Reminder for Patriots! Orientation is set for this week.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕑 10th–12th Grade Open House: 2:00–4:00 PM (parents welcome)
🕔 Freshman Orientation (Class of 2029): 5:00–7:30 PM (parents welcome)
We want to give a warm welcome to all of you, give you a chance to find classes and meet your teachers, and make sure you can explore our new facilities! Get to know our staff, campus, and community. We can’t wait to see you and kick off a great year together! ❤️🤍💙
#PatriotProud #ClassOf2029 #WelcomeToWCHS #WestCarteretHS
Patriots - Don’t Forget!
Summer assignments for each semester are due the first day of class. Make sure you’re ready to go when school starts!
Visit this link to see the full listing of assignments:
🔗 https://wchs.carteretcountyschools.org/page/summer-assignments
Start prepared, and let’s make it a great year, Patriots! ❤️🤍💙
#PatriotPride #BackToSchool #StayPrepared
NC College Connect Informational Webinars for Educators, Parents and Students 🧑🎓
NC College Connect is a groundbreaking initiative offering direct college admission to eligible high school seniors across the state for the 2025–2026 school year! Open to public high school seniors with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or higher who meet course requirements, students will be matched with colleges where they already qualify — no traditional application needed. Eligible students will be notified this fall.
Check out the website to learn more, or attend one of the webinars below.
Educator Webinars
August 20, 1 p.m.
September 3, 10 a.m.
October 7, 1 p.m.
Student/Parent Webinars
September 16, 6 p.m.
Student/Parent Office Hours
August 26, drop in between 6-7 p.m.
September 30, drop in between 6-7 p.m.
How to Register for the Parent Portal:
1️⃣ Go to https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/
2️⃣ Click “Parent Account Registration”
3️⃣ Fill in your information and your student’s details
4️⃣ Submit and check your email for confirmation
✅ The Parent Portal gives you access to grades, attendance, and important school updates — all in one place!
Let’s kick off an amazing school year, Patriots! 🎒📖
#BackToSchool #WCPatriots #ParentPortal #PatriotPride
We’re Hiring at West Carteret! The Patriot family is looking for:
🔹 Teacher Assistant (TA)
🔹 Science Teacher
If you’re passionate about supporting students and making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply today through the Carteret County Public Schools website or email Principal Justin Holt at justin.holt@carteretk12.org for more information.
Come join the Patriot team! 💙❤️
👩👩👦 Hey Parents! Stay in the loop with your child’s school life! 📚
💡 Parent Portal gives you:
📢 Important Announcements
📅 Student Schedules
📊 Attendance & Grades
…and so much more!
▶️ Watch our video to set up your account today!
bit.ly/ccpsparentportalactivation
Reminder for Rising Seniors!
Attention RISING WCHS Seniors! It's important to be aware of an essential requirement as you enter 12th grade. According to NC Legislation G.S.130A, all students are required to receive a booster of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4). 🌡💉
To comply with this mandate, please ensure that you receive the immunization booster within the first month of the 2025-26 school year. This is a crucial step in safeguarding your health and well-being during your senior year.
Remember, documentation of the booster can be provided to the school nurse in person at the school office. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Nurse. She will be more than happy to assist you!
We want to ensure that all seniors meet this requirement promptly and have a successful and healthy final year at WCHS. Stay on top of your immunization needs and help us create a safe and thriving learning environment for all. 💪🎓
#ImmunizationRequirement #Classof2024 #westcartereths
We’re excited to introduce two new members of our West Carteret leadership and support team:
Mrs. Mikaela Worsinger – Assistant Principal
📧 mikaela.worsinger@carteretk12.org
Mrs. Liz Sharkan – School Counselor for students with last names A–E
📧 elizabeth.sharkan@carteretk12.org
Students & parents – please update your contacts so you can reach out when needed. Let’s give them a warm Patriot welcome! 💙❤️
Student Parking Pass Information 2025–2026 School Year
SENIORS (Class of 2026) – E-mail with your parking pass application will be sent Tuesday, August 12 at 12:00 PM. Seniors get first access to parking!
If you choose to join the Parking Spot Painting, your spot will be reserved for the entire school year. Seniors who don’t paint will have unreserved parking.
Senior Pass Pick-Up
• Painting your spot? Pick up your pass during Senior Paint Days (Aug 14–15). Bring $15 for painting and a sketch of your design for approval on Day 1. Rain date Aug 21.
• Not painting? Pick up your pass between 1–3 PM, Aug 18–22.
SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS – E-mail with parking pass information will be sent Friday, August 15 at 3:00 PM.
How to Secure Your Spot (All)
1. Check your e-mail for the Google Form application.
2. Complete the form and pay for your pass on School Cash Online.
3. Save your receipt (screenshot or printed copy) for pass pick-up.
Questions?
• Parking Pass → Mrs. Worsinger
• Painting → McGinn or Mayo
🎨🚗 Class of 2026 – Senior Parking Spot Painting! 🎨🚗
It’s time to make your mark on the WCHS senior lot! August 14 & 15 from 9 AM-3 PM
Day 1 - August 14 - Bring $15 (checks payable to WCHS SGA) to paint and a sketch of your design for approval. Choose your spot & paint the base layer.
Day 2 - August 15 - Add the decorative part of your design.
Important: Students must provide all their own materials. You must fill out the correct parking lot form (forthcoming from admin) and pay for your pass. Watch socials for a rain plan if needed on the morning of the 14th.
Questions? Reach out to Mr. McGinn or Mrs. Mayo. Let’s see those creative designs, Class of 2026!
#SeniorTradition #PatriotPride #WCHS2026
It’s time to make your mark on the WCHS senior lot! August 14 & 15 from 9 AM-3 PM
Day 1 - August 14 - Bring $15 (checks payable to WCHS SGA) to paint and a sketch of your design for approval. Choose your spot & paint the base layer.
Day 2 - August 15 - Add the decorative part of your design.
Important: Students must provide all their own materials. You must fill out the correct parking lot form (forthcoming from admin) and pay for your pass. Watch socials for a rain plan if needed on the morning of the 14th.
Questions? Reach out to Mr. McGinn or Mrs. Mayo. Let’s see those creative designs, Class of 2026!
#SeniorTradition #PatriotPride #WCHS2026
College and Career Promise (CCP) at CCC Students – Important Fall Reminders!
• Check your Carteretk12 and/or personal email for a message from ccp@carteret.edu titled “Important CCP Registration Info.”
This email has: Instructions to set up your college email and online accounts, Payment info and how to view your schedule, Details about required textbooks. If you can’t find this email, contact robbinsh@carteret.edu right away.
• Most Fall 2025 CCP classes start August 13, but check Carteret Compass for your specific course dates.
• Still need to register? Email robbinsh@carteret.edu or book an appointment here: https://calendly.com/heatherm0580-carteret
Once your college email is set up, keep an eye on it for messages from your instructors!
Let’s start the semester strong, Patriots!
#WCHSCCP #CollegeCreditInHighSchool #DualEnrollment #PatriotProud
• Check your Carteretk12 and/or personal email for a message from ccp@carteret.edu titled “Important CCP Registration Info.”
This email has: Instructions to set up your college email and online accounts, Payment info and how to view your schedule, Details about required textbooks. If you can’t find this email, contact robbinsh@carteret.edu right away.
• Most Fall 2025 CCP classes start August 13, but check Carteret Compass for your specific course dates.
• Still need to register? Email robbinsh@carteret.edu or book an appointment here: https://calendly.com/heatherm0580-carteret
Once your college email is set up, keep an eye on it for messages from your instructors!
Let’s start the semester strong, Patriots!
#WCHSCCP #CollegeCreditInHighSchool #DualEnrollment #PatriotProud
Interested in attending a U.S. Service Academy?
Senator Ted Budd will host a U.S. Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Rittling Conference Center (2nd floor), Davidson-Davie Community College.
This is a valuable opportunity for high school students and families to:
• Learn about the five U.S. military service academies
• Meet representatives from each academy
• Get answers to questions about eligibility, nominations, and more
Students of all grade levels and their families are encouraged to attend.
The 2025 Service Academy Nominations Application is now open and will remain available through October 31, 2025.
🔗 Learn more and apply: https://www.budd.senate.gov
Student schedules will be available to view in the InfiniteCampus portal this Friday at 8:00 AM. Our Drop/Add Request Form will open at the same time. The link to the drop/add form is below. Drops/Add Form Link: https://forms.gle/m51DwNFvVXmUaQyTA
🔹 This form is the ONLY way to request a schedule change — counselors will not process requests sent by email.
🔹 Students should complete the form ONCE with all requests included.
Schedule changes will only be considered for the following reasons:
1️⃣ You have already taken the class and earned credit
2️⃣ You would like to choose a different elective
3️⃣ You would like to move up or down a level (Standard ↔ Honors)
4️⃣ You have a hole in your schedule (an empty period that needs to be filled)
We are so excited to see our students back in the building soon!
See below for tryout dates!
🏈⚽🏐 Fall Sports Tryouts are here at West Carteret High School! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Tryouts begin this week for sports. Make sure your student-athlete is registered on FamilyID and has a current physical on file.
👉 Register here:
🔗 https://students.arbitersports.com/programs/west-carteret-hs-fall-sport-registration-2025-2026
📅 Fall Sports Parent Meeting
🗓 Monday, August 4
🕕 6:00 PM
Follow @westcarteretathletics for team-specific updates.
Questions? Contact our athletic directors.
💙❤️ Let’s go, Patriots!
Effective Thursday, July 24, 2025, we will be switching our student email system from NCEdCloud to Classlink. This change is designed to streamline your access to all the tools you use for learning.
What does this mean for you?
You will need to change the way you log in to access your school email and other online portals. Please follow these new steps carefully:
Go to our school website: Visit carteretcountyschools.org.
Click on "Portal": You will find the "Portal" link in the upper-right corner of the homepage.
Login with your new credentials: When presented with the login screen, please use the following format for your username and password:
Username: Your two-digit graduation year followed by your first initial, middle initial, and the first seven letters of your last name. Do not use any hyphens, dashes, or spaces.
Example (last name 7 letters or less): If you are an 8th-grade student this year, and your name is Mickey James Mouse, your username would be 30mjmouse.
Example (last name 8 or more letters): If you are a 6th-grade student this year, and your name is Peter Parker Spider-Man, your username would be 32ppspiderm. (Note: the hyphen is removed, and it is only the first 7 letters of the last name)
Password: Your full student ID number.
Please make sure to remember these new login details. If you encounter any issues after July 24th, please reach out to your teacher or the school's IT support for assistance.
Mark your calendars for Orientation Day at West Carteret High School. This is your chance to meet teachers, explore campus, and get set up for success.
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
🕑 10th–12th Grade New Student Open House: 2:00–4:00 PM
🕔 Freshman Orientation (Class of 2029): 5:00–7:30 PM
We want to give a warm welcome to our newest Patriots and introduce all the amazing opportunities WCHS has to offer. We’ll also help students and families get to know our staff, campus, and community. We can’t wait to meet you and kick off a great year together! ❤️🤍💙
#PatriotProud #ClassOf2029 #WelcomeToWCHS #WestCarteretHS
We’re incredibly proud to recognize our outstanding Patriots who earned AP Scholar Awards for the 2024–2025 school year through College Board!
These awards celebrate students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through their performance on multiple AP Exams - a true mark of academic excellence, college readiness, and hard work.
🏅 38 AP Scholars
(Score of 3+ on 3 or more exams)
🏅 21 AP Scholars with Honor
(Avg score of at least 3.25 on all exams taken, and 3+ on four or more exams)
🏅 24 AP Scholars with Distinction
(Avg score of at least 3.5 on all exams taken, and 3+ on five or more exams)
We applaud these students for their dedication and effort in rigorous college coursework! Students can check their AP Awards status by logging into AP Classroom:
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/awards-recognitions/ap-scholar-award
#APScholars #CollegeReady #PatriotProud #WestCarteretHS #AcademicExcellence #WCHSAcademics
Fall Sports are almost here, Patriots! Make sure you’re ready to hit the ground running. 🏃♀️🏈🏐
Be sure to check out the picture for info. And don’t forget to follow @westcarteretathletics on Facebook for the latest updates and announcements.
Let’s go, Patriots!
#WCHSAthletics #FallSports #PatriotProud #WestCarteretHS
Speaking of working hard in the summer... our Youth and Government (YAG) students have been soaking up experience in public service, leadership, government, and policy!
This summer, West Carteret YAG delegates have served as General Assembly Pages, Governor’s Pages, and participated in Summer Institutes, diving deeper into how government works and building valuable skills for the future.
Way to represent, Patriots! We’re proud of your initiative and leadership beyond the classroom!
#WCHSYAG #PatriotProud #StudentLeaders #YouthAndGovernment #WestCarteretHS #CivicEngagement #NCYAG
