West Bladen High School

📣 Hands-On Learning in Animal Science at West Bladen! 🐔💙

Students in West Bladen’s Animal Science classes have been busy learning valuable hands-on skills in poultry handling and showmanship. Through guided practice and classroom instruction, they are gaining confidence and knowledge in areas such as poultry anatomy, safe handling techniques, and meat cut identification.

These experiences not only prepare students for FFA competitions and livestock events, but also build a strong foundation in animal welfare, food safety, and agricultural career readiness.

We’re proud of our Knights for their hard work, professionalism, and enthusiasm as they continue developing skills that connect classroom learning to real-world agriculture! 🐣💪 #WestBladenFFA #CTE #HandsOnLearning #AnimalScience

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

A person watches a small turkey and a small chicken sitting on a wooden picnic table outdoors.

Two students in gloves hold poultry birds over a black grate outside a chicken coop on a sunny day

A smiling student in a white protective suit and blue gloves holds a poultry bird outside near a shed

Students in the West Bladen Animal Science program recently earned their Beef Quality Assurance (BQA), Pork Quality Assurance (PQA), and Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) certifications!These nationally recognized certifications focus on animal welfare, food safety, and responsible livestock management—key components of agricultural education and career readiness.

A huge thank you to Ms. Becky Spearman from the Bladen County Cooperative Extension for leading the training and sharing her expertise with our students. Her continued support helps connect classroom learning with real-world agricultural industry standards.

We’re proud of our Knights for taking this important step toward becoming responsible, knowledgeable, and certified animal science professionals! 💙 #WestBladenFFA #CTE #AnimalScience #BQA #PQA #YQCA #BladenCountyExtension

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Two students in a classroom work on an activity with a banana, a tray of liquid, and syringes

A student holds a large syringe with red liquid, working on a classroom activity with a banana in a tray.

Two students, wearing aprons, grill food on a counter. A screen shows an image of cattle behind them

Ms Kinlaw’s Foods 2 students made Hawaiian cinnamon rolls, pizza breadsticks, frito corn salad, and deviled eggs

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Four smiling students in plastic aprons holding a platter of breadsticks and a sign reading "Pizza Dough Breadsticks.

Four smiling students in plastic aprons in a kitchen, holding a large bowl of corn salad and a sign reading "Corn Salad.

Three students in plastic aprons holding a plate of deviled eggs and a sign reading "Deviled Eggs.

Ms Kinlaw’s Foods 1 students received their ServSafe Food Handler certification.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Students stand on school stairs holding certificates of achievement, smiling and posing for a group photo indoors.

Please attend this meeting for more information regarding the FFA Hunter Skills Team. Permission forms and other paperwork will also be completed during this meeting. If you are not currently an FFA member but still interested you are more than welcome to attend.

This meeting had previously been scheduled for Nov. 20 but has been moved to Dec 11.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Five students in purple shirts practice rifle shooting outdoors at a range surrounded by trees.

FFA Hunter Education Skills Team meeting—Dec. 11, 6:30 PM at Ag Mechanics Shop. Join for archery & outdoor skills.

The WBHS FFA chapter attended the 98th National FFA convention last week. Students were chosen to represent WBHS FFA at the national level by submitting a resume and cover letter. WBHS FFA student, Ava Bordeaux submitted a video showcasing her talent. Students participated in leadership workshops, a career expo, and general business sessions. Attending this event was a great learning experience for WBHS FFA. At National Convention students can see firsthand how FFA provides resources to aid students in reaching their personal and professional goals. FFA does this through competitive events, agricultural projects, and leadership opportunities and demonstrating talent. Thank you to the following students for representing West Bladen High school well.

Ava Bordeaux
Caroline Musselwhite
Connor Sykes
Hayden Morgan
William Yandle

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

FFA students at Convention sitting on FFA monument

⚽️ Men's soccer will travel to North Moore High School on Tuesday 11/4 to play in the first round of the state playoffs, game time is 6:00PM.

🏈 Varsity Football will travel to South Columbus High School on Friday 11/7 to play in the first round of the state playoffs, game time is 7:00PM.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Senior of the Week: Omarion Brown

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Seniors, Ms. Barber, our Next Step Adviser, will be taking a group of you to UNCW for a campus tour! See her in guidance to get your permission slips ASAP--seating is limited!

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

UNCW Campus Tour Announcement - Tamia Barber Nov 12

Senior Fall Field Trip is Monday, November 17, 2025. We will be going to Main Event in Fayetteville. You must have paid your senior dues in order to attend. The cost is $15. This is open to the first 75 seniors to pay and submit their forms to Mrs. Parrish or Mrs. Richardson. Please your homeroom teacher to get the forms. Last day to pay, if any slots are available is November 10th.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

🎭 Beta Club Masquerade Semi-Formal 🎭

Join us for a night to remember!
📅 Date: December 5,2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM- 10:00 PM
📍 Location: West Bladen Highschool

Come dressed to impress and don’t forget your mask!
🎶 Music • 🎂 Refreshments • 💃 Dancing • 🎟️ Fun memories guaranteed!

Tickets on sale now — see Ms. Faircloth in room number 2317 (G hallway) to purchase your tickets.

#BetaClub #MasqueradeBall #SemiFormal #SchoolSpirit

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Winter Masquerade Flyer-Beta - Ronita Troy

Ms Kinlaw’s Foods and Nutrition 2 students received their ServSafe Managers certification. Congratulations!

Kali Allen
Charlotte Cookson
Haley Taylor
Vera Valentiner
Armando Reyna-Vicencio

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

This week our PGC leaders took part in a team building and collaboration activity. They designed and decorated their homeroom class doors for Halloween. Our Knights of Excellence judged their work. Our winners are...

1st Place - Mrs. Bryant's Door - Estrella and Skyler
2nd Place - Mr. Lloyd's Door - Brody and Diyari
3rd Place - Mrs. Allen's Door - Cylee, Jyra, & Emma

All of our PGC leaders worked hard and did a great job. We are so proud of the work you do every day!

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

3 halloween decorated doors on winners podium

door decorating submissions - 9 doors decorated for halloween

This Halloween, our dedicated nurse aide students brought smiles, laughter, and plenty of spooky spirit to the residents at the nursing home!
It was a wonderful day of learning and giving back, as the students practiced their caregiving skills while brightening the lives of others. Thank you to our future healthcare heroes for bringing warmth, compassion, and a little Halloween magic to everyone at the nursing home! 🧡🎃

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

nurse aid students posing with happy haloween sign

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend, Jester II.

Jester was more than just a dog; he was an integral and cherished member of the West Bladen High School family. As our dedicated facility dog, he brightened the days of countless students, teachers, and staff members.

Owned by Sarah Smith from the EC department, Jester brought a unique sense of comfort and joy to our campus every day. His gentle presence had a way of easing stress, bringing smiles to faces, and making the school environment a little bit warmer for everyone he met. Whether offering a comforting paw to a student having a tough day or simply greeting staff with a wagging tail, his impact was immeasurable.

We are so grateful for the time we had with him and the positive "paw print" he has left on all of our hearts. He will be deeply missed by the entire West Bladen community.

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

Students! Are you taking an EOC course this semester? Do you need extra help with the content? Do you want to review the material and start preparing for the test? Join us for EOC Tutoring! Tutoring is held from 3-4 pm. See your teacher for additional details!

Math 3-Tuesday
Eng 2- Wednesday and Thursday
Biology- Tuesday and Thursday
Math 1- Tuesday and Thursday

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

EOC Tutoring graphic 3-4 pm Math 3-Tuesday Eng 2- Wednesday and Thursday Biology- Tuesday and Thursday Math 1- Tuesday and Thursday

Congratulations to our Employee of the Week, Melony Edwards from our School Nutrition Department! Melony goes above and beyond each day to make sure our students are served with a smile and receive nutritious meals that fuel their success. We appreciate her hard work, dedication, and positive spirit that brighten our cafeteria and our school community.

💜🤍 Go Knights!

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

A graphic featuring Melony Edwards, recognized as Employee of the Week at West Bladen High School. The design has a purple background with orange star shapes at the top and bottom. In the center is a circular photo of Melony Edwards, who has long dark hair and a warm smile. White text above and below the photo reads “Employee of the Week” and “Melony Edwards, West Bladen High School.”

The WBHS Beta Chapter held its induction for new Beta members on Friday, October 3, 2025. The club inducted 42 new members into its club. Principal Orrock opened the ceremony with a warm welcome, and President Ta'Mya Elliott ensuring the ceremony flowed seamlessly. Officers defined the pillars of Beta--achievement, character, leadership, and service--before recognizing each joining member. Beta sponsor Carrah Faircloth closed out the ceremony, congratulating the new Betas and expressing excitement for the upcoming year.

To see all the photos click this link - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tja7BE83QJmyfiD4i3WWQhsJPjZjYWLS?usp=sharing

7 months ago, Lauren Sasser

🎃 “Witching You a Happy Halloween!” 🧙‍♀️

Mrs. Jones’ class delivered some spooktacular treats to the faculty and staff this afternoon! The students had a wonderful time spreading Halloween cheer and showing their appreciation. Their smiles (and treats!) definitely cast a happy spell over West Bladen today! 👻🕸️🍬

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Mrs. Jones’ Class Explores the Scientific Method!

Mrs. Jones’ class is diving into a unique science unit focused on the scientific method. Today, students became real scientists as they formed hypotheses and tested them in a fun, hands-on experiment!

Using candy corn and three different liquids—vinegar, water, and alcohol—students investigated which liquid would dissolve the candy corn the fastest. The results were surprising, and the students loved every minute of it!

#WestBladenKnights #HandsOnLearning #ScientificMethod #STEM #BladenCountySchools

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

A teacher works with a small group of high school students at a classroom table. The students are writing on lab sheets labeled “Dissolving Candy Corn” while discussing their results. A green drink bottle and a laptop are on the table, with posters and decorations visible in the background.

Three labeled cups containing water, vinegar, and alcohol sit on a table next to a bag of Brach’s candy corn. A lab worksheet and orange-striped straw are also visible.

A teacher assists a group of students conducting a science lab experiment. Each student has a “Dissolving Candy Corn” worksheet in front of them, and small plastic cups with liquids are on the table.

A printed instruction sheet titled “Dissolving Candy Corn Student Instructions.” It lists the materials needed—alcohol, water, vinegar, candy corn, and cups—and outlines steps for labeling cups, adding solutions, timing the dissolving process, and completing a lab sheet.