West Carteret High

Even in the summer, our Patriots are shining in the community! West Carteret’s own Michael McGinn, Latin teacher and gifted singer and actor, helped organize Hot Jazz once again for the American Music Festival, bringing incredible live jazz to Carteret County. This year’s performance featured the Matt Leder Quintet with Roderick “Rev” Paulin and took place Thursday, July 11 at 7 PM. We were also treated to a special performance by rising sophomore Tommy Kellis, who took the stage and brought the house down with his blues performance. What a way to represent WCHS! From planning major cultural events to sharing the spotlight with professional musicians, our students and faculty are out there making a difference all year long. #WestCarteretHS #PatriotProud #HotJazz2025 #AmericanMuisicFestival

The Main Office is closed today due to ongoing floor waxing and summer maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we prepare the building for the new school year. If you’re here for Driver’s Education, please enter through the main doors and head directly to Room 310. Volleyball practice will be held at Morehead City Middle School today due to scheduled work in the WCHS gym. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility. #WCHSUpdate #SummerMaintenance

West Carteret is proud to announce the strong performance of our AP students this year: we gave 341 exams to 227 students (approximately 20% of our student body) and 83% of those students scored a 3 or higher! To give this some context: • In North Carolina public schools, about 65.4% of AP exams score a 3+, above the national average of 65%. • WCHS students outperformed both, with an 83% success rate in all subject areas. That excellence translates to real-world benefits: most North Carolina universities and many colleges nationwide award college credit for AP scores of 3 or higher, saving students time and money. In addition to credit, colleges look closely at course rigor in the admissions process. Taking AP classes shows you’re willing to challenge yourself, manage college-level material, and go the extra mile academically. Next steps: Students, check AP Classroom on July 14 to learn if you qualify for an AP Scholar Award. These designations are earned based on high scores across multiple exams. It could be: • AP Scholar – scores of 3+ on three exams • AP Scholar with Honor or Distinction, etc. We couldn’t be prouder of our AP students their dedication and hard work are really paying off. And hats off to our AP teachers in all subject areas who go above and beyond with training and curriculum to help students succeed. Way to go, Patriots! #PatriotProud #APSuccess #CollegeReady #WCHSAchievement #APScholar #FinishStrong

We know many of you are eager to see your schedules, and we appreciate your patience. Counselors are currently finalizing schedules for the upcoming school year and will share them as soon as they’re ready. If you've emailed your counselor, please know that schedules will be changing and balancing throughout the month of July. You’ll hear from WCHS via email, social media, phone call, or all of the above with information about schedule access and other important back-to-school updates. There’s no need to panic or email your counselor right now. We promise you haven’t been forgotten. We are working hard to make sure the 2025-26 school year is the best at West! #WCHSPatriots #BackToSchool #PatriotPrepared #TrustTheProcess

We know many of you are eager to see your schedules, and we appreciate your patience. Counselors are currently finalizing schedules for the upcoming school year and will share them as soon as they’re ready. If you've emailed your counselor, please know that schedules will be changing and balancing throughout the month of July. You’ll hear from WCHS via email, social media, phone call, or all of the above with information about schedule access and other important back-to-school updates. There’s no need to panic or email your counselor right now. We promise you haven’t been forgotten. We are working hard to make sure the 2025-26 school year is the best at West! #WCHSPatriots #BackToSchool #PatriotPrepared #TrustTheProcess

Reminder.... Rising seniors – it’s time to book your senior portraits Prestige Portraits will be at WCHS on July 8 and 9, 2025 to photograph members of the Class of 2026. All seniors must be photographed by Prestige in order to be included in the 2025-2026 yearbook. Schedule your appointment at prestigeportraits.com. You can search for your event by entering your city and state and your name. No code is required. Sessions held at WCHS will take place on the auditorium stage. Cost: $30 Essential Session – includes three outfits $20 Mini Session – includes two outfits Prestige will provide tuxedos and drapes. Students should wear appropriate undergarments and bring two casual outfits of their choice. Want to go to a studio instead? That’s an option too. Studios open this summer. Don’t wait – secure your time slot and get ready to celebrate your senior year.

Happy Fourth of July from the West Carteret Patriots Today we celebrate the birth of our nation and honor the courage, vision, and resilience that define the American spirit. At West Carteret, we are proud to carry that same spirit forward in all we do on campus, in the classroom, and in the community. Wishing all our Patriot families a safe and meaningful Independence Day. Stay connected with your West Carteret Patriots: https://wchs.carteretcountyschools.org #PatriotProud #FourthOfJuly #WCHSPatriots #IndependenceDay #RedWhiteAndBlue

Good afternoon Patriot Nation, This is your new Principal, Justin Holt, with an important update for our school community. First, let me start by sharing my excitement for joining the team. I am keen to advance the proud traditions of excellence that make “West the Best!” I am calling to announce a strong addition to our Administrative Team. Mikaela Worsinger has been named Assistant Principal at West Carteret. She is a graduate of West, who proceeded to earn her Bachelor of Science in Mathematics at Meredith College. She is presently in the process of earning her Masters in School Administration at UNC-Wilmington. Ms. Worsinger has been teaching Math at Croatan High School since 2015 and also serves as their Assistant Athletic Director. She will bring important instructional leadership skills to complement our Administrative Team and support student achievement for our Patriots. Ms. Worsinger would like to share with the Patriot Family: “I am thrilled to officially return home to West Carteret High School as Assistant Principal. As a proud WCHS graduate, I’m excited for the opportunity to serve, collaborate, and grow with this amazing community. West Carteret has always felt like home, and I’m honored to once again be part of the tradition, excellence, and spirit that define Patriot Pride!” I want to wish all Patriots an enjoyable Fourth of July celebration full of family and friends, truly a time to appreciate the great country and community that we are blessed to call home.

Class of 2025 graduates, don’t forget to take care of a few final steps before heading off to what’s next. Clean out your school email and Google Drive files as soon as possible. These accounts will be disabled later this summer. Final transcripts were sent to the colleges you listed on your senior survey today. If you took any dual enrollment classes at CCC, you’ll also need to request an official transcript from the CCC registrar to be sent directly to your college. Congrats again, Patriots. We’re proud of you.

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