Hallsboro / Artesia

Congratulations to HAES Artists! We’re proud to celebrate the talented students from Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School who were honored in the Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest, sponsored by the North Carolina Garden Club: Award Winners: • Angel Ramon-Islas – 1st Place (1st Grade) 🥇 • Lyam Johnson – 1st Place (2nd Grade) 🥇 • Angelique Ramon-Islas – 2nd Place (3rd Grade) 🥈 • Aaleiyah Clark-Chong – Honorable Mention (5th Grade) 🎖️ Honored Participants: • Wyatt Layton (1st Grade) • Sebastian Rodriquez (1st Grade) • Amado Lopez-Cardenas (1st Grade) • Cherish Gowans (2nd Grade) • Chloe Pedro (3rd Grade) • Zayda Bellamy (3rd Grade) • Lucy White (5th Grade) • Nevyonna Haskins (5th Grade) A huge thank you to our amazing art teacher, Ms. Amy Baker, for inspiring our students to create such meaningful artwork, and to Mrs. Myrtle Corbitt from the Columbus County Garden Club for supporting and recognizing our young artists. We’re so proud of all our Panthers for using their creativity to promote environmental awareness! Way to go, HAES! 🌲✏️✨

HAES showed up and showed out for the Guardian Gala! So much joy, pride, and Panther spirit in one unforgettable evening. Stay tuned for even more photos!

We’re Racing to the Top at HAES this week! 🏁 Here are a few pit stop reminders for our Panther families: 📝 Early testing continues—make sure your students are well-rested, on time, and ready to shine! 🔬 5th Grade Science EOG is coming up this Friday—encourage your Panther to stay focused and give it their best lap! 🎉 PK–2 Field Day is TOMORROW! Don’t forget sneakers, comfy clothes, and a water bottle to keep your little racer hydrated! 📵 Cell phones must be stored outside of the testing classroom. If a phone rings during the test, the session is invalid and must be retaken. Help us keep testing smooth and secure! Let’s keep those engines running and finish the week strong! #PantherPride #RacingToTheTop #HAESStrong

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A message from the Columbus County Health Department: School is almost out and our summer schedule is filling up quickly!!! Our dental team is excited to assist you with scheduling your child's summer break dental exams and cleanings. Please contact our office at (910) 640- 6615, ext. 7041 to schedule your child's appointment. We wish all students a happy and healthy summer break. Hope to see your smile soon!

📢 Important Announcements for Parents Dear Hallsboro-Artesia Families, We have two important updates to share regarding Field Day and End-of-Grade (EOG) Testing: 1. 🌧️ Field Day Changes Due to the saturated conditions of the fields around our campus, we’ve made some adjustments to our Field Day plans: Friday (Tomorrow): Field Day for Grades 3–6 will be held indoors in the gym. We will have a variety of fun, active stations for the students to enjoy. Monday: Field Day for PreK–2nd Grade will also take place indoors. ➡️ Please make sure your child wears closed-toe shoes on their scheduled Field Day. This is essential for safety during activities. 2. 📝 EOG Testing Reminder Testing begins Tuesday of next week. To ensure a smooth and secure testing environment, we are asking for your cooperation with the following: Please leave bookbags and cell phones at home beginning Tuesday. Cell phones and smartwatches (e.g., Apple Watches) are strictly prohibited in testing sessions. If a student is found with a device during testing, it may result in the entire testing session being invalidated, requiring all students in that group to retake the test. ➡️ If your child must bring a phone, it must be turned in at the start of each day. We cannot emphasize enough how important it is to leave these devices at home during testing days. Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure a successful end to the school year!

CCS Education Job Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. Call 910-642-5168 for info.

School’s almost out — don’t forget those summer dental appointments! The Columbus County Health Department’s Dental Team is here to help your child start summer with a healthy smile! Appointments for summer dental exams and cleanings are filling up fast. Call (910) 640-7040, ext. 7041 to schedule your child’s visit today. Congrats to all students and parents for finishing the school year strong! Wishing everyone a happy, healthy summer break. We can’t wait to see your smile soon! #ColumbusCountyHealth #HealthySmiles #SummerCheckup #SchoolBreakReady

🏁✨ Race to the Top: EOG Edition! ✨🏁 Our hallways are revved up and ready as we head into EOG season! 🚦 Students are racing toward success with encouragement, cheers, and some extra-special decorations to get them pumped! 📸 Check out the photos from our “Race to the Top” setup – complete with checkered flags, racing cars, and motivational messages! 🏆 Students, remember: this is YOUR race. Run it your way. Do your best. Make it count. 💪 You’ve got the tools. You’ve got the training. Now go for the finish line! 🏁🔥 #RaceToTheTop #EOGReady #HAESStrong #PantherPride #DoYourBest

CCS Education Job Fair Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville, NC (beside Northwood Church) Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with school and district leaders who are actively seeking passionate educators and support staff for the 2025–2026 school year.

Good Evening, This is Dr. Hill with your weekly updates. 1. This week we have field day on Friday. Please make sure that your child comes to school with a towel, sunscreen, water bottle. 2. We are strongly encouraging all parents to refrain from checking students out early. We are in the final countdown to EOG's and it is extremely important for each child to remain in class for the entire duration of the day. 3. As we begin the countdown to EOG's, I am sending home a blank paper and envelope with each child taking and EOG and each test they are taking. We are encouraging parents to write notes or words of affirmation to be passed out each time your child takes the EOG for the morning of the test. Please try and turn this in by next May 21st. We want every single child have a chance to get a positive note for each day of the test. 4. Our EOG review is going to be "racing to the top". As students enter the hallways this week they are going to be surprised by our racing flags and positive posters that we are going to post. This is our time to show what we know and RACE TO THE TOP! Looking ahead: May 23: Science EOG and Reading EOG for 3rd Grade Only May 28: Reading EOG for 4th-6th Grade May 29: Math EOG for 3-6th Grade May 30: Makeup EOGS Thank you and have a wonderful evening!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week at HAES! We are so grateful for the amazing educators who pour their hearts into our students every single day. Let’s show them some love! Drop a shout-out in the comments for your favorite HAES teacher and tell us why they’re incredible! Whether it’s their caring heart ❤️, creative lessons ✏️, or the way they go the extra mile ⭐—we want to hear it! Let’s flood this post with positivity and appreciation for our HAES heroes! #ThankATeacher #HAESPantherPride #TeacherAppreciationWeek Teachers make the world brighter! Comment below! We’ll be highlighting some of your shout-outs all week long! Thank you, teachers! You make a difference every day!

Happy School Nurse Day to Nurse Karen Johnson! Today we celebrate the heart of our school’s health and wellness — Nurse Karen Johnson! 💉❤️ Her calm presence, caring spirit, and tireless dedication make a difference every single day. Whether she’s caring for a scraped knee 🩹, managing medications 💊, or offering a comforting smile 😊, Nurse Johnson keeps our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn 📚. Thank you for all that you do, Nurse Johnson! We appreciate you more than words can say! #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurseJohnson #HAESPantherPride #WellnessMatters

Our Beta Club members rolled up their sleeves and cleaned up our school grounds to get everything looking fresh and beautiful for spring! 🌸🧹🌿 Thank you for your hard work and school pride! 💪✨

CCS Job Fair - May 17th - 10:00AM-1:00 PM.

We are incredibly grateful to Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church for blessing our staff with an amazing Teacher Appreciation lunch! Your kindness, support, and generosity filled our hearts—and plates! Thank you for recognizing the hard work of our teachers and support staff. Your mission work makes a real difference in our school community! #TeacherAppreciation #ThankYou #HAESFamily #CommunitySupport #PantherPride

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2nd Annual Guardian Gala this past Friday! It was a beautiful night celebrating our students, families, and community! This week, our focus shifts to EOG Test Prep! Let’s help our Panthers do their best by: ✅ Getting a good night’s sleep ✅ Eating a healthy breakfast ✅ Arriving to school on time Upcoming Important Dates: 📅 May 16 – Field Day! Don’t forget towels & sunscreen! 📅 May 23 – Start of EOGs (5th Grade Science & 3rd Grade ELA) 📅 May 28 & 29 – More EOGs for Grades 3–6 📅 May 30 – Make-up testing We’re so proud of how hard our students and staff have worked! Let’s finish strong, Panthers! #PantherPride #HAESFamily #FinishStrong

On Thursday, Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary proudly welcomed 12 new members into our Beta Club! These students have shown amazing character and worked so hard in the classroom! We are SO proud of them! Congratulations to our newest Beta Club members! Keep shining and striving for excellence! If you have any pictures from the induction, please share them with us — we’d love to see them! #BetaClub #HAESProud #StudentSuccess #CharacterCounts Way to go, Panthers! Beta Club Leadership • Character • Service • Achievement Let’s celebrate them! Give them a like or shout-out below! Great job, scholars!

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Thank you to First Citizens Bank 🏦 for visiting Mrs. Jackson’s fourth grade class at HAES to talk about personal finance 💰📚! We appreciate your time, expertise, and your generous donation 🎁 to our students! #FinancialLiteracy #ThankYou #CommunityPartners #FourthGrade #MoneyMatters #HAESPanthers #StudentSuccess