Hallsboro / Artesia

🎤African American History Trivia at HAES!🎤 Today’s trivia question was about the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and her incredible impact on music and history. 🎉 Congratulations to our winner — Greyson Mabe, 3rd grade! 🎉 Way to go, Greyson! We are so proud of you for showing your knowledge and Panther pride! Thank you to all of our Panthers who continue to participate and learn more about the influential leaders, artists, and trailblazers who have shaped our world. 🐾 We Are the Panthers! 🐾 #HAESPride #PantherPride #AfricanAmericanHistory #TriviaTime #MusicLegends

🏅❄️ HAES Panthers Go for the Gold! ❄️🏅 Over the past few weeks, Coach Padgett has been bringing the excitement of the Winter Olympics to life in PE at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary! Our Panthers have been participating in Olympic-style events that focus on teamwork, endurance, coordination, and sportsmanship. From fun relays to skill-based challenges, students have been giving their best effort and cheering one another on every step of the way! 🥇 We are so proud of how our Panthers demonstrated determination, positive attitudes, and the true spirit of friendly competition. Way to represent, HAES! 🖤♥️ #HAESPanthers #WinterOlympics #ThePantherWay #Teamwork #GoingForGold

📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣 Good afternoon, Panther Families! 🐾 Here are a few important reminders and upcoming events at HAES: 🚌 Celebrating Our Bus Drivers This month, we are celebrating our amazing bus drivers and substitute drivers! We are incredibly fortunate to have such dedicated ladies who go above and beyond the call of duty each and every day. From being the first face your child sees in the morning to the last at dismissal, they care for and protect our students with heart and commitment. 💛 Thank you, ladies, for all that you do! If you would like to send your child’s bus driver a note of appreciation, please visit the link shared on our Facebook page. 👉 Submit your message here: tinyurl.com/haesbus All messages submitted will be shared directly with our drivers. Let’s show them how much we appreciate their dedication, kindness, and commitment to our students! 🧸 Pre-K Registration Day 🗓️ February 20 ⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Please bring the following documents: ✔️ Birth certificate ✔️ Proof of residency ✔️ Proof of income ✔️ Housing information 📅 Monday Reminder Next Monday is a Teacher Workday. There will be no students on this day. 📚 Read Across America Week – Dress-Up Days Join us as we celebrate reading all week long! 📖✨ Monday, March 2: ⏳ Time Travel Day — Dress from a time period featured in a book Tuesday, March 3: 💤 PJ Day — Wear your pajamas (school-appropriate, please). Let’s cozy up to a good book! Wednesday, March 4: 🐾 Animal Print Day — Let’s get wild about books! Thursday, March 5: 🕵️ Reading Is a Disguise — Wear a disguise outfit Friday, March 6: 📚 Favorite Book Character Day 📖 Battle of the Books Good luck this week to our Battle of the Books students as they compete! We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and love of reading—go Panthers! 🐾💙 📄 Indian Education Reminder Indian Education students and families—if you have not yet signed the 506 form required for Indian Education, please contact Mrs. Cirra Freeman or myself as soon as possible. Most families have completed this for the year, but a few forms are still missing for students to receive this valuable opportunity. 💙💛 🐾 Panther Proud! 🐾

📚✨ HAES Read Across America Week – March 2–6! ✨📚 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School is celebrating the joy of reading all week long with fun dress-up days! We can’t wait to see our Panthers participate! 🐾📖 🕰️ Monday – Time Traveler Day Dress from any time period – past, present, or future! 😴 Tuesday – Don’t Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late Day Wear your pajamas to school! 🐾 Wednesday – Books Bring Out Our WILD Side! Wear animal print or something with your favorite animal on it. Let’s get WILD! 🕵️ Thursday – Reading in Disguise Readers go undercover! Wear hats, glasses, hoodies – secret reader style! 📖 Friday – Favorite Book Character Day Dress as your favorite book character from any story. ⚠️ Reminder: All outfits must be school appropriate and follow the school dress code. Let’s make it a great week of reading at HAES! ❤️📚 #HAES #ReadAcrossAmerica #HAESProud #LoveReading

💛 Love the Bus Month – Send a Thank You! 🚌

February is Love the Bus Month, and we are celebrating our amazing bus drivers who safely transport our students each day!

We invite all parents and students to take a moment to complete this short form and share a message of appreciation for your child’s bus driver:

👉 Submit your message here:
tinyurl.com/haesbus

All messages submitted will be shared directly with our drivers. Let’s show them how much we appreciate their dedication, kindness, and commitment to our students!

Thank you for helping us celebrate our HAES bus drivers! 💛🚌

🌟 Mrs. Grovner’s 2nd Grade Rosa Parks Projects 🌟

Our Panthers in Mrs. Grovner’s 2nd grade class have been learning about the life and legacy of Rosa Parks and her courageous role in the Civil Rights Movement.

Through research, class discussions, and creative projects, students explored how one act of bravery helped spark change across our nation. 🇺🇸

We are so proud of the hard work, creativity, and thoughtful reflections our students put into their Rosa Parks projects. They are learning that even small voices can make a BIG difference!

Way to go, 2nd grade! 👏🏾

🐾 We Are the Panthers! 🐾

#HAESPride #PantherPride #SecondGrade #RosaParks #FutureLeaders

🌟 HAES African American History Committee 🌟

At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the dedicated members of our African American History Committee! This team works to ensure our students learn, honor, and appreciate the rich history, culture, and contributions of African Americans throughout the year.

👏🏾 Committee Members:
• Barbara Campbell
• Pam Gieger
• Latrice Hardy-Brown
• Catherine Grovner
• Claudette Jackson

Through engaging activities, meaningful discussions, and school-wide celebrations, this committee helps foster pride, unity, and understanding within our HAES family. ❤️🖤💚

Thank you for helping our students learn, lead, and celebrate culture with pride.

🐾 We Are the Panthers! 🐾

#HAESPride #PantherPride #AfricanAmericanHistory #CelebratingCulture

📚✨ HAES African American Trivia – Day 1! ✨📚
Today was our first day of African American Trivia in celebration of Black History Month! 🇺🇸🖤💛❤️
Our question was:
What is the name of the historian who conceived what is now known as Black History Month?
📞🥁 And our first caller with the correct answer was…
🎉 Tonya Maynor, 2nd Grade! 🎉
Way to go, Tonya! We are so proud of you for knowing that the answer is Carter G. Woodson! 👏🏾📖
We can’t wait for tomorrow’s trivia question. HAES students, keep studying and be ready to call in!
#HAES #BlackHistoryMonth #PantherPride #LearningTogether

Due to conference day tomorrow, Kona Ice will be on campus Tuesday, February 10. Please send money with your student if they would like to purchase a treat.

📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣 Good afternoon, Panther Families! 🐾 Here are a few important reminders and upcoming events at HAES: 📅 Parent Conference Day – Tomorrow 🕦 11:30 AM – 7:00 PM Thank you to all parents who have signed up! There is no need to stop by the front office—please follow the posted signs directly to your child’s classroom. 🧸 Pre-K Registration Day 🗓️ February 20 ⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Please bring the following documents: ✔️ Birth certificate ✔️ Proof of residency ✔️ Proof of income ✔️ Housing information ➡️ Attendance Matters Please remember that attendance includes early departures and late arrivals. Transportation changes and early check-outs are not permitted after 2:00 PM. This policy helps ensure all students are in the correct place for safe dismissal. 🎉 Good Luck, Beta! Our Beta students will be participating in their virtual Beta Convention this week. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication! 💝 Valentine’s Day Reminder We kindly ask families to refrain from sending flowers or balloons to school. Glass items and balloons are not permitted on buses due to safety concerns, and we want to avoid holding items over the weekend. Thank you for your understanding as we keep safety our top priority. 📅 Lastly, Important Calendar Reminder February 23 is an optional teacher workday. There will be no school for students on this day. 💙💛 🐾 Panther Proud! 🐾

Monday, February 9, is Parent-Teacher Conference Day for all schools except CCCA. This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher and discuss how your child is doing in school.

There will be no school for students on this day so that we can focus on these important meetings.

Conferences will be held from 11:30 AM to 7:00 PM. You may choose a time that works best for you and meet in person, by phone, or online—whichever is most convenient.

During the conference, you will learn about your child’s strengths, areas for growth, and ways we can work together to support their success. To schedule your conference, please contact your child’s teacher directly.

Thank you for your continued support of your child’s learning!

Important information regarding the prevention of measles.

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Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, February 5th.

Save the Date! Celebrate the Arts 2026 will be March 21st at West Columbus High School from 4:30-9:30!

Columbus County Schools will conduct remote instruction on Tuesday, February 3, and Wednesday, February 4. During these virtual learning days, students should check Google Classroom for assignments and communication from their teachers.

If you experience technical issues during remote instruction, please contact the Tech Support Hotline at 910-499-0080 or email ccssupport@columbus.k12.nc.us. All questions regarding assignments should be directed to the teacher.

Families are encouraged to continue monitoring the Columbus County Schools mobile app, district website, social media, and Remind messages for updates.

📣 HAES Weekly Updates 📣 Good afternoon, Panther Families! 🐾 Here are a few important reminders and upcoming events at HAES: 📅 Virtual Learning Day – Monday, February 2 Tomorrow will be a virtual day for students. Please refer to your child’s learning packet or Google Classroom for assignments. We hope everyone has enjoyed the gorgeous snow! ❄️☃️ 🎉 100th Day of School – February 4 We are celebrating BIG! 👕 Dress Like the 80s – February 4 Since we’ll have 80 days left of school, students are invited to dress in their best 80s style—neon colors, leg warmers, big hair, and all things retro! 💃🕺 🥫 100% Giving Back Challenge We are collecting dry or canned goods for The Facts of Life Warming Shelter in Whiteville. Let’s show our Panthers the power of kindness and giving back! ❤️ 📚 Parent Conference Day – February 9 This is a great opportunity to discuss your child’s progress and middle-of-year data. Conference schedules will be coming soon. 🧸 Pre-K Registration Days 🗓️ February 6 & February 20 ⏰ 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Please bring: ✔️ Birth certificate ✔️ Proof of residency ✔️ Proof of income ✔️ Housing information ➡️ More details are posted on our Facebook page! Thank you for your continued support of HAES. We can’t wait to see all the color and creativity on February 4! 💙💛 🐾 Panther Proud! 🐾

For over four decades, Mrs. Darlene Graham has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of students at Hallsboro-Artesia. She has made countless sacrifices for the community surrounding her alma mater and has continually served by giving back to the Waccamaw Siouan Tribe. As of yesterday, Mrs. Graham has officially retired from HAES—but we know she will never truly be a stranger in Panther Country. She will continue to share her knowledge and advocate for the acknowledgement and betterment of Native Americans across North Carolina. We love you, Mrs. Darlene. Congratulations on a well-deserved retirement!