Washington County High School

📣 Community Engagement in Action! 🇺🇸 Our JROTC cadets participated in the Eastern North Carolina Civic Group Education Forum focused on “No Child Left Behind.” Cadets had the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue alongside State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Mo Green(e) and community leaders committed to the future of education in North Carolina. 🗓 Saturday, January 10, 2026 ⏰ 11:00 AM Thank you to the Eastern North Carolina Civic Group leadership: President Wesley Stokes Secretary Betty Selby #JROTCLeadership #CommunityEngagement #NoChildLeftBehind #FutureLeaders #ENCivicGroup #EducationMatters

ATTENTION!

All students must complete the required course at the link below:
👉 https://work-zone-safe.teachable.com/p/about41111

You are required to create an account using ONLY your name and email address.

Log in and complete the course as directed. Once finished, you will receive a certificate of completion.

⏰ Important Deadline for WCHS/WCECHS Students:
If you are enrolled in the Driver Education class beginning on 01/20/2026, you must upload your certificate of completion by 01/16/2026 under the classroom tab. If you are enrolled in the March class, you have until 2/28/2026.

Failure to complete and submit the certificate by the deadline may affect your ability to participate in the course.

🗳️ VOTER REGISTRATION ON CAMPUS!

NCAPRI will be at Washington County High School on
📅 Thursday, January 15th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Front of the 200 Hall (Main Entrance)

✅ Who can register?
• Students 16 years old or older
• Must bring a valid ID
• Must know the last 4 digits of your Social Security number

If you’re 18 or turning 18 soon, this is your chance to get registered early and be ready to vote!

🛑 Sponsored by NCAPRI
📩 Questions? Contact SGM at carnold@wcsnc.org
or Markeishia Barnes at markeishia.ncapri@gmail.com

Your voice. Your vote. Your future. 🇺🇸

January News Letter

Championship secured! The Lady Panthers brought the title home with a 78–19 win over Northwest Halifax Collegiate Technical Academy. Aaliyah Carter reached an incredible milestone with her 1,000th career point, Ke’Myia Young earned MVP honors at the Felix Jerome Holiday Classic.

Panthers vs. Lady Jaguars Final score: 63–19. The Lady Panthers advance to the championship game on Monday at 7:00 PM at Northampton High School.

The Lady Panthers finished as runners-up after a hard-fought Championship game against the Currituck Knights, falling just short with a final score of 40–34. Nominated for Tournament MVP were Aaliyah Carter and Ke’Niya Young. They both had outstanding performances to lead the team. A huge congrats to the team and coaches!

Congratulations to these students athletes for being selected to the  2025 Eastern Carolina All Conference football  team. Offense Kiymani Jones 1st team QB Brandon Spruill 1st team WR Shy Quez Chesson 2nd team RB Defense Tyshawn Stevens  1st team DT Jeremiah Mann 2nd team DE Tyquez Selby 2nd team LB Vincent Smith 2nd team LB Christopher Phelps 1st team Safety Honorable Mentions Symir Jenkins Jaquan Bonner Zymere Cooper Keitrell Sutton Special Congratulations to Kiymani Jones for being named Eastern  Carolina Offensive Conference Player of the Year Tyshawn Stevens for being named Eastern Carolina Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

Here is the link to the EPIC album from our Early Graduation. https://fotoshare.co/e/HAuy0xSQkMM0zGeNceATq EPIC Photo Booth LLC can be reached at http://www.epicpicsphotobooths.com/

Today was a success because Community Schools are powered by community partnerships. When schools, families, local organizations, and businesses work side by side, our students and our county thrive. Today reminded us that it truly takes all of us sharing resources, building relationships, and showing up with a common purpose. This is what growth looks like. This is what impact feels like. Thank you to every partner, supporter, and community member who helped make today meaningful. We’re stronger together! "Lifting as we climb."

Warm holiday greetings from the office of the Superintendent. Our best wishes as you enjoy the winter break with friends and family! https://youtu.be/CTEti49Eq4A

🌟 Customer Service in Action. Community Partnerships in Bloom. 🌟 One of our core pillars is customer service, and it continues to be the foundation for strong, meaningful relationships across our community. Because of this commitment, our community partnerships are truly blooming, creating opportunities that uplift and celebrate our students. The Student of the month billboard is made possible through the generous support of The Law Office of D. Cole Phelps, LLC,. Their partnership helps us shine a spotlight on students who demonstrate excellence, character, and leadership. Thank you to The Law Office of D. Cole Phelps, LLC for investing in our students and standing with us as we “lift as we climb.”

Congratulations to all of our outstanding students who received awards and certificates at our Honor Roll and Principal’s List Awards Ceremony! The ceremony was truly amazing and a wonderful celebration of hard work, dedication, and academic excellence. Each award was well deserved, and we are proud of our students for their commitment to success. A special thank you to our counseling team for organizing such a meaningful and well-executed event. Your hard work made this celebration possible and memorable for our students and families. Well done to everyone involved! 🎉📚🏆

Our JROTC participated in the Christmas Parade tonight.

Check out our CTE article from EdNC!

https://www.ednc.org/showcase-spotlights-cte-offerings-at-washington-county-schools/

Please join us for our monthly school board meeting held tonight at 6pm. You may join in person at 509 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC, or online at the following link. Thank you in advance for supporting our schools! https://youtube.com/live/2Fv-Gu7hIx4?feature=share

Out of an abundance of caution, and due to the threat of inclement weather, all WCS schools will operate on our "Friday early release" schedule tomorrow, Dec. 8, 2025. Staff will be released as soon as all students have safely left campus.

🎤 Guest Speakers = Real-World Impact! 🌟 Today our students had the privilege of hearing from Andre Webb, a proud former PHS scholar who excelled academically and continues to shine professionally. After graduating, Andre attended East Carolina University, earning his degree in Management Information Systems. He now works as an Automation Engineer, using technology, innovation, and problem-solving to drive efficiency in today’s workforce. Andre delivered an inspiring message, emphasizing that there is a growing market for women and minorities in the tech and engineering fields. He encouraged students by sharing how success in this career isn’t about where you start it’s about being willing to learn, grow, and work your way up. He also highlighted the importance of hands-on experience, explaining how, after ECU, he attended Pitt Community College to gain practical training and completed an internship that helped launch his career. Our students were fully engaged and motivated by his transparency, his journey, and his passion. This is exactly why guest speakers matter they connect classroom learning with real-world opportunities, and that’s what we focus on in CTE every single day! #CTE