Washington County High School

Good Evening Washington County High School Parents and Guardians, This is Dr. David White, Interim Superintendent for Washington County Schools calling to inform you that Washington County High School will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, November 2, 2023. In light of the most recent tragic incident and out of an abundance of caution, we have elected to close to ensure the safety of our students, teachers, and staff. Teachers and staff should report to work at the regular time. We appreciate your understanding and support of Washington County High School. Thank you.

Washington County High School JROTC Panther Battalion traveled to Fort Gregg-Adams Military Base for a tour of the facilities. Guided by CPT LaKesa Cobb, the cadets were able to participate with the rifle simulator with the Engagement Skills Trainer. Traveling next to the Rigger and while there there were able to see how the parachutes are inspected and prepared for use. The next stop was to the Culinary Building to see the classrooms where Soldiers learn the basic skills and safety procedures to prepare foods and ultimately meals.

Summer Programming Parent/Caregiver Survey-Please Distribute The Office of Learning Recovery at NCDPI is interested in hearing about students’ summer programming experience from the perspective of parents and caregivers. The feedback collected will help OLR provide our district with information for continuous improvement of summer programs. This survey is anonymous and will remain open until December 17, 2023. Survey Link [English] http://bit.ly/3QFbvO3 Survey Link [Spanish] https://bit.ly/45UunwA Guidance Document https://bit.ly/3Mpr2if

Washington County High School JROTC Panther Battalion traveled to Fort Gregg-Adams Military Base for a tour of the facilities. Guided by CPT LaKesa Cobb, the cadets were able to participate with the rifle simulator with the Engagement Skills Trainer. Traveling next to the Rigger and while there there were able to see how the parachutes are inspected and prepared for use. The next stop was to the Culinary Building to see the classrooms where Soldiers learn the basic skills and safety procedures to prepare foods and ultimately meals.

Washington County High School JROTC Panther Battalion traveled to Fort Gregg-Adams Military Base for a tour of the facilities. Guided by CPT LaKesa Cobb, the cadets were able to participate with the rifle simulator with the Engagement Skills Trainer. Traveling next to the Rigger and while there there were able to see how the parachutes are inspected and prepared for use. The next stop was to the Culinary Building to see the classrooms where Soldiers learn the basic skills and safety procedures to prepare foods and ultimately meals.

WCHS and WCECHS Scholars are selling a variety of fruit for the fundraiser. Please contact Mr. Cory Crossen or Ms. Victoria Fields one of the Agricultural Scholars to place an order.

Panther Fans, We deeply appreciate your unwavering support for the student-athletes of WCHS. We would like to draw your attention to the updated Athletic Protocol, crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of everyone involved. Please refer to the attached image for detailed information on the Bag Policy, Adult Supervision Policy, No Re-Entry Policy, and other significant reminders. These policies will be in effect beginning at the home football game (and Senior night) this Friday, 10/27/2023. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

American Red Cross along with the WCHS JROTC Panther Battalion sponsored a Blood Drive on Monday. Thank you to the Community, Staff and Scholars for advertising and giving the gift of life. During the event 15 units of the 18 units goal were collected. Job Well Done by everyone.

Greetings Parents, Scholars, Staff and Community Stakeholders, Please take a few moments to check out our WCS October 2023 Newsletter for highlights at each of our schools sites. Continue to check our WCS Website and each school site for more updates and announcements. WCS OCTOBER 2023 NEWSLETTER https://5il.co/27gdx

WCHS participated in Drone Technology Summit in Washington, NC with a chance to witness live drone demonstrations and engage aviation industry professionals. The event provided insights into diverse drone-related careers, practical flight skills even featuring drone soccer game.

As Per SGM Arnold: Due to the anticipated weather conditions, The JROTC Panther Battalion will not perform in the River Fest Parade in Columbia, NC on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Thank you.

October is NATIONAL PRINCIPAL'S APPRECIATION MONTH! Washington County Schools celebrates each of our Principals during this month. Ms. Victoria Fields at WCECHS, Mr. Torrey Hines at WCHS, Mrs. Dianne Stokes at WCMS, Mr. Tracy Peele at PES and Ms. Jai'la Carmack at CES. Thank You for all that you do everyday in the lives of Scholars, Families and Staff. Continue to be a CHAMPION in the lives of others.

Fire Prevention Week™ (FPW™) campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention™,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safer when cooking. We have created a series of products and online resources to help effectively and safely promote this year’s FPW theme. In the months ahead, we’ll continue to share creative ideas for helping make your FPW efforts as impactful as possible. During Fire Prevention Week it is a time to focus on fire safety and prevention measures. Firefighters provide lifesaving public education in an effort to drastically decrease casualties caused by fires. October 8-14, 2023

Thank You Elizabeth City State University ROTC Program and LTC J. Kendrick for hosting 2nd Annual Cadet Challenge. We are extremely proud of each JROTC Cadet and their leadership who travels and actively participated in each event. You All Are Winners! Job Well Done!

Thank You Elizabeth City State University ROTC Program and LTC J. Kendrick for hosting 2nd Annual Cadet Challenge. We are extremely proud of each JROTC Cadet and their leadership who travels and actively participated in each event. You All Are Winners! Job Well Done!

Dear WCHS & WCECHS Parents/Guardians and Staff, Washington County Schools has made a revision in our High School Academic Calendar to better meet the needs of our students and to differentiate instruction. NC Check-Ins for Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III will be October 9 - 11, 2023, which will allow us to measure student progress towards mastering the standards in these courses. Thursday, October 12, 2023 will shift from an early release day to a day off for students and a mandatory workday for all instructional staff. Teachers will engage in a data and planning session from 8:30 am - 11:30 am. Report Card pickup at both Washington County High School and Washington County Early College will remain on the calendar from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. We thank you in advance for your continued support toward your students' success. Sincerely, Dr. David O. White Interim Superintendent

🔊¡¡¡Está en vivo!!! ¡Consulte la lista de colegios y universidades que eximen sus tarifas de solicitud durante la Semana de Solicitud Universitaria, del 16 al 20 de octubre! Recuerde, DEBE COMENZAR en CFNC.org para que no se le apliquen tarifas. Visite CFNC.org/C2C para obtener más información sobre las sesiones de estudiantes durante octubre. #CFNC #aplicacionesuniversitarias #admisionesuniversitarias #ncc2c #applytocollege

🔊إنه مباشر !!! تحقق من قائمة الكليات والجامعات التي تتنازل عن رسوم التقديم خلال أسبوع التقديم للكلية، 16-20 أكتوبر! تذكر أنه يجب أن تبدأ في CFNC.org حتى يتم التنازل عن الرسوم. قم بزيارة CFNC.org/C2C لمزيد من المعلومات حول جلسات الطلاب طوال شهر أكتوبر. #CFNC #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #ncc2c #applytocollege

🔊It’s live!!! Check out the list of colleges and universities waiving their application fees during College Application Week, October 16-20! Remember, you MUST START at CFNC.org for fees to be waived. Visit CFNC.org/C2C for more information on student sessions throughout October. #CFNC #collegeapplications #collegeadmissions #ncc2c #applytocollege

أعزائي أولياء الأمور/الأوصياء والموظفين في WCHS & WCECHS، قامت مدارس مقاطعة واشنطن بمراجعة التقويم الأكاديمي للمدرسة الثانوية لدينا لتلبية احتياجات طلابنا بشكل أفضل ولتمييز التدريس. ستتم عمليات تسجيل الدخول إلى NC لمادة الأحياء واللغة الإنجليزية II والرياضيات I والرياضيات III في الفترة من 9 إلى 11 أكتوبر 2023، مما سيسمح لنا بقياس تقدم الطلاب نحو إتقان المعايير في هذه الدورات. سيتحول يوم الخميس 12 أكتوبر 2023 من يوم الإصدار المبكر إلى يوم إجازة للطلاب ويوم عمل إلزامي لجميع أعضاء هيئة التدريس. سيشارك المعلمون في جلسة البيانات والتخطيط من الساعة 8:30 صباحًا حتى 11:30 صباحًا. سيظل استلام بطاقة التقرير في كل من مدرسة مقاطعة واشنطن الثانوية وكلية مقاطعة واشنطن المبكرة مدرجًا في التقويم من الساعة 2:00 ظهرًا حتى 6:00 مساءً. ونشكركم مقدمًا على دعمكم المستمر لتحقيق نجاح طلابكم. بإخلاص، دكتور ديفيد أو وايت المشرف المؤقت