Hallsboro / Artesia
Elementary School
All schools (except CCCA) will resume classes on Tuesday, January 6th.
CCCA will resume classes on Monday, January 5th.
CCCA will resume classes on Monday, January 5th.
🎄✨ Thank You for Making Our Holiday Spectacular So Special! ✨🎄
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and join us for our Holiday Spectacular at Hallsboro–Artesia Elementary School! The joy, excitement, and holiday spirit truly filled our school, and it was amazing to see our students shine.
We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Columbus County Schools, our dedicated staff, families, and the entire Hallsboro–Artesia community. Events like this remind us that it truly takes a village, and we are so thankful to be part of such a caring, supportive school family.
A very special thank you to Santa Claus and Mr. Grinch for stopping by and bringing extra smiles, laughter, and holiday magic to our students! 🎅💚
From our students and staff to our parents, volunteers, and community partners—thank you for helping make this celebration a wonderful success. Enjoy a safe and happy holiday break, and we’ll see everyone back on January 6! 🎶🎄
🎄✨ Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary Christmas Spectacular ✨🎄
We’re excited to invite our families and community to our Christmas Spectacular tomorrow beginning at 9:00 AM! Our students have been working hard, and we can’t wait to share this special celebration with you.
🚗 Parking Reminder: Parking is limited, so please carpool if possible to help things run smoothly.
📝 Student Checkout Reminder: If you plan to check out your child, please wait until the program is over and then return to your child’s homeroom classroom to sign them out.
Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow and celebrating the season together! ❤️🎶🎄
🎉🍕 HAES i-Ready Mid-Year Growth Celebration! 🍕🎉
We are so proud of our students who showed the highest growth on their i-Ready Mid-Year Diagnostics! Their hard work, focus, and determination truly paid off—and today we celebrated their success with a pizza party!
👏 Congratulations to these outstanding students:
Greyson Mabe
Brielle Waddle
DeLeon Bellamy
Chreish Gowans
Zaybrie Bellamy
James Timm
Diego Rojo
Dennis Jacobs
Nora Leanord
Chloe Pedro
Kynsley Rochelle
Amadeus Chase
Isaiah Pierce
Casen Tucker
Gracelyn Babson
Jaidah Jacobs
James Antone
Kari Blanks
Tristan Jacobs
Nalani Williamson
Abel McPherson
Braxton Bohanan
Esmeralda Pierce
Braylon James
Matthias Key
Isabella Gonzalez
Carter Lynn
Adriel Aguilar
Marley Haskins
Wilber Reyes
Kingston Simmons
Angel Islas
Way to go Panthers! 🌟 Keep believing in yourselves and striving for growth—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next! 💪📚🎉
Thursday’s Ugly Sweater Day and Friday’s Christmas Character Day were full of holiday fun AND Panther pride! Our Panthers showed up in festive style, rocking red and black while spreading Christmas cheer all across HAES. 🎄✨
We love celebrating the season the Panther way—with spirit, smiles, and pride!
#HAES #PantherPride #HolidaySpirit
Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, December 15, due to expected low wind chill temperatures.
High school exams will continue as scheduled. Please make sure students arrive on time and ready for testing, following the adjusted start time.
Thank you for your patience and support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
High school exams will continue as scheduled. Please make sure students arrive on time and ready for testing, following the adjusted start time.
Thank you for your patience and support as we prioritize the safety of our students and staff.
💚🎄 HAES celebrated “100% That Grinch Day” today!
Our halls were filled with green, grins, and Grinch-inspired fun.
Thank you to our students and staff for bringing the holiday spirit to life!
#HAES #PantherPride #100PercentThatGrinch
Happy Candy Cane Day at HAES! 🤍♥️ Our students and staff rocked their red and white today and brought all the peppermint spirit! 🍬🎄 We love seeing our school shine with holiday cheer!
🎄✨ HAES Day 1 of our 10 Days of Christmas Outfits: JINGLE TOES! ✨🎄
We kicked off the holiday fun with festive socks and plenty of school spirit today!
And the best surprise—Dr. Hill and Mrs. Howard accidentally matched! 🤣🎅🧦
Nothing like unplanned twinning to start the season off right!
Can’t wait to see the festive fun the next 9 days bring! ❤️💚❄️
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🍦 Kona Ice
Kona Ice will be on campus tomorrow. Please send money with your child if you would like them to participate.
🎄 10 Days of Christmas Outfits Begin Tomorrow!
Monday: Jingle Toes – Christmas Socks
Tuesday: Candy Cane Day – Wear Red & White
Wednesday: 100% Grinch – Grinch-Inspired Outfits
Thursday: Ugly Sweater Day
Friday: Holiday Character Day
📘 i-Ready Middle-of-Year (MOY) Diagnostics
Beginning this week, students will take their MOY i-Ready Diagnostics in both Reading and Math.
These assessments are extremely important—they determine your child’s learning pathway within i-Ready.
📌 This Week:
For the first two hours of each day, all students will be testing.
Please ensure your child arrives on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best.
🎵 HAES Christmas Program – Friday, December 19th
Our annual Christmas Program will take place on Friday, December 19th at 9:30 AM in the gym.
🎄 Important Reminders:
This event fills up very quickly! Please be prepared to sit in the bleachers.
Doors open at 8:30 AM.
Parking will be limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.
After performing, all students must return to their classrooms.
Parents may check students out after the program using proper checkout procedures.
🚫 Please do not take your child directly from the gym.
Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and accounted for!
🚌 Upcoming Field Trips
We have several field trips scheduled next week.
Please ensure you are connected to your child’s teacher on Remind, as important details and updates will be shared regularly.
⏰ Early Release – December 19th
December 19th will be a half day for students.
Dismissal details will be shared as we get closer to the date.
🎁 Holiday Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
As we approach the holiday season, many parents want to help with classroom celebrations and activities.
We love volunteers, but student safety is always our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer, please remember:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring:
✔️ Driver’s License
✔️ Social Security Card
✔️ $20 for the required background check
Background checks must be completed every year, even if you completed one last year.
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
✨ Mrs. Russ and Mrs. Howard’s 4th Grade Class at HAES — 15 Days of Kindness! ✨
Day 3: Write a note to the principal!
Our students shared heartfelt messages with Dr. Hill, and she absolutely loved reading their kind words. 💛📬
Spreading joy all the way to Christmas break! 🎄💚
🎄 10 Days of Christmas Outfits 🎄
🧦December 8 – Jingle Toes
Wear your favorite Christmas socks
♥️🤍December 9 – Candy Cane Day
Wear red and white
💚December 10 – 100% That Grinch
Wear green
☃️December 11 – Ugly Sweater
Wear the ugliest Christmas sweater
🎅🏼🤶🏽December 12 – Holiday Character Day
Dress as your favorite Christmas character
💙💙December 15 – Polar Express Day
Wear blue and white
🎄December 16 – Rocking Around the Christmas Tree
Wear your favorite Christmas shirt
❄️December 17 – Flannel & Frost
Wear a flannel shirt and boots
😴December 18 – ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Break
Wear Christmas pajamas
🎩December 19 – Best Dressed Christmas Attire
Dress to impress in your holiday best
Our HAES Panther Beta Club is spreading holiday cheer at the Lake Waccamaw Depot Museum! 🎄✨ Our students jumped right in to help get everything ready for the season. So proud of their leadership, teamwork, and community spirit! ❤️🐾
#HAESBetaClub #PantherPride #WarriorWay #HolidayCheer #CommunityService #StudentLeaders #LakeWaccamawDepotMuseum #BetaClubPride #GivingBack #FutureLeaders #HolidayPrep #PanthersGiveBack
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟 I hope everyone had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break. We are gearing up for a very busy two weeks here at HAES, and we want to ensure your family has all the important information.
1. i-Ready Middle-of-Year (MOY) Diagnostics
Beginning next week, students will take their Middle of the Year i-Ready Diagnostics in both Reading and Math.
This assessment is extremely important—it determines each child’s instructional pathway within the i-Ready program.
📌 This Week:
Teachers in Grades 3–6 will be holding student data conferences to help students understand their goals and prepare for the assessment.
📌 Next Week:
For the first two hours of each day, all students will be testing. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is well-rested.
2. HAES Christmas Program – Friday, December 19th
Our annual Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 19th at 9:30 AM in the gym.
🎄 Important Reminders:
This event fills up quickly—very quickly! Please be prepared to sit in the bleachers.
Doors open at 8:30 AM.
Parking will be limited, so we encourage carpooling when possible.
After performing, students must return to their classrooms.
Parents may check students out after the program by following proper checkout procedures.
Please do not take your child from the gym.
Thank you for helping us keep students safe and accounted for!
3. Upcoming Field Trips
We have several field trips scheduled next week.
Please make sure you are connected to your child’s teacher on Remind. Teachers will be sharing important details, reminders, and updates over the next two weeks.
4. Early Release – December 19th
December 19th is a half day.
Students will dismiss earlier than normal. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
5. 📱 Holiday Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
As we approach the holiday season, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We welcome volunteers, but the safety of our students is our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring: driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks are required every year, even if you completed one last year.
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟 I hope everyone had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break. We are gearing up for a very busy two weeks here at HAES, and we want to ensure your family has all the important information.
1. i-Ready Middle-of-Year (MOY) Diagnostics
Beginning next week, students will take their Middle of the Year i-Ready Diagnostics in both Reading and Math.
This assessment is extremely important—it determines each child’s instructional pathway within the i-Ready program.
📌 This Week:
Teachers in Grades 3–6 will be holding student data conferences to help students understand their goals and prepare for the assessment.
📌 Next Week:
For the first two hours of each day, all students will be testing. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is well-rested.
2. HAES Christmas Program – Friday, December 19th
Our annual Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 19th at 9:30 AM in the gym.
🎄 Important Reminders:
This event fills up quickly—very quickly! Please be prepared to sit in the bleachers.
Doors open at 8:30 AM.
Parking will be limited, so we encourage carpooling when possible.
After performing, students must return to their classrooms.
Parents may check students out after the program by following proper checkout procedures.
Please do not take your child from the gym.
Thank you for helping us keep students safe and accounted for!
3. Upcoming Field Trips
We have several field trips scheduled next week.
Please make sure you are connected to your child’s teacher on Remind. Teachers will be sharing important details, reminders, and updates over the next two weeks.
4. Early Release – December 19th
December 19th is a half day.
Students will dismiss earlier than normal. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
5. 📱 Holiday Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
As we approach the holiday season, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We welcome volunteers, but the safety of our students is our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring: driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks are required every year, even if you completed one last year.
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
We would like to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated canned goods to our Annual Battle of the Books Canned Food Drive at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School! 🥫💛 Your generosity was absolutely astounding and will help so many families in need this holiday season. 🎄❤️
Thanks to YOU, we collected over 1,500 canned goods! 🤩👏 This was an amazing opportunity for our students to give back to the community and learn valuable, lifelong lessons about kindness and service. 🌟🤗
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Tachau’s 3rd grade class for collecting the most cans this year! 🏆🎉
We also want to give a special shoutout and heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. Deal, our amazing Battle of the Books coach, for leading this drive with dedication, passion, and so much heart! 📚💖🙌
Again, THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make this food drive a huge success! 🎉❤️🥫
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary is so proud of our amazing students and families for making this year’s Book Blast a huge hit!
Because of your support, our students are building strong home libraries and developing a lifelong love of reading. ❤️
From the excitement on students’ faces to the joy of unwrapping brand-new books, today was a celebration of literacy, community, and opportunity. Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and encouraged our readers!
Together, we are lighting the way for brighter futures—one book at a time. 📖💡
#HAES #BookBlast #WeAreHAES #LiteracyMatters #PantherPride
Because of your support, our students are building strong home libraries and developing a lifelong love of reading. ❤️
From the excitement on students’ faces to the joy of unwrapping brand-new books, today was a celebration of literacy, community, and opportunity. Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and encouraged our readers!
Together, we are lighting the way for brighter futures—one book at a time. 📖💡
#HAES #BookBlast #WeAreHAES #LiteracyMatters #PantherPride
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Congratulations to Mrs. Tachau’s class for winning the canned food drive! Thank you to all that participated 🎉
📝 NC Check-Ins
NC Check-Ins will take place this week for grades 3–6. Please make sure students are present, well-rested, and ready to test. These assessments provide valuable practice for EOGs and help teachers monitor progress and share meaningful feedback with families.
Monday, November 24 – Math Check-In (Grade 6) + Makeups
Tuesday, November 25 – Math Check-In (Grades 3–5)
🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Box
HAES believes deeply in giving back to our community. We have been asked to serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location, and we gladly accepted.
If you’d like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the front office. Thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season! 💙🐾
📱 Thanksgiving Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
With the holiday season approaching, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We value parent involvement; however, the safety of all students must remain our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring your driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks must be completed every year, even if you were cleared last year.
The School Board approves volunteers only once a month, so please complete your application within the next week to ensure approval before holiday events begin.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for all students. 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 26–28 – No School (Thanksgiving Holiday) 🦃
December 19 – Early Release Day → Christmas Program at 9:00 a.m.
(More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕
All donations will be collected and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
Current Leader: Mrs. Tachau’s 3rd Grade Class! 🎉
📝 NC Check-Ins
NC Check-Ins will take place this week for grades 3–6. Please make sure students are present, well-rested, and ready to test. These assessments provide valuable practice for EOGs and help teachers monitor progress and share meaningful feedback with families.
Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, November 18 – ELA Check-In (Grades 3–6)
Thursday, November 20 – Science Check-In (Grade 5 only)
Monday, November 24 – Math Check-In (Grade 6) + Makeups
Tuesday, November 25 – Math Check-In (Grades 3–5)
🪶 Friday, November 21 – Native American Heritage Month
Due to our testing schedule, we will celebrate Native American Heritage Month a little differently this year. Some grade levels will engage in hands-on learning experiences directly connected to their NC curriculum.
All students are invited to wear traditional ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, or any Native American attire on Friday.
We are fortunate to learn in such a beautifully diverse school community, and we honor that throughout the year. This spring, before Easter Break, we will also host a Multicultural Day where students will explore and celebrate cultures represented across our campus.
🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Box
HAES believes deeply in giving back to our community. We have been asked to serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location, and we gladly accepted.
If you’d like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the front office. Thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season! 💙🐾
📱 Thanksgiving Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
With the holiday season approaching, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We value parent involvement; however, the safety of all students must remain our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring your driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks must be completed every year, even if you were cleared last year.
The School Board approves volunteers only once a month, so please complete your application within the next week to ensure approval before holiday events begin.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for all students. 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 26–28 – No School (Thanksgiving Holiday) 🦃
December 19 – Early Release Day → Christmas Program at 9:00 a.m.
(More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕
All donations will be collected and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
Current Leader: Mrs. Tachau’s 3rd Grade Class! 🎉
📝 NC Check-Ins
NC Check-Ins will take place this week for grades 3–6. Please make sure students are present, well-rested, and ready to test. These assessments provide valuable practice for EOGs and help teachers monitor progress and share meaningful feedback with families.
Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, November 18 – ELA Check-In (Grades 3–6)
Thursday, November 20 – Science Check-In (Grade 5 only)
Monday, November 24 – Math Check-In (Grade 6) + Makeups
Tuesday, November 25 – Math Check-In (Grades 3–5)
🪶 Friday, November 21 – Native American Heritage Month
Due to our testing schedule, we will celebrate Native American Heritage Month a little differently this year. Some grade levels will engage in hands-on learning experiences directly connected to their NC curriculum.
All students are invited to wear traditional ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, or any Native American attire on Friday.
We are fortunate to learn in such a beautifully diverse school community, and we honor that throughout the year. This spring, before Easter Break, we will also host a Multicultural Day where students will explore and celebrate cultures represented across our campus.
🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Box
HAES believes deeply in giving back to our community. We have been asked to serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location, and we gladly accepted.
If you’d like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the front office. Thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season! 💙🐾
📱 Thanksgiving Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
With the holiday season approaching, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We value parent involvement; however, the safety of all students must remain our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring your driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks must be completed every year, even if you were cleared last year.
The School Board approves volunteers only once a month, so please complete your application within the next week to ensure approval before holiday events begin.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for all students. 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 26–28 – No School (Thanksgiving Holiday) 🦃
December 19 – Early Release Day → Christmas Program at 9:00 a.m.
(More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
Yam Festival Art and Poetry Winners were recognized at the November Board Meeting.
CCS Brunswick Electric Bright Ideas Winners were recognized at the November Board Meeting.
This year’s Bright Ideas Grants recognized innovative educators across Columbus County Schools for their creative instructional proposals. At Acme Delco Elementary, Jaclyn McCoy received a $500 grant for Student Organizational Binders. At Chadbourn Elementary, Herman D. Bland was awarded $1,400 for Project ReCharge. Helen Craven Axelberg of Columbus Career and College Academy earned $1,500 to support the Culinary Food Trike project. At East Columbus High School, Anthony Martin received $1,200 for Lights, Camera, Learning: Expanding Student Access to Video Production Tools, Jeffrey Rudnik earned $1,900 for Recycling Ceramic Clay for Columbus County Schools’ Arts Programs, and Alicia Pickett was awarded $1,650 for Sustainable Learning with Hydroponics.
At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary, Amber Howard received $1,500 for Bright Boards, Bright Futures. At Nakina Middle School, Alyssa Nelson earned $500 for Hear to Learn. Mallory Furlow of Old Dock Elementary was awarded $700 for Pathways to Progress. At South Columbus High School, Miranda Romans received $1,500 for Ready, Set, Action: Virtual Creativity, and Breanna Seckman earned $1,000 for Project P.R.I.N.T.
Tabor City Elementary had two winning projects led by Angela Tyler, who received $850 for Rockin’ It with Robotics and $1,500 for Nature in Motion: Engaging Young Scientists in Earth Systems with Weather Knowledge. At Tabor City Middle School, Sheila Sykes earned $1,900 for Bright Minds, Bright Futures, while Marilyn D. Elliott received $900 for Paper Power: Lights, Lines, Action! West Columbus High School celebrated Whitney Cavenaugh, who received $1,000 for In Focus: Empowering the Yearbook Team, and Jennifer Sams, who was awarded $1,000 for Textile Arts for Entrepreneurs: Cultivating Creative and Lifelong Skills. At West Columbus School, Julia O. Smart earned $500 for Lego Logic, Brittany Bass received $1,000 for Listen and Learn: Enhancing Phonics Through Audio Engagement, and the school’s BETA students were awarded $1,000 for Build Community Through Dugouts.
At Williams Township Elementary, Ashley Porter received $300 for Art for Expression & Regulation, Miranda Conner Ellington earned $1,500 for Pride in the Beat: Aggie Drums Come Alive, and Lisa K. Cox received $1,500 for Full STEAM Ahead: Turning Standards into STEAM Projects. In total, Columbus County Schools earned $28,300 in Bright Ideas Grant funding this year.
