Viking Message (Sunday Calls)
Viking Message 1/11/26
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of
January 12 to January 16, 2026. The message is also posted on the school website.
Parents and students, tomorrow begins our state EOC and CTE exam week. If students are car riders, it is important that they arrive to school on time. Any student that is not taking an EOC or CTE will have an assigned location and will remain there until testing is over. We would like all students to be in their designated classroom by 7:05. Teachers will begin taking attendance by 7:15. Attendance will be taken through Homerooms, but some classes will be located in alternate areas. Once EOC/CTE testing has begun, information regarding makeups for Teacher-made exams will be shared via email for those students that may have been absent last week. Makeup for teacher made exams will take place in room 203. Students will be released when testing for the school is over which may vary from day to day, but is usually between between 11:30 to 12:00. Lunch will be grab and go. EOC Makeups (for those that missed the assessments due to absence) will take place in the afternoons. EOC Retests for Eng 2, Math 1, Math 3 and Bio will begin following the release of scores and remediation. Contact will be made to parents with dates and times. If you have not returned your retest letter it is not too late. Students that do not receive a level 3 do have an opportunity to retest and the highest score will be used for the final average in the course.
As a reminder, tomorrow is the last day to turn in an attendance waiver. Students should not exceed more than 10 unexcused absences or they run the risk of not receiving credit for their classes regardless of the grade earned. Absence notes should be turned in immediately following an absence and if the absences are an occurrence due to a chronic illness, there should be some type of medical documentation also turned in.
Students also have the opportunity to makeup time for attendance. Makeup time will only benefit academic credit; it will NOT impact athletic eligibility. If students are interested in makeup time, they need to meet with Ms. Cassidy or their counselor to make sure the qualify. Opportunities include Mon-Friday following release from school 12-3; Saturday, 1/17; 8-4; Tuesday and Wednesday, 1/20 and 1/21; 8-4. Please note, the Saturday, is subject to change based on participation.
Our Project Graduation meetings have resumed. We meet every Wednesday at 6:30 in the café. We still have tickets to sell for the Reverse Raffle. We are also selling raffle tickets for a prom basket that includes gift certificates from dress shops; hair salons; makeup salons and nail salons. It even includes certificates for tuxes and flowers. The estimated value of the Prom basket is $600. The raffle tickets for the basket can be purchased for $5 from any Project Graduation committee member or from the WOHS front office. The drawing for the basket is 3/6.
Cap and Gown Pictures for our 2026 graduates are scheduled to be taken on Tuesday, Jan 20, which is a TWD. A link for signing up for appointment times has been sent out to student emails. If your student did not receive it, please check with Ms. Cassidy or Ms. Mitchell. Walk-ins are permitted.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 1/12: (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 1/13: (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 1/14: Swimming (A); (H)
· Thursday, 1/15: (A); (H)
· Friday, 1/16: Veterans Cup Wrestling Tournament; Basketball (A); Basketball (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week.
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Viking Message 1/4/26
Good evening, parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of 1/5 to 1/9/26. The message is also posted on the school website.
I would like to begin this first call by extending congratulations to our mid-year graduates as you complete your final days of this semester. Please make sure your contact information is provided to your HR teacher on the forms that have been given to the teachers. Important information and dates will be sent home beginning early March for graduation and other end of year activities.
Parents, I hope everyone had a safe and restful winter and is prepared to end the fall semester strong. Teacher-made exams begin as soon as students return to school on 1/6 to 1/9 and EOC and CTE state exams begin 1/12 to 1/16. Students will receive their testing schedule on Tuesday, 1/6. EOC and CTE assessments days are still ½ days, with makeups taking place in the afternoons. In addition, students that do not meet proficiency on Math 1, Math 3, Biology and Eng 2 will have an opportunity to retake the EOC and the student will receive the higher of the two scores which can positively impact their final average. Letters granting permission to retest were sent home prior to the break. We are still collecting permission letters. If you would like another letter, please reach out to your child’s EOC teacher or counselor. Opportunities for remediation will be scheduled with a specific date for the retake.
As a reminder, students should not exceed more than 10 unexcused absences or they run the risk of not receiving credit for their classes regardless of the grade earned. Absence notes should be turned in immediately following an absence and if the absences are an occurrence due to a chronic illness, there should be some type of medical documentation also turned in. Opportunities to apply for medical waivers are available. Forms are available in the front office. They must be returned to the office with medical documentation. Handwritten notes will not be sufficient. Attendance waivers are due by 1/12/26.
Our Project Graduation meetings will resume for the Spring beginning this Wednesday, 1/7 at 6:30 in the café. We still have tickets to sell for the Reverse Raffle. We are also selling raffle tickets for a prom basket that includes gift certificates from dress shops; hair salons; makeup salons and nail salons. It even includes certificates for tuxes and flowers. The estimated value of the Prom basket is $600. The raffle tickets for the basket can be purchased for $5 from any Project Graduation committee member or from the WOHS front office. The drawing for the basket is 3/6.
Cap and Gown Pictures for our 2026 graduates are scheduled to be taken on Tuesday, Jan 20, which is a TWD. More information on how to sign up will be provided soon.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 1/5: (A); V Boys only Basketball (H)
· Tuesday, 1/6: (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 1/7: Track (A); Wrestling (H)
· Thursday, 1/8: (A); Basketball (H)
· Friday, 1/9: Wrestling Tournament (A); Basketball (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week.
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Viking Message 12/14/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Dec 15 to Dec 19. The message is also posted on the school website.
Parents, winter break begins 12/19. Once we return, students have 9 days until the end of the Fall semester. Teacher- made exams begin immediately upon return to school on 1/6 to 1/9 and EOC and CTE state exams begin on 1/12 to 1/16.
Parents and students, the following information is extremely important. End of Semester assessments will be slightly different than previously scheduled. EOC and CTE exams will now be disseminated based on subjects instead of class periods. EOC and CTE assessments days are still ½ days, with makeups taking place in the afternoons. This semester, students that do not meet proficiency on Math 1, Math 3, Biology and Eng 2 will have an opportunity to retake the EOC. Letters granting permission to retest need to be returned by 12/19. Opportunities for remediation will be scheduled with a specific date for the retake.
As we are preparing for the end of the semester, we must also keep in mind that attendance is also a factor for progress. Students should not exceed more than 10 unexcused absences or they run the risk of not receiving credit for their classes regardless of the grade earned. Absence notes should be turned in immediately following an absence and if the absences are an occurrence due to a chronic illness, there should be some type of medical documentation also turned in. Opportunities to apply for medical waivers are available. Forms are available in the front office. They must be returned to the office with medical documentation. Handwritten notes will not be sufficient. Attendance waivers are due by 1/12/26.
Our WO/HCMS Orchestra will present their winter concert Thursday evening, starting at 6 PM in the ETPAC. Please come out to hear the wonderful sounds of our talented students.
Our Yearbook committee is sponsoring a yearbook spirit week during the week of 12/15 to 12/19. The themes for each day include: Monday- Christmas Sweater; Tuesday- Grade Character days; Wednesday is Purple Santas for Veterans; Thursday- Christmas Movie Character and Friday is Christmas PJs. Other activities to support the yearbook include $2 polaroid pictures and $2 hot chocolate sold during lunch. And don’t forget to order your yearbook. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase your 2025-2026 yearbook. There are payment plans available through the website. Seniors, Early Grads & 3-Year Grads you can also purchase your Senior Recognition Ads, Business Ads & Personalize your cover through the website.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 12/15: Basketball (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 12/16: Basketball (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 12/17: Wrestling (A); Track (H)
· Thursday, 12/18: (A); (H)
· Friday, 12/19: (A); Basketball (H)
The following tournaments are scheduled over the holiday break. The Tiger Classic for Wrestling begins Dec 22-23 at Chapel Hill HS. The OCS V Boys Basketball Tournament begins 12/27 to 12/30 at NSH and the Pamlico V Girls Basketball Tournament begins 12/29 to 12/30 in Pamlico.
This ends our Viking message for this week. The next Viking Message is scheduled for Jan. 3. Jan 5th is a TWD and students return to school on Tuesday, 1/6. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 12/7/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of
Dec 8 to Dec 12. The message is also posted on the school website.
Parents, we have 10 more days until 12/19, the start of the winter break. Once we return, students have 9 days until the end of the Fall semester. Teacher- made exams begin immediately upon return to school on 1/6 to 1/9 and EOC and CTE state exams begin on 1/12 to 1/16.
Parents and students, the following information is extremely important. End of Semester assessments will be slightly different than previously scheduled. EOC and CTE exams will now be disseminated based on subjects instead of class periods. EOC and CTE assessments days are still ½ days, with makeups taking place in the afternoons. This semester, students that do not meet proficiency on Math 1, Math 3, Biology and Eng 2 will have an opportunity to retake the EOC. Letters were sent home prior to Thanksgiving and should be returned by 12/19. Opportunities for remediation will be scheduled with a specific date for the retake.
As we are preparing for the end of the semester, we must also keep in mind that attendance is also a factor for progress. Students should not exceed more than 10 unexcused absences. Absence notes should be turned in immediately following an absence and if the absences are an occurrence due to a chronic illness, there should be some type of medical documentation also turned in. Opportunities to apply for medical waivers are available. Forms are available in the front office. They must be returned to the office with medical documentation. Handwritten notes will not be sufficient. Attendance waivers are due by 1/12/26.
Our Jazz band will present its annual holiday concert Tuesday evening and our Marching band will perform on Thursday evening. Both concerts will take place at 7 PM in the ETPAC. Please come out to hear the wonderful sounds of our talented students.
Winter Sports pictures are scheduled for 12/11. Winter sports include, Boys and Girls Winter Track, Boys and Girls Wrestling, Boys and Girls Basketball and Boys and Girls Swimming.
Our Yearbook committee is sponsoring a yearbook spirit week during the week of 12/15 to 12/19. Check out the WOHS website and FB page on the theme for each day. Other activities to support the yearbook include $2 polaroid pictures and $2 hot chocolate sold during lunch. And don’t forget to order your yearbook. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase your 2025-2026 yearbook. There are payment plans available through the website. Seniors, Early Grads & 3-Year Grads you can also purchase your Senior Recognition Ads, Business Ads & Personalize your cover through the website.
In honor of the adoption of Swansboro High School by the School of Infantry East on Friday, 12/12 between the games hosted by Swansboro HS, they are honoring our active duty, retired or dependent military with free entry into the game. You must have and show your ID at the door.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 12/08:
· Tuesday, 12/09: Basketball (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 12/10: (A); Track, Wrestling (H)
· Thursday, 12/11: (A); (H)
· Friday, 12/12: Basketball (A); (H)
· Saturday, 12/13: Swimming (A)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 11/30/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of
Dec 1 to Dec 5. The message is also posted on the school website.
Report cards for the 2nd grading period will be distributed on 12/02 and the student day before the winter break is 12/19.
Parents and students, the following information is extremely important and should be marked in your calendar. End of Semester assessments will be slightly different than previously scheduled. Instead of EOC and CTE exams being disseminated in the last 4 days of the semester, they will now be disseminated based on subject instead of class period beginning Monday, 1/12 to 1/16, Monday through Friday, the last 5 days of the semester. EOC and CTE assessments days are still ½ days, but makeups and remediation will take place after exams as needed. Students will also have the option to retake Math 1, Math 3, Biology and English 2 on specific dates. More information on scheduling will be provided within the next few days. Permission forms were sent home before the Thanksgiving break for all students that are currently taking a state EOC. It is important that these permission forms are returned by 12/19. In addition, our teacher made exams will begin 1/6, the first day students return from their winter break.
As we are preparing for the end of the semester, we must also keep in mind that attendance is also a factor for progress. Students should not exceed more than 10 unexcused absences. Absence notes should be turned in immediately following an absence and if the absences are an occurrence due to a chronic illness, there should be some type of medical documentation also turned in.
It's the start of our holiday season. We have our Winter Chorus Concert scheduled for Thursday, 12/4, 7 PM in the ETPAC. Please come out to hear the wonderful sounds of our talented students.
Our Yearbook committee is sponsoring a yearbook spirit week during the week of 12/15 to 12/19. Check out the WOHS website and FB page on the theme for each day. Other activities to support the yearbook include $2 polaroid pictures and $2 hot chocolate sold during lunch. And don’t forget to order your yearbook. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase your 2025-2026 yearbook. There are payment plans available through the website. Seniors, Early Grads & 3-Year Grads you can also purchase your Senior Recognition Ads, Business Ads & Personalize your cover through the website.
Viking Parents, please remember we still have RR tickets available to purchase. The event date has been rescheduled for 3/21/26. Any previous tickets with the original date will still be honored. Please remember this is the primary fundraiser for the after-graduation event for our graduates. Just reach out to the school or Chisty Barnette for more information. Please support our Project Graduation efforts.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 12/01:
· Tuesday, 12/02: Basketball (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 12/03: Basketball, Track, Wrestling (A); (H)
· Thursday, 12/04: (A); (H)
· Friday, 12/05: Wrestling (A); (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 11/23/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Nov 24 to Dec 5. The message is also posted on the school website.
Thanksgiving Break begins 11/26 and report cards for the 2nd grading period will be distributed on 12/02.
Parents and students, the following information is extremely important and should be marked in your calendar. End of Semester assessments will be slightly different than previously scheduled. Instead of EOC and CTE exams being disseminated in the last 4 days of the semester, they will now be disseminated based on subject instead of class period beginning Monday, 1/12 to 1/16, the last 5 days of the semester. EOC and CTE assessments days are still ½ days, but makeups and remediation will take place after exams as needed. Students will also have the option to retake Math 1, Math 3, Biology and English II on specific dates. More information on scheduling will be provided within the coming weeks. Permission forms will be sent home beginning tomorrow and must be returned by 12/19.
It's time to recognize the start of our holiday season. We have our Winter Chorus Concert scheduled for Thursday, 12/4, 7 PM in the ETPAC. Please come out to hear the wonderful sounds of our talented students.
Our Yearbook committee is sponsoring a yearbook spirit week during the week of 12/15 to 12/19. Check out the WOHS website and FB page on the theme for each day. Other activities to support the yearbook include $2 polaroid pictures and $2 hot chocolate sold during lunch. And don’t forget to order your yearbook. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase your 2025-2026 yearbook. There are payment plans available through the website. Seniors, Early Grads & 3-Year Grads you can also purchase your Senior Recognition Ads, Business Ads & Personalize your cover through the website.
Viking Parents, please remember we still have RR tickets available to purchase. The event date has been rescheduled for 3/21/26. Any previous tickets with the original date will still be honored. Please remember this is the primary fundraiser for the after-graduation event for our graduates. Just reach out to the school or Christy Barnette for more information. Please support our Project Graduation efforts.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 11/24: (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 11/25: Wrestling (A); Basketball (H)
· Monday, 12/01:
· Tuesday, 12/02: Basketball (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 12/03: Basketball, Wrestling (A); (H)
· Thursday, 12/04: (A); (H)
· Friday, 12/05: Wrestling (A); Basketball (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 11/16/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Nov 17 to Nov 21. The message is also posted on the school website.
Our next Early Release day is 11/19 and the end of the 2nd grading period is 11/20. Thanksgiving Break begins 11/26 and report cards for the 2nd grading period will be distributed on 12/02.
Our WO Athletic Booster Club has arranged a Spirit Night at Dairi-O on Monday, November 17th from 5-8pm and want you to know that your participation can support the WO athletics. Enjoy dinner with family and friends - a portion of all dine-in and drive-thru sales will benefit the White Oak High School Athletic Booster Club.
Congratulations to our outstanding HOSA competitors for their incredible achievements at the Southeastern Regional Leadership Conference, on November 8, 2025, at South Brunswick High School! 15 counties were represented. Jamari McPhatter earned an impressive 2nd place in Medical Law and Ethics; Emily Pollard and Julius Helm secured 2nd place in Emergency Medical Technician. Emily Fright earned a 5th place finish in Pharmacy Science, and DaVonya Koonce-Roundtree claimed 7th place in Sports Medicine. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to excellence—way to go, White Oak HOSA!
It's time to order your yearbook. It’s as easy as going to yearbookforever.com to purchase your 2025-2026 yearbook. There are payment plans available through the website. Seniors, Early Grads & 3-Year Grads you can also purchase your Senior Recognition Ads, Business Ads & Personalize your cover through the website. Don't wait!!! Price will increase!!!"
Students, WOHS will host our Fall Blood Drive on Friday, 11/21/25 and we need your help!! Our goal this year is 30 units. Any junior or senior wishing to donate should see or email Ms. Mary Downey in room 112.
Students must be at least 16 years of age and those under the age of 18, must have a parental permission form completed. Permission forms can be picked up from Ms. Downey. There is a weight requirement to donate. The drive runs from 7:30 - 1:00 on Friday, 11/21 in the CA. The last day to sign up is 11/19 to participate. As we approach the holiday season, thank you for helping us to give the gift of life by supporting the American Red Cross.
Viking Parents, please remember we still have RR tickets available to purchase. The event date has been rescheduled for 3/21/26. Any previous tickets with the original date will still be honored. Please remember this is the primary fundraiser for the after-graduation event for our graduates. Just reach out to the school or Chisty Barnette for more information. Please support our Project Graduation efforts.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 11/17: (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 11/18: (A); Basketball (H)
· Wednesday, 11/19: (A); (H)
· Thursday, 11/20: Basketball, Wrestling (A); (H)
· Friday, 11/21: Basketball, Wrestling (A); (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 11/09/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Nov 10 to Nov 14. The message is also posted on the school website.
Monday, 11/10 is a TWD and Tuesday, 11/11 is Veteran’s Day. Our next Early Release day is 11/19 and the end of the 2nd grading period is 11/20.
We have had a great Fall Sports season from Volleyball, Soccer and XC each having an opportunity to compete in second round playoffs for State titles. Our football season continues as we travel to Rocky Mount to compete against Northern Nash on 11/14.
Well wishes are extended to the WO OAKestra and their participation at the North Carolina Music Educators Association (NCMEA) Conference in Winston Salem beginning on Monday. We are proud of your accomplishment.
Attention parents and guardians, if you haven’t signed up for the new Parent Portal yet, now’s the time! The Parent Portal lets you easily check your child’s grades, attendance, and schedule all in one place. Look for an email from Infinite Campus with a link to register your account. If you don’t see it, check your junk folder or call the school to make sure we have your correct email on file. Visit the district website for more information.
Our WO Athletic Booster Club has arranged a Spirit Night at Dairi-O on Monday, November 17th from 5-8pm and want you to know that your participation can support the WO athletics. Enjoy dinner with family and friends - a portion of all dine-in and drive-thru sales will benefit the White Oak High School Athletic Booster Club.
Graduates of the 2026 graduating class, if you could not attend the summer portrait session for formal drapes and tuxes, you can still have your pictures taken on Monday, 11/10. The picture session will begin at 8:30-1:00. The photographers will provide the drapes and tuxes. The ladies will need to wear a camisole or spaghetti strapped shirt, and the gentlemen will need to wear a white t-shirt.
Fall makeup pictures for 9-11th grade will take place on Wednesday, 11/12 for those students that were not present at the original Fall portrait date.
Speaking of memories, don’t miss out on purchasing your 2025-2026 yearbook. Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase yours. There are payment plans available through the website. Seniors, Early Grads & 3-Year Grads you can also purchase your Senior Recognition Ads, Business Ads & Personalize your cover through the website. Payment plans are available. Check out the link on the website. Don't wait!!! Price will increase!!!
Mark your calendar:
- Monday, 11/10: (A); (H)
- Tuesday, 11/11: (A); (H)
- Wednesday, 11/12: (A); (H)
- Thursday, 11/13: (A); (H)
- Friday, 11/14: V Football Away (A); (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 11/02/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Nov 3 to Nov 7. The message is also posted on the school website.
Monday, 11/10 is a TWD and Tuesday, 11/11 is Veteran’s Day. Our next Early Release Day is 11/19 and the end of the 2nd grading period is 11/20. Thanksgiving Break begins 11/26 and report cards for the 2nd grading period will be distributed on 12/02.
Viking on the Green is scheduled for Friday, 11/07. This is the incentive reward for those students that returned their IA card on the first day following distribution, 9/23. The event will take place from 1:00-1:45. Invitations will be distributed during HR on Wednesday.
Graduates of the 2026 graduating class, if you were not able to attend the summer portrait session for formal drapes and tuxes, you can still have your pictures taken on Monday, 11/10, the next TWD. The session will begin at 8:30-1:00. The photographers will provide the drapes and tuxes. The ladies will need to wear a camisole or spaghetti strapped shirt, and the gentlemen will need to wear a white t-shirt to shirt.
Fall makeup pictures for 9-11th grade will take place on Wednesday, 11/12 for those students that were not present at the original Fall portrait date.
Viking Parents, due to low tickets sales for several reasons, we had to reschedule Reverse Raffle for Saturday March 21st. If you purchased a ticket, your number will still be honored if you should still choose to participate in the Spring. New tickets will be printed with the rescheduled date. Please remember this is the primary fundraiser for the after-graduation event for our graduates. If you have not purchased a ticket yet, they are still available to buy. Just reach out to the school or Christy Barnette for more information. W/O these funds, we may not be able to host the PG event. Please support our Project Graduation efforts.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 11/03: (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 11/04: (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 11/05: (A); (H)
· Thursday, 11/06: (A); (H)
· Friday, 11/07: (A); (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 10/19/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Oct 20 to Oct 24. The message is also posted on the school website.
Huge congratulations to our Lady Vikings Varsity Volleyball Team on their thrilling 3-1 win over Northern Nash HS in the First Round State playoffs! Next stop: Southern Pines. We're excited for our Vikings!
Representatives from the NCSSM will be on campus Monday to meet with interested 10th graders. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00 in the Media Center.
A College Fair hosted by the District Instructional Services department is scheduled for Tuesday evening in the gym, 5:30 to 7:30. There will be over 47 colleges and universities from across NC available to speak with families about their programs and opportunities. A representative from CFNC will also be there to share information about FAFSA and ways to make college affordable.
The Pre-ACT is scheduled to be administered to 10th grade students on 10/21. This is a state required assessment. It is extremely important that your student is present at school on time by 7:05AM. All other grade levels will be in their HR during the entire dissemination of the assessment. Due to testing protocols, there will be minimal movement and no class transitions.
Homecoming 2025 is right around the corner. We have several events scheduled during the week of 10/20 to 10/25. Our dress theme days begin on Monday. Check out the post on the website for details on each day’s event. Other activities taking place include the Powder Puff, Carnival and Bonfire after school. Thursday is the Senior Breakfast and Friday is the Pep Rally, Parade and Game. The homecoming king will be announced during the pep rally and the queen will be announced during the game.
Oct 24 is also our Senior Night for Band, Cheer and Football. All seniors will be recognized prior to the game. Please come out to support our Vikings. Recognitions for Senior Night will begin at 6:10 prior to the game.
Tickets for the Homecoming Dance are still available for purchase during lunches until 10/24, pre-sale only. Tickets are $22 or $20 and 2 non-perishable food items. Tickets will not be available to purchase the night of the dance. Students must have all school fees paid prior to purchasing the tickets. Students that are assigned OSS or multiple ISS are not eligible to attend.
Parents, Opt-In forms were distributed to students last week. The training for students will take place on 10/28. Students can only participate if the form is signed and returned.
Viking Parents, due to low tickets sales for several reasons, we are rescheduling the reverse raffle for Saturday March 21st. If you purchased a ticket, you will be contacted by the person that has sold the ticket to you. Your number will still be honored if you should still choose to participate in the Spring. New tickets will be printed with the rescheduled date. Please remember this is the primary fundraiser for the after-graduation event for our graduates. If you did not get to purchase a ticket yet, they are still available to buy once the new tickets are printed. W/O these funds, we may not be able to host the PG event.
During the 10/24 Homecoming game, we will have a table set up to sell tickets for a chance to win 5 extra tickets for our 2026 graduation. These tickets are only $5 and the winner will be announced during the homecoming game on 10/24.
Please support our Project Graduation efforts. If you would like more information on how you can help, please reach out to me or Christy Barnett for more information.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 10/20: Tennis (A); Golf (H)
· Tuesday, 10/21: Volleyball (A); Soccer (H)
· Wednesday, 10/22: XC (A); (H)
· Thursday, 10/23: JV Football (A); Soccer (H)
· Friday, 10/24: (A); V Football (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 10/12/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Oct 13 to Oct 17. The message is also posted on the school website.
Parent and students, tomorrow, 10/13, we have a TWD and report cards will be distributed on 10/14.
Parents, OCS will be participating in the annual SOS (Signs of Suicide) Training this month. More information regarding the training will be given in a separate call later this week. Opt-In forms will be given to students on Tuesday, 10/14.
The Pre-ACT is scheduled to be administered to 10th grade students on 10/21. This is a state required assessment. It is extremely important that your student is present at school on time by 7:05AM. All other grade levels will be in their HR during the entire dissemination of the assessment. Due to testing protocols, there will be minimal movement and no class transitions.
Homecoming 2025 is right around the corner. We have several events scheduled during the week of 10/20 to 10/25. Monday we begin our dress theme days. Check out the post on the website for details on each days event. Monday is dress as your favorite teacher/childhood character. Tuesday is pajama day. Wednesday is class color day or Rhyme w/o Reason. Thursday is Blast from the Past or Rodeo Day and Friday is Green and Gold Day. Other activities taking place include the Powder Puff, Carnival and Bonfire after school. Thursday is the Senior Breakfast and Friday is the Pep Rally, Parade and Game.
Congratulations to the following grade level representatives:
· 9th Grade: Kennedy Sloan and Benjamin Hylton
· 10th Grade: Emily Pollard and Jaxon Maddox
· 11th Grade: Jalyn Avila and Wynne Hicks
Our 12th grade representatives for Homecoming Queen are: Joy Allen, Alyssa Carkhuff, Giorgiannah Manzini, Mariah Reeves and Alexis Schooler.
Our 12th grade representatives for Homecoming King are: Robert Alexander, Amir Burnette, Devon Ferguson, Juan Carlos Moran-Moreno and Rocky Vinson
Seniors will cast their final vote for Homecoming king and queen beginning Oct 13 to Oct 17. The Hoco King will be announced during the pep rally and the queen will be announced during the game.
Oct 24 is also our Senior Night for Band, Cheer and Football. All seniors will be recognized prior to the game. Please come out to support our Vikings.
Tickets for the Homecoming Dance are still available for purchase for $22 or $20 and 2 non-perishable food items. Please remember, tickets are pre-sale only and the last day to purchase is Friday, 10/24, during lunch. Tickets will not be available to purchase the night of the dance. Students must have all school fees paid prior to purchasing the tickets. Students that are assigned OSS or multiple ISS are not eligible to attend.
Seniors, the last day to turn in money and permission forms for the Senior Breakfast is 10/17. Students can pay for breakfast and turn in their forms to their HR teacher on Wednesdays. Any student that has ISS or OSS as of 9/23 will not be able to attend. Students must also be passing their courses.
Viking Parents, we still have several Reverse Raffle Tickets available for purchase. Please help support the primary fundraiser for the after-graduation event for our graduates. If you are willing to sell or purchase tickets, please come to our weekly Wednesday meeting at 6:30 in the WOHS café. A chance to win $10,000 is the prize for the raffle. Our Reverse Raffle is scheduled for 11/01 at the Infant of Prague.
During the 10/24 Homecoming game, we will have a table set up to purchase RR tickets as well as tickets for a chance to win 5 extra tickets for our 2026 graduation. These tickets are only $5 and the winner will be announced during the homecoming game on 10/24. Please support our Project Graduation efforts. If you would like more information on how you can help, please reach out to me or Christy Barnett for more information.
Parents and students, all students should have a clear backpack for their daily materials they use for all their classes. If students do not, they will be expected to relinquish their bag and carry all their items with them through the school day. They can pick up their backpack at the end of the day. Students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve items. They will have to retrieve their backpack at the end of the day once the bell rings.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 10/13: Tennis (A); Golf (H)
· Tuesday, 10/14: (A); Soccer (H)
· Wednesday, 10/15: XC (A); (H)
· Thursday, 10/16: Soccer (A); JV Football (H)
· Friday, 10/17: V Football (A); (H)
· Saturday, 10/18: Volleyball (A) for State Playoffs
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 10/05/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of Oct 6 to Oct 10. The message is also posted on the school website.
Parent and students, please note the following dates: Fall pictures for grades 9-11 are scheduled for 10/07. The next ERPD day is 10/08 and school will be released at 11:10. We will be hosting the CTE Career Fair on 10/09. The ASVAB and Pre-SAT for registered students is scheduled for 10/9 and 10/10. We have a TWD on 10/13, and report cards will be distributed on 10/14.
2025 Homecoming is 10/24 with the dance on Sat 10/25. We have several activities planned for the week. Tickets for the homecoming dance went on sale last week. All tickets are pre-sale for $22.00 per ticket or $20.00 and 2 cans or boxes of non-perishable food items to help support our CHEW program. Tickets will not be available to purchase the night of the dance. Tickets can be purchased in the café during lunch periods. Students must have all school fees paid prior to purchasing the tickets. Students that are assigned OSS or multiple ISS are not eligible to attend.
Voting for Grade level Homecoming nominations will take place beginning Monday, Oct 6 to Thursday, Oct 9 via a forms link through your homeroom TEAMS channel. Grade Level Homecoming court representatives will be announced on Friday, Oct 10.
Seniors will cast their final vote for Homecoming king and queen beginning Oct 13 to Oct 17. The Hoco King will be announced during the pep rally and the queen will be announced during the game.
Oct 24 is also our Senior Night for Band, Cheer and Football. Band will be recognized prior to the game and our Football and Cheer seniors will be recognized during half-time prior to crowning our king and queen. We are also planning our Homecoming parade after school on 10/24. Please come out to support our Vikings.
Seniors, permission forms for the Senior Breakfast were distributed last week. Students can pay for breakfast and turn in their forms to their HR teacher on Wednesdays. All permission forms and money must be turned in by 10/17. Any student that has ISS or OSS as of 9/23 will not be able to attend. Students must also be passing their courses.
Congratulations is extended to Ms. Downey’s HR for being the first HR to have a 100% return of their Impact Aid Cards. As an appreciation, they will receive a pizza party later in the month. Please continue to return your Impact Aid Card. This is an important funding source for the Onslow County School System and every card will count.
Viking Parents, we need your help. We still have several Reverse Raffle Tickets available for purchase. The RR is our primary fundraiser for the after graduation event for our graduates. If we are not able to sell the tickets and host the RR, we will not have the funds needed to ensure a quality event for our graduates. If you are willing to sell tickets, please come out to our weekly Wednesday meeting at 6:30 in the WOHS café. For $100, 2 people can enjoy a delicious dinner, a chance to win $10,000. We will have a table set up at the 10/10 and 10/24 home football games. Also taking place, for $5, you can purchase a raffle ticket to win 5 extra tickets for our 2026 graduation. The drawing will take place during the homecoming game on 10/24. Please support our Project Graduation efforts.
Our Reverse Raffle is scheduled for 11/01 at the Infant of Prague. If you would like more information on how you can help, please reach out to me or Christy Barnett for more information.
Parents and students, effective Oct. 6, the end of the first grading period, ALL students should have a clear backpack for their daily materials they use for all their classes. If students cannot comply, they will be expected to relinquish their bag and carry their items with them. They can pick up their backpack at the end of the day. Students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve items. They will have to retrieve their backpack at the end of the day once the bell rings.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 10/06: (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 10/07: Soccer, Volleyball (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 10/08: Tennis (A); XC (H)
· Thursday, 10/09: JV Football, (A); Soccer, Volleyball (Senior Night) (H)
· Friday, 10/10: (A); V Football (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 9/28/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of September 29 to October 3. The message is also posted on the school website.
2025 Homecoming is 10/25 with the dance on Sat 10/25. WE have several activities planned for the week. Beginning Wednesday, 10/01, tickets for the 2025 Homecoming Dance are available for purchase. Tickets are pre-sale only and will not be available for purchase the night of the dance. For $22.00 or $20 and 2 canned or non-perishable food items, you can enjoy “A Night in Rio”. The canned/non-perishable food items will be donations for our CHEW program. Tickets can be purchased in the café during lunch periods. Students must have all school fees paid prior to purchasing the tickets. Students that are assigned OSS or multiple ISS are not eligible to attend.
Permission forms for the 5th Annual Senior Breakfast were distributed last week. Students can pay for breakfast and turn in their forms to their HR teacher on Wednesdays. All permission forms and money must be turned in by 10/17. Any student that has ISS or OSS as of 9/23 will not be able to attend. Students must also be passing their courses.
This is a reminder to please complete and return the Impact Aid cards distributed last week. Impact Aid cards are a very important source of funding for the OC School system. ANY student that returned their cards the next day, are eligible to have their name placed in a raffle for 2 pair of Homecoming Dance Tickets and participate in “Fun on the Green”. The drawing for the tickets will take place on Tuesday and announced on Wednesday. The first HR that has 100% by Friday, 9/26, will receive a Pizza Party. So Vikings, let’s turn in those cards as quickly as you can!
Please note the following dates: Fall pictures for grades 9-11 are scheduled for 10/07. The next ERPD day is 10/08 and school will be released at 11:10. We will be hosting the CTE Career Fair on 10/09 in the ETPAC and CA. The ASVAB and Pre-SAT for registered students is scheduled for 10/9 and 10/10.
We still have Reverse Raffle Tickets available for purchase. For $100, 2 people can enjoy a delicious dinner, a chance to win $10,000 and a big night of fun and opportunities to win other great prizes. Tickets can be purchased from any PG committee member, or from the front office of WOHS. A table will be set up at the next 2 home football games. We are also selling a chance to enter a raffle for an extra 5 2026 graduation tickets. These raffle tickets can be purchased for $5 and the drawing will take place during the homecoming game on 10/24. Please support our Project Graduation efforts. Our next PG meeting is Wednesday at 6:30 in the café. We will have more tickets to distribute and if you would like, come out and buy. The Reverse Raffle is scheduled for 11/01. If you would like more information on how you can help, please reach out to me or Christy Barnett for more information.
Parents and students, effective Oct. 6, the end of the first grading period, ALL students should have a clear backpack for their daily materials they use for all their classes. If students cannot comply, they are expected to purchase a locker or they will be required to empty their current back and carry their items with them during the school day. Students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve items. They will have to retrieve their backpack at the end of the day once the bell rings.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 9/29: Golf (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 9/30: Tennis, Volleyball (A); Soccer (H)
· Wednesday, 10/01: XC (A); Volleyball (H)
· Thursday, 10/02: Soccer, (A), JV Football, Tennis, Volleyball (H)
· Friday, 10/03: V Football (A); (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 9/21/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of September 22 to September 26. The message is also posted on the school website.
Senior Parents, letters and calls about immunizations, shot records and health assessments have been mailed and made to the homes of those students that still need to provide the required documentation. Any student that has not provided the information will be excluded from attending school effective 9/24.
It’s that time of year again. Time for distribution of our Impact Aid Cards. Cards will be distributed to students on Monday. It is very important that the cards are returned as soon as possible. ANY student that returns their cards by the next day, Tue 9/23, completely filled out and signed, names will go in a raffle for 4 drawings for a pair of HOCO Dance Tickets and a fun day on the Green. The first HR that has 100% by Friday, 9/26, will receive a Pizza Party. So Vikings, let’s turn in those cards as quickly as you can!
Parents and students, effective Oct. 6, the end of the first grading period, ALL students should have a clear backpack for their daily materials they use for all their classes. If students cannot comply, they are expected to purchase a locker or they will be required to empty their current back and carry their items with them during the school day. Students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve items. They will have to retrieve their backpack at the end of the day once the bell rings.
Fall pictures for grades 9-11 are scheduled for 10/07.
The 2025 Homecoming game is scheduled for 10/24, and the homecoming dance is scheduled for 10/25. More information about Homecoming Week activities will be announced soon. For students intending to attend the homecoming dance, tickets will be pre-sale only. In addition, all fees must be paid prior to purchasing the ticket, nor can students have been assigned OSS.
Seniors, our 5th annual Senior Breakfast at Golden Corral is scheduled for Thursday, Oct 23. Permission forms will be distributed on 9/24 during HR. Any student that has ISS or OSS as of 9/23 will not be able to attend. Students must also be passing 75% of their courses.
We have Reverse Raffle Tickets available for sale and purchase. For $100, 2 people can enjoy a delicious dinner, a chance to win $10,000 and a big night of fun and opportunities to win other great prizes. Tickets can be purchased from any PG committee member, or from the front office of WOHS. Our next PG meeting is Wednesday at 6:30 in the café. We will have more tickets to distribute and if you would like, come out and buy. The Reverse Raffle is scheduled for 11/01. If you would like more information on how you can help, please reach out to me or Christy Barnett for more information.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 9/22: Soccer (A); Golf (H)
· Tuesday, 9/23: Tennis, Volleyball (A); (H)
· Wednesday, 9/24: (A); XC (H)
· Thursday, 9/25: Soccer, (A), Tennis, Volleyball (H)
· Friday, 9/26: (A); (H)
· Saturday, 9/27: County Championships for XC (H)
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 9/14/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of September 15 to September 19. The message is also posted on the school website.
Senior Parents, letters about immunizations for the Meningitis Booster and Tdap vaccines have been mailed home. Please review and follow the state guidelines regarding the need to acquire the vaccinations and provide the documentation to the school. Any student that has not provided the information will be excluded from attending school effective 9/24. This also includes the required physical assessments that are due within 30 days of enrollment.
Interim Reports for the first grading period are scheduled to be distributed on 9/15.
Parents and students, effective Oct. 6, the end of the first grading period, ALL students should have a clear backpack for their daily materials they use for all their classes. If students are not able to comply, they are expected to purchase a locker or they will be required to empty their current back and carry their items with them during the school day. Students will not be allowed to leave class to retrieve items. They will have to retrieve their bag at the end of the day once the bell rings.
We have our first ERPD day scheduled for 9/17. Students will be released at 11:10. They are not permitted to stay after school due to staff professional development.
The ASVAB is scheduled to be given on October 9. Any 11th or 12th grader interested in taking the ASVAB need to sign up at Ms. Dennis’s office by Sept. 19th.
Your WOHS Marching Vikings will present their annual half-time and competition show at the annual OCS Band Showcase on Saturday, 9/20 at RHS. We set the bar with our performance at 3:45. Admission is $10, and gates open at 3:00.
The 2025 Homecoming game is scheduled for 10/24, and the homecoming dance is scheduled for 10/25. More information about Homecoming Week activities will be announced soon. For students intending to purchase a homecoming dance ticket, all fees must be paid prior to purchasing the ticket. In addition, seniors, our 5th annual Senior Breakfast at Golden Corral is scheduled for Thursday, Oct 23. Permission forms will be distributed within the next few weeks. This is a proactive notice that any student that has ISS or OSS as of 9/23 will not be able to attend. Students must also be passing 75% of their courses and not have exceeded 5 days of unexcused absences. More information about the breakfast will be provided soon.
We have Reverse Raffle Tickets available for sale and purchase. For $100, 2 people can enjoy a delicious dinner, a chance for winning $10,000 and a big night of fun and opportunities to win other great prizes. Tickets can be purchased from any PG committee member, or from the front office of WOHS. Our next PG meeting is Wednesday at 6:30 in the café. We will have more tickets to distribute and if you would like, come out and buy. The Reverse Raffle is scheduled for 11/01. If you would like more information on how you can help, please reach out to me or Christy Barnett for more information.
Students and parents, this is a reminder that for all Varsity Home football games, patrons will need to go through our Evolv system and can only have clear bags to take into the event. Anyone choosing to take pictures ARE NOT allowed on the field or in the end zone for safety reasons, unless you are with an identified media outlet like JD News or local TV news station.
Mark your calendar:
• Monday, 9/15: Golf (A); Soccer (H)
• Tuesday, 9/16: Tennis, Volleyball (A); (H)
• Wednesday, 9/17: XC (A); (H)
• Thursday, 9/18: JV Football, (A), Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball (H)
• Friday, 9/19: XC, (A); V Football (H)
Thank you so much for following through on assistance with the traffic flow as students exit cars to enter the front building. Just remember to continue to take out laptops, and 3-ring binders prior to getting to the entrance area. In addition, it is helpful with traffic and will expedite movement if cars pull all the way up before allowing students to exit the vehicle. It prevents traffic backing up on Piney Green Rd.
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!
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Viking Message 9/07/25
Good Evening Parents, students and staff,
This is Joycelyn Cassidy, principal of WOHS with your Viking Message for the week of September 8 to September 12. The message is also posted on the school website.
The Jostens Representatives that arrange orders for Graduation materials such as caps, gowns diplomas, announcements and rings will be on campus 9/11 to speak with both the 12th and 11th grade students. Each grade level will report to the CA at their designated time for the presentation.
Interim Reports for the first grading period are scheduled to be distributed on 9/15.
We have our first ERPD day scheduled for 9/17. Students will be released at 11:10. They are not permitted to stay after school due to staff professional development.
The ASVAB is scheduled to be given on October 9. Any 11th or 12th grader interested in taking the ASVAB need to sign up at Ms. Dennis’s office by Sept. 19th.
10th graders interested in taking the Pre-SAT on October 10th, need to sign up at Ms Dennis’s office by Sept. 12th. 11th graders interested, are eligible and can sign up but there is a $20 charge for the test.
Testing calendar for this year is located on the WOHS website, under “Quick Link Testing” then click testing on the left.
We have Reverse Raffle Tickets available for sale and purchase. For $100, 2 people can enjoy a delicious dinner, a chance for winning $10,000 and a big night of fun and opportunities to win other great prizes. Tickets can be purchased from any PG committee member, or from the front office of WOHS. Our next PG meeting is Wednesday at 6:30 in the café. We will have more tickets to distribute and if you would like, come out and buy. The Reverse Raffle is scheduled for 11/01. If you would like more information on how you can help, please reach out to me or Christy Barnett for more information.
Students and parents, this is a reminder that for all Varsity Home football games, patrons will need to go through our Evolv system and can only have clear bags to take into the event. Anyone choosing to take pictures ARE NOT allowed on the field or in the end zone for safety reasons, unless you are with an identified media outlet like JD News or local TV news station.
Mark your calendar:
· Monday, 9/8: Golf (A); (H)
· Tuesday, 9/9: Tennis, Volleyball (A); Soccer (H)
· Wednesday, 9/10: (A); Tennis, XC (H)
· Thursday, 9/11: Soccer, (A), JV Football, Tennis, Volleyball (H)
· Friday, 9/12: XC, V Football (A); (H)
Thank you so much for following through on assistance with the traffic flow as students exit cars to enter the front building. Just remember to continue to take out laptops, and 3-ring binders prior to getting to the entrance area. In addition, it is helpful with traffic and will expedite movement if cars pull all the way up before allowing students to exit the vehicle. It prevents traffic backing up on Piney Green Rd. Also, WO will resume the requirement of clear backpacks for all students. Students that do not have a clear bag will need to purchase a locker for their backpack.
This ends our Viking message for this week. Enjoy the rest of your weekend, good-bye!