West Carteret High

Thank you to parents and Young Life for the great food to start off the best Teacher Appreciation Week yet! Each day, our SGA Faculty Relations Committee will also be highlighting student voices thanking their favorite teachers ❤️🤍💙

Ms. Edwards creative writing class and Ms. Swanger's art students collaborated to create a book of ekphrastic poetry! What is ekphrastic poetry? According to the Poetry Foundation, "Ekphrastic poetry is a vivid, imaginative description of or response to a work of visual art—such as a painting, sculpture, or photograph. It bridges visual and literary arts, allowing poets to amplify, interpret, or explore the emotions and narratives behind the artwork." See some prime examples from our creative Patriots here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHIQw8Kh8A/TEjgShWVmNIf03OL9iRKcw/view?utm_content=DAHIQw8Kh8A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hf5ec1027ea&fbclid=IwVERDUARhuP5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeEReNF0s9M5UbxqUhEAJ_fglRfknHuphi7b7_A8xqCGVHuq-4aBaOongXT1E_aem_OL44ITMNTI3-acyCnccd6A

🧬🔬 Hands-On Science! 🔬🧬 Ms. Eichenauer’s AP Biology students spent the week exploring the world of biotechnology through exciting, real-world lab experiences. Students conducted a restriction enzyme analysis using DNA fingerprinting and transformed bacteria by introducing a glow gene from a jellyfish. Experiences like these bring advanced science concepts to life and showcase the innovative learning happening every day at West Carteret High School. #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride

Congratulations to our students of the month! These students exemplify the #Patriotspirit by showing academic growth, leadership, kindness towards others, outstanding attitude and disposition, community involvement, and/or personal development.

A special thank you to businesses and parents who donate to the Community Partnership Academic Boosters to support this program! If you are interested in helping support this program, please contact Tiffany.Mayo@carteretk12.org. We are looking for T-shirt sponsors, small swag from your business, and items for student prizes.

We are so happy to celebrate these amazing West Carteret Students. #westcartereths #studentofthemonth

🚌 Bus Update for WCHS Families

Bus 254 will be split this afternoon. Students who ride Bus 253, Bus 254, and Bus 235 may experience delays getting home due to the adjusted route schedule.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to get all students home safely.

Congratulations to the West Carteret High School Lacrosse team on a huge victory tonight...19-6 over DH Conley. Congratulations, Patriots! #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride

Big things are happening in our Media Center! This week we added new projector screens and projectors, giving the space a fresh upgrade. Behind the scenes, our Patriot Press News team is already putting the new computer, green screen, and table setup to good use to create engaging content for our school community. We’re also putting the final touches on our podcast studio, which will be ready in the coming weeks. None of this would be possible without the support of the The Big Rock Foundation. We’re grateful for your investment in our students!

Today we celebrate the incredible administrative professionals who help keep West Carteret High School running each and every day. Their hard work, dedication, organization, and care support our students, staff, and families in countless ways. Thank you to Laura Prestwich, Jodonna Parker, Ketina Pryor, and Jan Sherron for all you do for our school community. We appreciate your commitment to WCHS and the positive difference you make every day. #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride

✨ Congratulations to Our WCHS Prom Royalty! ✨ We are proud to celebrate this year’s Prom Court winners: 👑 King & Queen – Noah Key and Janiah Davis 🤴Prince & Princess – Nevaeh Salazar and Luis Gandarilla Gomez Thank you for representing West Carteret High School with Patriot pride. 💙🤍❤️ #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride #Prom2026

Prom Reminder for WCHS Students: Prom is almost here, Patriots! Prom is held at Merrell Estates and Gardens from 7-10pm tomorrow, Friday, 4/17.26.

Please review these important reminders for a safe and memorable night.
⏰ April 17 is an Early Release Day
🏫 Attendance at school on Friday is required for all prom attendees
🎟️ Final ticket sales THURSDAY
👔👗 Formal attire is required (tuxes/suits & long dresses)
🚗 Carpooling is recommended for parking and convenience
💙 Prom is a school-sponsored event, so appropriate behavior is expected.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening celebrating our Patriots! #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride

Service Academy Day Opportunity for WCHS Students: West Carteret High School students in grades 7–12, along with parents and educators, are invited to attend North Carolina’s Third Congressional District Service Academy Day.

📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Craven Community College – Bosch AMC Hall, Room AMC 102, New Bern, NC

Students can learn about the U.S. Service Academies, the application and nomination process, and hear from representatives. Service academies are a great college option for students interested in leadership, academics, athletics, discipline, and serving their country—while earning a top-tier education.

This is an excellent opportunity for Patriots considering military or public service careers after graduation.

Community Partnership Academic Boosters Meeting...Join us for our final meeting of the year and a planning meeting for next school year on: 📅 Monday, April 20 ⏰ 5:00 PM 📍 WCHS Library Parents, guardians, and community supporters are invited to come learn how this group supports students, teachers, and academic programs at West Carteret High School. We would love your ideas and involvement as we plan for another great year ahead. We hope to see you there! #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride

West Carteret Patriot Update: 4.13.26



Good afternoon Patriots, here is your Weekly Patriot for April 13th. We look forward to welcoming students back from Spring Break as we focus on finishing the year with excellence.

I wanted to take a moment and recognize John Suralik, Maegan Harrison, and Mikaela Worsinger. April 6-10 was National Assistant Principals week. I am so grateful to the great leadership that our APs bring to serving the schoolhouse everyday! These three bring the best energy while setting high expectations. Thank you for being #TheBestofWest ❤️

A reminder that this Friday is an early release day as we will host our Prom. Prom tickets will be on sale April 13-16 (ending Thursday) via GoFan, with all tickets priced at $100. All school and band fees must be paid prior to purchase, and students should see Mrs. Mayo in the library for their access code.

Health updates from the Nurse:

Letters will be going out this week to those students that need an immunization for the 26-27 School year. Rising Seniors are required to receive the Meningitis A booster. The first MCV A was received at the beginning of 7th grade.

There will be a school based clinic conducted by the Carteret County Health Department on May 15, 2026. If you are interested in your child receiving the required immunization on that day, please complete the application included in your mailing.

Applications must be completed and returned by May 1, 2026.

Required immunization must be documented with the School Nurse no later than September 22, 2026, to avoid exclusion from school.

Students that do not meet the requirement will have to be excluded from school until the shot is received and documentation is presented to the school.

In Patriot Athletics: The week before Break our Baseball and Softball teams had big wins over Croatan. Soccer had a win over Jones Sr. and both Boys and Girls Track teams finished 2nd in the County Tournament. Come out this week as host Lacrosse on Tuesday, Track and Tennis on Wednesday, and Baseball/Softball and Soccer on Thursday.

Please enjoy the rest of your evening and as always, let us know if we can support you in any additional ways at the schoolhouse.

🎓 Save the Date – WCHS Graduation 2026 🎓

Mark your calendars for this special milestone! Each senior will be issued 5 (five) tickets at graduation practices.

📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 6:30 PM
📍 WCHS Gymnasium

Look for the Senior Letter sent via student email AND snail mail on May 1 with further details. We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026 and this important moment with family and friends. #westcartereths #Classof2026 #graduation

🏈✨ Powder Puff Sign-Ups Are OPEN! ✨🏈 Ready to hit the field, Patriots? Grab your spot now—teams are first come, first served, so don’t wait! 📅 Game will be held at the end of May Sign up ASAP to be part of the fun, competition, and school spirit! 💙🤍❤️ #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride

Happy National Assistant Principals Week to the three musketeers--Mr. John Suralik, Ms. Maegan Harrison, and Ms. Mikaela Worsinger! Thank you for bringing the best energy, setting high expectations and goals, and for loving our community fiercely. You remind us all of why we do what we do. Thank you for being #TheBestofWest ❤️🇺🇸💙

Hey Patriots! To get excited prom we will have a Prom Spirit Week from April 13-17! We can't wait to see all the amazing outfits! Go Patriots!!!

Congratulations to Our 2026–2027 SGA Officers!

We are excited to announce and celebrate our Student Government Association officers for next year! These student leaders are ready to serve, lead, and make a positive impact on our school community.

We are so excited for the year to come and can’t wait to see all they accomplish! 💙🤍❤️ #WestCarteretHS #PatriotPride

It's our 2nd year doing Patriot Palooza, and we're truly #LivingOurWestLife today on this fine half-day. Juniors and Seniors took the festival field for the first half of the day. Stay tuned for pics of our underclassmen! 🥰

🚌 Bus 278 Delay Notice Good morning, WCHS families—Bus 278 will be delayed this morning. We will send a Remind message when the bus is on the way. 📱 To receive updates, text @2526wc278 to 81010 to join the Remind. Thank you for your patience! 💙