To ensure prom is a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for everyone, please carefully review the following important guidelines and expectations:
Formal Dress Code
Formal attire is required for all students and guests. Dresses and suits must meet all school dress code guidelines. Excessive cleavage, overly high slits, improper cutouts, sagging pants, jeans, or t-shirts are not permitted. No pinning or taping will be allowed to alter a dress that does not already meet dress code requirements. Administration will make final decisions regarding appropriate attire. Students who do not meet dress code standards will be allowed entry.
Tickets, Dues, and Guests
Prom admission is covered by junior and senior dues, which must be paid by March 6, 2026.
Non–WBHS guests must be approved, be under the age of 21, and require a $40 guest fee and completed guest form by March 6, 2026.
Behavior & Safety
Prom is a school-sponsored event. All school and county discipline policies apply. Any use or possession of drugs, alcohol, or weapons will result in immediate removal, school consequences, and possible legal action. Law enforcement will be present inside and outside the venue.
Entry & Attendance Rules
Students and guests must present a ticket and photo ID to enter. Once admitted, no re-entry will be allowed. Students or guests with felony charges may not attend. No refunds will be issued for any reason.
Lifetouch will be on campus on Feb 19, 2026 from 8:30-11am. This is the ONLY day and time they will be on campus taking Senior Photos. Please use the QR code to sign up for a time slot.
Check out Principal Orrock's Knightly News!
Monday, January 26th will be an asynchronous remote learning day. Asynchronous learning means that students will work independently on assignments that teachers have either posted in Canvas, Google Classroom, or sent home.
Thank you to everyone who donated blood and helped make last week’s Blood Connection blood drive a success. Because of your generosity, we surpassed our goal and collected more donations than our last drive. Your donation helps save lives. Thank you for representing Knight Pride and serving others.
Attention Seniors: Show some love in the month of February by purchasing your Senior Ad page at a reduced price. For more information, see the Senior Class Canvas page or the Announcement slides displayed in the Atrium.
West Bladen High School will host a Career & College Program or CCP night on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 5 to 7 pm in the Media Center. Current 9-11 grade students and their parents are invited to attend. Staff members from Bladen Community College will explain the different Career & Technical Education (CTE) and College Transfer Program (CTP) Pathways.
West Bladen High School is excited to announce the 2026 Junior–Senior Prom, themed “An Evening at Gatsby’s Mansion.” Prom will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Venue at Barefoot Farms in Bladenboro, NC. To ensure prom is a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for everyone, please carefully review important guidelines and expectations that has been shared on your canvas page and on facebook.
Let It Be Made is sponsoring a basket raffle with five baskets, each valued at $25. Raffle tickets are $2.00 each and will be sold during lunch from February 9th through February 13th. The drawing will take place on February 13th at 2:30 PM. Be sure to get your tickets during lunch for a chance to win one of these great baskets. Thank you for supporting Let It Be Made! Parents and Guardians you can purchase raffle tickets in the front office.
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.
Athletics for the upcoming week. Tuesday, January 27th Basketball is away at South Brunswick. Thursday, January 29th Bowling Conference Roll offs at Lumberton Bowling center. Friday, January 30th Basketball is home against Whiteville.
West Bladen High School is excited to announce the 2026 Junior–Senior Prom, themed “An Evening at Gatsby’s Mansion.” Prom will be held on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Venue at Barefoot Farms in Bladenboro, NC.
To ensure prom is a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience for everyone, please carefully review the following important guidelines and expectations:
Formal Dress Code
Formal attire is required for all students and guests. Dresses and suits must meet all school dress code guidelines. Excessive cleavage, overly high slits, improper cutouts, sagging pants, jeans, or t-shirts are not permitted. No pinning or taping will be allowed to alter a dress that does not already meet dress code requirements. Administration will make final decisions regarding appropriate attire. Students who do not meet dress code standards will not be allowed entry.
Tickets, Dues, and Guests
Prom admission is covered by junior and senior dues, which must be paid by March 6, 2026.
Non–WBHS guests must be approved, be under the age of 21, and require a $40 guest fee and completed guest form by March 6, 2026.
Behavior & Safety
Prom is a school-sponsored event. All school and county discipline policies apply. Any use or possession of drugs, alcohol, or weapons will result in immediate removal, school consequences, and possible legal action. Law enforcement will be present inside and outside the venue.
Entry & Attendance Rules
Students and guests must present a ticket and photo ID to enter. Once admitted, no re-entry will be allowed. Students or guests with felony charges may not attend. No refunds will be issued for any reason.
Forms & Deadlines
The Prom Dress Code & Guidelines Form must be signed by the student and parent/guardian and returned to Mrs. Elliott (Guidance) by March 6, 2026.
👉 Forms may be picked up from the Front Desk or the Guidance Office.
Students will not be permitted to attend prom without completed and signed forms.
Please take time to review all guidelines carefully and plan accordingly. Our goal is to provide an elegant, safe, and unforgettable prom experience for everyone.
If you have questions about attire or expectations, please see Ms. Lennon for clarification.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Sincerely,
WBHS Prom Committee
🚌The two-hour delay will allow temperatures to rise, providing safer and more comfortable conditions for morning transportation.
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
We look forward to seeing you tomorrow morning—please stay warm!
Because of our students, staff, and community donors, we surpassed our goal and collected even more donations than we did at our last Blood Connection drive. That matters in a real way. Every unit of blood can help someone fighting for their life, a trauma victim after an accident, a patient in surgery, a mother experiencing complications, or a child receiving ongoing treatment. In those moments, blood is not something that can be made or replaced. It has to be given.
Thank you to everyone who stepped up to donate and to those who helped make the drive happen. You did more than meet a goal. You helped save lives.
Our West Bladen Beta students are heading to Beta Convention this week, and we want to make sure they are well-fueled for the trip!
We are looking for snack donations to support our students. If you are a Beta student or a parent looking for service hours, this is a great way to earn them!
Items Needed:
Snacks: Pop-Tarts, Welch’s Fruit Snacks, granola bars, muffins, and similar individually wrapped items.
Drinks: Capri Suns and small water bottles.
Drop-off Location: Please drop all donations off in the front office (This helps our students avoid hauling heavy items upstairs to Ms. Faircloth's room!)
Thank you for supporting our Beta Club! Go Knights! ⚔️✨
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!
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!
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. 🌾💪
