West Bladen High School

🌅 Senior Sunrise Success 🌅

Our Senior Sunrise event, held on Friday, September 19, was a wonderful success! Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the start of senior year together. 💜🤍 See more pictures from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/bx9vix5HgpvtmbyU6
#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2025

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

A handmade banner with a large yellow sun and orange rays painted on brown paper. Above the sun, in large yellow script, it says “Senior Sunrise.” Below the sun, in bold purple letters, it reads “WBHS C/O ’26.” The banner is attached to a chain-link fence with bleachers visible in the background.

🏆 Athletics This Week at West Bladen 🏆

📅 Monday, Sept. 29
⚽ Soccer – Home vs. South Columbus

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 30
⚽ Soccer – Away at South Brunswick
🏐 Volleyball – Away at Fairmont

📅 Wednesday, Oct. 1
🏃 Cross Country – Away at South Brunswick

📅 Thursday, Oct. 2
🎾 Tennis – Home vs. Red Springs
🏐 Volleyball – Home vs. Red Springs
🏈 JV Football – Home vs. Whiteville

📅 Friday, Oct. 3
🏈 Varsity Football – Away at Whiteville

💜🤍 Come out and support your Knights!

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

⚾ Baseball Workouts Begin This Week ⚾

Workouts will be held:
• Monday & Tuesday: 5:30 – 7:30 PM
• Friday: 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Please contact Coach Clint Allen if you have any questions. 💜🤍

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

A large group of baseball players in blue jackets and white pants are spread across a baseball field doing warm-up exercises. Some players are stretching their legs while others are standing and watching. The background shows stadium seating, tall light poles, and a netted fence surrounding the field.

🦷 Mobile Dentist Visit 🦷

The Mobile Dentist will be to West Bladen High School on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

If your child is interested in participating, please contact our school nurse for more information. Email is jmarnold@bladen.k12.nc.us. 💜🤍

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

A colorful flyer with a blue background and bold yellow text that says “The dentist is coming to school!” On the left is a red and white school building with a flag. On the right is a smiling cartoon tooth holding a red toothbrush and speaking into a blue megaphone. The overall design is cheerful and inviting, promoting a school dental visit.

🎓 Parents of seniors
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid opens Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Please remind your student to create their FSA ID soon.
Join us for Family FAFSA Night on Monday, Oct. 6 at 5:30 to complete it together. Register using the QR code on our Facebook page.
Questions? Please contact Ms. Tamia Barber, Next Step Adviser, at tnbarber@bladen.k12.nc.us
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6 months ago, West Bladen High School

⭐ BETA Club Induction Ceremony ⭐
The West Bladen High School BETA Club Induction is scheduled for Friday, October 3rd at 10:00 AM in the WBHS auditorium.
Congratulations to our new inductees — we are proud of your hard work and achievement! 💜🤍
#WestBladenPride #BetaClub

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

📚 After-School Tutoring Continues 📚

Tutoring is available in all core subjects. Please reach out to your child’s teacher to confirm the best day for them to stay after school if additional help is needed.

Let’s keep working toward success, Knights! 💜🤍

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

🌟 Employee of the Week 🌟

We’re proud to recognize Coach Darryl Rutland! He works in our EC department, serves as our athletic trainer, and is also a volunteer firefighter. Coach Rutland is always ready to help, and he’s truly a great guy to have around at West Bladen! 💜🤍

6 months ago, West Bladen High School

Employee of the Week poster with a purple background and orange accents. In the center is a photo of Coach Darryl Rutland wearing glasses and a gray collared shirt with a radio clipped to it, standing in front of a purple wall. Text around the photo reads ‘Employee of the Week, Coach Darryl Rutland, West Bladen High School.’ White starburst icons decorate the sides.

‼️UPDATE ‼️
The event has been postponed due to weather. We will communicate more as we receive more information.
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📢 Sandhills Region, NC Superintendent Mo Green is coming to YOU!

Join us Monday, Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. at Lumberton High School to learn about Achieving Educational Excellence, NC’s five-year plan for public schools to be the best in the nation by 2030!

✅ Free and open to all

🎟 RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/achieving-educational-excellence-sandhills-launch-event-tickets-1640841754859?aff=oddtdtcreator

Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and hear directly from Superintendent Green!

7 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Graphic with the heading “Achieving Educational Excellence Regional Tour.” A banner reads “Best in the Nation — Our 2030 Vision for North Carolina Public Schools.” Below, it lists “Sandhills Region, Monday, September 29, Lumberton, NC” with a map of North Carolina highlighting the Sandhills region. Images of students and graduates appear along the left side. Across the entire graphic, the word “POSTPONED” is stamped diagonally in large red letters.

🏃‍♂️💜 Congratulations Knights! 💜🏃‍♀️

Big shoutout to Dylan Taylor and Michael Reyes Maldonado for finishing 4th and 5th out of 40 runners in yesterday’s cross country meet!

👏 And congratulations to Jailyn Russ for placing 6th and Hayden Morgan for finishing 10th out of 20 runners in the girls’ race!

Way to represent West Bladen with pride! 🤍💜 #WestBladenPride #KnightsXC

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

Knights Cross Country meet on September 24, 2025

FFA Mum . Pickup Date: Thursday, September 25th, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

“Flyer with text that reads: ‘FFA Mum Pickup Information. Pickup Date: Thursday, September 25th, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM.’ Below the text is a photo of large bunches of mums in yellow, white, and burgundy colors

📢This morning, in collaboration with the Bladen County Sheriff's Office, East and West Bladen High Schools participated in a lockdown drill.

‼️There was NO emergency. This drill allowed us to practice our lockdown procedures.

Again, there was no emergency situation—all students and staff are safe, and the day is proceeding as scheduled.

📞If you have any questions please call the school office.

7 months ago, Bladen County Schools

Gray background graphic with faint outlines of the East Bladen Eagles and West Bladen Knights logos. Large bold black text across the center reads, “THIS IS A DRILL!”

West Bladen High School FFA enjoyed the Dublin 🥜 Festival!

A Big shout out to Traci Burney for the donation of pumpkins and hay for our ride!!

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

🌟 West Bladen FFA Leadership in Action! 🌟
On Tuesday, September 23, West Bladen High School FFA members attended the Regional Leadership Conference held at Bladen County Community College. Students had the opportunity to build leadership skills, connect with fellow FFA members from across the region, and represent West Bladen with pride! 🤍💜 #FFA #Leadership #WestBladenPride

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

Students in FFA jackets sit at two tables on a stage during a ceremony at Bladen Community College. A student stands at the podium in the center speaking, while others are seated behind tables with FFA emblems displayed. Audience members are visible in the foreground, watching the presentation

🔥 Today in Agriculture Mechanics class, students learned an important hands-on skill: how to properly put out a fire! 💜🤍 Great job Knights for staying safe and prepared!

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

Several students in safety goggles and work clothes using a red fire extinguisher to put out a small controlled fire outdoors. An instructor stands nearby supervising while smoke rises as the flames are extinguished

🎓💜🤍 Attention West Bladen Families!

Join us for Family FAFSA Night on October 6 from 5:30–7:30 PM in the West Bladen Media Center.

Don’t leave free money on the table—come get help completing your FAFSA and learn about financial aid opportunities for college.

📲 Scan the QR code to register today!

#WestBladen #FAFSA #CollegeReady

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

Green flyer with decorative border promoting West Bladen Family FAFSA Night. Large bold text reads 'Family FAFSA Night.' Subheading says 'Don’t leave free money on the table!' A large QR code is centered with a cream-colored button below that says 'Scan to Register.' Event details at the bottom: 'October 6, 5:30–7:30, West Bladen Media Center.

The West Bladen Men's soccer match scheduled for this evening will begin at 6:30 PM.

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

October is NC Countdown to College Month! The UNC System’s Sixth Annual Virtual Open House is your chance to explore all 16 universities from home!

📅 Oct. 6-7 and 13-14
💻 Zoom Webinar | 4 sessions
👩‍🎓 Hear from admissions counselors and current students

Parents, students and counselors—don’t miss this inside look at college life and the admissions process!

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

Flyer for The University of North Carolina System Virtual Open House, scheduled from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on Zoom. Top shows mascots from different UNC schools standing together. Main text says: Connect with admissions counselors, Ask questions about the college admissions process, Hear from current students. A QR code is provided with the link go.northcarolina.edu/openhouse. Dates and schools listed: Monday, October 6 – Fayetteville State, NC State, UNC Greensboro, UNC School of the Arts; Tuesday, October 7 – Appalachian State, Elizabeth City State, North Carolina A&T, UNC Wilmington; Monday, October 13 – UNC Asheville, UNC-Chapel Hill, Western Carolina, Winston-Salem State; Tuesday, October 14 – East Carolina, NC Central, UNC Charlotte, UNC Pembroke.

It’s almost time for Homecoming! 💜🤍
Join us for the West Bladen Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 10, starting at 4:00 PM.
Come out, show your Knight pride, and help us celebrate this special tradition! 🎉

7 months ago, West Bladen High School

Green football field background with large text reading ‘West Bladen Homecoming Parade.’ A football graphic is in the center with the word ‘Homecoming’ across it in purple. The flyer announces the parade on Friday, October 10 at 4:00 PM, encouraging people to ‘Come & Show Your School Spirit!’ It states the parade starts at IGA in Bladenboro and ends at Bladenboro Middle School. Cheerleader illustrations, stars, a football helmet, and goalpost icons decorate the design.

🎨✨ Friday marked the start of a new Senior tradition! 🚗🎓

Seniors at both East and West Bladen, turned their school's parking lots into a canvas! Each painted parking space is more than just a spot—it’s a reflection of creativity, school spirit, and the excitement of their final year in Bladen County Schools.

We love seeing our students and families come together to make lasting memories as the Class of 2026 begins their senior journey!

7 months ago, Bladen County Schools

A student uses a paint roller to cover their parking space with bright green paint; a ladybug design is outlined nearby.

A student crouches down painting a parking spot pink with a circular black-and-white design in the center; school buses are parked in the background.

Groups of students and families work together painting large white and blue rectangles across multiple parking spaces.

A family of four stands smiling in a parking lot in front of a painted spot, wearing casual summer clothes and hats.

Several students use rollers to paint parking spots with blue and purple paint while others stand nearby.

Students work together on pink checkerboard parking space designs, kneeling and sketching with chalk outlines.

A student sits on the ground painting a small green design on a red parking spot, balancing a paint tray in her lap.

Students sit on and around bright blue, pink, and red parking spaces, sketching and painting creative designs.

Three adults stand in discussion near a completed baseball field-themed parking spot painted green and brown.

A student kneels under a canopy tent carefully painting red dots across a white parking space design.