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.

J.V. and Varsity cheer tryouts will be
May 19 and 20: from 3:00-4:00
May 21st from 3:00-5:00:
May 22nd from 3:00-4:00
May 23rd-Try out Day (begins at 3pm)
Girls must have a physical in order to try out.
The baseball game has been changed to Thursday, May 8th due to possible inclement weather on Friday.
The game is at 6pm at Pilot Line Park against East Wake Academy.
Updated Playoff Information in the Swamp:
5/8 high school baseball at East Wake Academy start time 6:00
5/8 high school softball home against Rosewood start time 6:00
There will be no softball game tomorrow.
Baseball will play North Duplin Tuesday, May 6th at 7pm at home.
To honor the life of our beloved student Jordan Norton, students and staff will wear blue his favorite color Monday, May 5th. As a Gator Family we stand strong together.
Sub update training schedules.

Dance students from Columbus County Schools were treated to a special choreography performance from the Wilmington Dance Festival, held on the campus of UNC Wilmington. After the performance, choreographers participated in a talkback session where they answered students’ questions and discussed their creative process.


Gold Key winners from Celebrate the Arts were honored at a reception in recognition of their exhibition at SCC. The exhibit will be displayed in the A Building through the middle of May. Special thanks to SCC for hosting the exhibit.
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!

Friendly reminder:
All vaccine forms are due from our 11th graders this Wednesday. Please turn these in to Nurse Lynn. The health department will be on site May 9th to issue vaccines. Thanks
