Hallsboro / Artesia

📣 Weekly Announcements from Dr. Hill 🐾

1️⃣ Parent-Teacher Conference Day
A huge THANK YOU to all the parents who came out for conferences! 💚 We always love connecting and sharing student progress.
Didn’t get to meet yet? It’s not too late — reach out to your child’s teacher to schedule a time!

2️⃣ 🍬 Candyman Fundraiser
Our Candyman fundraiser is still going strong — just one more week!
This is our only school-wide fall fundraiser, and your support helps us fund spring events and student activities. Thank you for helping our Panthers shine! 🌟

3️⃣ 🎉 PowWow School Day – This Friday!
Students who are riding the bus to the PowWow must have their permission slip and payment turned in before Friday.

4️⃣ 🚸 Transportation Reminder
All transportation changes must be in writing to the office before 2:00 PM. No phone calls or teacher messages — this keeps every student safe. ❤️

5️⃣ 🎶 Perfect Attendance Competition!
We’ve started a friendly school-wide challenge! Each class has a jukebox in the hallway. When their class has perfect attendance, they earn a “record.” 🎵
Once their jukebox fills up, they’ll earn a reward like a popcorn or pizza party! 🍕 Let’s see which class fills theirs first!

✨ Things to Look Forward To:
🔴 Red Ribbon Week: Oct. 27–31 (Theme Days announced next week!)
📚 Book Blast: Oct. 28–Nov. 7 — Putting books in every student’s hands!
🥫 Battle of the Books Canned Food Drive: Starts Oct. 28 — The class that donates the most cans wins a pizza party and helps our community! ❤️

💚🖤 We ROAR: Respect • Own • Achieve • Reflect!
Let’s make it another great week in Panther Country! 🐾

🌟 HAES Weekly Announcements 🌟 🍬 Candyman Fundraiser Our Fall Candyman Fundraiser is underway! This is our only schoolwide fall fundraiser—thank you for supporting HAES! 🎡 Columbus County Fair 📅 October 7–12, 2025 🎟 Kindergarten Day → Thursday, Oct. 9th 📚 Book Fair Week Join us each morning for breakfast + the Book Fair! 💵 Breakfast is cash only. Doors open at 7:40 AM. Parents → grab breakfast with your child, then shop the fair. 📢 Final call at 8:45 so our school day can begin. ✨ Schedule: Mon, Oct. 6 → Muffins for Moms Tue, Oct. 7 → Donuts with Dads Wed, Oct. 8 → Pastries with Grandparents Thu, Oct. 9 → Biscuits with Buddies Fri, Oct. 10 → Last Day of Book Fair 🚌 Transportation Reminder All changes must be in writing to the office before 2:00 PM. No phone calls or teacher messages—this keeps every student safe! 💙 Thank you, Panther Families, for your continued support!

🐾❤️🖤 Happy Principal Appreciation Week! 🖤❤️🐾

We are so thankful for the leadership, dedication, and Panther Pride of our amazing principal, Dr. Kalee Hill! 🌟 Your vision, encouragement, and commitment to our students, staff, and families make a difference every single day.

Help us celebrate by dropping a comment below to share your thanks or a favorite memory with Dr. Hill! 🙌

#PantherPride #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #ThankYouDrHill

✨📚 Books & Breakfast at Hallsboro-Artesia! 🥐☕
Start your morning with a delicious breakfast and some book fair fun! A perfect chance to enjoy time with your child and pick out new stories together. 💕

📅 Schedule:

Monday, Oct 6 – Muffins with Moms

Tuesday, Oct 7 – Donuts with Dads

Wednesday, Oct 8 – Pastries with Grandparents

Thursday, Oct 9 – Biscuits with Buddies

💵 Purchases are cash only!

✨ HAES Custodian Appreciation ✨ We are so thankful for our amazing custodians: 🧹 Mr. B (Scotty Baldwin) 🧼 Mr. Willie Freeman 💪 Mr. Willie Freeman Jr. These gentlemen go above and beyond each day to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming. From shining hallways to spotless classrooms, they work behind the scenes to make sure our students and staff have the very best learning environment. Your hard work does not go unnoticed—we appreciate you more than words can say! ❤️🖤 #CustodianAppreciation #ThankYou #SchoolHeroes

📣 HAES Weekly Announcements 📣 Hello Panther Families! Here are this week’s updates from Dr. Hill: 🍬 Candyman Fundraiser Begins Thursday Our Fall Candyman Fundraiser kicks off this week! Proceeds support spring events like our Guardian Gala. Students will bring home fundraiser packets—please join us in making this a success! Virtual kickoff is Thursday. 👓 Kidsight Vision Screenings Thank you to everyone who made our Kidsight screenings a success—especially Nurse Karen Johnson and the Lions Club of Lake Waccamaw for their support! 🚌 Transportation Changes Reminder All transportation changes must be submitted in writing to the office before 2:00 PM. Phone calls or teacher messages cannot be accepted for safety reasons. 📸 Fall Picture Day Mark your calendars—Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, September 30th. We can’t wait to see our Panthers dressed in their best! 📚 Book Fair Week – October 6–10 Families are invited to join us for breakfast events each morning before visiting the Book Fair: Monday: Muffins for Moms Tuesday: Donuts with Dads Wednesday: Pastries with Grandparents Thursday: Biscuits with Buddies Friday: Last Day of Book Fair 🎡 Columbus County Fair The Columbus County Fair will be held October 7–12. Kindergarten Day is Thursday, October 9th. More info will be sent home this week. 💙 Thank you for supporting HAES—One Team, One Voice

Columbus County Schools is closely monitoring the weather forecast for next week. At this time, we will be operating on a regular schedule. However, the forecast remains extremely complex and may require us to adjust school schedules quickly if conditions change.

To keep families informed, updates will be shared through the following channels:

District and school Facebook pages
Text messages and phone calls
Remind notifications
The CCS Mobile App
District and school websites
X.com - @colcoschools
Local media outlets


As a general rule, we will move to remote instruction on days when weather prevents us from being in person.
We encourage you to check these platforms regularly so you receive the most up-to-date information.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our students and staff safe.

The Columbus County Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) invites parents of children with disabilities to join a monthly group designed to provide support, answer questions, and plan special events. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at CCS Central Services, located at 2586 James B. White Highway North in Whiteville, North Carolina. Special Education educators will be present to answer your questions and provide guidance.

The first meeting will be September 30th.



Come and be part of this supportive community!

📢 HAES Weekly Announcements 🙏 See You at the Pole Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 24th at 7:15am for See You at the Pole. All are welcome, but participation is not mandatory. 👓 Kidsight Vision Screenings We are excited to welcome back Kidsight, sponsored by the Lions Club of Lake Waccamaw! This free vision screening will take place Thursday, Sept. 25th during the school day. Consent forms are coming home this week—please return them if you’d like your child to participate. 🚸 Early Departures Please help us keep students learning by minimizing early checkouts. Every minute in class counts! 💡 🌟 #AdventureOn: Be a Scout! 🌟 Last week, our Cub Scout Pack Leader visited HAES to share the exciting opportunities available through Cub Scouts. 🏕️⚜️ 👉 Sign-Ups: 📅 Tuesday, September 23, 2025 ⏰ 5:30pm–6:30pm 📍 HAES Front Office 🚌 Transportation Changes All transportation changes must be in writing to the office by 2:00 PM. Please avoid sending changes through teacher messages or phone calls. 📸 Fall Picture Day Mark your calendars—Tuesday, Sept. 30th is Fall Picture Day! Details will be sent home soon. 📚 Book Fair is Coming! The Book Fair returns the first week of October with special family breakfast events each morning: 🍩 Monday 10/6: Muffins for Moms 🍩 Tuesday 10/7: Donuts with Dads 🥐 Wednesday 10/8: Pastries with Grandparents 🥯 Thursday 10/9: Biscuits with Buddies 📚 Friday 10/10: Last Day of Book Fair 🎡 Columbus County Fair The Fair is October 7–12! Kindergarten Day is Thursday, Oct. 9th. 📝 Progress Reports Progress Reports (with beginning-of-year diagnostic results) will be sent home this Thursday. Please review carefully—we’ll have a Parent Conference Day in October to go over results in more detail. 💙 Thank you for supporting our Panthers—together we grow!

📣 Weekly Announcements – Week of September 14, 2025 Good Afternoon, Hallsboro Artesia Families! This is Dr. Hill with your weekly updates: ✨ Beta Club Meeting 📅 Wednesday, September 16 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Media Center All Beta Club members and families are invited to attend! 🙏 See You at the Pole 📅 Thursday, September 25 🕖 7:15 AM Students and families are welcome to join us for this voluntary prayer event. Participation is optional. 👓 Kidsight Vision Screenings We are excited to welcome back Kidsight, sponsored by the Lions Club of Lake Waccamaw. ✅ Free screenings during the school day on September 25 ✅ Consent forms will be sent home this week—please return them if you’d like your child to participate. Last year, this program helped identify many students who needed glasses! 🚗 Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pickup Reminders To keep everyone safe and traffic flowing smoothly: Please do not block Giles Byrd Road, especially near the curve. All cars should turn down the dirt road, loop behind the school, and line up there. Our SRO, Deputy Williams, will be on site daily to assist. 📷 A traffic flow map is available on our Facebook page. 🚌 Transportation Changes All transportation changes must be submitted in writing to the office before 2:00 PM. Please avoid sending changes through teacher messages or phone calls. Written notes ensure changes are authorized by parents/guardians only. 📸 Fall Picture Day 📅 Tuesday, September 30, 2025 Mark your calendars! More details will be sent home soon. 💙 Thank you for helping us keep things safe, smooth, and student-centered. We look forward to another great week at Hallsboro Artesia

📣 HAES Weekly Announcements | Week of Sept. 7, 2025 🍧 Kona Ice – Tomorrow! Prices: $4 Klassic, $5 King, $6 Color-Changing Cup. Please send cash if your child would like to purchase. 📣 Middle School Cheer Tryouts – Sept. 8–11. 6th graders must have a physical on file. Send a note if transportation is needed. We do have a bus that goes to ECJSH. 👓 Kidsight Vision Screenings – Sept. 25 during school, sponsored by the Lions Club of Lake Waccamaw. Consent forms are going home this week—please return them if you’d like your child to participate. No cost for screenings! 🚗 Drop-Off & Pickup – Please do not block Giles Byrd Road. Use the dirt road loop behind the school. Our SRO, Deputy Williams, will assist. 🚌 Transportation Changes – Must be in writing to the office before 2:00 PM. No phone calls or teacher messages accepted. 📸 Fall Picture Day – Sept. 30, 2025. More details coming home soon! 💛 Thank you, Panther families, for helping us keep everything running smoothly! 💚🐾 One Team, One Voice – HAES Panthers ROAR! 🐾💚 — Dr. Hill

Happy Birthday, Dr. Hill! 🎂 Thank you for cheering on our Panthers, building a welcoming school, and believing in every child. We hope your day is as awesome as you are! 🐾❤️ #HAES #PantherPride #WeLoveOurPrincipal

🎉💃🕺 HAES Dance Party Alert! 🕺💃🎉 We’ve got something BIG to celebrate… Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary has officially grown to a C school! 🙌👏 This incredible accomplishment is the result of our students’ hard work, our staff’s dedication, and the support of our families and community. Together, we are proving that growth, grit, and greatness are what Panther Pride is all about! 💪✨ So what better way to celebrate than with a DANCE PARTY? 🎶💃 Students and staff will be breaking out their best moves as we dance into even greater success. 📈 From goals to growth to greatness — this is just the beginning! 🐾 Go Panthers!

🎉 August Birthday Celebrations at HAES! 🎉 A huge thank you to Piggy Pies Bakery for helping us celebrate our August birthdays in style! 🧁🎂 We are so grateful for each of these amazing staff members who make HAES such a special place every day: • Linda Tyler – Cafeteria Manager • Toyia Mathis – PreK Teacher • Alicia Nobles – 1st Grade Assistant / Bus Driver • Christy Deal – Media Specialist • Heather Tilley – EC Teacher / Teacher of the Year • Scotty Baldwin – Head Custodian • Jessica Ferrebee – 3rd Grade Teacher • Corey Kissam – 4th Grade Math Teacher • Taylor Kissam – 6th Grade ELA Teacher • Lori Brinkley – 4th/5th Grade Math Teacher • Sharon Zickafoose – 4th/5th Grade ELA Teacher We hope your special day was as sweet as you are! ❤️🖤 #HAESFamily #BirthdayCelebrations

🎉 August Birthday Celebrations at HAES! 🎉 A huge thank you to Piggy Pies Bakery for helping us celebrate our August birthdays in style! 🧁🎂 We are so grateful for each of these amazing staff members who make HAES such a special place every day: • Linda Tyler – Cafeteria Manager • Toyia Mathis – PreK Teacher • Alicia Nobles – 1st Grade Assistant / Bus Driver • Christy Deal – Media Specialist • Heather Tilley – EC Teacher / Teacher of the Year • Scotty Baldwin – Head Custodian • Jessica Ferrebee – 3rd Grade Teacher • Corey Kissam – 4th Grade Math Teacher • Taylor Kissam – 6th Grade ELA Teacher • Lori Brinkley – 4th/5th Grade Math Teacher • Sharon Zickafoose – 4th/5th Grade ELA Teacher We hope your special day was as sweet as you are! ❤️🖤 #HAESFamily #BirthdayCelebrations

🎉 August Birthday Celebrations at HAES! 🎉 A huge thank you to Piggy Pies Bakery for helping us celebrate our August birthdays in style! 🧁🎂 We are so grateful for each of these amazing staff members who make HAES such a special place every day: • Linda Tyler – Cafeteria Manager • Toyia Mathis – PreK Teacher • Alicia Nobles – 1st Grade Assistant / Bus Driver • Christy Deal – Media Specialist • Heather Tilley – EC Teacher / Teacher of the Year • Scotty Baldwin – Head Custodian • Jessica Ferrebee – 3rd Grade Teacher • Corey Kissam – 4th Grade Math Teacher • Taylor Kissam – 6th Grade ELA Teacher • Lori Brinkley – 4th/5th Grade Math Teacher • Sharon Zickafoose – 4th/5th Grade ELA Teacher We hope your special day was as sweet as you are! ❤️🖤 #HAESFamily #BirthdayCelebrations

All schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.

📣 Weekly Announcements from Dr. Hill 📣 Week of August 31, 2025 Hello Panther Families! Here are your updates for the week: 1️⃣ Labor Day Holiday – No school on Monday, Sept. 1st. We’ll see everyone back on Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at regular time. 2️⃣ 6th Grade Soccer Tryouts – Tuesday, Sept. 2nd at ECJSH. Students must have a completed physical before trying out. A bus will be available, but please send a signed note if your child will attend. ⚽️ 3️⃣ 3rd Grade Beginning-of-Grade Test – Thursday, Sept. 4th. This is a state test, so please make sure all 3rd graders arrive on time. ✏️ 4️⃣ Kidsight Vision Screenings – Coming Sept. 25th! Thanks to the Lions Club of Lake Waccamaw, students can receive a free eye exam on campus. Consent forms will go home this week—return them if you’d like your child to participate. 👓 5️⃣ Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pickup – Thank you for helping keep things smooth and safe! Parents, please do not block Giles Byrd Road. Use the dirt road behind the school to loop around. 🚗 Our SRO, Deputy Williams, will be on site to assist. 6️⃣ Transportation Changes – Must be made in writing to the office before 2:00 PM. Please note: No Remind messages or phone calls will be accepted. 📝 7️⃣ Fall Picture Day – Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Sept. 30th! 📸 More details will be coming home soon. ✨ Thank you for making our first week so memorable! I am honored and blessed to see your children every day, and I look forward to a great school year together. 💚🐾 One Team, One Voice – HAES Panthers ROAR! 🐾💚 — Dr. Hill