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, students selected to attend the North Carolina Governor’s School were honored for their exceptional academic and artistic achievement. These students were chosen through a highly competitive process and will participate in an intensive summer program focused on advanced studies in their chosen disciplines.
Jovi Castrejon CCCA
Neil Rabutan ECJSHS
Ivy Hernandez SCHS
Abbigail Clemmons WCHS
Lillie Greene WCHS
Marc Johnson WCHS
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
McKenna Ware-Rudnik of East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High School and AJ McGhee of Columbus Career & College Academy were recognized by the board recently for being named Poetry Out Loud County Finalists. These talented students demonstrated exceptional skill in poetry recitation and interpretation, earning recognition at the state level.
Schools will release students at approximately 1 PM on Friday, June 6th.
Have a great summer!
Can't make it to graduation? Watch the ceremony live! All graduations will be streamed live on CCS Youtube, CCS and school Facebook pages, CCS Twitch, and the CCS mobile app.
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.
Congratulations to our newest class of high school poet laureates!
Happening Today! 10am-1pm.
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.
Looking Ahead to What's Happening in the Swamp for the Month of May: May 19th-Parent Advisory Meeting at 6pm May 20th-Senior Awards and Scholarship Night at 6:30pm in the auditorium May 21st-HS Awards Ceremony at 8:30am in the auditorium May 22nd-FFA Banquet at 6:30pm in the cafeteria May 22nd-Senior Walk (HAES, AES, East Columbus) May 23rd-Science EOG (8th grade only) May 26th-No School May 27-30 High school Teacher Made Exams May 28th-Reading EOG May 28th-Band Concert at 6pm May 29th-Math EOG May 29th-Athletic Banquet 6pm in the Auditorium
Good afternoon.
Tomorrow, May 14th at 3pm in the gym will be the final day for students to get physicals on campus. They must bring their forms with them. Students 13 and under must have a parent present. Please contact the school if you have questions.
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.
Attention all Gators: Physicals will be given after school Tuesday, May 13th and Wednesday May 14th. We are encouraging our athletes to take advantage of this opportunity to get their physical done.
Updated information: The softball game is home Friday, May 9th against Rosewood at 6pm.
HAPPY NURSE'S APPRECIATION DAY TO NURSE LYNN. The gator family certainly appreciates all that you do to serve our students. ❤
CCS Job Fair - May 17th - 10:00AM-1:00 PM.
