Washington County High School

Our welding students are dedicated to mastering their craft, showcasing precision and determination in every project. Why Welding Matters in a Rural Community: Welding plays a vital role in supporting local industries like agriculture, construction, and manufacturing. It provides students with hands-on skills that lead to high-demand, well-paying careers, ensuring our community continues to grow and thrive. Programs like this not only empower students but also strengthen the backbone of rural economies.

In recognition of National Career Development Month, Governor Roy Cooper has officially proclaimed November as Career Development Month, with November 13th designated as National Career Development Coordinator Day. Washington County Schools is proud to honor the dedication and hard work of Mrs. Denise Harris, our exceptional Career Development Coordinator (CDC). CDCs counsel students through the process of exploring career opportunities and understanding the diverse paths available to them after high school. Through Career and Technical Education (CTE), students acquire vital skills such as problem-solving, creativity, leadership, and employability—skills that are crucial for success in today’s workforce and that contribute to the growth and prosperity of our state and nation. Mrs. Harris works tirelessly to empower our students. Helping them make informed decisions about their futures, whether they plan to enter the workforce, pursue higher education, or serve in the military. Today, we celebrate Mrs. Harris’s unwavering commitment to supporting students as they pursue their career aspirations and create bright futures. Thank you Mrs. Harris!

Dr. Golden delivered an insightful session on Trauma-Informed Strategies, equipping our staff with tools to better understand and support our students. 🧠 Why it Matters: Trauma impacts learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. By recognizing the signs and fostering a safe, supportive environment, we can: ✔️ Build stronger relationships ✔️ Enhance student resilience ✔️ Promote equity in education WCHS mission is to provides innovative instruction that ensures academic excellence and nurtures partnerships with our community to create limitless opportunities for our students, empowering them to develop the intellect, leadership skills, and confidence needed to thrive in a global society. We are equipping staff to create a school community where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed. #TraumaInformedCare #EducatorsSupportingStudents #ProfessionalDevelopment

📊✨ AVID: GPA Goals in Action! ✨📊 Check out my amazing AVID students hard at work calculating their GPAs! They’re learning just how important it is to understand their grade point averages and how it impacts their academic journey. #MyAVID #GPAGoals #StudentSuccess #FutureLeaders

🏀🔥 Basketball Season🔥🏀 The first scrimmage of the season! Our 6-8 basketball teams are hit the court, showcasing their hard work, talent, and teamwork. This is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see the energy and passion they bring!

📚🍴 Fuel for the Mind and Heart! 🍴📚 Today, our incredible staff came together for a luncheon and professional development session that left us feeling inspired, connected, and ready to take on the classroom with renewed energy! We shared ideas, laughter, and strategies to ensure we’re at our best for our students. It was truly a day of growth, support, and preparation for effective teaching. Here’s to staying filled up—mind, body, and soul—as we empower our students every day! 💡✨ #ProfessionalDevelopment #FueledForSuccess #EmpoweringEducators

“Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” – Edgar Degas

📢 Exciting Day at SECU! 💼💰 Today, several of our middle school students had the incredible opportunity to participate in a job shadowing experience at our local SECU branch. They toured the facility, dove into financial literacy, explored various career positions in banking, and discovered financial opportunities for their future. To top it off, they engaged in hands-on activities that brought real-world banking concepts to life! A huge thank you to SECU for hosting and investing in our students’ future. 🌟 #CareerExploration #FinancialLiteracy #JobShadowing #CTE #BrightFutures

🚨 Mission Accomplished! 🚨 Last week, our JROTC cadets proudly hosted a successful blood drive, and it was a tremendous success! 💉🩸 Thanks to the incredible support from our school and community, we were able to make a meaningful impact by collecting [insert number] units of blood, potentially saving countless lives. #JROTC #ServiceToOthers #BloodDriveSuccess #CommunityStrong

November 4 was National Coaches Appreciation Day & we have AMAZING Instructional Coaches in WCS! Our instructional coaches support teachers and work with students. Their impact goes far and wide in our district and we are appreciative of their work every single day.

November 4 was National Coaches Appreciation Day & we have AMAZING Instructional Coaches in WCS! Our instructional coaches support teachers and work with students. Their impact goes far and wide in our district and we are appreciative of their work every single day.

November 4 was National Coaches Appreciation Day & we have AMAZING Instructional Coaches in WCS! Our instructional coaches support teachers and work with students. Their impact goes far and wide in our district and we are appreciative of their work every single day.

November 4 was National Coaches Appreciation Day & we have AMAZING Instructional Coaches in WCS! Our instructional coaches support teachers and work with students. Their impact goes far and wide in our district and we are appreciative of their work every single day.

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK! Stakeholder engagement is a critical component of any improvement process. By actively involving stakeholders, WCS can gain valuable insights and ensure the changes made align with the needs of those affected. Your voice is wanted & needed! Take a moment and click this link: https://bit.ly/WCSdip2425

Here are some photos from our recent Teacher Appreciation Social!

Great minds think alike!

Enroll. Enlist. Employ. During a recent visit to the new school site, our CTE team had the incredible opportunity to see one of our own 2024 welding program completers that chose employment! 🔥⚙️ Now thriving in a role with METCOM, he’s already putting his skills to work on a real-world project—helping to build the very site that will shape future WCS generations. It’s inspiring to see him excel and give back to our community so soon after graduation. We’re so proud of this homegrown talent and the success of our welding program. 💪✨ #WeldingSuccess #CTE

📜 A Step Back in Time at Somerset Place! 📜 Today, our students had a unique opportunity to explore the history of Somerset Place. Walking from the domestic quarters to the grand plantation house, they learned about the stark contrasts in daily life—from the lives of enslaved people who endured harsh conditions, such as walking 7 miles daily to the fields, to the luxurious lifestyle of the Collins family who owned the estate. After the tour, students participated in hands-on activities that brought history to life. They churned butter in mason jars, simulating tasks done in the dairy house, and crafted ropes using a traditional rope-making device—skills that enslaved people mastered for daily tasks on the plantation. This experience blended the rich history of Somerset Place with interactive, scientific lessons, leaving students with a greater understanding of our past.

Today, we proudly hosted the CACRAO College Fair at our site, offering an incredible opportunity for early exposure to a wide range of colleges and universities! 🌟 Upperclassmen had the opportunity to register and explore future possibilities and learn firsthand from representatives of these amazing schools: Colleges in Attendance: • Appalachian State University • Barton College • Campbell University • Charleston Southern University • Chowan University • College Foundation of North Carolina • East Carolina University • Elizabeth City State University • Fayetteville State University • Johnson & Wales University • Lees-McRae College • Liberty University • Livingstone College • Martin Community College • Mid-Atlantic Christian University • North Carolina A&T State University • North Carolina Central University • North Carolina State University • North Carolina Wesleyan University • Old Dominion University • Pitt Community College • Randolph College • Regent University • Salem College • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • The University of North Carolina at Greensboro • UNC Charlotte • UNC Pembroke • Universal Technical Institute • University of Mount Olive • University of North Carolina Asheville • University of North Carolina Wilmington • Wake Forest University • Western Carolina University We’re thrilled to provide our students with early exposure to so many pathways for their future education and careers! 📚✨

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that one of our own new teachers has been named WITN’s Teacher of the Week! 🎉 Huge congratulations to our former Teacher Cadet and now amazing 6th grade math teacher! 🌟👏 We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll achieve! 📚🧮✨