East Columbus

Columbus County Schools Indian Education Parent Committee/Public Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:30-8:00 PM This year's public hearing will take place at East Columbus Jr-Sr School Media center. Purpose To share the following with the community of stakeholders invested in the success of Columbus County Schools Native American students:       1. Indian Education Updates       2. Indian Education Project for 2025-2026 3. Summer STEM Camp Opportunities (Guest Ashley Lomboy) 4. Other Items of Concern

Attention all contractors. Please see this flyer regarding a meeting with Metcon on April 17th. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss bidding on area projects including the new K-8 school in Bolton.

Join Us for a Reception! We are excited to celebrate our High School Gold Key winners from Celebrate the Arts! Please join us for a special reception on April 10th from 6:00–7:00 PM at Southeastern Community College, Building A, Wyche Gallery. Light refreshments will be served as we honor these outstanding artists. We look forward to seeing you there!

Attention all Parents and Players interested in JV and Varsity Football for next year. Meeting on April 8th at 6pm in the Gymnasium with Coach Pedro

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 complete the paperwork and sign the consent that will be sent home April 3rd. All forms will need to be turned in to your child’s school by April 17th. Vaccines Information Sheets will be provided. Please reach out to your child’s school nurse or the pediatric nurses at Columbus County Health Department, if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and your child. Friday, May 2nd West Columbus High School West Columbus School Columbus Career and College Academy Friday, May 9th East Columbus Jr/Sr High School Acme Delco Elementary School Nakina Middle School Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School Friday, May 16th South Columbus High School Williams Township School Tabor City School

Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is a special day dedicated to those who work in a classroom supporting students to ensure educational success. In the school sector, paraprofessional educators are also known as Behavior Support Specialists, ISS & Alternative Learning Facilitators, Teacher Assistants, and Paraeductors. These fantastic people deliver targeted support to students who may need extra help and work to maintain the classroom, keeping it running smoothly. Paraprofessionals are the unsung heroes of the education system - without their strong foundation, teachers frequently report feeling overwhelmed and overworked. Paraprofessionals help shoulder the workload and allow teachers to focus on what they do best - teach! Paraprofessional Appreciation Day seeks to bring these professionals to the forefront and show them a little extra love for all the incredible work they do, day in and day out.

The Health Department is going to partner with our nurses to facilitate vaccine clinics for rising 7th & 12th graders. CCHD will deliver consents to the schools this Thursday, April 3rd to be handed out ASAP. Consents are due back by April 17th. Clinics will be on May 9th for ECJ/SHS. You can contact Nurse Lynn if you have additional questions.

Congratulations to our soccer, softball, and baseball team for their victory over the Pack last night! Way to Go GATORS!!!!

Save the Date: April 15th Honors and Awards Ceremony at 8:30am in the auditorium AIG Showcase in the Gymnasium at 6pm

Here's What's Happening in the Swamp 3-31 middle school baseball and softball at West Columbus start time 4:00 3-31 high school golf at Diamond start time 1:30 4-1 varsity soccer Whiteville at East Columbus start time 5:00 4-1 varsity softball Whiteville at East Columbus start time 5:00 4-1 varsity baseball Whiteville at East Columbus start time 6:00 4-2 middle school baseball and softball at Central start time 4:00 4-2 jv softball at West Brunswick start time 5:00 4-3 high school track at Pender 4-4 varsity soccer and softball at Whiteville start time 6:00 4-4 varsity baseball at Whiteville start time 6:00

FOCUS Broadband Awards Scholarships to Columbus County High School Seniors Shallotte, NC – FOCUS Broadband is proud to continue its tradition of supporting local high school seniors in their academic endeavors by awarding scholarships to three deserving Columbus County students: Miguel Dominguez, Lizzy Cruz, and Haley Parker. Each student will receive a $2,000 scholarship to assist with their college education. · Miguel Dominguez, son of Maria Dominguez of Clarkton, is a senior at East Columbus High School and plans to major in criminal justice and criminology at East Carolina University in the fall. · Lizzy Cruz, daughter of Celene Borja of Nakina, is a senior at South Columbus High School. Lizzy will be studying sonography at Cape Fear Community College in the fall. · Haley Parker, a senior at East Columbus High School and the daughter of Harry and Donna Parker of Lake Waccamaw, plans to major in chemistry at UNC Chapel Hill in the fall. The scholarships are available to students living in households served by FOCUS Broadband and recipients are selected based on their academic performance, community engagement, and interview skills. Other FOCUS Broadband scholarship recipients this year include Kinslee Martin from Robeson County; Jamaurie Perry from Chowan County; Jessica Juarez-Santiago and Sereniti Branch from Pender County; and Ella Bellamy, Emmy Russ, and Aley Williams of Brunswick County. FOCUS Broadband’s Board of Directors awarded an additional $1,000 Rylee Brinson Scholarship to South Columbus High School’s (SCHS) Lizzy Cruz. This scholarship was created to honor the memory of Rylee Brinson, a former SCHS student, and his dedication to academic excellence. “We are honored to invest in the future of these bright students,” said Keith Holden, CEO of FOCUS Broadband. “Each recipient has shown exceptional dedication to both their education and their community. We are excited to see all they will achieve in the years to come.” Since its inception in 2002, the FOCUS Broadband Scholarship Program has awarded over $173,000 to 106 students. The application period for the 2026 scholarship program will open in October 2025. For more information about the program and application requirements, visit www.focusbroadband.com/scholarships. About FOCUS Broadband FOCUS Broadband is a member-owned cooperative providing a multitude of communications services, including telephone, business services, wireless, broadband internet, television, and home security, in southeastern North Carolina. FOCUS Broadband is the largest communications cooperative in North Carolina and one of the largest in the country. For more information on products and services from FOCUS Broadband, visit www.FOCUSBroadband.com.

This is an annual survey of parents of children receiving special education. It is an opportunity to report how well your school system includes you in the IEP process and the education of your child. Esta es una encuesta anual dirigida a padres de niños que reciben educación especial. Es una oportunidad para informar sobre la integración de su sistema escolar en el proceso del IEP y en la educación de su hijo. https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OIv31T4l7Qyh6K

Hey rising 6th & 7th graders! 🏀 Imagine this: You're on the court, learning from REAL college coaches, making new friends, and leveling up your basketball skills. BEMC is giving TWO lucky students a chance to make that dream a reality! We're offering full scholarships to the Wolfpack Women's Basketball Camp and the Carolina Basketball School. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Apply by March 31. 👉https://www.bemc.org/sports-camp-scholarships/

AIG Showcase!!

Columbus Career and College Academy Open House Attention all 8th graders! We invite you to join us for the Columbus Career and College Academy Open House on April 8th, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

We're excited to involve the community in selecting a mascot and colors for the new PK-8 school being built on the eastern end of Columbus County! Please visit the website to explore the options and cast your vote for your favorites before April 7th. https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/o/ccsd/page/east-end-school-survey

Join us for a celebration of creativity at the Celebrate the Arts! The event will take place on Saturday, March 22nd, from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM at South Columbus High School. This exciting festival will showcase the best student artists from across the county. Don’t miss out on an evening filled with incredible talent! Admission is free. We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Swamp Sporting Events: 3-24 golf at White Lake 12:00 3-24 middle school baseball and softball at Elizabethtown Middle start time 4:00 3-25 varsity baseball at South Columbus start time 7:00 3-25 varsity soccer at South Columbus start time 5:00 3-25 jv and varsity softball at South Columbus start time 4:00 3-27 track at Pender 3:00 3-27 middle school baseball and softball at Williams Township start time 4:00 3-28 varsity baseball at home against South Columbus start time 7:00 3-28 varsity soccer at home against South Columbus start time 5:00 3-28 jv and varsity softball at home against South Columbus start time 4:00

Gator Sporting Events for the Week of March 17th 3/17 golf at White Lake 3/18 golf at Riegelwood 3/18 varsity softball at home against East Bladen 6:00 3/18 varsity baseball at home against East Bladen 7:00 3/18 varsity soccer at home against East Bladen 5:00 3/20 jv and varsity softball at home against North Brunswick 4:00 3/21 varsity softball and baseball at East Bladen 6:00 3/21 varsity soccer at East Bladen 6:00

Celebrate the Arts, North Carolina's Largest Student Arts Festival, will take place on Saturday, March 22nd from 4:30 PM-9:30 PM at South Columbus High School. The event is a partnership between Columbus County Schools and Whiteville City Schools, and features performances and artwork from over 1000 students. Admission is free.