Hallsboro / Artesia
Elementary School
We’re excited to support our students during this important testing season! Please help ensure students are well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day.
5/14
CCCA EOC Testing
5/15
CCCA EOC Testing
5/18
CCCA EOC Testing
5/19
CCCA EOC Testing
5/20
CCCA EOC Testing
5/22
3–8 Math EOG
CCCA EOC Testing
5/25
Memorial Day Holiday
5/27
3–8 Reading EOG
5/29
5th & 8th Science EOG Testing
6/1
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
6/2
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/3
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/4
3–8 EOG Retesting
HS EOC Retesting
6/5
Last Day of School
HAES Weekly Updates 📣
Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾
🎭 Guardian Gala – Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for our 3rd Annual Guardian Gala!
🎟️ $10 per ticket
🗓️ May 1st | 5:30–8:30 PM
🎭 Theme: Masquerade
What to expect:
DJ & dancing 🎶
Pizza, snacks, and drinks 🍕
Masks available for purchase 🎭
Decorations and a fun, festive atmosphere
👨👩👧 Parents are required to attend with their child
We encourage the entire family to join us!
👗 Dress Code:
This is a more upscale event, often serving as students’ first “formal” experience.
🍫 World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Our fundraiser is still going strong!
🎉 Top Sellers:
Amaree Freeman (Mrs. Archie’s class)
Paisley Watts (Mrs. McGee’s class)
Both have sold 30+ boxes—amazing work!
While participation has slowed, we are extending the fundraiser to give everyone more time to participate.
👉 If you are able to:
Take a box to work
Help your child sell
We would greatly appreciate your support!
📋 Proctors Needed for End-of-Year Testing
We are seeking approved volunteers to assist as testing proctors during End-of-Grade assessments.
👉 Please contact Mrs. Christy Deal through the front office if you are available.
🎉 New Attendance Incentive (Grades 3–6)
We are excited to partner with the Friends of the Rue McCrary Memorial Library to reward perfect attendance!
Students with perfect attendance each week (no tardies or early checkouts) will enter a drawing
After 4 weeks, eligible students enter a $50 gift card drawing
One winner per grade level
This will occur twice during the final 8 weeks of school
Let’s finish strong! 💪
⏰ Attendance Reminder
We are in the final stretch of the school year, and every minute matters.
Students are engaged in:
Daily instruction
Interventions
Review and preparation
Please ensure students remain at school for the full instructional day whenever possible.
👕 Dress Code Reminder
With warmer weather approaching, please ensure students follow Columbus County Schools Board Policy:
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than 4 inches above the knee
No hats are to be worn in the building
🚌 Transportation Changes & After-School Plans
We do not make transportation changes over the phone or via remind app.
If your child will be going home a different way (including ballgames, practices, or alternate drop-off locations), we must have:
A written note
A completed bus change form
A adult present for younger students at new drop off location
📌 Please note:
Changes must be submitted by 2:00 PM daily
Teachers are not responsible for transportation changes sent through the Remind app nor responsible for seeing them during the instructional day.
This ensures all students arrive safely at the correct location.
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📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember
April 27: Book Fair & Muffins with Moms
April 28: Book Fair & Donuts with Dads
April 29: Book Fair & Pastries with Grandparents
April 30: Book Fair & Biscuits with Buddies
May 1: Guardian Gala 🎭
Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School.
Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙
Smiles, sunshine, and SO much fun! ☀️ Our 2nd graders had an incredible day at Stump Hill Farms making memories and learning along the way! 🌾🐓💛 #HAES #MakingMemories
💜 Month of the Military Child 💜
At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School, we proudly recognize and celebrate our military-connected students this April!
Military children show incredible strength, courage, and resilience as they support their families through deployments, moves, and new beginnings.
Today, we honor YOU—the heroes behind the heroes. Thank you for your sacrifice and strength!
#HAES #PantherPride #MilitaryChild #PurpleUp
🚨 ATTENTION HAES PANTHERS! 🚨
Our World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser has been EXTENDED! 🍫
And it’s getting competitive 👀…
🔥 Paisley Watts vs. Amaree Freeman 🔥
A CLOSE race for top seller!
There’s STILL TIME to jump in, sell more, and support HAES!
Let’s go, Panthers! 💥🐾♥️
📣 HAES Testing Dates Announcement 🐾
Good evening, Panther Families!
As we approach the end of the school year, please take a moment to review our important End-of-Grade (EOG) testing dates listed below. These assessments are an important opportunity for our students to show what they know and perform their very best!
We kindly ask that you avoid scheduling appointments or vacations on testing days to ensure your child is present, prepared, and ready to succeed.
🗓️ Be sure to mark your calendars!
📚 Encourage your child to do their best—our Panthers are ready to shine!
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students succeed.
#HAES #PantherPride #EOGReady #RakeUpTheRigor 🐾
🎓📸 Cap & Gown Picture Day is coming to HAES!
Pre-K and 6th grade cap and gown pictures will be taken on April 27th. We cannot wait to see our little Panthers and our rising graduates shine for their special pictures!
#HAES #PantherPride #CapAndGownPictures #PreK #6thGrade #PictureDay
Pre-K and 6th grade cap and gown pictures will be taken on April 27th. We cannot wait to see our little Panthers and our rising graduates shine for their special pictures!
#HAES #PantherPride #CapAndGownPictures #PreK #6thGrade #PictureDay
Upcoming Substitute Update Trainings...
Today, our school conducted a brief safety drill as part of our participation in the Project ADAM program, which focuses on preparing staff and students to respond to a cardiac emergency. The purpose of this drill was to practice how we would respond quickly and effectively in the unlikely event of a sudden cardiac arrest at school. Students were safe at all times, and the drill was conducted in a calm and controlled manner. We share this information with you, so you are aware in case your child mentions the drill at home. Activities like this help us maintain a safe environment and ensure that our staff is well-prepared to respond to emergencies. We will continue to conduct periodic drills throughout the remainder of the school year to reinforce these procedures and ensure continued preparedness.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Nurse Karen at https://www.remind.com/join/nursekj or 910-212-8030.
Thank you for your continued support.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Nurse Karen at https://www.remind.com/join/nursekj or 910-212-8030.
Thank you for your continued support.
HAES Weekly Updates 📣
Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾
🍧 Kona Ice Tomorrow!
Kona Ice will be on campus tomorrow! Please be sure to send money with your child before school if they would like to participate.
📣 Attention 2nd Grade Parents (Mrs. Grovner & Mrs. Long’s Classes):
Tomorrow is the FINAL deadline to submit field trip permission slips and payment.
⚠️ This is a hard deadline—no exceptions will be made.
Please ensure all items are turned in on time so your child can participate.
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🚌 Transportation Changes & After-School Plans
We do not make transportation changes over the phone or via remind app.
If your child will be going home a different way (including ballgames, practices, or alternate drop-off locations), we must have:
A written note
A completed bus change form
A adult present for younger students at new drop off location
📌 Please note:
Changes must be submitted by 2:00 PM daily
Teachers are not responsible for transportation changes sent through the Remind app nor responsible for seeing them during the instructional day.
This ensures all students arrive safely at the correct location.
🎭 Guardian Gala – Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for our 3rd Annual Guardian Gala!
🎟️ $10 per ticket
🗓️ May 1st | 5:30–8:30 PM
🎭 Theme: Masquerade
What to expect:
DJ & dancing 🎶
Pizza, snacks, and drinks 🍕
Masks available for purchase 🎭
Decorations and a fun, festive atmosphere
👨👩👧 Parents are required to attend with their child
We encourage the entire family to join us!
👗 Dress Code:
This is a more upscale event, often serving as students’ first “formal” experience.
🍫 World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Our fundraiser is still going strong!
🎉 Top Sellers:
Amaree Freeman (Mrs. Archie’s class)
Paisley Watts (Mrs. McGee’s class)
Both have sold 30+ boxes—amazing work!
While participation has slowed, we are extending the fundraiser to give everyone more time to participate.
👉 If you are able to:
Take a box to work
Help your child sell
We would greatly appreciate your support!
📋 Proctors Needed for End-of-Year Testing
We are seeking approved volunteers to assist as testing proctors during End-of-Grade assessments.
👉 Please contact Mrs. Christy Deal through the front office if you are available.
🎉 New Attendance Incentive (Grades 3–6)
We are excited to partner with the Friends of the Rue McCrary Memorial Library to reward perfect attendance!
Students with perfect attendance each week (no tardies or early checkouts) will enter a drawing
After 4 weeks, eligible students enter a $50 gift card drawing
One winner per grade level
This will occur twice during the final 8 weeks of school
Let’s finish strong! 💪
⏰ Attendance Reminder
We are in the final stretch of the school year, and every minute matters.
Students are engaged in:
Daily instruction
Interventions
Review and preparation
Please ensure students remain at school for the full instructional day whenever possible.
👕 Dress Code Reminder
With warmer weather approaching, please ensure students follow Columbus County Schools Board Policy:
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than 4 inches above the knee
No hats are to be worn in the building
📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember
April 16: Children’s Art Show (Pre-K) | 6:00–7:30 PM
April 20: PreK Career Day
April 27: Book Fair & Muffins with Moms
April 28: Book Fair & Donuts with Dads
April 29: Book Fair & Pastries with Grandparents
April 30: Book Fair & Biscuits with Buddies
May 1: Guardian Gala 🎭
Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School.
Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙
Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾
🍧 Kona Ice Tomorrow!
Kona Ice will be on campus tomorrow! Please be sure to send money with your child before school if they would like to participate.
📣 Attention 2nd Grade Parents (Mrs. Grovner & Mrs. Long’s Classes):
Tomorrow is the FINAL deadline to submit field trip permission slips and payment.
⚠️ This is a hard deadline—no exceptions will be made.
Please ensure all items are turned in on time so your child can participate.
_______________________________________________________________
🚌 Transportation Changes & After-School Plans
We do not make transportation changes over the phone or via remind app.
If your child will be going home a different way (including ballgames, practices, or alternate drop-off locations), we must have:
A written note
A completed bus change form
A adult present for younger students at new drop off location
📌 Please note:
Changes must be submitted by 2:00 PM daily
Teachers are not responsible for transportation changes sent through the Remind app nor responsible for seeing them during the instructional day.
This ensures all students arrive safely at the correct location.
🎭 Guardian Gala – Tickets On Sale Now!
Tickets are now on sale for our 3rd Annual Guardian Gala!
🎟️ $10 per ticket
🗓️ May 1st | 5:30–8:30 PM
🎭 Theme: Masquerade
What to expect:
DJ & dancing 🎶
Pizza, snacks, and drinks 🍕
Masks available for purchase 🎭
Decorations and a fun, festive atmosphere
👨👩👧 Parents are required to attend with their child
We encourage the entire family to join us!
👗 Dress Code:
This is a more upscale event, often serving as students’ first “formal” experience.
🍫 World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Our fundraiser is still going strong!
🎉 Top Sellers:
Amaree Freeman (Mrs. Archie’s class)
Paisley Watts (Mrs. McGee’s class)
Both have sold 30+ boxes—amazing work!
While participation has slowed, we are extending the fundraiser to give everyone more time to participate.
👉 If you are able to:
Take a box to work
Help your child sell
We would greatly appreciate your support!
📋 Proctors Needed for End-of-Year Testing
We are seeking approved volunteers to assist as testing proctors during End-of-Grade assessments.
👉 Please contact Mrs. Christy Deal through the front office if you are available.
🎉 New Attendance Incentive (Grades 3–6)
We are excited to partner with the Friends of the Rue McCrary Memorial Library to reward perfect attendance!
Students with perfect attendance each week (no tardies or early checkouts) will enter a drawing
After 4 weeks, eligible students enter a $50 gift card drawing
One winner per grade level
This will occur twice during the final 8 weeks of school
Let’s finish strong! 💪
⏰ Attendance Reminder
We are in the final stretch of the school year, and every minute matters.
Students are engaged in:
Daily instruction
Interventions
Review and preparation
Please ensure students remain at school for the full instructional day whenever possible.
👕 Dress Code Reminder
With warmer weather approaching, please ensure students follow Columbus County Schools Board Policy:
Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be no more than 4 inches above the knee
No hats are to be worn in the building
📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember
April 16: Children’s Art Show (Pre-K) | 6:00–7:30 PM
April 20: PreK Career Day
April 27: Book Fair & Muffins with Moms
April 28: Book Fair & Donuts with Dads
April 29: Book Fair & Pastries with Grandparents
April 30: Book Fair & Biscuits with Buddies
May 1: Guardian Gala 🎭
Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School.
Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙
Join us for an evening celebrating student creativity at the Celebrate the Arts Show and Reception!
This special event will honor high school Gold Key winners and all 6 middle school Best of Show winners from the 2026 Celebrate the Arts.
Thursday, April 16
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Southeastern Community College
Wyche Gallery, A-Building
The work will be up through the middle of May.
Come out and support these talented students and enjoy an inspiring showcase of their work!
Join Us for a Special Groundbreaking Ceremony!
Columbus County Schools invites our community to celebrate an exciting new chapter in education as we break ground for East View School—the future home of the East View Lumberjacks!
Located in the heart of historic Bolton, this state-of-the-art elementary and middle school will bring together the East Columbus communities and open the door to new opportunities for our students.
Thursday, April 16
10:00 AM
Bolton, NC
Come be a part of this milestone moment as we build a school—and a future—together!
For more information, call 910-642-5168 or visit www.columbus.k12.nc.us
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Columbus County Schools invites our community to celebrate an exciting new chapter in education as we break ground for East View School—the future home of the East View Lumberjacks!
Located in the heart of historic Bolton, this state-of-the-art elementary and middle school will bring together the East Columbus communities and open the door to new opportunities for our students.
Thursday, April 16
10:00 AM
Bolton, NC
Come be a part of this milestone moment as we build a school—and a future—together!
For more information, call 910-642-5168 or visit www.columbus.k12.nc.us
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Columbus County Schools invites our families, staff, and community to share feedback on our draft Strategic Plan, which outlines our vision, priorities, and goals for the next several years.
Your input matters. This plan represents our shared commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community partnership. Please take a few minutes to review the draft plan and complete the brief survey below.
🔗 View the draft plan: https://canva.link/5ebk0eg0ldfp18c
📝 Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/YXmMgA2s1evNyHCg9
Together, we’re building the future of Columbus County Schools—one voice at a time.
Thank you for another great day of learning, growing, and showing what it means to be your best! We are so proud of each of you.
Remember to make good choices, be kind, and keep shining bright until we see you again!
#PantherPride #SeeYouLater
Remember to make good choices, be kind, and keep shining bright until we see you again!
#PantherPride #SeeYouLater
There will be no school for students from April 3rd through April 10th. Students will return to school on April 13th.
Please mark your calendars for this year's AIG Showcase. It will held at West Columbus School (Little West) on Thursday, April 23 from 6:00-7:00. We look forward to seeing you there!
🐾❤️HAES Beta Students Making a Difference! ❤️🐾
Some of our amazing HAES Beta Students chose service over free time—and we couldn’t be more proud!
They spent their Friday afternoon cleaning up Elizabeth Brinkley Park and helping prepare for our annual community egg hunt by hiding eggs for families to enjoy. 🐣🌸
Because of their hard work, the park was cleaner, brighter, and ready for a fun-filled event for our community!
👏 Thank you, Beta students, for showing leadership, responsibility, and what it truly means to serve others. You are making HAES proud! ❤️🐾
#HAESPride #BetaClub #ServiceLeaders #CommunityMatters #MakingADifference
🔎Mystery at HAES: The Case of the Missing Tests! 🔍
Mrs. Russ’s class went on an exciting mission to uncover the culprit behind the missing tests—just in time to save Spring Break! 🕵️♂️🌸
Using their skills in inference, context clues, and identifying the main idea, students worked together to solve the mystery. After carefully analyzing the evidence, they discovered that the culprit was none other than… Coach Padgett!
What a fun and engaging way to put critical thinking skills into action! 👏📚
📚✨ Panthers HAES Book Fair is Coming! ✨📚
April 27-April 30
Join us for a fun-filled week of books and breakfast with your student! 💙🐾
🕖 Daily from 7:45–8:40 AM
📅 Schedule of Events:
🧁 Monday (April 27): Muffins with Moms
🍩 Tuesday (April 28): Donuts with Dads
🥐 Wednesday (April 29): Pastries with Grandparents
🧈 Thursday (April 30): Biscuits with Buddies
🥞 Start your morning by enjoying breakfast with your child in the cafeteria, then head to the library to shop the Book Fair together!
📖 Let’s build a love of reading—one book at a time!
#HAES #PantherPride #BookFair #FamilyEngagement #ReadersAreLeaders
April 27-April 30
Join us for a fun-filled week of books and breakfast with your student! 💙🐾
🕖 Daily from 7:45–8:40 AM
📅 Schedule of Events:
🧁 Monday (April 27): Muffins with Moms
🍩 Tuesday (April 28): Donuts with Dads
🥐 Wednesday (April 29): Pastries with Grandparents
🧈 Thursday (April 30): Biscuits with Buddies
🥞 Start your morning by enjoying breakfast with your child in the cafeteria, then head to the library to shop the Book Fair together!
📖 Let’s build a love of reading—one book at a time!
#HAES #PantherPride #BookFair #FamilyEngagement #ReadersAreLeaders
HAES Weekly Updates 📣 Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾
🍫 World’s Finest Chocolate Fundraiser
Our fundraiser is still going strong! So far, our two top sellers are Amaree Freeman in Mrs. Archie’s class and Paisley Watts in Mrs. McGee’s class! Both students have sold over 20 boxes—and still have more out there to sell! 🎉
Remember, after selling 10 boxes, each child will receive $10 back for every additional box sold.
Let’s keep the momentum going—especially over Spring Break!
✨ New This Year!
For the first time ever, we are offering a brand-new flavor—Salted Pretzel Chocolate!
I must admit… It is absolutely delicious! 🍫😋
🧸 Pre-K Career Day – April 20th
Our Pre-K students deserve their own career experience! We are planning a special Pre-K Career Day on April 20th.
If you would like to volunteer or participate, please let me know—we would love your support!
📋 Proctors Needed for End-of-Year Testing
As we prepare for End-of-Grade assessments, we are seeking volunteers to serve as testing proctors.
If you are an approved volunteer and willing to help, please contact Mrs. Christy Deal through the front office.
🎉 New Attendance Incentive (Grades 3–6)
The Friends of the Rue McCrary Memorial Library have graciously partnered with us to reward perfect attendance!
Beginning Monday, students in grades 3–6 with perfect attendance (no early checkouts or late arrivals) will be entered into a weekly drawing pool.
At the end of four weeks, students still in the pool will be entered into a $50 gift card drawing, with one winner per grade level! We will hold this drawing twice in the last 8 weeks of school!
This is a wonderful opportunity to reward students for showing up and staying engaged!
⏰ Attendance Reminder
We are in the final stretch of the school year, and every minute matters.
Our students are engaged in daily interventions and instruction from bell to bell. It is extremely important that students remain at school for the full day whenever possible.
📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember
April 2: 6th Grade & 4th/5th Grade Field Trips
April 3–10: Spring Break (Enjoy your time with family!) 🌸
April 16: Children’s Art Show Artist Reception for PreK 6pm- 7:30pm
April 27: Book Fair & Muffins with Moms
April 28: Book Fair & Donuts with Dads
April 30: Book Fair & Pastries with Grandparents
May 1: Book Fair & Biscuits with Buddies
May 1: Guardian Gala (Tickets go on sale after Spring Break)
Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School.
Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙
