West Bladen High School

West Bladen High School FFA enjoyed a festive meeting at the end of November to celebrate the holidays. Join us for the hunter safety interest meeting today, 12/11 at 6:30 PM in the ag shop. Join us immediately after school on January 13th for our next meeting. At this meeting we will be discussing contest teams for the year and setting up practice dates

5 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Students signing holiday cards at a table in a school workshop

students socializing around a table of apple cider

students working at a long table building gingerbread houses

a student carefully adds red icing to a gingerbread tractor

students socialize around a gingerbread house

We are proud to recognize Coach Travis Pait as our Employee of the Week. Coach Pait has led our basketball program with dedication, consistency, and a standard of excellence that continues to inspire our students and community.

Earlier this year, Coach Pait was recognized as the North Carolina Basketball Coaches Association Coach of the Year for boys basketball. His leadership on and off the court sets a strong example for our student athletes, and his impact reaches far beyond the game.

Thank you Coach Pait for everything you do for our players and our Knight family. We appreciate your work, your passion, and your commitment to West Bladen.

Knight Pride runs deep.

5 months ago, West Bladen High School

Thank you Coach Pait for everything you do for our players and our Knight family. We appreciate your work, your passion, and your commitment to West Bladen. Knight Pride runs deep.

Mrs. Jones’ reindeer helpers spread cheer around the castle Tuesday morning, delivering a warm cup of joy to our staff. Thank you to our admin team for making it possible! The hot chocolates were truly appreciated on the chilly December day.

5 months ago, Lauren Sasser

5 students pose with mrs davis - delivering hot cocoa

mrs jones, ms moore, caden, mrs pait, jesse, and erik

‼️Important schedule change for Monday, December 15.

Due to extreme cold temperatures and a forecasted wind chill in the single digits Monday morning, we are modifying our schedule for the safety of our students and staff.

Monday, December 15 will now operate on a two-hour delay for both students and staff and school will dismiss at the regular time Monday afternoon.

Please note: We were originally scheduled for an early release day on Monday. That has been changed to a two-hour delay and dismissal will be at our regular time.

Tuesday through Friday of next week will continue as scheduled early release days.

🧣🧤Please ensure your child dresses warmly for the cold weather and if you have any questions, please contact your child's school.

Thank you and stay warm!

5 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Welcome to the Knights Family! ⚾️💜⚔️

We are thrilled to introduce our new Head Baseball Coach, Bladen Strickland! ⚾️💜⚔️

Coach Strickland joins us from Pembroke, NC, bringing a wealth of experience both on and off the field. A college athlete who played across three levels for four years, he holds a degree in Sports Management and has a passion for developing student-athletes. He started his coaching career in 2020 as an instructor at a local facility and worked his way up to Varsity Head Coach at Saint Pauls High School.

A look at his coaching journey:
Currently works with the Carolina White Sox organization
Former Varsity Head Coach at St. Pauls High School
Former JV Head Coach at Purnell Swett High School
Coach in the Old North State League (Collegiate Summer Ball)

Off the field, Coach Strickland is a devoted family man, newly married and the proud father of two (Branlon and Alayna).

Please join us in giving Coach Strickland a huge West Bladen welcome! Let’s get to work! ⚾️🏰

5 months ago, Lauren Sasser

⚔️ Gear Up, Knights! WB Merchandise Sale This Friday! ⚔️

Looking for some fresh purple and white gear? The Booster Club will be here this Friday, Dec. 12th selling West Bladen apparel!

Come check out the merchandise and support our school. It’s the perfect time to grab something new to wear to the next big game!

📍 Where: The Atrium ⏰ When: During all 3 lunches

5 months ago, Lauren Sasser

West Bladen Knights merchandise stall with purple and black hoodies, shirts, and hats displayed on outdoor tables.

Last week, our basketball team traveled to the Outer Banks to compete in the Good Guys v. Cancer tournament. 🌊🏀

Throughout the tournament, the team represented West Bladen High School with exceptional pride and determination. They competed with heart in every game and consistently upheld the highest standards of sportsmanship, both on and off the court. We are incredibly proud of these exemplary representatives of West Bladen High School! 💜⚔️

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

A basketball team in black and purple uniforms warms up in a gym with "NIGHTHAWKS" banners and a scoreboard in the background.

A high school basketball team in white and purple uniforms huddles on the court with hands raised, spectators in bleachers.

Several basketball players in purple and black uniforms practice dribbling and shooting on a gym court.

Basketball game in progress between white/purple and black/blue teams, with players, coaches, and spectators.

Coach with whiteboard addresses huddling basketball team in white uniforms during a game.

🎄💙 West Bladen FFA Spreads Holiday Cheer! 💙🎄
West Bladen FFA braved the cold today and proudly presented a festive holiday float in the Bladenboro Christmas Parade! ❄️✨
Our students showed incredible spirit, teamwork, and determination—bundled up and smiling from start to finish. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication in representing West Bladen FFA and sharing the magic of the season with our community.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped design, decorate, and participate. What a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season! 🎅🚜🎁
#WestBladenFFA #HolidayParade #BladenboroChristmasParade #FFA #ProudAdvisor

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Seven West Bladen FFA students and a child pose with their decorated trailer float.

A couple of our HOSA members recently competed in the regional events. We are so proud of them and their accomplishments.

Karen Rodriguez Manzano- 5th place Home Health Aide
Michael Reyes Maldonado- 8th place Medical Math

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Two smiling students hold HOSA participation certificates in front of a "We Love Nurse Aides a Latte" bulletin board.

Please join us in recognizing our Employee of the Week, Connie Moore.
Connie is one of our school janitors and plays a major role in making West Bladen a safe and welcoming place to learn. Her work often happens quietly in the background, but it is noticed and appreciated by everyone. Thank you, Connie, for all that you do.

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

🎄✨ Get ready for Holiday Spirit Week! ✨🎄

From December 8-12, we're celebrating with a week of festive dress-up days. Check out the schedule and start planning your outfits:

Monday: Merry Monday – Wear your cozy, holiday-themed PJ's.

Tuesday: Fireside & Flannel – Rock your plaid, beanies, and scarves for cabin vibes.

Wednesday: Family Picture Day – Find a friend or a group and match!

Thursday: Holiday Character Day – Dress as your favorite holiday movie or book character.

Friday: Ugly Christmas Sweater – It's time to break out your ugliest Christmas sweater!

We can't wait to see your spirit! Which day are you most excited for? Let us know below! 👇

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Holiday Spirit Week Dec 8-12. Mon: PJs. Tue: Flannel. Wed: Match friends. Thu: Holiday Character. Fri: Ugly Sweater.

🎉Congratulations to Kim Jones at West Bladen High School, a💡Bright Ideas Education Grant recipient!

Four County EMC Community Engagement Specialist Hannah Mabe presented a $2,000 grant award to teacher Kim Jones. This funding, made possible by Four County EMC members, will help create a Sensory Exploration Zone, a dedicated space designed to enhance student learning, comfort, and connection.

Four County EMC is proud to support educators whose innovative projects enrich classroom instruction across a variety of disciplines including music, art, history, reading, science, technology, math, and engineering.

This year, Four County EMC awarded more than $40,000 in Bright Ideas grant funding to teachers across our service territory. To learn more, visit https://www.fourcty.org/community/bright-ideas/.

We can't wait to see this project come to life!

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

A group of West Bladen High School students and staff stand in the school’s lobby holding an oversized $2,000 Bright Ideas grant check from Four County EMC. A student in a wheelchair is positioned at the front left, and administrators and teachers stand behind the group.

Three women stand in conversation in the school lobby. The woman in red plaid speaks while the others, wearing green and red tops, listen and smile.

A staff member in a red plaid top smiles while being interviewed by two women, one filming with a camera, in the lobby near the school’s media center.

A woman films an interview in the school lobby as another woman in a green blouse speaks with a staff member wearing a red plaid top. The cafeteria is visible in the background.

Four adults stand in the West Bladen High School lobby holding an oversized $2,000 Bright Ideas grant check from Four County EMC. The group smiles toward the camera with the cafeteria and media center visible in the background.

🌟 Student of the Month Spotlight 🌟

Congratulations Omarion from West Bladen High School!

Omarion exemplifies what it means to be an active community member at West Bladen. With his positive energy and school pride, Omarion helps set the tone each day, often making announcements and serving as a voice many recognize throughout the school.

Join us in celebrating Omarion's outstanding contributions to our school community! 👏

6 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Student of the Month graphic featuring Omarion Brown smiling in a black letterman jacket, with West Bladen branding and design elements.

The Knights of Excellence enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving Feast yesterday, thanks to some very generous friends. Before we ate, each student shared what they are thankful for. We truly have so much to be thankful for!

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

A collage of students holding "I am thankful for..." signs, set against a fall-themed background with leaves and pumpkins.

A thanksgiving prayer placemade made by a student

A long table set with orange tablecloths and place settings, decorated for a classroom Thanksgiving feast.

A wooden table buffet with casseroles, stuffing, mashed potatoes, rolls in boxes, and serving utensils by a window.

a smiling student ready to eat a thanksgiving plate

a female student eats a thanksgiving lunch

a smiling student points to his thanksgiving plate

a student waves while seated for a thanksgiving meal

a smiling student eat a plate of food in a classroom

a smiling student eats a plate of food and hold a cup of water

The North Carolina Governor's School is a four-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of two campuses. Learning focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline. The 2026 session of Governor's School will begin on June 21 and end on July 18.

Parents and students interested in finding more information should use the link below or reach out to the school guidance counselors.

https://go.ncdpi.gov/NCGovSchool

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Recruitment flyer for the North Carolina Governor's School, a four-week summer program for gifted and talented high school students.

Get ready to shine on your End-of-Course exams! We're offering FREE tutoring 4 days a week to help you feel confident and prepared.

🗓️ DATES:

Monday, Dec 1st - Thursday, Dec 4th

Monday, Dec 8th - Thursday, Dec 11th

⏰ TIME: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Right after school!)

📚 SUBJECTS:

Math 1

Biology

Math 3

English 2

All students are highly encouraged to attend! This is your chance to review, ask questions, and master those topics. Let's finish the semester strong! 💪

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

EOC Tutoring schedule on a corkboard: Mon-Thurs, Dec 1-4 & 8-11, 3-4 PM, for Math 1, Bio, Math 3, English 2.

The FBLA club traveled to Methodist College in Fayetteville to compete in the NC Southeast Regional Competition.
Congratulations to the following:
Tylar Moretz - 3rd Place Introduction to Parliamentary Procedures
Ta'Mya Elliott - 4th Place Future Business Leader
Camryn Easter - Top 10 Introduction to Business Procedures
Sy'Riyah Edwards - Top 10 Spirit Contest: T-Shirt
Harmony Richardson - Top 10 Job Interview

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Nine FBLA students and an advisor pose for a group photo in front of a blue backdrop at a conference.

Ta'Mya Elliott from West Bladen HS is awarded Fourth Place: Future Business Leader on stage with others.

A list of schools on a screen showing the "TOP TEN: T-SHIRT DESIGN" finalists, including West Bladen HS.

Two female FBLA students stand outside, wearing professional attire and competition award ribbons.

Horticulture 1 & 2 students from West Bladen High School got hands-on experience in mixing horticultural soils at our campus greenhouse. Agriculture Program Director Lynn Marshburn led the students on a tour of the facility and explained the impact of the ingredients used in each custom mix. Horticulture 1 students got to make an all-purpose mix great for seed starting, tropicals, and other indoor plants while the Horticulture 2 students learned how to mix a course mixture perfect for cactus and snake plants. High school students can begin taking courses in the agriculture program as early as their junior year for more information contact the advising office.

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Two students work in a nursery, one on the left in a black jacket and jeans, and another on the right in a green jacket

A diverse group of students and adults stands outdoors, gathered around bags of soil and equipment, engaged in a lesson

Two young men mix materials on a wooden table outdoors, surrounded by buckets, bags, and barrels.

Hands reach into a large paper bag labeled "Palmetto Vermiculite," with a red barrel and feet visible nearby.

Three young men are standing in a garden area with one holding a plant pot.

Two young women face an instructor in a greenhouse, surrounded by lush plants.

A group of students and adults gathers in a greenhouse, interacting and observing their surroundings.

A group of people are working with gardening tools and supplies in an outdoor setting.

A diverse group of people gather outdoors, some tending to plants, with equipment and supplies scattered around.

West Bladen v. Hoggard 11/25 JV Boy's - Start at 4:30 in the Sheila Boles Gym Varsity Boy's - Start at 7:30 in the Sheila Boles Gym No Girls Basketball Games Tickets can be purchased at https://hoggard.nhcs.net/athletics/tickets *Purchase Tickets Online At Hometown Tickets or at the Gate with Debit/Credit/Apple Pay. (CASH NOT ACCEPTED AT THE GATE) The Concession Stand accepts cash and cards. All other stadium sports- gates open 45 minutes prior to start.

6 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Please join us in recognizing Mr. Alistair Naidu, our English as a Second Language teacher here at the West Bladen Castle. Mr. Naidu supports our multilingual learners each day with patience, skill, and genuine care. We are grateful for all he does for our Knight family.

6 months ago, West Bladen High School