West Carteret High

🎨🚗 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

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

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!

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

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.