Nakina Middle School 8th Grade Students dissect owl pellets during Mr. Reaves' science class.
TCS students learning about the Greensboro 4 Woolworth sit-in. Ms. Tyler’s class.
PreK PBIS dance! 💜
SRO Appreciation Day!! TCS loves Officer Lewis! 💜
Read Across America Week is coming! See the special dress up days for WTS!
Friday, February 14th, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students EXCEPT CCCA. CCCA WILL BE ON REGULAR SCHEDULE.
🚍💛 It's Love the Bus Week! 💛🚍
At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary, we are beyond grateful for our amazing bus drivers who ensure our students get to and from school safely each day! Their dedication, patience, and care make a huge impact on our Panther family. 🐾💙
Join us in showing appreciation for these incredible ladies:
🚌 Lauretta Freeman – Bus 84
🚌 Alicia Nobles – Bus 186
🚌 Ladell “Kelly” Moore – Bus 83
🚌 Shelia Moore – Bus 86
🚌 Flora Mae Bonilla-Jacobs – Bus 87
🚌 Irene Moore – Bus 85
Thank you for all that you do! Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show your appreciation!
Tonight TCS Cheerleaders participated in their first ever “Night to Shine”. It was such a blessing and honor for the girls to experience this with so many Stars on the Red Carpet. It’s about more than sports. We’re building and preserving our communities.
Take a peek at how HAES celebrated 100 Days of Learning!
Media Center classes researched holiday traditions of countries around the world. They finished by creating a project representative of the country.
Ms. Bryant’s 7th graders collaborated in a Refugee simulation activity in today’s Social Studies class. The students are preparing to read the novel “Refugee” as a supplement to their curriculum.
Congratulations TCS Elementary Betas!💜
Congratulations TCS Junior Betas! 💜
Columbus County Schools Statement on Recent Changes to Federal Immigration Enforcement
Columbus County Schools remains dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff. We are aware of the concerns raised by recent changes in federal immigration enforcement policies within our community. Please be assured that we are actively addressing these concerns to ensure the well-being of our families.
Our legal counsel has provided guidance, and our administrators have been trained on the appropriate steps to take in the event that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits one of our schools. We will adhere to these protocols to ensure full compliance with the legal requirements outlined in the guidance we’ve received.
As of now, there have been no reports of any involvement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within our schools. Columbus County Schools is fully committed to upholding federal laws while remaining dedicated to the students we serve, prioritizing a caring, safe, and inclusive school environment.
As we continue to assess the implications of these changes in immigration enforcement, Columbus County Schools will maintain open communication with our parents, faculty, and staff. We greatly value the trust and support our community has in us, and we will remain committed to providing a safe, effective, and inclusive educational experience for every student.
Declaración de las escuelas del condado de Columbus sobre cambios recientes en la aplicación federal de inmigración
Las escuelas del condado de Columbus siguen comprometidas con fomentar un entorno seguro, inclusivo y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes y el personal. Somos conscientes de las inquietudes que han suscitado los cambios recientes en las políticas federales de aplicación de la ley de inmigración en nuestra comunidad. Tenga la seguridad de que estamos abordando activamente estas inquietudes para garantizar el bienestar de nuestras familias.
Nuestro asesor legal nos ha brindado orientación y nuestros administradores han recibido capacitación sobre los pasos adecuados a seguir en caso de que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) visite una de nuestras escuelas. Seguiremos estos protocolos para garantizar el pleno cumplimiento de los requisitos legales descritos en la orientación que hemos recibido.
Hasta el momento, no ha habido informes de ninguna intervención del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en nuestras escuelas. Las escuelas del condado de Columbus están totalmente comprometidas con el cumplimiento de las leyes federales y, al mismo tiempo, siguen dedicadas a los estudiantes a los que servimos, priorizando un entorno escolar solidario, seguro e inclusivo.
A medida que continuamos evaluando las implicaciones de estos cambios en la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración, las escuelas del condado de Columbus mantendrán una comunicación abierta con nuestros padres, profesores y personal. Valoramos enormemente la confianza y el apoyo que nuestra comunidad tiene en nosotros, y seguiremos comprometidos a brindar una experiencia educativa segura, eficaz e inclusiva para todos los estudiantes.
WTS Homecoming winners
4th Grade King - Colton Polston
4th Grade Queen - Indiana Burroughs
5th Grade King - Jaxon Godwin
5th Grade Queen - Paris Floyd
6th Grade King - Braxson Conner
6th Grade Queen - Bailey Price
7th Grade King - Brody Smith
7th Grade Queen - Chloe McGraw
8th Grade King - Elijah Cribb
8th Grade Queen - McKinzlee Bullock
Today at Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School our board members, Mrs. Emily Grice and Mr. Steve Long were able to participate in a chili cook-off and were surprised with a copy of the book, This Is Our School, that each child at the school had signed. They were served their food by our Beta Club members.
1st Place: Mrs. Amy Baker (Art)
2nd Place: Mrs. Kelly Padgett (PE)
3rd Place: Mrs. Taylor Kissam (6th)
We are so appreciative of the hard work and dedication that they have to our school and Columbus County Schools.
The 100th day of school is February 7, 2025! 💜🎉
The 2025-2026 Columbus Career and College Academy application for enrollment is now open. Please click on the QR code in the attached flyer to begin your child's journey to becoming a member of the CCCA Pride.
WTS Homecoming Spirit Week Day 1: Disney Day
This is a reminder that Columbus County Schools will be operating on a regular schedule for Monday, January 27th. However, we urge all parents, students, and staff to use caution while driving to school.
Bus drivers will be taking extra care for safety, so pick-up times may vary. Please use the "Here Comes the Bus" app to track your bus in real-time.
If there are any issues with road conditions that could impact safe travel, please contact your school's principal for further guidance. Safety is our top priority.
Thank you, and stay safe!
