testing Department

Sharing the attached fliers with dates, times, and registration link are on the flier. Shawnda Cherry, ECU edPIRATE Associate Director of Teacher Residency 252-328-1831

As Per Coach Crossen: The game on Thursday, 11-30-23 WCHS vs North Edgecombe is $10.00, all non conference games will be $10.00 and conference games will be $8.00. We will be pre-selling tickets for the game on Tuesday morning 11-28-23 starting at 7:30 am. Thanks!