💖🤠 IT WAS A HOLLY DOLLY DAY AT HAES! 🤠💖
We had a DOLLY good time today! Our Panthers traded their usual school spirit for a little pink, rhinestones, and cowboy flair as we celebrated the one and only Dolly Parton! ✨💕
From our fabulous outfits to Dr. Hill spreading a little extra joy with Kalee’s Cart of Happiness, today was full of smiles, laughter, and sweet treats! 💗 Even Ms. Veronica’s porch goose, Gladys, got in on the action, showing off her Dolly spirit! Apparently, even our feathered friends know how to work a little pink and sparkle! 🪿💖✨
As Dolly says, “If you see someone without a smile, give them yours!” Our Panthers did just that today! 🌸
📚💖 A special shoutout to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library for inspiring a love of reading in children everywhere!
#DollyDay #HAESPanthers #DollyParton #ImaginationLibrary #PantherPride #GladysTheGoose 💕
🍎📚 Johnny Appleseed Fun at TCS! 📚🍎
Our Kindergarteners had a special treat today as Dr. Norris read Johnny Appleseed to them! They loved listening to the story and learning about this fun piece of American folklore. ❤️
After the story, our little learners celebrated with apples and lots of fun! 🍎🎉
Thank you, Dr. Norris, for making reading extra special for our Kindergarteners! We love creating fun and meaningful learning experiences at TCS! 💜🤍
#TaborCitySchool #TCS #JohnnyAppleseed #KindergartenFun #ReadAloud #LearningIsFun
The Nakina Middle School Mustangs are putting learning into action! Through hands-on learning, exploring, and investigating, they are making connections about chemical reactions in science!
#NMSMustangs #MustangExcellence #RootedInCommunityGrowingInExcellence
At TCS, Mrs. Lee’s 8th grade ELA students prepared to dive into Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” through interactive pre-reading stations! Students used context clues to uncover key vocabulary, made inferences from images and book covers, learned about author Shirley Jackson, previewed the story, and explored the role traditions play in their own lives. They’re ready to see how those clues and ideas connect as we begin reading! 🔎📖
At its September meeting, the Columbus County Board of Education recognized several schools for outstanding academic achievement and growth during the 2025–2026 school year. Acme-Delco Elementary School met expected growth and increased student proficiency, while Columbus Career and College Academy exceeded expected growth, increased proficiency, and earned an “A” School Performance Grade. Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School met expected growth, and Old Dock Elementary School met expected growth while also increasing student proficiency. South Columbus High School and Williams Township School were also recognized for improving grade-level proficiency. These accomplishments reflect the continued hard work of students, teachers, staff, and school leaders across Columbus County Schools.
During a recent Board of Education meeting, Columbus County Schools recognized several outstanding students for their achievements at the Beta Club National Convention.
Tabor City School Junior Beta members Callie Lovett, Carlie Lovett, and Alayna Strickland earned impressive national honors, including 1st Place in Junior Book Battle, 4th Place in Junior Musicology, and 10th Place in Junior Quiz Bowl.
South Columbus High School Beta Club students also earned national recognition. Corbin Lovett, John David Stubbs, Morgan Cartrette, and Morgan Boyd placed 8th in the nation in Senior Musicology. Wyatt Stanley earned 5th Place in the nation in Senior Recyclable Art, Division 1. Madalyn Norris placed 10th in the nation in 9th Grade Senior Bio-Medical Health Science.
Congratulations to these talented students for representing their schools and Columbus County Schools with excellence on the national stage.
Tabor City School Junior Beta members Callie Lovett, Carlie Lovett, and Alayna Strickland earned impressive national honors, including 1st Place in Junior Book Battle, 4th Place in Junior Musicology, and 10th Place in Junior Quiz Bowl.
South Columbus High School Beta Club students also earned national recognition. Corbin Lovett, John David Stubbs, Morgan Cartrette, and Morgan Boyd placed 8th in the nation in Senior Musicology. Wyatt Stanley earned 5th Place in the nation in Senior Recyclable Art, Division 1. Madalyn Norris placed 10th in the nation in 9th Grade Senior Bio-Medical Health Science.
Congratulations to these talented students for representing their schools and Columbus County Schools with excellence on the national stage.
The next training session for new substitutes will be held on October 1 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at Central Services. This training is for new classroom, cafeteria, and custodial substitutes.
Anyone attending must have already completed a substitute application and met all employment requirements before participating in the training.
The session will cover Columbus County Schools Board policies, district expectations, and required Title IX training.
Anyone attending must have already completed a substitute application and met all employment requirements before participating in the training.
The session will cover Columbus County Schools Board policies, district expectations, and required Title IX training.
📐📚 Learning by Doing at Tabor City School! 📚📐
Our 5th grade math students participated in a hands-on activity designed to strengthen their understanding of finding the volume of rectangular prisms!
Students worked in groups and rotated through charts, adding important information, strategies, and examples. This engaging activity gave them the opportunity to collaborate, share their thinking, and learn from one another while building their math skills. ➕📏
We love seeing our students actively engaged in learning and working together to solve problems! Way to go, 5th grade! 🎉👏
#TaborCitySchool #TaborCityTigers #5thGradeMath #HandsOnLearning #MathInAction #Collaboration #LearningTogether
At TCS, 7th grade students in Mrs. Lee’s ELA class took a closer look at the villains of Rikki-Tikki-Tavi—Nag and Nagaina! 🐍📚
Using a collaborative placemat format, students analyzed and ranked textual evidence from strongest to weakest. Through group discussions, they defended their rankings and explained how the evidence supports Nag and Nagaina’s portrayal as villains.
Students put close reading, collaboration, and evidence-based reasoning into action!
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof.
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Columbus County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 2, 2026. The public hearing will be held on September 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm or as soon as can be heard before the (governing board) Columbus County Commissioners.
More Information Here. https://aptg.co/GFmm9y
Section 5311 (ADTAP), 5310, 5339, 5307 and applicable State funding, or combination thereof.
This is to inform the public that a public hearing will be held on the proposed Columbus County Community Transportation Program Application to be submitted to the North Carolina Department of Transportation no later than October 2, 2026. The public hearing will be held on September 21, 2026 at 6:30 pm or as soon as can be heard before the (governing board) Columbus County Commissioners.
More Information Here. https://aptg.co/GFmm9y
Collaboration, problem solving, writing, diffusion, changes in matter, employability skills, presentations, healthy lunches, sun, socialization, and PBIS are just a few of the great things happening at Nakina Middle School in the last two days! #rootedincommunitygrowinginexcellence #nmsmustangs
There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
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DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
https://aptg.co/MtcH46
Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
https://aptg.co/MtcH46
Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
Get ready students and staff at Tabor City School! Beginning Monday, August 31st, our school will be reading the school-wide novel, The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney. This funny, adventurous novel is told from Humphrey the Hamster’s point of view about human behavior and school life!
Columbus County Schools invites parents and guardians to use our Back-to-School Guide, your one-stop resource for starting the school year informed and prepared!
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
🖤❤️ A special thank you to Mrs. Emily Grice, Board of Education member, for stopping by Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School during our opening meeting this morning to encourage our staff as we prepare for a great school year!
We truly appreciate your support, encouraging words, and commitment to our students, staff, and school community. Thank you for taking the time to start our year with us and remind our HAES family that the work we do matters! ❤️🖤
#HAESPanthers #PantherPride #BetterTogether #BackToSchool
This is a great opportunity for students to get their state required vaccines at a drive thru clinic hosted by Columbus County Health Department next Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00pm-6:30pm.
This evening, Columbus County Schools sent invitations for parents to enroll in Rooms, our new parent/teacher communication platform.
Please follow the instructions you received from Thrillshare.com to complete your enrollment. If you did not receive an invitation, your child’s teacher can assist you during Open House and once school begins.
We will also provide additional information and guidance after this initial step.
Thank you for your patience as we introduce this new communication tool!
Mackenzie Marlowe and LeighAnn McPherson are getting a jumpstart on the new school year at the NC State Math Summit. They’re excited to bring back new math strategies and fresh ideas to support student success this year. Go Aggies!
