Information on upcoming vaccine clinics.

🎉🏆 HAES End of Year Celebration & Awards Day 🏆🎉 Join us as we celebrate the amazing achievements, growth, leadership, and hard work of our Panthers this school year! 💛🐾 🖍️ Kindergarten – 2nd Grade: 8:30 AM 📚 3rd – 6th Grade: 10:30 AM 📍 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Gym ⭐ Families, please note: Students may be checked out AFTER the awards ceremony in their classroom. We are so proud of all of our students and can’t wait to celebrate together! 🎓✨ #HAES #PantherPride #EndOfYearCelebration #AwardsDay #PantherStrong

A huge thank you to Coach Padgett for planning and organizing such an incredible Field Day for our students! Your hard work, dedication, and attention to every detail made the day so special for everyone involved. The students had an absolute blast, the teachers loved every minute of it, and even Dr. Hill joined right in and played just as hard as the students! Thank you for creating fun memories, bringing so much excitement to our school, and making sure our students ended the year with smiles, laughter, and joy. A special shoutout also goes to our 6th grade students for showing outstanding leadership while helping the younger students throughout the day. Your kindness, responsibility, and willingness to step up made a huge difference and helped make Field Day even more successful! We appreciate all the time, effort, and teamwork that made today such a wonderful experience for our Panthers!

🌞🎉 HAES FIELD DAY 2026 🎉🌞 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Get Ready for a Day of Fun, Games, and Water Activities! 💦 📅 Date: June 4, 2026 📍 Location: Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School What to Bring: ✅ Towel ✅ Change of Clothes ✅ Appropriate Footwear ✅ Sunscreen (applied before school and/or packed if needed) ✅ Water Bottle Special Treat! 🍧 Italian Ice will be available for purchase! 💲 $7.00 each Important Reminders: ☀️ Dress comfortably for outdoor activities. ☀️ Bring your biggest smile and school spirit! ☀️ Stay hydrated throughout the day. Let’s make this the BEST Field Day ever, Panthers! 🐾

☀️🏅 HAES FIELD DAY UPDATE! 🏅☀️ Parents and students, we have some great news! Students who are scheduled for EOG retesting or make-up testing on Thursday will NOT miss Field Day. 📚 Testing will take place during the morning. 🎉 Field Day activities will be held for those students during the afternoon, ensuring they still get to participate in all the fun! We are proud of our Panthers for continuing to work hard and give their best effort. We can’t wait to celebrate a fantastic Field Day with everyone! 🐾 #HAESPanthers #FieldDayFun #PantherPride #FinishStrong

📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣 Good afternoon, Panther families! Welcome to the last week of the 2025–2026 school year! We have a lot happening at HAES as we finish the year strong and celebrate all of our students' accomplishments. Many of our Panthers are striving for excellence by participating in EOG remediation and retesting opportunities. We are incredibly proud of the students who have passed, those who have shown tremendous growth, and those who simply gave their very best effort. Every accomplishment matters, and none of it goes unnoticed. We appreciate your continued encouragement and support as students finish the school year. 📚 EOG Remediation & Retesting Remediation will continue this week for qualifying students, with retesting taking place Tuesday through Thursday. ☀️ Field Day – Thursday, June 4 Field Day will be held on Thursday! Students should: Bring a water bottle Wear comfortable clothing and shoes Be prepared for outdoor activities Apply sunscreen before coming to school 🎓 Pre-K Continuation Ceremony Our Pre-K Continuation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 4, at 5:00 PM in the gym. 🏆 Awards Day – Friday, June 5 We look forward to celebrating our students' accomplishments! 8:30 AM – Kindergarten through 2nd Grade 10:30 AM – Grades 3 through 6 Friday is also an early release day and the last day of school. 💳 Outstanding Fees If your child owes money for school pictures, Chromebook damages, library books, or World's Finest Chocolate, please make arrangements to pay any outstanding balances as soon as possible. 📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember • June 2 – Math EOG Retest • June 3 – Reading EOG Retest • June 3 – Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:00 PM • June 4 – Science EOG Retest • June 4 – Field Day • June 4 – Pre-K Continuation Ceremony at 5:00 PM • June 5 – Awards Day   • 8:30 AM – K–2 Awards   • 10:30 AM – Grades 3–6 Awards   • Half Day & Last Day of School • June 20 – Final Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:00 PM Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School. We are proud to serve such an amazing community and grateful for the partnership we share with our families. Let's make this final week a great one! Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙 One Team, One Voice!

📣 HAES EOG Retest Schedule 📣

As we wrap up another successful testing season, selected students will participate in EOG retesting next week.

🧮 Tuesday, June 2 – Math Retests
📚 Wednesday, June 3 – ELA Retests
🔬 Thursday, June 4 – Science Retests

Please make every effort to ensure your child is present, on time, and well-rested for testing.

⭐ If your child is scheduled to retest on a different day than listed above, your child's teacher will contact you directly with specific information.

Thank you for your continued support as we help our students finish the year strong! 💪🐾

#HAESPanthers #PantherPride #FinishStrong #EOGRetest #HAESSuccess #EveryStudentEveryDay

Summer Food Service Program 2026 - Ages 1-18 - Free Meals!

Locations:
Acme-Delco Elementary
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Tabor City School
West Columbus School

Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 15–July 22, 2026
Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00–12:30 p.m.

Closed: June 29–July 6, 2026

Chadbourn Elementary

Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 15–July 29, 2026
Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00–12:30 p.m.

🎮🕹️ GAME ON, PANTHERS! 🕹️🎮
Tomorrow, our students in Grades 3–6 will take the ELA End-of-Grade (EOG) Test! 📚✏️
Help your Panther level up for success by:
🌙 Getting a good night's sleep
⏰ Arriving on time
📖 Doing their best to prepare
❤️ Staying calm and positive
✅ Checking their work

Parents, you're part of the team too! Encourage your child, help them stay on a routine, and remind them that we believe in them and their ability to succeed.

📢 IMPORTANT REMINDER 📢
We are still missing some EOG Retest Permission Forms for students in Grades 3–6. A new copy has been sent home. Please sign and return the form tomorrow morning.
⚠️ It is imperative that all signed forms are returned before testing begins tomorrow.
⭐ Please Note: This form is required for all eligible students and is not an indication of your child's EOG performance. Receiving this form does not mean your child passed or did not pass the EOG. We simply need a signed permission form on file.

🏆 Focus. Prepare. Perform. Win.
🐾 We believe in you, Panthers!

#HAESGameOn #EOGTesting #PantherPride #LevelUp #HAESPanthers #ItsOurTimeToWin

📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣
📢 A Note Regarding State Testing (EOG)
EOG testing is for our 3rd–6th grade students, but we need ALL Panthers to help us make this testing season successful!
🔒 During EOG testing, it is extremely difficult to check students out early. Students who are actively testing are NOT allowed to leave the testing room — even after they finish — until the entire class (and surrounding testing areas) are complete. We must keep all testing environments secure.
🏫 This also means that students in Kindergarten–2nd grade must remain in their classrooms during testing times. Movement throughout the main building can cause disruptions, and many of our Teacher Assistants are serving as testing proctors during this time.
🔊 Lastly, please remember that HAES is an older building, and our classrooms can hear outside noise very easily. Conversations, car noise, music, and other sounds can travel into testing areas. While we know we cannot prevent every disruption, we greatly appreciate everyone helping us keep noise levels down as much as possible.
🔒 Please refrain from early dismissals on testing days.
🍫 World’s Finest Chocolate
All World’s Finest Chocolate money is now due. Please make sure this is turned in to your child’s teacher ASAP. At this time, we still have several students who signed up to sell chocolate, received a box, and have not yet turned in payment. We appreciate your help in getting this taken care of in a timely manner.
📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember
• May 25 – No School (Memorial Day)
• May 27 – ELA EOG (Grades 3–6)
• May 29 – Science EOG (5th Grade)
• June 2 – Math EOG Retest
• June 3 – Reading EOG Retest
• June 3 – Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:00 PM
• June 4 – Science EOG Retest
• June 4 – Field Day
• June 4 – PreK Graduation & Awards at 5:00 PM in the Gym
• June 5 – Awards Day
  • 8:30 AM – K–2
  • 10:30 AM – Grades 3–6
  • Half Day & Last Day of School
• June 20 – Final Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:00 PM
Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School. We are proud to serve such an amazing community.
Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙

🎮 GAME ON, HAES! 🎮EOG testing starts tomorrow! Get plenty of rest, eat a good breakfast, arrive on time, and come ready to LEVEL UP! 🐾💪 We are in it to win it! 🏆

🎮🕹️ HAES GAME ON: EOG EDITION! 🕹️🎮

Panthers, it’s time to LEVEL UP! Our students have worked hard all year, and now it’s time to show what they know! 💙🐾

Parents and guardians, you are a huge part of our team and can help power our students toward success:
⭐ Get a good night’s sleep
⭐ Arrive at school on time
⭐ Encourage a positive mindset
⭐ Help students stay calm and confident
⭐ Remind them to take their time and check their work

🥣 Good news! HAES has breakfast covered! Students can fuel up right here at school before they begin the day.

Remember: Testing isn’t about being perfect—it’s about showing growth, effort, and giving your best!

🎮 GAME ON!
🏆 Focus. Prepare. Perform. WIN!

We believe in our Panthers and know they are ready to conquer EOGs! 💙🐾 #HAES #GameOn #PantherPride #LevelUp #EOGReady

📚✨ YEARBOOKS ARE HERE! ✨📚 Don’t miss your chance to grab a piece of HAES memories! The 2026 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Yearbook is now available for just $25! 🎓 Laughs 📸 Memories ⭐ Friends 🏫 Best Year Ever ⚠️ LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE! Once they’re gone, they’re gone! Send $25 in as soon as possible to reserve your copy. Make sure your student’s name and teacher are included with payment. #HAES #BestYearEver #Yearbook2026 #PantherPride 🐾📘

📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣 Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾 We have officially begun testing season! Our theme this year is GAME ON! 🎮🏆 We are in it to win it, and our students and staff have worked incredibly hard from August until now. This week, we will be sending home blank letters and envelopes for families. We highly encourage each parent or guardian to write a short note of encouragement to your child. On the morning of your child’s EOG, their letter will be waiting on their desk to help motivate and encourage them before testing begins. Please return the letters as soon as possible. 💙 Most importantly, please continue encouraging your child. Sometimes children doubt themselves, but they have learned and grown so much this year. Confidence and support from home truly make a difference! 📋 A Note for All Students in Grades 3–6A note went home last week regarding permission to remediate and retest. Every child in the district received this note. This is simply to ensure that we have permission in place in case your child does not pass the first time. Please know this is not an indication or prediction that your child will not pass. As always, teachers will communicate directly with families, and any decisions regarding remediation or retesting will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher, Mrs. Deal, or myself. 🎉 Attendance Incentive (Grades 3–6)A huge congratulations to our winners last week! 🎊 Thanks to the Friends of the Rue McCrary Memorial Library of Lake Waccamaw, we were able to give away $25 gift cards to students with perfect attendance. Let’s finish the year strong with attendance! 💪🐾 📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember 📝 EOG Testing Dates:• May 22 – Math EOG (Grades 3–6)• May 25 – No School (Memorial Day)• May 27 – ELA EOG (Grades 3–6)• May 29 – Science EOG (5th Grade)• June 2 – Math EOG Retest• June 3 – Reading EOG Retest• June 3 – Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:00 PM• June 4 – Science EOG Retest• June 4 – Field Day• June 4 – PreK Graduation & Awards at 5:00 PM in the Gym• June 5 – Awards Day   8:30 AM – K–2  10:30 AM – Grades 3–6   • Half Day & Last Day of School• June 20 – Final Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:00 PM Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School. We are proud to serve such an amazing community. Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙

🍫 📢 HAES World’s Finest Chocolate Reminder 📢 🍫 All World’s Finest Chocolate money is due IMMEDIATELY. If your student still has fundraiser money, please send it in next week. Thank you to all of our students, families, and community members for supporting Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School. Your support helps make a difference for our school and students! 💜🖤 #HAES #PantherPride #WorldsFinestChocolate

Columbus County Schools is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CCS Central Services Building (2586 James B. White Hwy, Whiteville, NC). This event offers job seekers the opportunity to meet with recruiters, explore available positions, and learn more about careers within the district. For more information, call 910-642-5168 ext. 24013 or 24014, or visit the CCS careers page at https://columbus.schoolspring.com/
to view openings and apply online.

🎉 Congratulations to our incredible principal, Dr. Kalee Hill, on being sworn in as the Vice President of the Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International! 🌹 Your leadership, dedication to education, and commitment to serving students, staff, and the community continue to inspire everyone around you. Hallsboro-Artesia is blessed to have a leader who leads with passion, vision, and heart. We are so proud of this well-deserved accomplishment and cannot wait to see the positive impact you will make in this new role. 🌹💙🐾 #HAESProud #Leadership #DKG #WomenInEducation