Washington County High School

WCS Board meeting!
Open session will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
Location: 509 Adams Street, Plymouth, NC.

Please join the meeting by clicking the following link:
https://youtube.com/live/EA-3EYRAjYQ?feature=share

🏈🔥 Three of our scholar-athletes along with their head coach showed up and showed out at the Blake Harrell Football Camp held on the campus of East Carolina University! 💪📚 The camp, led by Coach Blake Harrell and the ECU Pirates 🏴‍☠️ football coaching staff, provided elite instruction, high energy, and an unforgettable experience for these rising stars! ⭐️🐾

All Panthers Battalion Cadets returned safety after a week of intense and fun training.

Huge thank you to Deondra Cherry for facilitating an incredible volleyball fundamentals camp! This fun and engaging camp was perfect for athletes new to the game or those looking to build a solid foundation in all fundamental skills. Participants received expert instruction in passing, setting, serving, hitting, and basic team strategies—all in a positive and supportive environment. Deondra’s efforts align seamlessly with our mission to keep moving our athletic department forward. Thank you to all of our coaches for their participation.

Improved Customer Service is a tenant that will be focused on during the 2025-26 school year and forward.  Superintendent Dr. David White has created a survey to garner your feedback on how supported you are from the district level. This data will be explored by all administrators during the summer leadership institute, and we will use this information to help improve service to all our stakeholders.   YOUR VOICE MATTERS!  Please take 1 minute and complete this brief survey.  It could help make the difference that you've been looking for! Survey link:  https://forms.gle/ieiHdahXqpXL7U6h8

🎨🐻 Calling all Bear Festival visitors! 🐻🎨 Make sure to stop by the Maritime Museum and check out the Bear Festival Art Show, featuring the incredible talents of 11 WCHS students from grades 6–12! 🖌️👏 🎨 Featured student artists: Z. Beasley, T. Webb, J. Garcia, C. Alonzo, B. Sanchez, J. Bennett, M. Castaneda, H. Jackson, G. Simmons, A. Spruill, and F. Torres. We’re so proud of our Panthers! #WCHSArt #BearFestival2025

WCHS graduation ceremony will begin at 6pm tonight, Friday, June 6, 2025. This is a ticketed event, and only those with valid tickets will be allowed inside. However, we want the entire community to participate in this first graduation within our new campus! Please join us via this live stream : https://youtube.com/live/kBckTS1G20Q?feature=share

🎉🐾 Lady Panthers Awards Ceremony 🐾🎉 We will celebrate the incredible achievements of our Lady Panthers at their end-of-year Awards Ceremony! 📍 Date: June 13, 2025 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Carol's Variety Shop Venue

📣 ATTENTION PARENTS of rising 6th and 11th graders! North Carolina requires updated immunizations for school entry. ✅ 6th graders must have the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines ✅ 11th graders must have their Meningococcal booster Please check with your doctor or local health department and submit updated records to the school nurse as soon as possible. Let’s make sure your child starts the school year on time—no shots, no school! #WCHS #ImmunizationReminder #BackToSchoolReady

JROTC volunteered at the WCECHS Graduation

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Elizabeth City State University has a great opportunity for any of your students interested in becoming a pilot, air traffic controller, or unmanned aircraft systems (drone) operator. Your rising seniors and juniors can take up to 6 credits of college coursework paid for by a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. The grant can also cover other expenses associated with becoming a pilot or drone operator.

Click below to view the moments captured by our Adobe team last night! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Vi4N4ZpUCSuMZwTx8j7q7q2zc3ChWIcS?usp=sharing

🎓✨ Introducing Our Projected Class of 2025 Valedictorian & Salutatorian! ✨🎓 Please join us in celebrating two outstanding students from the Washington County High School Class of 2025! 🌟 Projected Valedictorian: Tyzhae Williams 🌟 Projected Salutatorian: I'Shawna Belcher These projections are based on first-semester grades, and both students have demonstrated incredible academic excellence, leadership, and determination throughout their high school journey. We are so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see how they continue to shine! #scholarathletes #modelstudents #ccp #collegegrads

📸✨ Smiles, Celebration, and Senior Moments! 🎓💛 Our amazing seniors lit up the room with their energy and unforgettable smiles. We're so proud of every one of you! #WCHSClassOf2025 #LaceUpLevelUp

From walking across the stage as a proud 2019 graduate to now standing tall in uniform—your journey has been nothing short of inspiring. Today, we celebrate and salute PV2 Cherry for officially joining the ranks of the United States Army!

🎓✨ Meet Our 2025 Graduation Keynote Speaker! ✨🎓 We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Aatwanti Swain will be the keynote speaker for the Washington County High School Graduation Ceremony on June 6, 2025, at 6:00 PM! Born and raised right here in Washington County, Aatwanti is a proud former student of our school system and the only child of Telisa and Antwan Wilkins. Her journey is a shining example of what passion, hard work, and perseverance can achieve. By age 16, she had already earned her Associate of Arts degree while still in high school. Most recently, at just 22 years old, Aatwanti graduated from Campbell University with two advanced degrees — a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Her unwavering commitment to education, leadership, and service makes her the perfect voice to inspire the Class of 2025 as they prepare to embark on their next chapter. Join us as we welcome home one of our own — Dr. Aatwanti Swain — to the graduation stage! 🖤💛🎓 #WCHSGraduation2025

The Family and Community Engagement team for Washington County Schools seeks your feedback! Your voice matters in helping us strengthen our family and community partnership. We are always looking for ways to grow together and better support our students. Share your thoughts, ideas, or suggestions by filling out the survey. Thank you for helping us build a stronger school community --together! Fill out the google form survey by clicking the link below. Those who complete the survey by June 16th will be entered into a raffle for a prize! https://forms.gle/KF5bMpt7HKq943LW9

Telephony issues have all been resolved at this time. Thank you for your patience as we worked to rectify the issues. Have a fantastic day!

Our district is experiencing widespread issues with telephone communications today. Calls to the schools and offices are intermittent at this time. Our Technology Innovations team is actively troubleshooting the issue and hope to have it resolved soon. A notice will be issued once everything is resolved. Thank you for your patience as we rectify this technical difficulty.