East Columbus

Change of Game: Jv and Varsity Softball will be at North Brunswick Tuesday, March 4th at 4pm and 6pm.

Here's what's happening in the Swamp: 3-3 varsity softball and baseball at West Bladen at 6:00 3-3 varsity soccer at home against Wallace Rose Hill at 7:00 3-3 golf at Whiteville Country Club at 12:00 3-5 jv softball at North Brunswick at 4:00 3-5 varsity softball North Brunswick at 6:00 3-6 varsity softball and baseball against West Bladen at home 6:00

Driver Education class will begin on Monday, March 3rd for students that signed-up and has completed all required paperwork. A course fee of $35.00 will be needed in cash or check made payable to N.C. Driving School. Class will be from 3:00pm to 6:00pm Monday through Thursday in the school cafeteria.

March is Developmental Disabilities Month, and we invite you to join Columbus County Schools as we celebrate our first "Different Abilities Awareness Family Night". The event will take place on March 4, 2025, from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Media Center of Chadbourn Elementary School and is open to all parents and guardians. Organizations and agencies from across the state will be on campus to provide information on resources and services available to support individuals with disabilities and their families.

Varsity Girls Playoff Game against Neuse Charter School on Tuesday, February 25th Game Time: 6pm Tickets will be GoFan or Credit Card only, the school does not accept cash. Here’s the link - https://gofan.co/event/3294779 School Address - 909 M Durwood Stephenson Pkwy, Smithfield, NC 27577

The Columbus County Schools Music Festival will take place on Tuesday, February 25th starting at 6PM at South Columbus High School. Admission is free.

Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Friday, February 21, due to a cold weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

Columbus County Schools will conduct remote instruction on Thursday, February 20, for students and staff due to inclement weather. All after-school activities are canceled. Students should check Google Classroom in the morning for assignments and communicate via Remind with any questions.

Due to a Winter Weather Advisory, Columbus County Schools will release early at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19th. Staff may leave once all buses have departed and all duties are complete.

All after-school activities for Wednesday, February 19th, have been cancelled.

Friday, February 14th, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students EXCEPT CCCA. CCCA WILL BE ON REGULAR SCHEDULE.

Due to the weather, track tryouts have been postponed until Monday, February 17th at 3:15pm. You must have a current physical to tryout. From Coach Toi

Reminder: 2nd Semester Open House from 4-7pm today! Come meet and chat with your child's teacher. If you can't make it in person, phone conferences or virtual options are available. We look forward to seeing you soon.

High school baseball and softball tryouts are Wednesday and Thursday from 3-5:30pm. Must have a current physical to tryout.

Track tryouts have been postponed until Wednesday at 3:15pm.

All students interested in trying out for track should meet Monday from 3:15-4:30 pm at the track. You must have a current physical.

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.

Save the date: February 10th from 4-7pm Second Semester Open House All parents and guardians are welcome to come and meet with your child's teacher for the new semester at this time. Swamp Keeper's Meeting at 7pm in the media center. All are welcome to attend.

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!

The board recently recognized the winners from the North Carolina Yam Festival Poetry Contest: Kenya Brown CES 1st Indiana Burroughs WTS 2nd Kambri Cummings HAES 3rd Tarell Antone HAES HM 6-8 Piper Burroughs WTS 1st Dulce Gonzalez ADES 2nd Cadence Strickland WTS 3rd Wylie Cartrette WTS HM 9-12 Mika Williams SCHS 1st Mckenna Ware-Rudnik ECJSHS 2nd Kenneth Shayne McMillian SCHS 3rd LilyAnne Long CCCA HM