Hallsboro / Artesia

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

Design Challenge #1 in Ms. Baker's art class- In small groups, these 4th grade student artists worked together to create an image formed by three randomly drawn word cards. GRID-TIME-FALL

🌟 Welcome Back, Panthers! 🌟 We are so excited to begin the 2025-2026 School Year at Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School! I feel beyond blessed to continue leading this amazing school as we make great strides in academic growth together. 🐾 At HAES, we ROAR every day: 💛 Respect 💚 Own 💛 Achieve 💚 Reflect Let’s make this our best year yet! 💫 📢 First Day Reminders for Parents ✅ Parents may walk students in on the first day only. ✅ Doors open at 7:40 AM ⏰. ✅ Instruction begins promptly at 8:15 AM. ✅ PreK & Kindergarten – Remember, you may walk your child in on their staggered first day. Thank you for helping us start strong! 💪 🚌 Transportation Update We know the first few days can be a little confusing—thank you for your patience! 💙 🚫 The Here Comes the Bus app is not yet working as we transition information from last year. 🚗 Please be patient at drop-off & pick-up. 📌 Afternoon transportation must be confirmed daily—please keep your child’s teacher updated. ⚠️ All transportation changes must be made in person before 2:00 PM. We cannot accept changes over the phone for student safety. 📲 Stay Connected with REMIND! The Remind App is the fastest and most effective way to get school updates. 🐾 Please sign up to stay informed and connected throughout the year. Don’t miss important announcements! 🚀 Exciting News: Opportunity Culture at HAES This year, HAES is proud to join the Opportunity Culture Model! This means additional teachers will be in classrooms providing more support for your child’s learning needs. 📘✏️ We are thrilled to begin this new journey to ensure every child grows and succeeds. 🌟 💛 A Special Thank You 💛 Lastly, I want to sincerely thank every family that attended our Open House. Each year runs smoother as we work through schedules and rosters, and this year was no exception. I was truly amazed by the support—🍿 popcorn, 📸 photographs, 😂 laughs, and 🤗 hugs filled the building. I wholeheartedly believe this year is going to be a wonderful one. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart—I look forward to an amazing school year here at HAES! 🐾💚

🌟 Welcome Back, Panthers! 🌟
We are so excited to begin the 2025-2026 School Year at Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School! I feel beyond blessed to continue leading this amazing school as we make great strides in academic growth together. 🐾

At HAES, we ROAR every day:
💛 Respect
💚 Own
💛 Achieve
💚 Reflect

Let’s make this our best year yet! 💫

📢 First Day Reminders for Parents
✅ Parents may walk students in on the first day only.
✅ Doors open at 7:40 AM ⏰.
✅ Instruction begins promptly at 8:15 AM.
✅ PreK & Kindergarten – Remember, you may walk your child in on their staggered first day.

Thank you for helping us start strong! 💪

🚌 Transportation Update
We know the first few days can be a little confusing—thank you for your patience! 💙

🚫 The Here Comes the Bus app is not yet working as we transition information from last year.
🚗 Please be patient at drop-off & pick-up.
📌 Afternoon transportation must be confirmed daily—please keep your child’s teacher updated.
⚠️ All transportation changes must be made in person before 2:00 PM. We cannot accept changes over the phone for student safety.

📲 Stay Connected with REMIND!
The Remind App is the fastest and most effective way to get school updates. 🐾 Please sign up to stay informed and connected throughout the year. Don’t miss important announcements!

🚀 Exciting News: Opportunity Culture at HAES
This year, HAES is proud to join the Opportunity Culture Model! This means additional teachers will be in classrooms providing more support for your child’s learning needs. 📘✏️

We are thrilled to begin this new journey to ensure every child grows and succeeds. 🌟

💛 A Special Thank You 💛
Lastly, I want to sincerely thank every family that attended our Open House. Each year runs smoother as we work through schedules and rosters, and this year was no exception. I was truly amazed by the support—🍿 popcorn, 📸 photographs, 😂 laughs, and 🤗 hugs filled the building.

I wholeheartedly believe this year is going to be a wonderful one. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart—I look forward to an amazing school year here at HAES! 🐾💚

❤️🖤 Thank you to everyone who joined us for Open House at HAES last night! ❤️🖤 We loved seeing our students and families come together to kick off an exciting new school year. We can’t wait to see you all Monday morning—let’s make it a great year together! 🐾📚

🎒❤️🐾 Thank You, Pastor Russell Honeycutt & The Church at Northwood! 🐾🖤🎒 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Pastor Russell Honeycutt and The Church at Northwood for their generous donation of backpacks. Your kindness and support mean so much to our students and families. Because of your generosity, our Panthers are starting the school year prepared and ready to succeed! We are truly grateful for your partnership and the difference you are making in our community. 🐾❤️🖤 #PantherPride #CommunitySupport #GratefulHearts

Thank you, Mr. Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of Columbus County Schools, for personally delivering a special gift to our TOY, Mrs. Heather Tilley! 🎁👏 We are so proud of Mrs. Tilley, our amazing Special Education teacher here at HAES! 🐾❤️🖤 #HAES #PantherPride #ColumbusCountySchools #TeacherOfTheYear #SpecialEducation

📚✨ HAES Open House ✨📚

We’re excited to welcome all our Panther families back to campus! 🐾
Join us on Wednesday, August 21 from 4:30–6:30 pm to:
✏️ Meet your teachers
📓 Tour classrooms
🤝 Connect with friends & staff

Let’s kick off the school year together—see you there! 💛🖤

#HAES #PantherPride #BackToSchool #OpenHouse