Wednesday, October 28, 2026, will be an early release day for all CCS schools to allow staff to participate in professional development.
All CCS schools will operate on an early release schedule.
All CCS schools will operate on an early release schedule.
Monday, October 12, 2026, is a Teacher Conference Day for all schools except CCCA, which will observe a regular Teacher Workday. There will be no school for students on Monday, October 12.
Teachers will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (except CCCA) to meet with parents in person, by phone, or virtually. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference time.
Teachers will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (except CCCA) to meet with parents in person, by phone, or virtually. Please contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference time.
At its September meeting, the Columbus County Board of Education recognized several schools for outstanding academic achievement and growth during the 2025–2026 school year. Acme-Delco Elementary School met expected growth and increased student proficiency, while Columbus Career and College Academy exceeded expected growth, increased proficiency, and earned an “A” School Performance Grade. Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School met expected growth, and Old Dock Elementary School met expected growth while also increasing student proficiency. South Columbus High School and Williams Township School were also recognized for improving grade-level proficiency. These accomplishments reflect the continued hard work of students, teachers, staff, and school leaders across Columbus County Schools.
The next training session for new substitutes will be held on October 1 from 3:30–5:00 p.m. at Central Services. This training is for new classroom, cafeteria, and custodial substitutes.
Anyone attending must have already completed a substitute application and met all employment requirements before participating in the training.
The session will cover Columbus County Schools Board policies, district expectations, and required Title IX training.
Anyone attending must have already completed a substitute application and met all employment requirements before participating in the training.
The session will cover Columbus County Schools Board policies, district expectations, and required Title IX training.
There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
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DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
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Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
https://aptg.co/MtcH46
Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
Columbus County Schools invites parents and guardians to use our Back-to-School Guide, your one-stop resource for starting the school year informed and prepared!
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
This is a great opportunity for students to get their state required vaccines at a drive thru clinic hosted by Columbus County Health Department next Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00pm-6:30pm.
This evening, Columbus County Schools sent invitations for parents to enroll in Rooms, our new parent/teacher communication platform.
Please follow the instructions you received from Thrillshare.com to complete your enrollment. If you did not receive an invitation, your child’s teacher can assist you during Open House and once school begins.
We will also provide additional information and guidance after this initial step.
Thank you for your patience as we introduce this new communication tool!
Sub training sessions...
The HEARTS Foundation will host a Back-to-School Drive-Thru on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 116 Miller Street in Chadbourn, behind Worthington Funeral Home. Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack and school supplies. The event will take place rain or shine.
Information on upcoming vaccine clinics.
Summer Meals at ADES, HAES, TCS, and WCS! Students can visit any site, regardless of their school.
During the June board meeting, the current Principals of the Year were recognized:
Herman Bland
Chadbourn Elementary
Christian Godwin
Columbus Career & College Academy
Leslie Faulk
Old Dock Elementary
Herman Bland
Chadbourn Elementary
Christian Godwin
Columbus Career & College Academy
Leslie Faulk
Old Dock Elementary
During the June meeting, the Board recognized the current Teachers of the Year.:
Acme Delco Elementary
Alicia Freeman
Chadbourn Elementary
Tonya White
Columbus Career and College Acdemy
Angela Jordan
East Columbus
Ebony Murchinson
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Amber Archie
Nakina Middle
Dawn Holt
Old Dock Elementary
Polly Whitesides
South Columbus H.S.
Breanna Seckman
Tabor City School
Terra Coats
West Columbus School
Dana Fipps
West Columbus High School
Jessica Williamson
Williams Township School
Maxie McPherson
During the June board meeting, the Board thanked the retirees for their many years of service to Columbus County Schools:
Central Services: Phillip Matt Edwards, Selina Gore, Jimmy Faulk, and Georgann Pigott.
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School: Barbara Campbell and Darlene Graham.
Nakina Middle School: Julie Sellers.
Old Dock Elementary School: Kimberly Andrews and Cheryl Gerald.
South Columbus High School: Cheryl Cartrette, Carlton Cox, Melissa Jones, Connie Mills, and Denise Price.
Tabor City School: Wanda Hardee, Kelly Miller, and Carolyn Strickland.
Technology Department: Troy Snowden.
Transportation Department: Roy Batten.
West Columbus School: Tullie Herring.
West Columbus High School: Dean Byerly.
Williams Township School: Martha Buffkin, Janet Hewett, Wendy Maguire, and Kimberly Parker.
Southeastern Community College and Columbus County Schools are partnering to present a FREE Visual Arts Camp for rising 9th–12th grade students this summer!
Areas of concentration will include drawing, painting, paper crafting, 3D typography, and more. The camp will culminate in a student art showcase at SCC, highlighting the creativity and work developed throughout the program. Transportation and lunch will be provided for participating students.
Slots are extremely limited, and interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact Kelly Jones at kjones@columbus.k12.nc.us if you need more information.
Areas of concentration will include drawing, painting, paper crafting, 3D typography, and more. The camp will culminate in a student art showcase at SCC, highlighting the creativity and work developed throughout the program. Transportation and lunch will be provided for participating students.
Slots are extremely limited, and interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Contact Kelly Jones at kjones@columbus.k12.nc.us if you need more information.
Southeastern Community College and Sampson Community College are launching the NC HE²ALS Summer Program in Summer 2026 as an initiative for rising 9th and 10th grade students. The program is designed to introduce students to careers in the healthcare field while helping them build awareness of educational pathways and workforce opportunities available in our region.
During the program, students will have the opportunity to:
Learn about a variety of healthcare careers
Engage in hands-on learning experiences
Interact with healthcare professionals
Explore educational pathways that lead to high-demand healthcare careers
Because this is our first year, we are intentionally starting with Summer 1 and focusing on rising 9th and 10th graders.
This program is made possible through the support and funding provided by the J.M. Belk Endowment. Summer programming for high school students is one of several strategies supported by JMBE to address workforce shortages in our region through NC HE²ALS (Health Education & Employer Aligned Local Strategies).
During the program, students will have the opportunity to:
Learn about a variety of healthcare careers
Engage in hands-on learning experiences
Interact with healthcare professionals
Explore educational pathways that lead to high-demand healthcare careers
Because this is our first year, we are intentionally starting with Summer 1 and focusing on rising 9th and 10th graders.
This program is made possible through the support and funding provided by the J.M. Belk Endowment. Summer programming for high school students is one of several strategies supported by JMBE to address workforce shortages in our region through NC HE²ALS (Health Education & Employer Aligned Local Strategies).
Columbus County Schools is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CCS Central Services Building (2586 James B. White Hwy, Whiteville, NC). This event offers job seekers the opportunity to meet with recruiters, explore available positions, and learn more about careers within the district. For more information, call 910-642-5168 ext. 24013 or 24014, or visit the CCS careers page at https://columbus.schoolspring.com/
to view openings and apply online.
to view openings and apply online.
Friday, May 1, is a regular school day for Columbus County Schools.
Some media outlets have shared incorrect information indicating otherwise. Please note that all schools will operate on their normal schedules.
We look forward to a great day of learning across the district!
Some media outlets have shared incorrect information indicating otherwise. Please note that all schools will operate on their normal schedules.
We look forward to a great day of learning across the district!
