It's not too late! Take the survey TODAY and help shape the future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨

We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.

We need YOUR voice!

Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?

📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23

🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37

This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!


3 months ago, Bladen County Schools
BCS Families—Due to expected winter weather in our area, Bladen County Schools will transition to an asynchronous remote learning day for Monday, January 26.

Asynchronous learning means that students will work independently on assignments that teachers have either posted in Canvas, Google Classroom, or will be sending home with students tomorrow, Friday, January 23. Staff will receive information regarding work schedule from their supervisors.

Additionally, all school buildings and district departments will be closed and there will be no events or activities held on Monday. A decision regarding school operations for Tuesday, January 27, will be made no later than 8 pm on Monday, January 26.

We appreciate your cooperation as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff, and we encourage everyone to closely monitor all communication channels for additional updates.

Please stay warm!
3 months ago, Bladen County Schools
dark blue graphic with the words Weather Update in bold
📢 West Bladen FFA Monthly Meeting Recap 📢
The West Bladen FFA Chapter held its monthly meeting Tuesday in the ag shop—and we are officially entering our busy season! 💙💛
Students rotated through a variety of hands-on FFA contest activities, including:
🥩 Meats – putting together a meat cut model
🥔 Food Science – guessing chip flavors
🎯 Hunter Safety – shooting rubber bands into cups
🚜 Truck & Tractor – maneuvering a small pipe
🔥 Welding – precision practice using mayo packets
Lots of learning, teamwork, and laughter—fun was had by all! We’re excited for everything ahead this season. 🌾💪
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
A student wearing a hat organizes painted 3D models of meat cuts on a table covered in a blue protective tarp.
Students prepare snacks by placing potato chips onto rows of paper plates laid out on a long work table.
Two students at a table open blue foil wrappers and place the contents onto paper plates during a classroom activity.
A student in a red shirt studies a diagram on a black board marked with red pegs while working on a classroom project.
There’s no place like home! 💜🏠 Mr. Brisson shares that returning to teach at West Bladen High School, helped him find his true drive as an educator. He loves serving the students he shares a home and community with. We are so glad to have you at West! ⚔️
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
Mr. Brisson shares that returning to teach at his alma mater, West Bladen, helped him find his educator drive by serving students he shares a home with.
Due to the possibility of inclement weather this weekend, the Beta Showcase scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026, has been canceled. We are working on rescheduling and will announce as soon as possible.
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
Any student who is 16 or older may give blood this Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9am to 2pm. Please see Chief Courtright to sign up.
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
"Blood Drive flyer: West Bladen High School, Bladenboro, NC. Jan 22, 2026, 9am-2pm. Earn $30 in rewards. Sponsor Code 10564. Features student photo & QR code."
BCS Families—There is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. All BCS schools, departments and facilities will be closed.

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Black-and-white graphic with a stylized portrait of Martin Luther King Jr. and the quote, “Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.”
We are proud to recognize Kendra Wilkins from our School Nutrition Department as our Employee of the Week.

Kendra plays an important role in making sure our students start each day with nutritious meals served with care and consistency. Her reliability, positive attitude, and willingness to help wherever needed make a real difference for our students and staff.

Thank you, Kendra, for your dedication to our school and for the work you do each day to support our students and our school community.
3 months ago, West Bladen High School
Graphic announcing Employee of the Week featuring a portrait of Kendra Wilkins smiling. The design has a purple background with white decorative stars and gold accents at the top and bottom. Text reads Employee of the Week and Kendra Wilkins with West Bladen High School displayed below her photo.
New, 2nd Year members, and Parents please join us on February 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM for the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony at West Bladen High School.

We will proudly welcome our newest members, recognizing their leadership, academic excellence, and commitment to career and technical education pathways that prepare students for success.
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
Graphic for the National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony honoring our newest members and celebrating 2nd year members. The event takes place on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 9:00 AM in the WBHS Aux Gym
💍 Save the Date, Class of 2027! 💍

It’s almost time to celebrate! The West Bladen High School Class Ring Ceremony has been scheduled. Join us to mark this special milestone.

📅 When: Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 📍 Where: Media Center

Important: ⚠️ All balances must be paid in full to participate. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Link: Visit jostens.com to place an order or check your balance.
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
West Bladen High School Class of 2027 Save the Date flyer stamped Important. Class Ring Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026, at 6 PM in the Media Center. Parents are welcome. Note: All balances must be paid in full to participate. Visit jostens.com to place an order.
Help Shape the Future of Bladen County Schools! 🎓✨

We're embarking on an exciting journey to develop our next strategic plan, and we want YOU to be part of it! With North Carolina's new state strategic plan recently released, now is the perfect time to ensure our local priorities align with state goals while reflecting what matters most to OUR community.

We need YOUR voice!

Whether you're a parent, student, staff member, or community member, your input is invaluable. We've created a survey that asks:
What priorities matter most to you for our students?
Which focus areas should guide our work over the next 3-5 years?
Are you interested in serving on our strategic planning committee?

📱 Take the Survey: Available now through Friday, January 23

🔗 Access the survey at the link below.
https://forms.gle/fcgx8VFPDv43HqP37

This process is just beginning. We're committed to being thorough and thoughtful as we chart our course forward together. Every voice matters, and we can't wait to hear from you!


3 months ago, Bladen County Schools
The West Bladen High School Agriculture Program is looking for help to beautify our campus! We are currently holding a Flower Bulb Drive and would love your support.

We are accepting donations of bulbs to plant around the school grounds. If you have extra bulbs or would like to pick some up to donate, we are looking for: 🌼 Daffodils, Tulips, & Lilies 🌸 Iris, Hyacinth, & Gladiolus 🌺 Canna, Caladium, Dahlias, & Crocus ✨ ...or anything else interesting!

📍 Drop-off Location: WBHS Front Office 📅 When: School days from January 12th – April 3rd

For questions, please contact Sean Nunnery at smnunnery@bladen.k12.nc.us. Thank you for helping our school grow!
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
West Bladen High School Flower Bulb Drive' on a purple background. The text states that the West Bladen High School Agriculture Program is taking donations for flower bulbs to plant around campus.
The future is bright! ✨ The Career Fair 2026 is coming next month! Get ready to meet with top employers and colleges right on campus.

📅 Feb 5: West Bladen High School ⌚ 8am - 12pm

Let's Connect, Grow, and Succeed! 💼🎓
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
Bladen Schools Career Fair 2026. Feb 3 (East HS) & Feb 5 (West HS, students only), 8am-12pm. Employers & Colleges.
Attention FFA members!
If you are interested in participating in Equine (Horse) Judging, Poultry Evaluation, or Livestock Evaluation CDE competitions, please plan to attend the FFA meeting on Tuesday, January 13.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you must see Ms. Boomhower in Room C-1317 no later than Wednesday, January 14 to express your interest.

These competitions are a great way to build industry knowledge, leadership skills, and represent our FFA chapter.
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
West Bladen Beta Showcase

Come out and support our amazing students as we gear up for the state convention! Join us January 24, 2025, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM at Bladen Community College.
Donations of snacks, bottled water, paper goods, black socks, or any contribution are greatly appreciated.

Everyone is welcome!
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
Flyer: West Bladen Beta Showcase, Jan 24, 2025, Bladen Community College. Donation entrance, supports state convention.
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and January 11 is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day.

Center for Safer Schools is marking National Human Trafficking Awareness Day by wearing Blue on Monday, January 12.

Center for Safer Schools is asking everyone in all NC school districts to wear blue in solidarity. 💙

Help us create a world free of human trafficking!
3 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic promoting #WearBlueDay. Blue background with spotlight effect and text reading “Show your support on January 12” and “Shed light on human trafficking,” featuring the Blue Campaign logo.

It's never too late to celebrate excellence—Congratulations Carolina from West Bladen High School!

🌟 BCS December Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Carolina is a dedicated leader who excels both in the classroom and beyond. Maintaining strong grades across all her classes, Carolina serves as a leader in the JROTC battalion and is an active member of the Student Government Association. She competed on the cross country team and currently contributes to the Color Guard, Raiders, and Drill teams. Her commitment to West Bladen High school and community events, combined with her polite manner and dependability, makes her a positive example for peers throughout the school.

Join us in celebrating Carolina's outstanding contributions! 👏

3 months ago, Bladen County Schools
Graphic featuring Carolina Martinez, West Bladen Student of the Month, showing her portrait against a light brick wall with Bladen County Schools branding and “Students of the Month” text.
We are excited to recognize Mrs Sandra Davis, our School Data Manager at the Castle, as Employee of the Week. Mrs Davis keeps our information accurate and organized so that schedules, grades, attendance, and reports are all in place to support students, families, and staff.

Her attention to detail, patience, and willingness to help others make a big difference in the daily life of our school.

Thank you Mrs Davis for your hard work and commitment to West Bladen and our Knight family. Knight Pride runs deep.
3 months ago, West Bladen High School
We are excited to recognize Mrs Sandra Davis, our School Data Manager at the Castle, as Employee of the Week. Mrs Davis keeps our information accurate and organized so that grades, attendance, and reports are all in place to support students, families, and staff.  Her attention to detail, patience, and willingness to help others make a big difference in the daily life of our school.  Thank you Mrs Davis for your hard work and commitment to West Bladen and our Knight family. Knight Pride runs deep.
Women's Soccer workouts will resume this week (January 5). Monday thru Thursday 3:30 until 5 on the soccer field. All girls interested in playing soccer this year should plan to participate.
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
The FFA Hunter Safety Team will begin their tryouts on Thursday, January 8th. Please see Mr. Nunnery for more details if you are interested.
3 months ago, Lauren Sasser
A flyer announcing the FFA Hunter Education Skills Team first tryout. The text reads: "FFA HUNTER EDUCATION SKILLS TEAM FIRST TRYOUT- JANUARY 8TH AFTER SCHOOL SEE MR. NUNNERY BEFORE FOR MORE INORMATION COMPETE AS A TEAM IN ARCHERY, SKEET/TRAP, MARKSMANSHIP, AND OUTDOOR SKILLS"