Hallsboro / Artesia

Columbus County Schools will operate on a two-hour delay for students and staff on Friday, February 21, due to a cold weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

Columbus County Schools will conduct remote instruction on Thursday, February 20, for students and staff due to inclement weather. All after-school activities are canceled. Students should check Google Classroom in the morning for assignments and communicate via Remind with any questions.

Due to a Winter Weather Advisory, Columbus County Schools will release early at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, February 19th. Staff may leave once all buses have departed and all duties are complete.

All after-school activities for Wednesday, February 19th, have been cancelled.

Weekly Updates for Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Week of February 17, 2025 1. According to educational experts, 80% of learning is visual. If children can't see well, it is much more difficult for them to learn efficiently. That is why Lions Kidsight USA was established. In partnership with The Lions Club of Lake Waccamaw, Kidssight USA is a national program coming to HAES that will ensure that our children can receive free eye screenings and follow-up care when needed. A form will be going home with your child this week. It is important that you fill out the information provided if you would like your child to receive a free eye exam. These eye exams will occur on campus under the supervision of our nurse on February 20th. 2. Attention 6th Graders: Softball and Baseball signups will begin March 3 and 4 at Hallsboro Fields. Tryouts will be from 3-5 please ensure that all player attendees has a valid physical. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Padro for baseball and Mrs. Dana Smith for softball. 3. Read Across america Week is coming March 3-7. Be on the lookout this week regarding our dress up character days for this event! 4. Parent Conference Day is March 10th. As we prepare for this event, teachers will be sending out information regarding a signup time that you can come and meet with your child's teacher or teachers. 5. March 17th is going to be a very BUSY day here at HAES. We will have class pictures, spring pictures, and World's Finest Chocolate kickoff. This fundraiser will be our last fundraiser before our big guardian gala event. Other Important Information: 1. Please remember to limit coming or calling into the front office during our Morning Drop off time. This is a busy time when all of our staff members are busy assisting with students and supervising . 2. Transportation Changes: •Must be made in writing prior to 2 PM. •Please do not send messages to teachers or bus drivers requesting changes. We do recommend that you let a your child's teacher know via remind that you have a transportation changes for that day . 3. Early Check-Outs: •End at 2 PM daily. 4. Attendance Reminder: •Attendance is crucial for student learning. •Please limit absences, early check-outs, and late arrivals whenever possible. We are closely monitoring student attendance. If your child is sick, they need to provide documentation in the form of handwritten note (only 5 handwritten notes are allowed per year) or a doctor's note. During this sick season we advise parents to stay in close contact with your child's teachers to ensure that they do not fall academically behind. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

❤️💖 Dr. Hill’s Cart of Happiness! 💖❤️ Our amazing principal, Dr. Hill, was all smiles as she rolled through HAES with her Cart of Happiness—packed full of red and pink goodies, courtesy of our admin team! 🎉 From sweet treats to little surprises, we wanted to spread some extra Valentine’s Day joy to our hardworking staff. 💕 #HAESLove #CartOfHappiness #ValentinesDayJoy #WeLoveOurStaff

🚔National School Resource Officer Appreciation day is Saturday, February 15! 🚔 HAES recognizes and appreciates Deputy Heath Williams, our incredible School Resource Officer, for his dedication to keeping our students and staff safe every day. From building positive relationships with students to ensuring a secure learning environment, Deputy Williams goes above and beyond to support our school community. Thank you, Deputy Williams, for your hard work, commitment, and the positive impact you make every day! We are grateful to have you as part of our school family. 💙 #SROAppreciationDay #ThankYouDeputyWilliams #SafeSchools #HallsboroArtesiaElementary

Friday, February 14th, is a teacher workday and there will be no school for students EXCEPT CCCA. CCCA WILL BE ON REGULAR SCHEDULE.

💘Candy grams are on sale now! Purchase by Wednesday! 💘

🚍💛 It's Love the Bus Week! 💛🚍 At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary, we are beyond grateful for our amazing bus drivers who ensure our students get to and from school safely each day! Their dedication, patience, and care make a huge impact on our Panther family. 🐾💙 Join us in showing appreciation for these incredible ladies: 🚌 Lauretta Freeman – Bus 84 🚌 Alicia Nobles – Bus 186 🚌 Ladell “Kelly” Moore – Bus 83 🚌 Shelia Moore – Bus 86 🚌 Flora Mae Bonilla-Jacobs – Bus 87 🚌 Irene Moore – Bus 85 Thank you for all that you do! Drop a ❤️ in the comments to show your appreciation!

Weekly Updates for Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Week of February 9, 2025 1. Please remember to limit coming or calling into the front office during our Morning Drop off time. This is a busy time when all of our staff members are busy assisting with students and supervising . 2. Transportation Changes: •Must be made in writing prior to 2 PM. •Please do not send messages to teachers or bus drivers requesting changes. We do recommend that you let a your child's teacher know via remind that you have a transportation changes for that day . 3. Early Check-Outs: •End at 2 PM daily. 4. Attendance Reminder: •Attendance is crucial for student learning. •Please limit absences, early check-outs, and late arrivals whenever possible. We are closely monitoring student attendance. 5. Attention 6th Graders: Softball and Baseball signups will begin March 3 and 4 at Hallsboro Fields. Tryouts will be from 3-5 please ensure that all player attendees has a valid physical. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Coach Padro for baseball and Mrs. Dana Smith for softball. 6. We will be selling candygrams starting tomorrow. We will pass out the candygrams on Thursday. Each candy gram is $1 and will include a card and sucker for whomever your child would like to send one too! 7. This Friday is an optional teacher workday- so no students on Friday! Have a great week and Happy Early Valentine's Day!

Take a peek at how HAES celebrated 100 Days of Learning!

Showcasing two of our 5th Grade Student Artists of the Week. Jaidah and Marcus created two beautiful weavings demonstrating basic weaving skills and radial design composition. Congratulations Jaidah and Marcus. 🐾🎨💜

Columbus County Schools Statement on Recent Changes to Federal Immigration Enforcement Columbus County Schools remains dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all students and staff. We are aware of the concerns raised by recent changes in federal immigration enforcement policies within our community. Please be assured that we are actively addressing these concerns to ensure the well-being of our families. Our legal counsel has provided guidance, and our administrators have been trained on the appropriate steps to take in the event that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) visits one of our schools. We will adhere to these protocols to ensure full compliance with the legal requirements outlined in the guidance we’ve received. As of now, there have been no reports of any involvement from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) within our schools. Columbus County Schools is fully committed to upholding federal laws while remaining dedicated to the students we serve, prioritizing a caring, safe, and inclusive school environment. As we continue to assess the implications of these changes in immigration enforcement, Columbus County Schools will maintain open communication with our parents, faculty, and staff. We greatly value the trust and support our community has in us, and we will remain committed to providing a safe, effective, and inclusive educational experience for every student. Declaración de las escuelas del condado de Columbus sobre cambios recientes en la aplicación federal de inmigración Las escuelas del condado de Columbus siguen comprometidas con fomentar un entorno seguro, inclusivo y de apoyo para todos los estudiantes y el personal. Somos conscientes de las inquietudes que han suscitado los cambios recientes en las políticas federales de aplicación de la ley de inmigración en nuestra comunidad. Tenga la seguridad de que estamos abordando activamente estas inquietudes para garantizar el bienestar de nuestras familias. Nuestro asesor legal nos ha brindado orientación y nuestros administradores han recibido capacitación sobre los pasos adecuados a seguir en caso de que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) visite una de nuestras escuelas. Seguiremos estos protocolos para garantizar el pleno cumplimiento de los requisitos legales descritos en la orientación que hemos recibido. Hasta el momento, no ha habido informes de ninguna intervención del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE) en nuestras escuelas. Las escuelas del condado de Columbus están totalmente comprometidas con el cumplimiento de las leyes federales y, al mismo tiempo, siguen dedicadas a los estudiantes a los que servimos, priorizando un entorno escolar solidario, seguro e inclusivo. A medida que continuamos evaluando las implicaciones de estos cambios en la aplicación de las leyes de inmigración, las escuelas del condado de Columbus mantendrán una comunicación abierta con nuestros padres, profesores y personal. Valoramos enormemente la confianza y el apoyo que nuestra comunidad tiene en nosotros, y seguiremos comprometidos a brindar una experiencia educativa segura, eficaz e inclusiva para todos los estudiantes.

HAES Junior Beta Members have enjoyed competing at state competition the past few days! We're so proud of these students and all their accomplishments! Also, a huge thank you to their sponsors Mrs. Babson and Mrs. Marlowe (Hawley)!

Weekly Updates for Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Week of February 2, 2025 1. We have a regular school week this week. Please remember to limit coming or calling into the front office during our Morning Drop off time. This is a busy time when all of our staff members are busy assisting with students and supervising. 2. Transportation Changes: •Must be made in writing prior to 2 PM. •Please do not send messages to teachers or bus drivers requesting changes. We do recommend that you let a your child's teacher know via remind that you have a transportation changes for that day. 3. Early Check-Outs: •End at 2 PM daily. 4. Attendance Reminder: •Attendance is crucial for student learning. •Please limit absences, early check-outs, and late arrivals whenever possible. We are closely monitoring student attendance. 5. A huge congratulations goes out to our Beta Club members and sponsors. This weekend we had our elementary school students represent HAES and our middle school students are currently competing. 6. Report Cards: • were released last Wednesday. We will have a parent conference day on February 14th. Thank you for all the support. Have a wonderful evening.

HAES Elementary Beta Club Members enjoyed their first conference this weekend in Greensboro!

This is a reminder that Columbus County Schools will be operating on a regular schedule for Monday, January 27th. However, we urge all parents, students, and staff to use caution while driving to school. Bus drivers will be taking extra care for safety, so pick-up times may vary. Please use the "Here Comes the Bus" app to track your bus in real-time. If there are any issues with road conditions that could impact safe travel, please contact your school's principal for further guidance. Safety is our top priority. Thank you, and stay safe!

The board recently recognized the winners from the North Carolina Yam Festival Poetry Contest: Kenya Brown CES 1st Indiana Burroughs WTS 2nd Kambri Cummings HAES 3rd Tarell Antone HAES HM 6-8 Piper Burroughs WTS 1st Dulce Gonzalez ADES 2nd Cadence Strickland WTS 3rd Wylie Cartrette WTS HM 9-12 Mika Williams SCHS 1st Mckenna Ware-Rudnik ECJSHS 2nd Kenneth Shayne McMillian SCHS 3rd LilyAnne Long CCCA HM

The board recognized all art winners from the North Carolina Yam Festival at the December board meeting: Morgan Pridgen ADES Aylin Vega Carbajal ADES Grettel De La Cruz ADES Marlyn Sanchez ADES Jacey Sandlin ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez ADES Grace Watts CCCA Daisy Cribb CCCA Wesley Stewart CCCA Mckenna Ware-Rudnik ECJSHS Brittany Mitchell ECJSHS Illiany Hernandez ECJSHS Sophia Alverado Rivera ECJSHS Brittney Mitchell ECJSHS Brentley Wilson ECJSHS Angelly Nedelka De La Cruz Jimenez ECJSHS Milana Graham ECJSHS Luziana Cruz Perez ECJSHS Mya Jacobs HAES Aniyah Spaulding HAES McKenzie Gerald NMS India Sammons SCHS Alena Taylor SCHS Felix Castrejon-Baltazar SCHS Greenley Hardee SCHS Molly meares SCHS India Sammons SCHS Alena Taylor SCHS Greidys Avelino SCHS Devora Redondo TCS Andrea Powell TCS Mia Denton TCS Emmanuel Hernandez TCS Autumn Todd WCHS Samantha Strickland WCHS Nehemiah Williams WCHS Johnny Dominguez WTS Keylin Long WTS Julia Bailey WTS Mckenna Ward WTS Teachers Bre Giddings Jeff Rudnik Jennifer Sams Connie Faulk Princess Grantham Allison Ellis Amy Baker Kathy Trost Brittany Ward Myra Manness Whitney Hern Ashley Holmes