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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

During a recent Board meeting, the Teachers of the Year and Principals of the Year were honored for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact on student success. The Board recognized these exceptional educators for their commitment to excellence and their vital role in shaping the future of Columbus County Schools. TOY Nominees Susan Carr Adrienne Carroll Connie Faulk Karen Haley Heather Tilly Tonya Nobles Michele Bolton Darryl Spivey Khadijah Tart Lisa Hamilton Kim Watson Janet Hewett POY Nominees Kelly Beck Shelly Cullipher Leslie Faulk

At a recent board meeting, AR Ammons Poetry Winners were honored: Division I First Place Isabella Holmes Old Dock Elementary School Division I Honorable Mention Ainsley Ward Old Dock Elementary School Division I Honorable Mention Kera Starnes Old Dock Elementary School Division I Honorable Mention Coleman Smart West Columbus School Division I Honorable Mention Lane Tompkins Tabor City School Division I Honorable Mention Adelina Beck Old Dock Elementary Division I Honorable Mention Lisbeth Lemus Old Dock Elementary Division I Honorable Mention Mia Strickland Old Dock Elementary Division I Honorable Mention Kinleigh Butler Old Dock Elementary Division I Honorable Mention Ellorie Ward Old Dock Elementary Division I Second Place Camille Canady Old Dock Elementary School Division I Third Place Colton McKeithan Old Dock Elementary School Division II First Place Anna Marie Bell Hallsboro / Artesia Elementary Division II Honorable Mention Julie Ward Nakina Middle School Division II Honorable Mention Henlee Ward Tabor City School Division II Honorable Mention Brystal Ward Old Dock Elementary Division II Honorable Mention Liam Dyson West Columbus School Division III Honorable Mention Morgan Smith Nakina Middle School Division III Honorable Mention Deacon Whaley Nakina Middle School Division III Honorable Mention Annabelle Wright Nakina Middle School Division III Honorable Mention Elizabeth Valdez Nakina Middle School Division III Honorable Mention Laney McPherson Nakina Middle School Division III Honorable Mention Khadijah Currie East Columbus JR/SR High Division III Third Place Isabella Rivero Nakina Middle School Division IV First Place Landyn Norris South Columbus High Division IV Honorable Mention LilyAnne Long Columbus Career and College Academy Division IV Honorable Mention Tanijia Gerald Columbus Career and College Academy Division IV Honorable Mention Mckenna Ware-Rudnik East Columbus JR/SR High Division IV Honorable Mention Hailey Long South Columbus High Division IV Honorable Mention Melody Gilbert Columbus Career and College Academy Division IV Honorable Mention Cynthia Ward West Columbus High Division IV Honorable Mention Stephen Tatman, Jr. South Columbus High Division IV Honorable Mention Landon Hoopes Columbus Career and College Academy Division IV Honorable Mention Mika Williams South Columbus High Division IV Honorable Mention Morgan Cartrette South Columbus High Division IV Honorable Mention Mckenna Ware-Rudnik East Columbus JR/SR High Division IV Honorable Mention Jennifer Perez South Columbus High Division IV Second Place Aisha Skye Reyes South Columbus High Division IV Third Place Landyn Norris South Columbus High

At a recent Board meeting, the Celebrate the Arts Gold Key winners were recognized for having the best artwork in the show. These students demonstrated remarkable creativity and artistic excellence, rising to the top among hundreds of entries. The Board commended them for their talent, hard work, and outstanding representation of the arts in Columbus County Schools. ECJSHS Mckenna Ware-Rudnik ECJSHS Brittany Mitchell ECJSHS Milana Graham ECJSHS Sophia Robertson SCHS Greidys Avelino SCHS Madison McMillian SCHS India Sammons SCHS Samuel Cunningham SCHS Alan Rodriguez SCHS Drake Cribb SCHS Lily Greene SCHS Lena Taylor WCHS Samantha Strickland WCHS Zayda Eddie WCHS Brianna Thomas WCHS Lia Specht WCHS Karmen McDuffie WCHS Ricky Johnson WCHS Lindsey Hayes WCHS Ivan Osorio-Abonza ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez ADES Vanessa Jauregui-Del Angel ADES Morgan Pridgen ECJSHS Sophia Alvarado Rivera ECJSHS Yamileth Gonzalez-Baza ECJSHS Luziana Cruz Perez HAES Cara Britt HAES Anthony Gurganious HAES Dondria Sadler HAES Mya Jacobs HAES Cole Lynch NMS Javier Diaz NMS Sara Rivenbark NMS Ellie Wright NMS Sandy Nunez NMS Bridgette Perdomo TCS Devora Redondo TCS Andrea Powell TCS Kimberly Manning TCS Loren Hinson TCS Mileigh Stevenson WCS Arabella Tchorz WCS Ella Fletcher WCS Kaylee Bethea-Davis WCS Kenzie Martin WCS Chantal Judd WTS Kalie Blanton WTS Julia Bailey WTS Joanna Cox WTS Aria Bowen WTS Johnny Dominguez WTS Johnny Domingues WTS Legend McCray

Schools will release students at approximately 1 PM on Friday, June 6th. Have a great summer!

Today, a system error temporarily disrupted the NCTest platform statewide, affecting all students in North Carolina who were scheduled to test this morning. The outage lasted approximately 40 minutes. Prompt corrective action restored the system, allowing students to resume testing shortly thereafter. All tests were completed successfully. We sincerely thank our teachers and students for their patience, focus, and resilience during the disruption. At this time, we anticipate no further issues.

Reminder: All schools will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in honor of Memorial Day.

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A message from the Columbus County Health Department: School is almost out and our summer schedule is filling up quickly!!! Our dental team is excited to assist you with scheduling your child's summer break dental exams and cleanings. Please contact our office at (910) 640- 6615, ext. 7041 to schedule your child's appointment. We wish all students a happy and healthy summer break. Hope to see your smile soon!

CCS Education Job Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. Call 910-642-5168 for info.

CCS Education Job Fair Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville, NC (beside Northwood Church) Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with school and district leaders who are actively seeking passionate educators and support staff for the 2025–2026 school year.

Good evening! This is Kristie Leinthall, principal of Acme Delco Elementary school with a reminder of our 4th - 6th grade transition night this evening, May 13th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This meeting will be an opportunity for all rising 4th - 6th grade students and parents to meet teachers as well as receive information regarding requirements and needs for the following school year 2025 -2026. We are looking forward to seeing our parents and students this evening!

Good evening! This is Kristie Leinthall, principal of Acme Delco Elementary School with your Bobcat News for the week of May 12th, 2025. Thank you to all our local churches and businesses as well as many individuals who donated food items for our teacher and staff appreciation week ! We certainly felt your love and support for ADES! Announcements: Art Students will be selling stickers that students created and designed during all lunches starting Monday, May 12th through May 22nd! The costs range from .25 to $2.00. All proceeds will benefit the ADES Art Department. All students who have library books are reminded to turn these in as soon as possible! The last day for book check out will be Thursday, May 15th due to the end of the school year/book inventory. All students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade will continue their EOY assessments for Dibels this week. The window for testing is May 5th through May 29th. We ask that all students please attend school during this window in order to complete their individual assessments. We invite all parents to attend our 4th through 6th grade transition night on Tuesday, May 6th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This meeting will be an opportunity for all rising 4th through 6th grade students and parents to meet teachers as well as receive information regarding requirements and needs for the following school year 2025 -2026. This is also a time to come see our fantastic display of student artwork! WE certainly have some very talented students! The 2024-2025 Yearbook has arrived! Get your copy before they are sold out! We have a limited number of copies available! The cost is $25.00, and we accept cash or checks payable to ADES. Yearbooks will be distributed the day of the Yearbook signing party on May 16th at 1:30 PM. Students will attend field day on Friday, May 16th! We will have water relays and encourage students to bring a change of clothing and a towel alon with sunscreen as it is going to be warm with lots of sunshine! Also as part of field day students will have the opportunity to purchase Kona Ice. The cost is $4.00 - $7.00! Don't forget to bring your refillable cups from home for a reduced price! Attendance is important at ADES for our students! Remember we are striving to achieve a 95-96 % attendance rate weekly. Please remember that students learn best when in school with their teacher and teacher assistants. Please remember that our school day starts promptly at 7:45 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. We ask that all students attend school regularly and to arrive on time as well as stay the entire instructional day! Parents just a reminder that transportation changes must be in written form and submitted before 2:00 PM daily. We do not accept phone call or text message changes. Upcoming Events: May 23rd - End of Grade Testing for 3rd grade Reading and 5th Grade Science May 26th - No School in honor of the Memorial Day Holiday May 28th - End of Grade Testing for grades 4-6 in Reading May 29th - End of Grade Testing for Grades 3-6 in Math May 30th - EOG/Growth Water Slide/Picnic Day Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the school at 910-655-2957. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Thank you and have a great evening!

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Good evening! This is Kristie Leinthall, principal of Acme Delco Elementary school with a reminder of our Kindergarten through 3rd grade transition night this evening, May 6th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This meeting will be an opportunity for all rising Kindergarten through 3rd grade students and parents to meet teachers as well as receive information regarding requirements and needs for the following school year 2025 -2026. We are looking forward to seeing our parents and students this evening!

Good evening! This is Kristie Leinthall, principal of Acme Delco Elementary School with your Bobcat News for the week of May 5th, 2025. This week, May 5th through May 9th we honor our teachers and our School Nurses! Please take a moment to say thank you to your child’s teacher and let them know just how important and special they are! Thank you to our school nurse as well Mrs. Lynn Worrell. Announcements: 1. All 5th Grade students will be taking their last Science NC Check-In on Tuesday, May 6th. We ask that all students arrive to school on time the day of testing, eat a healthy breakfast, and have a full 8 hours of sleep prior to the day of testing. 2. We invite all parents to attend our Kindergarten through 3rd grade transition night on Tuesday, May 6th from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. This meeting will be an opportunity for all rising Kindergarten through 3rd grade students and parents to meet teachers as well as receive information regarding requirements and needs for the following school year 2025 -2026. 3. All students will receive their 4th 9-weeeks progress report on Wednesday, May 7th. Parents we ask that you review these with your students and should you have any questions or concerns please contact your child’s teacher or the school. 4. The 2024-2025 Yearbook has arrived! Get your copy before they are sold out! We have a limited number of copies available! The cost is $25.00, and we accept cash or checks payable to ADES. Yearbooks will be distributed the day of the Yearbook signing party on May 16th. 5. All students in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade will begin their EOY assessments for Dibels this week. The window for testing is May 5th through May 29th. We ask that all students please attend school during this window in order to complete their individual assessments. 6. Attendance is important at ADES for our students! Remember we are striving to achieve a 95-96 % attendance rate weekly. Please remember that students learn best when in school with their teacher and teacher assistants. 7. Please remember that our school day starts promptly at 7:45 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. We ask that all students attend school regularly and to arrive on time as well as stay the entire instructional day! 8. Parents just a reminder that transportation changes must be in written form and submitted before 2:00 PM daily. We do not accept phone call or text message changes. Upcoming Events: 1. Transition Night for grades 4-6 will be from 5:30 - 7 on May 13th. 2. Field Day, May 16th 3. Yearbook Signing Party, May 16th Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the school at 910-655-2957. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Thank you and have a great evening!

Thank you to all our vendors and partners who participated in our 2025 Career Day at ADES! We appreciate your support and dedication to sharing career ideas with our students! 🎉🤩🙏🎊 Special shout out to Mr. Waddell for organizing this wonderful event! Thank you!🙏

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Good evening! This is Kristie Leinthall, principal of Acme Delco Elementary School with your Bobcat News for the week of April 28th, 2025. We hope that everyone had a happy and safe Spring Break! We look forward to seeing our students return tomorrow! Announcements: 1. The ADES PBIS programs’ Easter egg challenge is completed! CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Santos Pre-K class for selling over 200+ eggs! These students will be able to have a party of their choice for being the top selling class! Awesome! 2. Thank you to all our Vendors who shared multiple careers with our students on April 17th! The students had an exciting time and learned lots of great information about careers to explore in the future! A huge shout out to Mr. Waddell our Guidance Counselor for organizing this fantastic event! 3. All students in grades 3-6 will begin their week with data conversations with their teachers to discuss where students are as we prepare for the End of Year testing! Students in grades 3 through 6 will be taking the EOY I-Ready assessment in Reading on Wednesday, April 30th and in Math on Thursday, May 1st. We ask that all students arrive to school on time on these two days due to testing beginning at 8:00 AM. We further ask that students eat a good breakfast and get 8 hours of sleep each night before testing. 4. Attendance is important at ADES for our students! Remember we are striving to achieve a 95-96 % attendance rate weekly. Please remember that students learn best when in school with their teacher and teacher assistants. 5. Please remember that our school day starts promptly at 7:45 AM and ends at 3:00 PM. We ask that all students attend school regularly and to arrive on time as well as stay the entire instructional day! 6. Parents just a reminder that transportation changes must be in written form and submitted before 2:00 PM daily. We do not accept phone call or text message changes. Upcoming Events: 1. Teacher Appreciation Week May 5th through May 9th 2. 5th Grade Students only will take their final Science Check-in May 6th 3. Transition Night for grades K-3 will be from 5:30 – 7 on May 6th. 4. Transition Night for grades 4-6 will be from 5:30 - 7 on May 13th. Should you have any questions or concerns please contact the school at 910-655-2957. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! Thank you and have a great evening!

You're Invited! AIG Showcase East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School Tuesday, April 15th | 6:00–7:00 PM Join us for an exciting evening celebrating our AIG students! All families and community members are welcome—we look forward to seeing you there!