Mr. Rodney Register, an alumnus of Nakina High School and watermelon farmer recently visited the Agriscience students at Nakina Middle School. Mr. Register shared his knowledge about germinating seeds, photosynthesis, the growing season, and properly caring for watermelons. Mr. Register has participated in and or won local growing contests as well as those around the state and country.
Congratulations to Nakina Middle School Mustang, Deborious Floyd for being a "Marvelous Mustang"!
Mr. Jess Hill, Columbus County Clerk of Superior Court and Mr. Brent Watts, Columbus County Commissioner visited the Agriscience students at Nakina Middle School to share the history of the Columbus County Fair and the agricultural roots. #rootedincommunitygrowinginexcellence
Monday, October 12, 2026, is a Teacher Conference Day for all schools except CCCA, which will observe a regular Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students on Monday, October 12.
Teachers will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (except CCCA) to meet with parents in person, by phone, or virtually. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference time.
Teachers will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (except CCCA) to meet with parents in person, by phone, or virtually. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference time.
Thank you Ms. Blosser, Mr. Reaves , and Brunswick Electric Membership Corporation for your dedication and support to the students at Nakina Middle School! #rootedincommunity #growinginexcellence
At TCS, 3rd grade has been busy! We have used maps to determine absolute and relative locations. We explored our own shadows to see how the sun moves through the sky during the day and shadows change depending upon how high the sun is in the sky. We explored creating our own shadows because we learned that opaque objects block the light and create shadows.
🤿💙 A HUGE thank you to SRO Williams! 💙🤿
Mrs. Howard’s 6th graders had a special opportunity to learn from SRO Williams as he shared his role on the Columbus County Sheriff’s Dive Team and explained the equipment used during underwater search and rescue operations.
Students were able to make real-world connections to their novel, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team , bringing their reading to life and gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced during rescue missions.
Thank you, SRO Williams, for sharing your knowledge, experience, and time with our Panthers! 🐾📚
#HAESPanthers #AllThirteen #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CommunityPartners #PantherPride
Mrs. Howard’s 6th graders had a special opportunity to learn from SRO Williams as he shared his role on the Columbus County Sheriff’s Dive Team and explained the equipment used during underwater search and rescue operations.
Students were able to make real-world connections to their novel, All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team , bringing their reading to life and gaining a deeper understanding of the challenges faced during rescue missions.
Thank you, SRO Williams, for sharing your knowledge, experience, and time with our Panthers! 🐾📚
#HAESPanthers #AllThirteen #LearningBeyondTheClassroom #CommunityPartners #PantherPride
💖🤠 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
