🎮🕹️ 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
about 23 hours ago, Amber Howard
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📣 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! 🐾💙
3 days ago, Kalee Hill
Weekly Announcements
🎮 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! 🏆
6 days ago, Kalee Hill
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🎮🕹️ 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
6 days ago, Amber Howard
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📚✨ 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 🐾📘
8 days ago, Amber Howard
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📣 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! 🐾💙
10 days ago, Kalee Hill
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🍫 📢 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
12 days ago, Amber Howard
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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.
13 days ago, CCS
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🎉 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
15 days ago, Amber Howard
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My apologies also Kona Ice will be on campus tomorrow.
17 days ago, Kalee Hill
Kona
📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣 Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾 💕💕Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers at HAES and to all of the women and men who have stepped into those roles. We appreciate all of the love and support you give our students each and every day. 💐 💯We would also like to thank everyone who made Teacher Appreciation Week so special. Here at HAES, we celebrate everyone because it truly takes every single employee to make a difference each and every day. We had countless churches and volunteers reach out to help make it such a special week, and we are incredibly grateful for your generosity and support. 📋 A Note for All Students in Grades 3–6 A 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. 🎉 New Attendance Incentive (Grades 3–6) We are excited to partner with the Friends of the Rue McCrary Memorial Library to reward perfect attendance! 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 test preparation Please ensure students remain at school for the full instructional day whenever possible. 🌎 Another huge thank you goes out to Mrs. Kissam and all of the volunteers who helped make our Cultural Fair such a success! Students had the opportunity to learn about Native American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and African American cultures. We are incredibly blessed to have such diversity represented within our student population, and it was wonderful to see students interacting, learning, and celebrating the many cultures that make HAES so special. ❤️ 🚌 Transportation Changes & After-School Plans We do not make transportation changes over the phone or through the 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 • An adult present for younger students at the new drop-off location 📌 Please Note: • All changes must be submitted by 2:00 PM daily • Teachers are not responsible for transportation changes sent through Remind or for checking messages during instructional time These procedures help ensure all students arrive safely at the correct location. 📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember • May 11: Board Meeting • May 15: ECJSH Senior Walk at 10:30 AM • May 15: Early EOG testing begins for some students. If your child is testing early, you will receive notification by letter. • May 16: Columbus County Schools Job Fair at the Board of Education (10:00 AM–1:00 PM) 📝 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! 🐾💙
17 days ago, Kalee Hill
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On the fifth day of Teacher Appreciation, we proudly bring, Our support staff and resource team—you’re everything! At Hallsboro-Artesia, our Panthers succeed, Because you support every student’s need! 🐾✨🍎 Today we celebrate the amazing support staff and resource teachers who help keep Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary running strong each and every day. Your dedication, compassion, and hard work make a difference in the lives of our Panthers! 💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HAES #HallsboroArtesia #PantherPride 🐾 #SupportStaff #ResourceTeachers #ThankATeacher #TeamHAES ✨
19 days ago, Amber Howard
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🎵 On the fourth day of Teacher Appreciation, we celebrate you, Our 5th and 6th grade—dedicated and true! Hallsboro-Artesia Panthers ready to lead, Because you give them all they need! 🎓🐾✨ A huge thank you to our incredible 5th and 6th grade teachers and assistants for preparing our Panthers for the future with leadership, encouragement, and care each and every day! 💙📚 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HAES #HallsboroArtesia #PantherPride 🐾 #5thGrade #6thGrade #FutureLeaders #ThankATeacher 🍎
20 days ago, Amber Howard
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💖🩺 Happy Nurse Appreciation Day to our amazing Nurse Karen Johnson! 🩺💖 Today we celebrate the caring heart behind every bandage, comforting hug, kind word, and smile. 🌈✨ Nurse Karen Johnson makes our school a happier, healthier, and brighter place every single day! Thank you for taking care of our students with so much love, patience, and compassion. From tummy aches to tough days, you always know how to make everything better. 💕🍎 We are so thankful for YOU and all the ways you help our school shine! 🌟 Drop a 💖 below to show Nurse Karen Johnson some love today! #NurseAppreciationDay #ThankYouNurseKarenJohnson #SchoolNurseRockstar #CaringHearts #HAESFamily
21 days ago, Amber Howard
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🎵 On the third day of Teacher Appreciation, we cheer loud and proud, Our 3rd and 4th grade—you stand out in the crowd! Hallsboro-Artesia Panthers rising up more, Thanks to the way you help them soar! 🚀📚🐾 Thank you to our amazing 3rd and 4th grade teachers and assistants for inspiring confidence, encouraging growth, and helping our Panthers achieve more each day! 💙✨ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HAES #HallsboroArtesia #PantherPride 🐾 #3rdGrade #4thGrade #ThankATeacher #GrowingGreatness 📚
21 days ago, Amber Howard
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🎵 On the second day of Teacher Appreciation, we proudly say, To our 1st and 2nd grade—you brighten every day! Hallsboro-Artesia Panthers learning to read and grow, Because of you, their confidence shows! 📚✨🐾 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HAES #HallsboroArtesia #PantherPride 🐾 #1stGrade #2ndGrade #GrowingReaders #ThankATeacher 💙
22 days ago, Amber Howard
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📣 HAES End-of-Year Countdown is ON! 🐾
Panther Families, we are heading into one of the busiest—and most important—times of the school year! From testing to celebrations, we have a lot ahead, and we are excited to finish STRONG together 💪
📝 EOG Testing is right around the corner
🎉 Fun events like Field Day & Cultural Fair are coming up
🏆 Awards Day and the last day of school will be here before we know it!
Please take a moment to review all of the important dates so your family is prepared. Attendance, rest, and encouragement at home will make a HUGE difference for our students during testing!
Let’s continue to support our students, our teachers, and each other as we close out an amazing year at HAES ❤️
🔥 Let’s finish strong, Panthers! 🔥
#HAES #PantherPride #FinishStrong #EOGReady #TogetherWeGrow
23 days ago, Kalee Hill
Weekly Updates
🎵 On the first day of Teacher Appreciation, we proudly celebrate, Our PreK and Kindergarten—simply first-rate! At Hallsboro-Artesia, our Panthers start strong, With love, care, and learning all day long! 🐾🍎✨ #TeacherAppreciationWeek #HAES #HallsboroArtesia #PantherPride 🐾 #PreK #Kindergarten #EarlyLearning #ThankATeacher #WeLoveOurTeachers
23 days ago, Amber Howard
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📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣
Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾
First and foremost, I want to thank every single person who helped make last week a success. From the Book Fair to breakfast events and the Gala, we truly showed up for our students in a big way! It is always so special to see our community come together, and our students absolutely love having their time to shine.
As we prepare for end-of-year testing, it’s important to pause and appreciate these moments—so thank you!

📋 Proctors Needed for End-of-Year Testing
We are seeking approved volunteers to assist as testing proctors during End-of-Grade (EOG) 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 Rube McCrary Memorial Library to reward perfect attendance!
📢 This Friday, our first set of winners will be announced—get ready!
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.

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week
This week, we celebrate our amazing teachers at HAES and across all schools. Our teachers spend countless hours planning and preparing each day for our students. We are incredibly blessed to have some of the very best here at HAES.
If you can, please take a moment to thank your child’s teacher this week! 💙

🚌 Transportation Changes & After-School Plans
We do not make transportation changes over the phone or through the 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
• An adult present for younger students at the new drop-off location
📌 Please note:
• All changes must be submitted by 2:00 PM daily
• Teachers are not responsible for transportation changes sent through Remind or for checking messages during instructional time
This helps ensure all students arrive safely at the correct location.

📅 Upcoming Dates to Remember
• May 7–8: Cultural Fair at HAES
• May 8: Progress Reports Go Home
• May 21: EOG Testing Window Opens (Early Testers)
• 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 4: Science EOG Retest
• June 5: Field Day
• June 6: Awards Day
  • 8:30 AM – K–2
  • 10:30 AM – Grades 3–6
  • Half Day & Last Day of School

Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School.
Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙
24 days ago, Kalee Hill
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🍎❤️🖤 Happy National Principal Appreciation Day! 🖤❤️🍎 Today we celebrate an incredible leader, Dr. Kalee Hill, who goes above and beyond for our students, staff, and community at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary! ❤️🖤 Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to excellence inspire us every single day. Thank you for leading with heart, supporting your team, and always putting students first. ❤️🖤 Because of you, HAES is a place where both students and staff can grow, succeed, and feel valued. ❤️🖤 👏 Join us in showing Dr. Hill some love and appreciation today! ❤️🖤 #PrincipalAppreciationDay #ThankYouDrHill #HAESStrong #LeadingWithHeart
26 days ago, Amber Howard
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