The hallways at Nakina Middle School are shining like stars thanks to Mr. Chris McKeithan, Mrs. Alice Watts, and Mr. Henry Baldwin! They have worked diligently this summer to prepare the floors at ODES and Nakina Middle. We appreciate their dedication to providing a clean and welcoming environment for our students.
This guide includes helpful info to get your school year off to a great start. Still have questions? Use the form at the bottom and we’ll be in touch!
Today CCCA Math 1 students did their first Mystery Classroom of the semester. Someone put the principal in a sleeper hold in the parking lot…was it The Masked Macho, The Ape Man, The Evil Clown, or The Plague Doctor? Students had to complete math problems to gather clues. Great job!!!
This guide includes helpful info to get your school year off to a great start. Still have questions? Use the form at the bottom and we’ll be in touch!
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Makeup Substitute Update Training - 9AM-12PM August 6th at Central Services.
Nakina Middle School Open House
We had a great first day! Departure times will be the same all week. We will keep you posted on return times. It's very important that every student bring a water bottle each day. Be sure to check list for clothing requirements each day too. Thank you!
Open House dates are posted! Please read the notes section carefully as some open houses are drop-in, and some require everyone to arrive at a certain time.
https://tinyurl.com/2526ccsopenhouse
https://tinyurl.com/2526ccsopenhouse
HEARTS Foundation Presents:
Columbus County’s Largest & Longest-Running School Supply Drive!
The HEARTS Foundation is excited to invite all school-age children to receive a free backpack and school supplies—just in time for the new school year!
Important Details:
This year’s event will be drive-thru only. No walk-ups allowed.
All children must be present in the vehicle to receive supplies. No supplies will be given to adults without children present.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 116 Miller Street, Chadbourn, NC
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your child ready for school—while supplies last!
Attendance Policy Update
School attendance and class participation are an integral part of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance develops patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory: the State of North Carolina requires that every child in the State between the ages of seven (or younger if enrolled) and 16 years of age attend school.
No more than five school days per semester will be excused based on parent notes. Future absences due to personal illness, injury, or medical/dental appointments, will require a healthcare practitioner's statement to be excused.
Students may lose athletic eligibility for not following the attendance policy.
Grades K-8
Students who are chronically absent (excused, unexcused or suspended for more than 10% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Grade retention will be considered due to a lack of mastery as a result of chronic absenteeism.
Grades 9-12
High school students who are chronically absent (excused unexcused or suspended for more than l0% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Students who miss more than ten days (unexcused) per course will be subject to an attendance-based failure (FF).
Cell Phone Policy Update
All classes in grades K-12 in the district will be a phone-free space to help optimize teaching and learning. Phones will not be allowed at any time during the school day, including lunch periods. This update reflects requirements as signed into law by HB 959.
High School students must store their devices and device accessories in Yondr Pouches as directed by the district. Students in grades K-8 must power off and keep devices and accessories in their bookbags during the instructional day. Provisions will be made for students that use cellphones for medical purposes.
Columbus County Schools may forbid student possession of devices and device accessories on school property.
Please note that Columbus County Schools will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged devices.
School attendance and class participation are an integral part of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance develops patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory: the State of North Carolina requires that every child in the State between the ages of seven (or younger if enrolled) and 16 years of age attend school.
No more than five school days per semester will be excused based on parent notes. Future absences due to personal illness, injury, or medical/dental appointments, will require a healthcare practitioner's statement to be excused.
Students may lose athletic eligibility for not following the attendance policy.
Grades K-8
Students who are chronically absent (excused, unexcused or suspended for more than 10% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Grade retention will be considered due to a lack of mastery as a result of chronic absenteeism.
Grades 9-12
High school students who are chronically absent (excused unexcused or suspended for more than l0% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Students who miss more than ten days (unexcused) per course will be subject to an attendance-based failure (FF).
Cell Phone Policy Update
All classes in grades K-12 in the district will be a phone-free space to help optimize teaching and learning. Phones will not be allowed at any time during the school day, including lunch periods. This update reflects requirements as signed into law by HB 959.
High School students must store their devices and device accessories in Yondr Pouches as directed by the district. Students in grades K-8 must power off and keep devices and accessories in their bookbags during the instructional day. Provisions will be made for students that use cellphones for medical purposes.
Columbus County Schools may forbid student possession of devices and device accessories on school property.
Please note that Columbus County Schools will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged devices.
NCDPI gave a shout recently to our summer camps!
Columbus County Schools Child Nutrition Department is accepting bids for the delivery of fresh milk products for the School Nutrition Program for school year 2025-2026.
For more information, visit https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/details/?id=a0f36708-8762-f011-bec2-001dd80c2969
For more information, visit https://evp.nc.gov/solicitations/details/?id=a0f36708-8762-f011-bec2-001dd80c2969
TCS is proud of our Junior Betas! 💜
TCS Junior Betas take Orlando!! Our Junior Betas hit the ground running! 🏆 🎉 Our wins so far include:
Social Studies (2nd place)
Top 5 Mixed Media
Top 5 Musicology
Top 10 Book Battle
Top 10 Solo,Duo,Trio (instrumentalist)
#nationalbetaconvention25 #juniorbetastakeorlando
#radiate #colts
TCS Betas take Universal Studios Orlando. #betanight
Congratulations to Williams Township teacher Dee Dee White for publishing "He Heard My Cry: Notes of Encouragement from God". The book is available on Amazon with cover art from South Columbus senior Carmen Buck.
FREE Summer Meals for Kids Ages 1–18!
No registration required – just show up and eat! Students do not need to attend the school to be eligible. Meals must be eaten in the cafeteria.
Chadbourn Elementary
June 17 – July 30 (Monday–Thursday)
Closed: July 2–3
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Tabor City School
June 17 – July 30 (Monday–Thursday)
Closed: June 30 – July 7
Breakfast: 7:30–8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM
Acme Delco Elementary
June 17 – July 23 (Monday–Thursday)
Closed: June 30 – July 7
Breakfast: 7:45–8:30 AM
Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:15 PM
Open to all children and teens ages 1–18.
#SummerMeals #HealthyKids #ColumbusCountySchools
At a recent Board meeting, the Board recognized Matthew Brown of South Columbus High School and Patience Daniels of West Columbus High School as recipients of the Future Teacher Scholarship. These outstanding students were honored for their commitment to entering the field of education.
At a recent Board meeting, the Board recognized the recipients of the Future Teacher Scholarship. Matthew Brown of South Columbus High School and Patience Daniels of West Columbus High School were honored for their commitment to pursuing careers in education. Their selection reflects both their academic achievement and passion for teaching, and the Board commended them for taking the first steps toward becoming future educators in our community.
