Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is a special day dedicated to those who work in a classroom supporting students to ensure educational success. In the school sector, paraprofessional educators are also known as Behavior Support Specialists, ISS & Alternative Learning Facilitators, Teacher Assistants, and Paraeductors. These fantastic people deliver targeted support to students who may need extra help and work to maintain the classroom, keeping it running smoothly. Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of the education system - without their strong foundation, teachers frequently report feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Paraprofessionals help shoulder the workload and allow teachers to focus on what they do best - teach! Paraprofessional Appreciation Day seeks to bring these professionals to the forefront and show them a little extra love for all the incredible work they do, day in and day out.
We are so thankful for each one of our WTS Teacher Assistants!
First day on the new bus at TCS.
Autism Awareness at TCS.
Yearbook deadline is this Friday!
At TCS, 8th grade learned how mold and cast fossils are made by making a mold of various items in our classroom and then pouring silicon into the mold to simulate how a cast Fossil forms when sediment fills a void and hardens.
FOCUS Broadband Awards Scholarships to Columbus County High School Seniors
Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband is proud to continue its tradition of supporting local high school seniors in their academic endeavors by awarding scholarships to three deserving Columbus County students: Miguel Dominguez, Lizzy Cruz, and Haley Parker. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to assist with their college education.
· Miguel Dominguez, son of Maria Dominguez of Clarkton, is a senior at East Columbus High School and plans to major in criminal justice and criminology at East Carolina University in the fall.
· Lizzy Cruz, daughter of Celene Borja of Nakina, is a senior at South Columbus High School. Lizzy will be studying sonography at Cape Fear Community College in the fall.
· Haley Parker, a senior at East Columbus High School and the daughter of Harry and Donna Parker of Lake Waccamaw, plans to major in chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill in the fall.
The scholarships are available to students living in households served by FOCUS Broadband and recipients are selected based on their academic performance, community engagement, and interview skills. Other FOCUS Broadband scholarship recipients this year include Kinslee Martin from Robeson County; Jamaurie Perry from Chowan County; Jessica Juarez-Santiago and Sereniti Branch from Pender County; and Ella Bellamy, Emmy Russ, and Aley Williams of Brunswick County.
FOCUS Broadband’s Board of Directors awarded an additional $1,000 Rylee Brinson Scholarship to South Columbus High School’s (SCHS) Lizzy Cruz. This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Rylee Brinson, a former SCHS student, and his dedication to academic excellence.
“We are honored to invest in the future of these bright students,” said Keith Holden, CEO of FOCUS Broadband. “Each recipient has shown exceptional dedication to both their education and their community. We are excited to see all they will achieve in the years to come.”
Since its inception in 2002, the FOCUS Broadband Scholarship Program has awarded over $173,000 to 106 students. The application period for the 2026 scholarship program will open in October 2025.
For more information about the program and application requirements, visit www.focusbroadband.com/scholarships.
About FOCUS Broadband
FOCUS Broadband is a member-owned cooperative providing a multitude of communications services, including telephone, business services, wireless, broadband internet, television, and home security, in southeastern North Carolina. FOCUS Broadband is the largest communications cooperative in North Carolina and one of the largest in the country. For more information on products and services from FOCUS Broadband, visit www.FOCUSBroadband.com.
This is an annual survey of parents of children receiving special education. It is an opportunity to report how well your school system includes you in the IEP process and the education of your child.
Esta es una encuesta anual dirigida a padres de niños que reciben educación especial. Es una oportunidad para informar sobre la integración de su sistema escolar en el proceso del IEP y en la educación de su hijo.
https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OIv31T4l7Qyh6K
Guess who joined art class at HAES today? 🎨✨
Our very own Principal Dr. Hill traded her office for the art room and became a student under Ms. Baker's guidance! She crafted masterpiece alongside our young artists, proving that learning and creativity are for everyone.
❤️🖤We love how our principal leads by example, filling our classroom with smiles, inspiration, and community spirit! ❤️🖤
#HAES #ArtClass #CreativePrincipal #SchoolCommunity"
Hey rising 6th & 7th graders! 🏀 Imagine this: You're on the court, learning from REAL college coaches, making new friends, and leveling up your basketball skills. BEMC is giving TWO lucky students a chance to make that dream a reality! We're offering full scholarships to the Wolfpack Women's Basketball Camp and the Carolina Basketball School. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply by March 31. 👉https://www.bemc.org/sports-camp-scholarships/
AIG Showcase!!
AIG Showcase!!
Columbus Career and College Academy Open House
Attention all 8th graders! We invite you to join us for the Columbus Career and College Academy Open House on April 8th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
The TCS Junior Betas participated in a beach cleanup at Jekyll Island with other betas #service #betas
TCS Jr Beta’s, Corbin, Carley, and Callie are at Leadership conference in Jekyll Island, Georgia. They are rocking it out!!
“Learning to embrace each other's differences! I don't have to go to school, I get to.”
Congratulations to Jase Graves in Mrs McGraw's 2nd grade class at WTS! He achieved his school goal of 5 points in the Accelerated Reading program and decided to set his own goal of 50 points! He made it today! Way to go Jase!
We're excited to involve the community in selecting a mascot and colors for the new PK-8 school being built on the eastern end of Columbus County! Please visit the website to explore the options and cast your vote for your favorites before April 7th.
https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/o/ccsd/page/east-end-school-survey
Join us for a celebration of creativity at Celebrate the Arts! The event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM at South Columbus High School. This exciting festival will showcase the best student artists from across the county. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with incredible talent! Admission is free.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🎉 HAES Has Its First Golden Ticket Winners! 🎉
The excitement is real at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School! 🍫✨ Out of the six randomly placed World’s Finest Chocolate Golden Tickets, our first two winners have been found!
🏆Olivia Bass-6th Grade
🏆 Hunter Hines-1st Grade
These lucky HAES students sold their very first box of chocolate and discovered a Golden Ticket inside, claiming their special prize! 🎊
Who will be next? Keep selling, keep checking, and you could be our next winner! 🚀🍫
#GoldenTicket #WFC #HAES #KeepSelling #SweetSuccess
8th Grade students at Nakina Middle School enjoyed a visit from the Southeastern Community College Mobile Lab.
