Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟 I hope everyone had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break. We are gearing up for a very busy two weeks here at HAES, and we want to ensure your family has all the important information.
1. i-Ready Middle-of-Year (MOY) Diagnostics
Beginning next week, students will take their Middle of the Year i-Ready Diagnostics in both Reading and Math.
This assessment is extremely important—it determines each child’s instructional pathway within the i-Ready program.
📌 This Week:
Teachers in Grades 3–6 will be holding student data conferences to help students understand their goals and prepare for the assessment.
📌 Next Week:
For the first two hours of each day, all students will be testing. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is well-rested.
2. HAES Christmas Program – Friday, December 19th
Our annual Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 19th at 9:30 AM in the gym.
🎄 Important Reminders:
This event fills up quickly—very quickly! Please be prepared to sit in the bleachers.
Doors open at 8:30 AM.
Parking will be limited, so we encourage carpooling when possible.
After performing, students must return to their classrooms.
Parents may check students out after the program by following proper checkout procedures.
Please do not take your child from the gym.
Thank you for helping us keep students safe and accounted for!
3. Upcoming Field Trips
We have several field trips scheduled next week.
Please make sure you are connected to your child’s teacher on Remind. Teachers will be sharing important details, reminders, and updates over the next two weeks.
4. Early Release – December 19th
December 19th is a half day.
Students will dismiss earlier than normal. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
5. 📱 Holiday Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
As we approach the holiday season, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We welcome volunteers, but the safety of our students is our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring: driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks are required every year, even if you completed one last year.
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟 I hope everyone had a restful and joyful Thanksgiving Break. We are gearing up for a very busy two weeks here at HAES, and we want to ensure your family has all the important information.
1. i-Ready Middle-of-Year (MOY) Diagnostics
Beginning next week, students will take their Middle of the Year i-Ready Diagnostics in both Reading and Math.
This assessment is extremely important—it determines each child’s instructional pathway within the i-Ready program.
📌 This Week:
Teachers in Grades 3–6 will be holding student data conferences to help students understand their goals and prepare for the assessment.
📌 Next Week:
For the first two hours of each day, all students will be testing. Please ensure your child arrives on time and is well-rested.
2. HAES Christmas Program – Friday, December 19th
Our annual Christmas Program will be held on Friday, December 19th at 9:30 AM in the gym.
🎄 Important Reminders:
This event fills up quickly—very quickly! Please be prepared to sit in the bleachers.
Doors open at 8:30 AM.
Parking will be limited, so we encourage carpooling when possible.
After performing, students must return to their classrooms.
Parents may check students out after the program by following proper checkout procedures.
Please do not take your child from the gym.
Thank you for helping us keep students safe and accounted for!
3. Upcoming Field Trips
We have several field trips scheduled next week.
Please make sure you are connected to your child’s teacher on Remind. Teachers will be sharing important details, reminders, and updates over the next two weeks.
4. Early Release – December 19th
December 19th is a half day.
Students will dismiss earlier than normal. More details will be shared as the date approaches.
5. 📱 Holiday Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
As we approach the holiday season, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We welcome volunteers, but the safety of our students is our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring: driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks are required every year, even if you completed one last year.
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
We would like to send a HUGE thank you to everyone who donated canned goods to our Annual Battle of the Books Canned Food Drive at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School! 🥫💛 Your generosity was absolutely astounding and will help so many families in need this holiday season. 🎄❤️
Thanks to YOU, we collected over 1,500 canned goods! 🤩👏 This was an amazing opportunity for our students to give back to the community and learn valuable, lifelong lessons about kindness and service. 🌟🤗
A big CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Tachau’s 3rd grade class for collecting the most cans this year! 🏆🎉
We also want to give a special shoutout and heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. Deal, our amazing Battle of the Books coach, for leading this drive with dedication, passion, and so much heart! 📚💖🙌
Again, THANK YOU to everyone who participated and helped make this food drive a huge success! 🎉❤️🥫
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary is so proud of our amazing students and families for making this year’s Book Blast a huge hit!
Because of your support, our students are building strong home libraries and developing a lifelong love of reading. ❤️
From the excitement on students’ faces to the joy of unwrapping brand-new books, today was a celebration of literacy, community, and opportunity. Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and encouraged our readers!
Together, we are lighting the way for brighter futures—one book at a time. 📖💡
#HAES #BookBlast #WeAreHAES #LiteracyMatters #PantherPride
Because of your support, our students are building strong home libraries and developing a lifelong love of reading. ❤️
From the excitement on students’ faces to the joy of unwrapping brand-new books, today was a celebration of literacy, community, and opportunity. Thank you to everyone who participated, shared, and encouraged our readers!
Together, we are lighting the way for brighter futures—one book at a time. 📖💡
#HAES #BookBlast #WeAreHAES #LiteracyMatters #PantherPride
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Congratulations to Mrs. Tachau’s class for winning the canned food drive! Thank you to all that participated 🎉
📝 NC Check-Ins
NC Check-Ins will take place this week for grades 3–6. Please make sure students are present, well-rested, and ready to test. These assessments provide valuable practice for EOGs and help teachers monitor progress and share meaningful feedback with families.
Monday, November 24 – Math Check-In (Grade 6) + Makeups
Tuesday, November 25 – Math Check-In (Grades 3–5)
🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Box
HAES believes deeply in giving back to our community. We have been asked to serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location, and we gladly accepted.
If you’d like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the front office. Thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season! 💙🐾
📱 Thanksgiving Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
With the holiday season approaching, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We value parent involvement; however, the safety of all students must remain our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring your driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks must be completed every year, even if you were cleared last year.
The School Board approves volunteers only once a month, so please complete your application within the next week to ensure approval before holiday events begin.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for all students. 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 26–28 – No School (Thanksgiving Holiday) 🦃
December 19 – Early Release Day → Christmas Program at 9:00 a.m.
(More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕
All donations will be collected and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
Current Leader: Mrs. Tachau’s 3rd Grade Class! 🎉
📝 NC Check-Ins
NC Check-Ins will take place this week for grades 3–6. Please make sure students are present, well-rested, and ready to test. These assessments provide valuable practice for EOGs and help teachers monitor progress and share meaningful feedback with families.
Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, November 18 – ELA Check-In (Grades 3–6)
Thursday, November 20 – Science Check-In (Grade 5 only)
Monday, November 24 – Math Check-In (Grade 6) + Makeups
Tuesday, November 25 – Math Check-In (Grades 3–5)
🪶 Friday, November 21 – Native American Heritage Month
Due to our testing schedule, we will celebrate Native American Heritage Month a little differently this year. Some grade levels will engage in hands-on learning experiences directly connected to their NC curriculum.
All students are invited to wear traditional ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, or any Native American attire on Friday.
We are fortunate to learn in such a beautifully diverse school community, and we honor that throughout the year. This spring, before Easter Break, we will also host a Multicultural Day where students will explore and celebrate cultures represented across our campus.
🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Box
HAES believes deeply in giving back to our community. We have been asked to serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location, and we gladly accepted.
If you’d like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the front office. Thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season! 💙🐾
📱 Thanksgiving Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
With the holiday season approaching, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We value parent involvement; however, the safety of all students must remain our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring your driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks must be completed every year, even if you were cleared last year.
The School Board approves volunteers only once a month, so please complete your application within the next week to ensure approval before holiday events begin.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for all students. 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 26–28 – No School (Thanksgiving Holiday) 🦃
December 19 – Early Release Day → Christmas Program at 9:00 a.m.
(More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕
All donations will be collected and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
Current Leader: Mrs. Tachau’s 3rd Grade Class! 🎉
📝 NC Check-Ins
NC Check-Ins will take place this week for grades 3–6. Please make sure students are present, well-rested, and ready to test. These assessments provide valuable practice for EOGs and help teachers monitor progress and share meaningful feedback with families.
Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, November 18 – ELA Check-In (Grades 3–6)
Thursday, November 20 – Science Check-In (Grade 5 only)
Monday, November 24 – Math Check-In (Grade 6) + Makeups
Tuesday, November 25 – Math Check-In (Grades 3–5)
🪶 Friday, November 21 – Native American Heritage Month
Due to our testing schedule, we will celebrate Native American Heritage Month a little differently this year. Some grade levels will engage in hands-on learning experiences directly connected to their NC curriculum.
All students are invited to wear traditional ribbon skirts, ribbon shirts, or any Native American attire on Friday.
We are fortunate to learn in such a beautifully diverse school community, and we honor that throughout the year. This spring, before Easter Break, we will also host a Multicultural Day where students will explore and celebrate cultures represented across our campus.
🎁 Toys for Tots Donation Box
HAES believes deeply in giving back to our community. We have been asked to serve as a Toys for Tots drop-off location, and we gladly accepted.
If you’d like to donate, please bring new, unwrapped toys to the front office. Thank you for helping us spread joy this holiday season! 💙🐾
📱 Thanksgiving Celebrations & Parent Volunteers
With the holiday season approaching, many parents wish to help with classroom celebrations, crafts, and activities. We value parent involvement; however, the safety of all students must remain our top priority.
If you plan to volunteer:
You must complete a volunteer application (available in the front office).
Please bring your driver’s license, Social Security card, and $20 for the background check.
Background checks must be completed every year, even if you were cleared last year.
The School Board approves volunteers only once a month, so please complete your application within the next week to ensure approval before holiday events begin.
Thank you for helping us keep our campus safe and welcoming for all students. 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 26–28 – No School (Thanksgiving Holiday) 🦃
December 19 – Early Release Day → Christmas Program at 9:00 a.m.
(More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
Yam Festival Art and Poetry Winners were recognized at the November Board Meeting.
CCS Brunswick Electric Bright Ideas Winners were recognized at the November Board Meeting.
This year’s Bright Ideas Grants recognized innovative educators across Columbus County Schools for their creative instructional proposals. At Acme Delco Elementary, Jaclyn McCoy received a $500 grant for Student Organizational Binders. At Chadbourn Elementary, Herman D. Bland was awarded $1,400 for Project ReCharge. Helen Craven Axelberg of Columbus Career and College Academy earned $1,500 to support the Culinary Food Trike project. At East Columbus High School, Anthony Martin received $1,200 for Lights, Camera, Learning: Expanding Student Access to Video Production Tools, Jeffrey Rudnik earned $1,900 for Recycling Ceramic Clay for Columbus County Schools’ Arts Programs, and Alicia Pickett was awarded $1,650 for Sustainable Learning with Hydroponics.
At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary, Amber Howard received $1,500 for Bright Boards, Bright Futures. At Nakina Middle School, Alyssa Nelson earned $500 for Hear to Learn. Mallory Furlow of Old Dock Elementary was awarded $700 for Pathways to Progress. At South Columbus High School, Miranda Romans received $1,500 for Ready, Set, Action: Virtual Creativity, and Breanna Seckman earned $1,000 for Project P.R.I.N.T.
Tabor City Elementary had two winning projects led by Angela Tyler, who received $850 for Rockin’ It with Robotics and $1,500 for Nature in Motion: Engaging Young Scientists in Earth Systems with Weather Knowledge. At Tabor City Middle School, Sheila Sykes earned $1,900 for Bright Minds, Bright Futures, while Marilyn D. Elliott received $900 for Paper Power: Lights, Lines, Action! West Columbus High School celebrated Whitney Cavenaugh, who received $1,000 for In Focus: Empowering the Yearbook Team, and Jennifer Sams, who was awarded $1,000 for Textile Arts for Entrepreneurs: Cultivating Creative and Lifelong Skills. At West Columbus School, Julia O. Smart earned $500 for Lego Logic, Brittany Bass received $1,000 for Listen and Learn: Enhancing Phonics Through Audio Engagement, and the school’s BETA students were awarded $1,000 for Build Community Through Dugouts.
At Williams Township Elementary, Ashley Porter received $300 for Art for Expression & Regulation, Miranda Conner Ellington earned $1,500 for Pride in the Beat: Aggie Drums Come Alive, and Lisa K. Cox received $1,500 for Full STEAM Ahead: Turning Standards into STEAM Projects. In total, Columbus County Schools earned $28,300 in Bright Ideas Grant funding this year.
Big thanks to the St. James Missionary Baptist Church WMU for treating our HAES staff to breakfast this morning! We’re grateful for your generosity and partnership. ❤️🍳
Big thanks to the St. James Missionary Baptist Church WMU for treating our HAES staff to breakfast this morning! We’re grateful for your generosity and partnership. ❤️🍳
❤️🖤 Panther Pride Shines Bright! 🖤❤️
Today, we celebrated excellence at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary with our Beta Club Induction Ceremony! 🎉
Our newest Panther Beta Club members have proven themselves as leaders in academics, character, service, and achievement. These students truly represent what it means to be a HAES Panther! 🐾
We’re so proud of their dedication and can’t wait to see the positive impact they’ll continue to make in our school and community. 🌟
Congratulations to all of our new inductees! ❤️🖤
#PantherPride #HAESBetaClub #Leadership #Service #Excellence #PantherStrong
We are implementing a new attendance notification system this evening. Parents will receive calls/emails/texts when a child is absent in one or more classes. Thank you!
All schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in recognition of Veteran's Day. Thank you to our Veterans!
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕 All donations will be collected by the team and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
📝 Report Cards
First Quarter Report Cards went home last week.
Report cards provide a snapshot of how students are performing academically—highlighting areas of success and where extra support may be needed. While grades are important, growth is what truly counts. Every child learns at their own pace, and steady improvement shows that hard work and perseverance are paying off. Let’s celebrate effort, progress, and the journey of learning together! 🌟
No School – Tuesday, November 11
Please note that there will be no school tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day.
(This is a change from our typical Friday or Monday closure pattern, so please mark your calendars accordingly.)
⏰ Attendance Matters!
Every school day counts! When students are present, on time, and stay for the full day, they learn more, build stronger habits, and stay connected with friends and teachers.
Early checkouts, late arrivals, and frequent early departures can cause students to miss important instruction. Let’s make every minute count—because every day matters at HAES! 💙🐾
📱 Stay Connected with Remind!
Communication between home and school is one of the most important parts of your child’s success—and Remind makes it easy!
If you haven’t already joined our school’s Remind messages, please do so today. This is how we share important updates, schedule changes, school closings, and special event reminders directly to your phone.
Remind is free, secure, and allows you to receive quick messages from your child’s teacher or from Dr. Hill. You can also reply directly if you have a question or need clarification.
👉 How to Join:
Download the Remind App or visit remind.com/join.
Enter your child’s teacher’s class code.
Be sure to enable notifications so you never miss important information!
Let’s stay connected—because when school and families communicate, our Panthers thrive! 💙🐾
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📅 Dates to Remember
November 11: No School – Veterans Day 🇺🇸
November 26–28: No School – Thanksgiving Holiday 🦃
December 19: Early Release Day → Christmas Program begins at 9:00 a.m. (More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕 All donations will be collected by the team and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
📝 Report Cards
First Quarter Report Cards went home last week.
Report cards provide a snapshot of how students are performing academically—highlighting areas of success and where extra support may be needed. While grades are important, growth is what truly counts. Every child learns at their own pace, and steady improvement shows that hard work and perseverance are paying off. Let’s celebrate effort, progress, and the journey of learning together! 🌟
No School – Tuesday, November 11
Please note that there will be no school tomorrow in observance of Veterans Day.
(This is a change from our typical Friday or Monday closure pattern, so please mark your calendars accordingly.)
⏰ Attendance Matters!
Every school day counts! When students are present, on time, and stay for the full day, they learn more, build stronger habits, and stay connected with friends and teachers.
Early checkouts, late arrivals, and frequent early departures can cause students to miss important instruction. Let’s make every minute count—because every day matters at HAES! 💙🐾
📱 Stay Connected with Remind!
Communication between home and school is one of the most important parts of your child’s success—and Remind makes it easy!
If you haven’t already joined our school’s Remind messages, please do so today. This is how we share important updates, schedule changes, school closings, and special event reminders directly to your phone.
Remind is free, secure, and allows you to receive quick messages from your child’s teacher or from Dr. Hill. You can also reply directly if you have a question or need clarification.
👉 How to Join:
Download the Remind App or visit remind.com/join.
Enter your child’s teacher’s class code.
Be sure to enable notifications so you never miss important information!
Let’s stay connected—because when school and families communicate, our Panthers thrive! 💙🐾
____________________________________________________________________________
📅 Dates to Remember
November 11: No School – Veterans Day 🇺🇸
November 26–28: No School – Thanksgiving Holiday 🦃
December 19: Early Release Day → Christmas Program begins at 9:00 a.m. (More details coming soon!)
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕
All donations will be collected by the team and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
🎗️ Red Ribbon Week (October 28–November 1)
Thank you to everyone who participated in Red Ribbon Week!
We enjoyed seeing all the creativity, costumes, and school spirit from both students and staff. You make HAES shine! 🌟
📚 Book Blast Is Underway!
Book Blast is a fun reading adventure that helps students build their own home libraries while supporting a love for reading.
Each student has a personal link to invite family and friends to sponsor their reading journey—and the best part is that students earn free books for their efforts!
Families can help by:
Sharing their child’s Book Blast link
Encouraging reading at home
Celebrating milestones along the way
Let’s work together to make sure every Panther takes home new books to enjoy! 🐾📖
📝 Report Cards
First Quarter Report Cards will be coming home on November 6th.
Report cards give families a snapshot of how students are doing academically—showing progress, areas of success, and where more support may be needed.
While grades are important, growth is what truly counts. Every child learns at their own pace, and steady improvement over time shows that hard work, perseverance, and learning are taking root. Let’s celebrate effort, progress, and the journey of learning together! 🌟
📆 No School – Tuesday, November 11
Please note that there will be no school next Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
This is a change from our usual Monday or Friday closures, so please mark your calendars accordingly.
⏰ Attendance Matters!
Every school day counts! When students are present, on time, and stay for the full day, they learn more, build strong habits, and stay connected with friends and teachers.
Early checkouts, late arrivals, and consistent early departures can cause students to miss important instruction and disrupt routines.
Let’s make every minute count—because every day matters at HAES! 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 6: Report Cards Go Home
November 11: No School – Veterans Day 🇺🇸
November 26–28: No School – Thanksgiving Holiday 🦃
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
🥫 Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕
All donations will be collected by the team and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther Pride! ❤️
🎗️ Red Ribbon Week (October 28–November 1)
Thank you to everyone who participated in Red Ribbon Week!
We enjoyed seeing all the creativity, costumes, and school spirit from both students and staff. You make HAES shine! 🌟
📚 Book Blast Is Underway!
Book Blast is a fun reading adventure that helps students build their own home libraries while supporting a love for reading.
Each student has a personal link to invite family and friends to sponsor their reading journey—and the best part is that students earn free books for their efforts!
Families can help by:
Sharing their child’s Book Blast link
Encouraging reading at home
Celebrating milestones along the way
Let’s work together to make sure every Panther takes home new books to enjoy! 🐾📖
📝 Report Cards
First Quarter Report Cards will be coming home on November 6th.
Report cards give families a snapshot of how students are doing academically—showing progress, areas of success, and where more support may be needed.
While grades are important, growth is what truly counts. Every child learns at their own pace, and steady improvement over time shows that hard work, perseverance, and learning are taking root. Let’s celebrate effort, progress, and the journey of learning together! 🌟
📆 No School – Tuesday, November 11
Please note that there will be no school next Tuesday in observance of Veterans Day. 🇺🇸
This is a change from our usual Monday or Friday closures, so please mark your calendars accordingly.
⏰ Attendance Matters!
Every school day counts! When students are present, on time, and stay for the full day, they learn more, build strong habits, and stay connected with friends and teachers.
Early checkouts, late arrivals, and consistent early departures can cause students to miss important instruction and disrupt routines.
Let’s make every minute count—because every day matters at HAES! 💙🐾
📅 Dates to Remember
November 6: Report Cards Go Home
November 11: No School – Veterans Day 🇺🇸
November 26–28: No School – Thanksgiving Holiday 🦃
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
🎃 Happy Halloween from HAES! 👻
Our Panthers had a spooktacular time celebrating Halloween today! From creative costumes and festive classroom fun to lots of smiles and laughter, it was a day full of school spirit and joy. 🧡🖤
Thank you to our teachers, staff, and families for helping make the day so special — and for keeping the fun safe and full of Panther pride! 🐾✨
#HappyHalloween #PantherPride #HAESFamily #SpookySeason #PantherStrong
From Ms. Baker, HAES Art Teacher:
As National Principals Month wraps up, the art classes at Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School want to give a huge shout-out to Principal Dr. Kalee Hill. Thank you for your continued support of the arts and for always being willing to roll up your sleeves and work on projects with us. The student artists absolutely love having your join their sessions. Your hands-on engagement makes a meaningful impact!
Congratulations to 3rd grader, Isaias and Princpal, Dr. Kalee Hill for being recognized as October's student artists of the month.
#NationalPrincipalsMonth
📸 Peace out, backpacks! ✌️🎒
We had an awesome day at HAES — full of Panther smiles and school spirit!
🐾 Don’t forget:
👉 Tomorrow (Thursday) is School Spirit Day!
Wear your Panther attire or show your pride in burgundy and black.
🎃 Friday is Dress-Up Day!
Costumes are welcome, but they must be school-appropriate — no scary or gory costumes, please.
Let’s finish the week strong, Panthers! 💪🖤❤️
#HAES #PantherPride #SchoolSpirit #GoPanthers
We had an awesome day at HAES — full of Panther smiles and school spirit!
🐾 Don’t forget:
👉 Tomorrow (Thursday) is School Spirit Day!
Wear your Panther attire or show your pride in burgundy and black.
🎃 Friday is Dress-Up Day!
Costumes are welcome, but they must be school-appropriate — no scary or gory costumes, please.
Let’s finish the week strong, Panthers! 💪🖤❤️
#HAES #PantherPride #SchoolSpirit #GoPanthers
Today at HAES we switched the script! 🔄 Our teachers came dressed like students, and our students took over as teachers for the day! 👩🏫🎒 Everyone had a blast showing off their creative outfits and school spirit while reminding each other to make smart choices and stay drug-free! ❤️🖤
📢 Tomorrow is “Peace Out, Backpack!” ✌️ Bring anything school appropriate to carry your supplies — just not a backpack! We can’t wait to see everyone’s creative ideas! 😎🕊️
#RedRibbonWeek #SwitchTheScript #PeaceOutBackpack #PantherPride #DrugFreeLooksLikeMe
Today at HAES we went Drug-Free Through the Decades! 🕺💿 From groovy 70s styles to totally rad 90s vibes, our Panthers showed that being drug-free never goes out of style! ❤️🖤
📢 Don’t forget — tomorrow is “Switch the Script!” Teachers dress like kids, and kids dress like teachers. We can’t wait to see the role reversal fun! 👩🏫👟
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFreeThroughTheDecades #SwitchTheScript #PantherPride
Good Afternoon, Hallsboro-Artesia Families,
This is Dr. Hill with your weekly announcements! 🌟
1️⃣ Candyman Fundraiser
Our Candyman fundraiser officially ends today! Please make sure all orders and money are turned in by tomorrow so we can place our order and have prizes arrive before the Christmas season. 🎄
Thank you to everyone who participated! We will announce our top sellers next week. 🍬
2️⃣ Battle of the Books – Canned Food Drive
Our Battle of the Books team is hosting its annual Canned Food Drive!
The classroom that donates the most items will win a pizza party! 🍕
All donations will be collected by the team and distributed to families in need during the week of Thanksgiving. Let’s give generously and show our Panther pride! ❤️
3️⃣ Red Ribbon Week (October 28–November 1)
We’re celebrating making healthy choices and saying “NO” to drugs! Here’s our theme lineup:
Monday: Drug-Free Through the Decades
Tuesday: Switch the Script on Drugs! (Teacher/Student Swap Day)
Wednesday: Piece Out the Backpack! (Bring anything but a backpack!)
Thursday: Our School Fits Together—Drug-Free is Key! (Show that school spirit!)
Friday: Spooktacular Dress-Up Day! Say no to drugs and yes to fun! 🎃
4️⃣ 📚 Book Blast Begins Tuesday!
We’re excited to announce the kickoff of Book Blast this Tuesday at HAES!
Book Blast is a fun reading adventure that helps students build their own home libraries while supporting a love for reading. Each student will receive a personal link to invite family and friends to sponsor their reading journey. The best part—students get to earn free books for their efforts!
Families can help by sharing their child’s Book Blast page, encouraging reading at home, and celebrating each milestone along the way. Let’s work together to make sure every Panther takes home new books to enjoy! 🐾📖
5️⃣ Transportation Reminders
With the sun rising later, please have students at their bus stop a few minutes earlier each morning. It’s darker now, and we want to ensure our drivers can see everyone safely. Thank you for your patience and cooperation! 🚌
🎶 Looking Ahead:
November 2: ⏰ Time Change—We Fall Back One Hour!
November 6: 🗂 Report Cards Go Home
November 11: No School—Veterans Day
💙 One Team, One Voice—We ROAR at HAES!
