Washington County High School

📢 Important CTE & Senior Class Announcements! 📢 🎓 CTE Pre-Apprenticeship Program Update Washington County Schools CTE has proudly partnered with Washington County Local Government and Beaufort County Community College (BCCC) to launch our first-ever Pre-Apprenticeship Program! All registered upperclassmen have received important information via email. This is a paid hybrid opportunity designed to provide valuable career experience while students earn. We are grateful to the students who completed all required paperwork and committed to this opportunity. Parents, please help us hold students accountable and ensure they attend each week. 📧 The college will provide detailed instructions on Monday, and both the Career Development Coordinator (CDC) and CTE Director will be present for the kickoff to support students. Questions? Please contact the CDC or CTE Director. 🌮 Attention WCHS Class of 2027! You received an important message in your Google Classroom this week! 📱 Download the Google Classroom app on your phone! This classroom will be your hub for: ✅ Senior announcements ✅ Scholarship opportunities ✅ Important deadlines ✅ Event information ✅ College Fairs We are excited to see you and your Plus One (Parent or Guardian) at your upcoming 🌮 Taco ’Bout Senior Year! event. 📣 Underclassmen will receive event updates later this summer. #WCSNC #CareerReady #CTEWorks #PreApprenticeship #ClassOf2027 #TacoBoutSeniorYear #PantherPride

🌟 Building Skills. Creating Opportunities. Inspiring Futures. 🌟 A huge THANK YOU to our Community Schools partners for collaborating with our summer programs to ensure students gained meaningful, hands-on experiences this summer. Through these partnerships, students didn’t just learn they created, explored, and left with tangible products and real-world skills they can be proud of. From career exploration and workforce readiness to creative projects and leadership development, every experience was designed to make learning engaging, relevant, and impactful. Together, we’re helping students connect classroom knowledge to future careers while building confidence, creativity, and community. #CommunitySchools #HandsOnLearning #StudentSuccess #FutureReady #CareerConnectedLearning

🎉What’s Summer Camp Without a FOAM PARTY? 🎉 Our campers enjoyed an unforgettable Foam Party filled with music, laughter, dancing, and mountains of foam!

Our cadets are off to camp...

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Jeremiah Mann and Symir Jenkins attended the Dave Doeren Football Camp on the campus of NC State University on June 11th . The purpose of these campa is to teach proper technique and fundamentals to aid in player development. The goal of these coaches is to create create an environment that allows campers to feel like they are part of the pack. The Wolfpack plays Hard, Tough, and Together with a united mission to win a championship. Jeremiah Mann is a highly touted tight end prospect and is garnering a lot of interest from D1 programs. LB Symir Jenkins is beginning his recruitment, the upcoming junior prospect is one of the top defensive players in the Eastern Carolina Conference.

🚨 STUDENT OPPORTUNITY ALERT 🚨 Washington County Schools has TWO remaining spots available for our EMR Pre-Apprenticeship Program, beginning June 22, 2026! ✅ Must be 16 1/2 years old or older ✅ Must have a 2.8 GPA or higher ✅ Paid opportunity ✅ Hybrid format (online and in-person) ✅ Gain valuable healthcare and workforce experience If you’re interested in taking the next step toward a career in healthcare and earning while you learn, don’t wait! 📧 Email Denise Harris at dharris@wcsnc.org as soon as possible for additional information and application details. First come, first served. Secure your spot today! #EarnAsYouLearn #EMRPreApprenticeship #CTEWorks #WashingtonCountySchools #CareerReady

A few members of our WCHS Color Guard spent today volunteering at Bear Festival ! Thank you for representing our school and community with a positive attitude and a servant’s heart. We are proud of you!

🎨 Congratulations to our talented WCHS Visual Artists who represented our school at the Bear Festival Art Show! This year’s exhibit showcased an incredible collection of student artwork, including The Man, Catherine, and Trump Pig by Joshua Garcia; Bad Bunny, Lamiya Self Portrait, Chopper, and Horse by Lamiya Belcher; Getting Dolled Up and Tina by Janaya Jethro; Blue Shark and Kiko Self Portrait by Francisco Torres Lopez; Architectural Letter by Maya Williams; Bread and Wine by Thanh Pham; All Eyes on You by Micah Gary; Black Girl by Tayauna Reid; Mushi by Samara Ailstock; and Penguin by Nathalie Aguilar. We are especially proud of Joshua Garcia for earning 3rd Place for his piece The Man, and of Nathalie Aguilar and Francisco Torres Lopez, whose artwork was purchased during the show. Thank you to all of our artists for sharing your creativity, talent, and hard work with the community. Your artistic excellence continues to make WCHS proud! 🎨🐾 #WCHSPride #BearFestivalArtShow #StudentArtists #ArtsEducation #PantherPride

FOR REGISTERED STUDENTS ONLY: Check out these flyers for details about our Summer Exploration Camp! Camp will be Monday-Thursday, starting June 8 and ending June 15. See the flyers for details on what to expect. Transportation will be provided for eligible students. Buses will be rolling early, so be on time. Can't wait to see those smiling faces this summer!

Kiymoni Jones officially started his senior season recruitment. Kiymoni attended the Rahne Football Camp at Old Dominion University on May 31st. These camps  are physically demanding and competitive camps designed for high school football players looking to develop their game and showcase their ability in front of a large audience of college coaches. Kiymoni has been drawing interest from D-1 & D-2 colleges. Panthers Pride!!

Reminder: Driver’s Education begins tomorrow at 8:00 AM. Students are expected to be present for the entire day. Mr. Rodgers, the instructor, will review expectations with both students and parents tomorrow. Important: You must have your Work Zone Certificate completed in order to attend.

Yesterday we gathered for our end-of-year staff meeting, and honestly… it was one of those moments that reminds you education is so much bigger than a classroom. We celebrated accomplishments, recognized struggles, embraced new beginnings, showed appreciation, reflected on challenges we overcame, and acknowledged both ending and beginning chapters. There were laughs, emotional moments, memories shared, and reminders of just how much can happen in one school year. As educators begin checking the final boxes, packing classrooms, submitting grades, and preparing for summer, there was also time to simply pause and reflect. Reflect on the students. Reflect on the growth. Reflect on the moments nobody else saw. Reflect on the sacrifices, the teamwork, the long days, and the victories—big and small. This year stretched many of us in ways we never expected, but it also reminded us of the power of showing up for children and for each other. To every educator-thank you.

2026 Volleyball Camp

🚨🚨Important Graduation Updates🚨🚨 Seniors must enter through the 300 Hall by 5:00 PM. Doors will open at the 400 Hall (door closest to the large gymnasium) for ticket holders at 5:15 PM. All doors will close at 5:55 PM and will reopen after the processional. Staff and elected officials participating in the ceremony should wear all black or regalia.

🚨 Attention Senior Parents & Class of 2026 🚨

Graduation Rehearsal has been changed to tomorrow at 12:00 PM. Please ensure that all seniors arrive on time and are prepared to remain for the Senior Luncheon immediately following rehearsal.

🎓 Seniors who missed Cording Night will receive their cords during rehearsal.

🎟️ All seniors and graduation marshals will also receive their graduation tickets at rehearsal.

Your punctuality and attendance are extremely important as we finalize preparations for graduation. Let’s finish strong, Class of 2026! 💙🖤

One of our goals in CTE is creating meaningful connections between pathways like Horticulture and Foods & Nutrition so students can experience learning beyond the classroom. Today was a full-circle moment as some of our Agriculture students had the opportunity to enjoy the collards and cabbage they planted, nurtured, and harvested themselves. Moments like these remind us that CTE is about hands-on experiences, collaboration, and preparing students with real-world skills that last a lifetime. A special shoutout to our Agriculture teacher and local farmer, Mrs. Bowen, for the dedication, knowledge, and support she has poured into our program this year. Her passion for agriculture and commitment to our students continues to make a lasting impact both inside and outside of the classroom. We are excited about the new initiatives and opportunities ahead for the upcoming school year — because the best is truly yet to come in CTE!

The Baccalaureate Service https://albemarleobserver.news/2026/05/17/wchs-class-of-2026-marks-baccalaureate-at-pentecostal-temple/

As we prepare for the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Service this Sunday at 6PM, help us congratulate our Washington County High School Valedictorian! 🎓🩵🖤 For four consecutive years, he has ranked as the #1 student in the Class of 2026, representing excellence, leadership, discipline, and Panther Pride at the highest level. His accomplishments include: ✨ Governor’s School Attendee ✨ Golden LEAF Scholar Scholarship Recipient ✨ Class of 1983 Scholarship Recipient ✨ SGM Arnold Computer Award Recipient ✨ 1st Sergeant Michael Hill Scholarship Recipient He is also a proud member of: • National Honor Society • National Technical Honor Society • National Beta Society • JROTC Leadership Cadet Beyond academics, he has dedicated countless hours to serving others through toy drives, canned food drives, coat drives, blood drives, and community volunteer work. Congratulations Braeden!!! Washington County Schools is extremely proud of this outstanding young man and all he has accomplished. His future is bright, and this honor is well deserved! Join us Sunday at 6PM for the Class of 2026 Baccalaureate Service as we celebrate the achievements of our graduating seniors. #WCSClassOf2026 #PantherPride #Valedictorian #EnrollEmployEnlist