Hallsboro / Artesia

Friday, May 1, is a regular school day for Columbus County Schools.

Some media outlets have shared incorrect information indicating otherwise. Please note that all schools will operate on their normal schedules.

We look forward to a great day of learning across the district!

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 Board of Education (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.

🎉 Don’t miss the Guardian Gala!

Join us Friday, May 1 from 5:30–8:30 PM for a special evening of fun and memories.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased from your child’s teacher or the front office.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All students must be accompanied by a guardian for the entire event (no students admitted alone).

Get your tickets today—we can’t wait to see you there!

🎓📸 Cap & Gown Picture Day has been rescheduled at HAES!

Pre-K and 6th grade cap and gown pictures will now be taken on April 29th. We cannot wait to see our little Panthers and our rising graduates shine for their special pictures!

#HAES #PantherPride #CapAndGownPictures #PreK #6thGrade #PictureDay

HAES Weekly Updates 📣
Good afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia families! 🐾
This week is an extremely busy one here at HAES—we have a LOT going on, and almost every day includes a special event!
📚 Book Fair & Breakfast Information:
Parents, please go to your child’s classroom first to pick up breakfast.
Then, make your way to the cafeteria.
The cafeteria only accepts CASH for breakfast purchases.
After breakfast, head to the Book Fair in the media center, which accepts cash and debit cards.
All visitors must exit the building by 8:45 AM so we can begin our instructional day. This is especially important as we prepare for End-of-Year testing.
🥐 Special Events This Week:
Monday: Muffins with Moms
Tuesday: Donuts with Dads
Wednesday: Pastries with Grandparents
Thursday: Biscuits with Buddies (aunts, uncles, family friends, and others)
Friday: Final day of the Book Fair (ends at midday)
We truly appreciate your continued support and always love seeing our families on campus. Thank you for partnering with us as we finish the year strong! 💙🐾

🎭 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 29: Parent Advisory Meeting at 5:00pm in the Data Room
April 30: Book Fair & Biscuits with Buddies
May 1: Guardian Gala 🎭- Doors open at 5:30pm

Thank you for your continued support of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School.
Have a wonderful evening! 🐾💙

Columbus County Schools was honored to receive a Certificate of Appreciation, and Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School was proudly recognized as a Purple Star School. The Purple Star designation is awarded to schools that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting military-connected students and their families. These schools go above and beyond to ensure smooth transitions for students who may frequently move due to military assignments. They provide dedicated staff support, maintain resources for military families, and foster a welcoming, inclusive environment where military children feel valued and understood. Mrs. Amber Howard joined Mr. Beck in accepting this prestigious recognition on behalf of HAES. This honor reflects the school’s ongoing dedication to meeting the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of military-connected students and ensuring every child feels supported and at home.

📚🐾 Panthers HAES Book Fair is NEXT WEEK! 🐾📚 Join us each morning from 7:45–8:40 AM for books and breakfast fun with your student! ✨ Daily Themes: * Monday (April 27): Muffins with Moms * Tuesday (April 28): Donuts with Dads * Wednesday (April 29): Pastries with Grandparents * Thursday (April 30): Biscuits with Buddies 🍽️ Plan: Eat breakfast together in the cafeteria, then head to the library to shop the Book Fair! 📖 Don’t miss this special time to build a love of reading and make memories with your child. We can’t wait to see our Panther families there!

Columbus County Schools invites families and community members to attend our upcoming AIG Showcase, where students in grades 3–8 will present the STEM projects they have been working on throughout the year. This event is a great opportunity to celebrate student creativity, innovation, and hard work.

Thursday, April 23, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 PM

West Columbus School Gym
7685 Andrew Jackson Hwy SW
Cerro Gordo, NC

We hope you will join us to support and celebrate our students!

🌎🐾 HAES Panthers Celebrate Earth Day! 🐾🌎 Our 4th and 5th grade Panthers had a great time getting outside today as they visited the greenhouse with Mrs. Zickafoose! 🌱☀️ Students enjoyed hands-on learning while celebrating Earth Day and exploring the importance of caring for our environment. 💚 #HAESPanthers #EarthDay #HandsOnLearning #GrowingGreatness

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. ——————————————————————————- 📅 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

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.

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! 🐾💙