Washington County High School

Dear WCS Family,

Many of our neighbors, colleagues, and loved ones with ties to Jamaica are facing the devastating impacts of Hurricane Melisa. We ask our entire community to join us in keeping these families—and all those in the storm’s path—in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for standing together for our community.

Sincerely,

Dr. David O. White

Superintendent

Parent, Athlete Information Night (PAIN) is Tuesday beginning at 5:30. Students planning to play basketball must attend this Mandatory meeting. Athletes must have a physical in order to participate.

📣 Attention WCHS Parents of 10th–12th Grade Students!

We’re excited to announce that our College Fair is happening next week on campus! 🎓 Nearly 30 colleges and universities have already signed up and are eager to meet our students.

👉 Important: In order to attend, students must complete one simple step — register online and upload proof of registration. (https://app.strivescan.com/registration)
🕒 The registration link is posted in the CDC Google Classroom and has been reopened until noon on Monday.

Please encourage your student to take five minutes this weekend to complete the registration. This step is required for participation.

Let’s make this an amazing opportunity for our future college scholars!

🌟 CTE Business Advisory Meeting Success! 🌟 This week’s CTE Business Advisory meeting was a huge success! Our talented CTE scholars and teachers did an amazing job showcasing the exciting things happening in our classrooms and sharing the real-world impact Career & Technical Education is having on student learning and future opportunities. 👏 Thank you to our community partners and advisory members for your continued support in helping us prepare students for success beyond the classroom! #CTEWorks #CareerReady #CTEExcellence

Our Panthers Battalion JROTC Program placed second in the Cadet Challenge Physically Fitness Test against other JROTC Programs. They also had the top male to finish first. Congratulations to the team.

Congratulations to the WCHS Panther Football team on a gutty 34-22 road win in Eastern Carolina Conference play versus the North Edgecombe Warriors. The key win puts the mighty Panthers in second place in the conference with another key conference road game versus Howard of Wilson NC coming up this Halloween Friday. Come out support our Mighty Panthers as they make a push for the State playoffs.

With heartfelt appreciation, Plymouth United Methodist Church provided lunch and words of encouragement to the Washington County School High School football teams and cheerleaders today. The pastor spoke a word of encouragement and prayed for the participants. Senior athlete Vincent Smith expressed words of gratitude for the hospitality, community involvement and outreach to the students.

Washington County High School Panthers Battalion JROTC supporting Washington County VFWs Flag Retirement Ceremony

Students and parents — please remember buses will arrive at 7AM a departure is 7:30 AM SHARP tomorrow morning. 🚌 All students must bring 6 canned goods to load on the bus. 🥫 The expected return time is 5:00 PM, so please plan transportation accordingly. No additional permission slips will be accepted. Let’s make it a great trip while giving back! 💛 #CTE #CommunityService #Fight-hunger #FieldTripDay

🎉 8th Grade Senior Night is tonight! 🎉 Come out and celebrate our amazing 8th grade volleyball players as we recognize their hard work, dedication, and growth throughout the year. Join us for a night full of pride, smiles, and memories you won’t forget!

🎯 Practice Makes Perfect Our Sports Marketing students put in the work by brainstorming ideas, creating fresh content, and perfecting their craft one interview at a time. Consistency, creativity, and teamwork are the keys to their success! 💪

Our Foods I students are hard at work mastering the details that make every meal experience special! From table appointments to napkin folding, they’re learning that presentation and preparation are just as important as taste. 🍽️👏

🏐 Panther Volleyball Season Wrap-Up! 🖤💛 What an incredible season it’s been for our Lady Panthers Volleyball Team! This year’s squad showed tremendous growth, heart, and teamwork from start to finish. As we close out this season, we’re already excited for what’s ahead. With several returning team members, the future looks bright, and we can’t wait to see even more accomplishments and victories next season! Once a Panther, always a Panther! 🐾💪 #PantherPride #VolleyballStrong #PantherNation

💖 Breast Cancer Awareness Reminder! 💖 Be sure to visit our Breast Cancer Awareness Resource Table that Mrs. Bell set up for us tonight! 🎀 Grab some awareness gifts, take a selfie, and show your support for the cause. Don’t forget to use #WCHSPinkOut and tag us in your photos! Let’s paint the night PINK for awareness and strength! 💪🏽✨

Our Early Childhood Education program continues to thrive! We’re excited to share that Zariah Riddick is on track to graduate from Beaufort County Community College this Spring with her Early Childhood Certificate through the Career & College Promise (CCP) Program. #CTE

For the first time since launching our Welding Program, we are proud to announce that two of our students are projected to graduate from Beaufort County Community College with their Welding Certificate in the Spring. This achievement is a true reflection of their dedication, perseverance, and commitment to excellence. It also marks a major milestone for our school as we continue to strengthen our Career and Technical Education (CTE) partnerships with BCCC through the Career & College Promise (CCP) Program. Congratulations, Christian and Kwalik! #CTE

🔥 Our welding students are honing their skills and perfecting their craft every day! Each spark brings them closer to mastery as they build, create, and innovate in the workshop. Keep up the great work! 💪🔧

🎓 What RDS Is

The Residency Determination Service (RDS) is the official system used by the state of North Carolina to determine whether a student qualifies as an in-state or out-of-state resident for tuition purposes and state financial aid.

🧾 Why It Matters

If you’re classified as an in-state resident, you pay significantly lower tuition at public colleges and universities (UNC System schools, community colleges, etc.).

RDS also affects eligibility for state grants and scholarships, like the NC Education Lottery Scholarship or NC Need-Based Grant.

⚙️ How It Works

Students complete an online RDS application at www.NCResidency.org

🕓 When to Complete It

You should complete RDS before applying for admission or financial aid.