Congratulations to Mrs. Sykes, Mrs. Tyler and Mrs. Elliott, our Brunswick Electric Bright Ideas Grant recipients at TCS!!! 💜🎉
Attention All Columbus County Schools High School Seniors and Families!
Get ready for Next Step 101 Night — your one-stop event to explore what’s next after graduation!
When: Thursday, October 23
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Southeastern Community College – Cartrette Building
What: Learn more about your next step options for after high school success! Meet representatives from UNC Pembroke, NC Career Works, and the U.S. Armed Forces, plus explore college, career, and service opportunities that can shape your future! And it’s all happening just in time for North Carolina Free College Application Week — your chance to apply to select NC colleges for free!
Bonus: We’ll have raffles and prizes throughout the evening!
Don’t miss this exciting night designed to help you take your next big step toward success.
Get ready for Next Step 101 Night — your one-stop event to explore what’s next after graduation!
When: Thursday, October 23
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Southeastern Community College – Cartrette Building
What: Learn more about your next step options for after high school success! Meet representatives from UNC Pembroke, NC Career Works, and the U.S. Armed Forces, plus explore college, career, and service opportunities that can shape your future! And it’s all happening just in time for North Carolina Free College Application Week — your chance to apply to select NC colleges for free!
Bonus: We’ll have raffles and prizes throughout the evening!
Don’t miss this exciting night designed to help you take your next big step toward success.
4th Grade Math Night Success! 🎉
Mr. Corey Kissam’s 4th grade class hosted an awesome Parent Math Night!
Parents and students explored the new math curriculum together—diving into hands-on math centers just like those used in class. Families brushed up on their math skills while learning strategies to support students at home. Thank you, Mr. Kissam, for making math meaningful and fun for both kids and parents! 💙📚➗✖️
NC Countdown to College (C2C) kicks off in October; it’s a year-long initiative where students are encouraged to complete the following three steps in college enrollment: residency, financial aid, and college applications.
Many North Carolina colleges and universities participate in C2C by waiving application fees during College Application Week, October 20-26, 2025.
https://www.cfnc.org/apply-to-college/nc-countdown-to-college/colleges-participating-in-caw/
Columbus County Schools
2025 Surplus Auction
89 School Rd.
Hallsboro, NC 28442
October 24, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
Preview: October 22nd and 23rd, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1. Office Chairs
2. TV Carts
3. Cafeteria Chairs
4. Wood Chairs
5. Stackable Chairs
6. Ladder Back Chairs
7. Cafeteria Tables
8. Student Desks
9. Office Desks
10. Refrigerators
11. Promethean Boards
12. Band Equipment
13. Metal Cabinets
14. Computer Tables
15. Small Lockers
16. Large Lockers
17. Wood Cabinets
18. HVAC Units
19. Weight Lifting Equipment
20. Stainless Steel Table
21. Bulletin Boards
22. Milk Boxes
23. Ice Machines
24. Wood Lathe
25. Basketball Goals
26. Edging Blocks
27. Champion Air Compressor
28. Microwave and Toaster Ovens
29. Metal Grating
30. Aluminum Pans
31. Exercise Equipment
32. Floor Machines
33. Dry Erase Boards
34. Wire Shelves
35. Electric Motors and Pumps
36. File Cabinets
37. Overhead Projectors
38. Brake Lathe
39. Engine Analyzer
40. Sewing Machines
41. Copiers
42. Pressure Washer
43. Laminator
44. Music Keyboard
45. Scoreboards
46. Chain Link Fence and Gates
47. John Deere Reel Mower
48. Toro Reel Mower
49. Cub Cadet 2166 Mower
50. John Deere Gator
51. 1987 Chevrolet Pickup
52. 1996 Ford Pickup
53. 2008 Ford Pickup
54. 2012 Ford Pickup
55. Ford 1500 Tractor
56. MH 50H Forklift
2025 Surplus Auction
89 School Rd.
Hallsboro, NC 28442
October 24, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
Preview: October 22nd and 23rd, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1. Office Chairs
2. TV Carts
3. Cafeteria Chairs
4. Wood Chairs
5. Stackable Chairs
6. Ladder Back Chairs
7. Cafeteria Tables
8. Student Desks
9. Office Desks
10. Refrigerators
11. Promethean Boards
12. Band Equipment
13. Metal Cabinets
14. Computer Tables
15. Small Lockers
16. Large Lockers
17. Wood Cabinets
18. HVAC Units
19. Weight Lifting Equipment
20. Stainless Steel Table
21. Bulletin Boards
22. Milk Boxes
23. Ice Machines
24. Wood Lathe
25. Basketball Goals
26. Edging Blocks
27. Champion Air Compressor
28. Microwave and Toaster Ovens
29. Metal Grating
30. Aluminum Pans
31. Exercise Equipment
32. Floor Machines
33. Dry Erase Boards
34. Wire Shelves
35. Electric Motors and Pumps
36. File Cabinets
37. Overhead Projectors
38. Brake Lathe
39. Engine Analyzer
40. Sewing Machines
41. Copiers
42. Pressure Washer
43. Laminator
44. Music Keyboard
45. Scoreboards
46. Chain Link Fence and Gates
47. John Deere Reel Mower
48. Toro Reel Mower
49. Cub Cadet 2166 Mower
50. John Deere Gator
51. 1987 Chevrolet Pickup
52. 1996 Ford Pickup
53. 2008 Ford Pickup
54. 2012 Ford Pickup
55. Ford 1500 Tractor
56. MH 50H Forklift
🍱 What a week at Tabor City School!
We wrapped up National School Lunch Week with smiles, full bellies, and some new favorites — teriyaki beef bites, veggie fried rice, chicken quesadillas, and more! 😋💜🖤
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek
East Columbus Jr./Sr. High student Kyleigh Patrick watches closely as two dancers rehearse a section of choreography for her original dance project. Kyleigh's choreography will be performed during the Annual CCS Dance Festival, taking place at East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School at 7:00 p.m.
During the October Board meeting, the Board of Education recognized the entire Transportation Department for its outstanding achievement in state inspection scores. Columbus County transportation teams earned some of the best scores in this region of North Carolina. The Board also expressed appreciation for their hard work and dedication to ensuring the safety and reliability of student transportation every day.
The Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council is composed of students representing all grade levels from the district’s four high schools. Serving as the official voice of students in Columbus County Schools, the council provides valuable insight and feedback to district leadership.
At the most recent meeting, students collaborated with Ms. Laura Hunter, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, to identify and define the core values most important to them. This work will directly inform the development of the district’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.
At the most recent meeting, students collaborated with Ms. Laura Hunter, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, to identify and define the core values most important to them. This work will directly inform the development of the district’s 2026–2031 Strategic Plan.
Nakina Middle School would like to congratulate the following students on being selected by their peers to Student Council and Student Council officers!
The Columbus County Fire Marshal’s Office, in conjunction with the Office of the State Fire Marshal, is proud to announce that we have received 1,000 smoke detectors donated by Kidde, one of the nation’s leading fire safety product manufacturers. These detectors will be distributed throughout the county in recognition of Fire Safety Month.
Each fire department within Columbus County has been supplied with an allotment of these smoke detectors for installation in homes across their respective districts.
We encourage all families throughout the county to take advantage of this free smoke detector check and installation program. This initiative ensures that every home has properly functioning and up-to-date smoke detectors. If any detectors are found to be outdated, missing, or not working, new ones will be installed free of charge.
Each fire department within Columbus County has been supplied with an allotment of these smoke detectors for installation in homes across their respective districts.
We encourage all families throughout the county to take advantage of this free smoke detector check and installation program. This initiative ensures that every home has properly functioning and up-to-date smoke detectors. If any detectors are found to be outdated, missing, or not working, new ones will be installed free of charge.
A special thank you to our amazing principals from the Board.
Mrs Norris and Mrs Butler's Kindergarten class at WTS.
We had some sweet visitors to share their Hispanic Heritage with us. Ms. Flo told us all about Guatemala and their traditions and Mrs. Rosa told us all about Mexico and their traditions. It was a wonderful experience. We also tried street corn. 🌽 🧡💛💚❤️
🏈 Columbus County Middle School Football Jamboree 🏈
Join us on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00 PM at West Columbus High School for the Middle School Football Jamboree!
Let’s pack the stands and support our young athletes—see you there! 📣
TCS is grateful to Wings Ministries for sponsoring our Backpack Buddy program. Guidance elective students in grades 6 - 8 bag and delivery food to our homerooms every 2 weeks (8th graders bagging food items). 💜
Tabor City Colts welcome SRO Morgan Johnson. We wish SRO Williamson the best in his new position.
Due to road closures, Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Tuesday, October 14th.
It’s National School Lunch Week at Tabor City School!
This year, we’re cruisin’ around the world with delicious new menu items inspired by global flavors. 🌍
Let the adventure begin! ✨
#NationalSchoolLunchWeek #TaborCitySchool #CruisinAroundTheWorld #SchoolLunchFun
Students in Ms. Nelson’s class at Nakina Middle School collaborate and share ideas about the many things a school custodian does during their morning meeting.
Students in Mrs. Nobles class at Nakina Middle School are eager to share the anchor charts they created of literary terms.
