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!
to view openings and apply online.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM
West Columbus School Gym
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW
Cerro Gordo, NC
We hope you will join us to support and celebrate our students!
We’re excited to support our students during this important testing season! Please help ensure students are well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day.
5/14
CCCA EOC Testing
5/15
CCCA EOC Testing
5/18
CCCA EOC Testing
5/19
CCCA EOC Testing
5/20
CCCA EOC Testing
5/22
3–8 Math EOG
CCCA EOC Testing
5/25
Memorial Day Holiday
5/27
3–8 Reading EOG
5/29
5th & 8th Science EOG Testing
6/1
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
6/2
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/3
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/4
3–8 EOG Retesting
HS EOC Retesting
6/5
Last Day of School
Columbus County Schools invites our families, staff, and community to share feedback on our draft Strategic Plan, which outlines our vision, priorities, and goals for the next several years.
Your input matters. This plan represents our shared commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community partnership. Please take a few minutes to review the draft plan and complete the brief survey below.
🔗 View the draft plan: https://canva.link/5ebk0eg0ldfp18c
📝 Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/YXmMgA2s1evNyHCg9
Together, we’re building the future of Columbus County Schools—one voice at a time.
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Families interested in enrolling their child are encouraged to apply now. For more information or assistance with the application process, please contact Terri Ard at 910-642-5168 or tard@columbus.k12.nc.us
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Las Escuelas del Condado de Columbus ahora están aceptando solicitudes para Pre-K para el año escolar 2026–2027.
Se anima a las familias interesadas en inscribir a sus hijos a que presenten su solicitud ahora. Para más información o ayuda con el proceso de solicitud, comuníquese con Terri Ard al 910-642-5168 o por correo electrónico a tard@columbus.k12.nc.us
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Throughout the month of March, we have been learning all about careers, college, and future goals to help prepare for this experience. Students even completed their own career research projects, which are now proudly displayed on our guidance bulletin board.
We are so proud of the hard work and curiosity our superstars have shown. Yesterday was a wonderful way to bring their learning to life!
Students have been busy all day preparing and are ready to showcase their incredible talents in band, chorus, dance, theatre, visual arts, poetry, and piano through performances and exhibits you won’t want to miss.
Monday, March 16, will be an optional teacher workday for all schools except Columbus Career & College Academy (CCCA). There will be no school for students.
Due to expected inclement weather tomorrow, CCCA will operate on a remote instruction schedule.
There will be no afternoon or evening activities at any school tomorrow due to the weather.
As part of our March Madness Challenge, this week, students turned learning time into MOVEMENT time—combining rigorous thinking with relay races, partner games, math manipulatives and lots of smiles as they showed what they know. Thank you to our teachers for designing engaging, standards-based activities that get bodies AND brains moving, and to our students for giving their best effort on every play. Columbus County Schools is all in on making learning active, joyful, and challenging—on and off the court! Check out the video: https://youtu.be/3WZen5ASBW0
Week 3 tip-off is HERE, Columbus County! 🏀 This week in our Rigor Rebound: March Madness Challenge, our Elite 8 will go head to head as we zero in on the 8 Qualities of Authentic Engagement in our classrooms. Check out our Elite 8 Match-ups here: https://youtu.be/nWMpLOUPtms
Columbus County Health Department will be visiting Columbus County Schools to offer Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and Meningococcal vaccines to rising 7th and 12th graders. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive their state-required vaccines. If you are interested in your child receiving these vaccines while at school, please contact your child’s school or a school nurse to obtain the required forms. Completed consent forms must be returned to your child’s school by March 31, 2026.
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Vaccine Information Sheets will be provided. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child’s school or speak with a school nurse.
Wondering how schools move through the challenge... from Rankings → Sweet 12 → Elite 8 → Final 4 → Champion? 🏀
Here’s the game plan:
Week 1: Rankings based on lesson plans, student learning tasks and classroom walkthrough data.
Week 2: Sweet “12” – schools compete in pools with a focus on RIGOR.
Week 3: Elite 8 – competition focus shifts to ENGAGEMENT.
Week 4: Final 4 – schools must show BOTH rigor and engagement across classrooms.
Week 5: Championship game and celebrations before Spring Break.
Every task submitted and every walkthrough completed is a “possession” that can earn points.
Play hard, learn hard, have fun!
What are we really “rebounding” toward?
Rigor = tasks that push students to analyze, justify, create, and problem‑solve – not just recall.
Engagement = students talking, collaborating, making choices, and caring about the work.
During Rigor Rebound we’re asking:
1. Does the learning task cross the Rigor Divide?
2. Do we see multiple qualities of engagement in each lesson?
Every redesign, every walkthrough, every conversation is about giving students a more powerful learning experience — and having fun while we do it.
Comment below: Which do you want to grow more this month – rigor or engagement?
