Nakina
Middle School
Good Evening Mustangs,
We hope you enjoyed a long Labor Day weekend and look forward to the week ahead!
We hope you enjoyed a long Labor Day weekend and look forward to the week ahead!
Congratulations to the these young men for being part of the 2026 Mustang Boys Soccer Team.
Congratulations to the these young ladies for being part of the 2026 Lady Mustangs Soccer Team.
There will be no school on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
There will be no school on Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. School will resume on Tuesday, September 8th.
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DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
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Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 4TH!
The ToothMobile is Coming to Columbus County Schools!
The Columbus County Health Department ToothMobile will be visiting Columbus County Schools throughout the 2026–2027 school year. The ToothMobile is a mobile extension of the Columbus County Health Department Pediatric Dental Clinic, located at 810 Spivey Road in Whiteville.
The goal of the ToothMobile is to help Columbus County students access dental care and establish a dental home — a place where children can receive regular, ongoing dental care in a familiar setting.
Services offered through the ToothMobile include:
• Dental cleanings
• Dental exams
• X-rays
• Sealants
• Fluoride varnish applications
If additional treatment such as fillings, crowns, or extractions is needed, that treatment will be scheduled at the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic or with another pediatric dentist.
The dental clinic serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay. Private insurance, government insurance, Medicaid plans, and uninsured patients are accepted.
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO DO:
If you would like your child to be seen by the ToothMobile this school year, complete the ToothMobile Interest Form and return it to your child's school by September 4, 2026.
https://aptg.co/MtcH46
Parents who select “Yes” will receive additional registration paperwork in the weeks before the ToothMobile visits their child's school. Additional paperwork must be completed before your child can receive services.
Please review the attached ToothMobile Information Sheet and Interest Form for complete details and to indicate your interest.
Questions? Contact the Columbus County Health Department Dental Clinic at (910) 640-6615 ext. 7041.
Good Evening Mustang Families,
What a great first week of school at Nakina Middle School! We want to thank each of you for helping us start the 2026–2027 school year on such a positive note. Your patience, support, and encouragement make a difference as we work together to create the best possible experience for our Mustangs.
We especially appreciate your flexibility and patience with our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. As we continue to monitor the number of vehicles and daily traffic flow, we may make adjustments to help keep our car lines safe, efficient, and moving smoothly. Thank you for working with us and following the directions of our staff as we fine-tune these procedures.
Please take a few minutes to review this week's newsletter for important information and upcoming events.
We are grateful to have such supportive families as part of our Mustang community. Week one is complete, and we're just getting started! Here's to another week of learning, growing, and making great things happen together!
💛🖤 Thank you for being part of our Mustang family!
#RootedInCommunityGrowingInExcellence
What a great first week of school at Nakina Middle School! We want to thank each of you for helping us start the 2026–2027 school year on such a positive note. Your patience, support, and encouragement make a difference as we work together to create the best possible experience for our Mustangs.
We especially appreciate your flexibility and patience with our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. As we continue to monitor the number of vehicles and daily traffic flow, we may make adjustments to help keep our car lines safe, efficient, and moving smoothly. Thank you for working with us and following the directions of our staff as we fine-tune these procedures.
Please take a few minutes to review this week's newsletter for important information and upcoming events.
We are grateful to have such supportive families as part of our Mustang community. Week one is complete, and we're just getting started! Here's to another week of learning, growing, and making great things happen together!
💛🖤 Thank you for being part of our Mustang family!
#RootedInCommunityGrowingInExcellence
Good Evening,
Elective signup forms for students in grades 6-8 are due back to the homeroom teacher tomorrow morning and must be signed by a parent/guardian. Students that do not return a form will be placed in an elective. Students will be placed accordingly based on their top two choices listed on the sheet and based on availability. Thank you,
Please see the attached information regarding soccer tryouts.
Dear Nakina Middle School Students, Families & Staff,
We are so excited to welcome our Mustangs back to Nakina Middle School! Whether you are returning or joining our school family for the first time, we are glad you are here!
As we begin a new school year, here are a few important reminders to help everyone have a safe and smooth start.
🚗 MORNING CAR DROP-OFF
7:30–7:45 A.M.
Our morning drop-off traffic pattern will remain the same this year.
Car riders may enter the building between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. This arrival window helps us follow the proper safety and security protocols for everyone entering our school.
🚌 MORNING SHUTTLE FROM ODES
Departs Old Dock Elementary at 7:35 A.M.
We know mornings can be busy—especially for families with children attending more than one school!
To support our families, NMS students who have a sibling at Old Dock Elementary School may ride the morning shuttle bus from ODES to Nakina Middle School.
📋 Transportation Request Required
A parent/guardian must complete a Transportation Request Form and return it to the Nakina Middle School office before using the shuttle.
🚙 AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Our afternoon car and bus pick-up traffic patterns will also remain the same this year.
Please follow the established traffic pattern and directions from staff members to help us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient.
💛 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!
The first week of school is always a time of adjustment. As we welcome more students, bus routes and car lines may take a little longer than usual.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we monitor our procedures and make adjustments when needed.
WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE A MUSTANG!
We are thankful to have you as part of the Nakina Middle School family and look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, achieving, and celebrating together!
Please click on the attached links to view our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures as well as other important reminders that will help ensure a safe and focused learning environment for all students.
Shelly Cullipher, Principal
Nakina Middle School
#RootedInCommunityGrowingInExcellence
We are so excited to welcome our Mustangs back to Nakina Middle School! Whether you are returning or joining our school family for the first time, we are glad you are here!
As we begin a new school year, here are a few important reminders to help everyone have a safe and smooth start.
🚗 MORNING CAR DROP-OFF
7:30–7:45 A.M.
Our morning drop-off traffic pattern will remain the same this year.
Car riders may enter the building between 7:30 and 7:45 a.m. This arrival window helps us follow the proper safety and security protocols for everyone entering our school.
🚌 MORNING SHUTTLE FROM ODES
Departs Old Dock Elementary at 7:35 A.M.
We know mornings can be busy—especially for families with children attending more than one school!
To support our families, NMS students who have a sibling at Old Dock Elementary School may ride the morning shuttle bus from ODES to Nakina Middle School.
📋 Transportation Request Required
A parent/guardian must complete a Transportation Request Form and return it to the Nakina Middle School office before using the shuttle.
🚙 AFTERNOON PICK-UP
Our afternoon car and bus pick-up traffic patterns will also remain the same this year.
Please follow the established traffic pattern and directions from staff members to help us keep dismissal safe, organized, and efficient.
💛 THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!
The first week of school is always a time of adjustment. As we welcome more students, bus routes and car lines may take a little longer than usual.
We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation as we monitor our procedures and make adjustments when needed.
WE'RE GLAD YOU'RE A MUSTANG!
We are thankful to have you as part of the Nakina Middle School family and look forward to a wonderful year of learning, growing, achieving, and celebrating together!
Please click on the attached links to view our morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures as well as other important reminders that will help ensure a safe and focused learning environment for all students.
Shelly Cullipher, Principal
Nakina Middle School
#RootedInCommunityGrowingInExcellence
Which shuttle bus should NMS students ride to NMS from ODES?
Columbus County Schools invites parents and guardians to use our Back-to-School Guide, your one-stop resource for starting the school year informed and prepared!
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
The guide includes school schedules, important forms, open house dates, report card dates, district calendars, and much more. Keep the guide and this link handy throughout the year as convenient references whenever you need important information.
The Back-to-School Guide is also available from the main menu of the Columbus County Schools website, making it easy to find whenever you need it.
Start your school year off in the know with the Columbus County Schools Back-to-School Guide!
https://tinyurl.com/ccsbacktoschool26
Good Evening Mustang Families,
We are excited to welcome our new and returning Mustangs for the 2026-2027 school year beginning on Monday, August 24th . We will host a 5th Grade Orientation this Thursday, August 20th beginning at 3:00 pm in the gym with a Parent/Student/Teacher Informational Meeting with all 5th grade teachers followed by classroom visits. Please enter through the gym parking lot doors. Our Open House for students in grades 6-8 will be from 5:00 to 7:00 pm and students will be able to pick up schedules, bus information, etc. in the gym and visit classrooms. Thanks to our Mustang Club, SIPS on 130 will be on campus from 4:00-6:30 and students will receive a $5.00 voucher for a refreshing treat from their homeroom teacher. Please call our office at 910-642-8301 if you have any questions and we look forward to seeing you!
This is a great opportunity for students to get their state required vaccines at a drive thru clinic hosted by Columbus County Health Department next Tuesday, August 18th from 4:00pm-6:30pm.
This evening, Columbus County Schools sent invitations for parents to enroll in Rooms, our new parent/teacher communication platform.
Please follow the instructions you received from Thrillshare.com to complete your enrollment. If you did not receive an invitation, your child’s teacher can assist you during Open House and once school begins.
We will also provide additional information and guidance after this initial step.
Thank you for your patience as we introduce this new communication tool!
Use this guide to quickly identify vacation days for schools following the traditional calendar (all schools except CCCA).
Download this graphic here -https://aptg.co/8Lg90Q
The 26-27 calendars can be found here:
https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/page/calendarsevents
Sub training sessions...
The HEARTS Foundation will host a Back-to-School Drive-Thru on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 116 Miller Street in Chadbourn, behind Worthington Funeral Home. Children must be present in the vehicle to receive a backpack and school supplies. The event will take place rain or shine.
Information on upcoming vaccine clinics.
Summer Meals at ADES, HAES, TCS, and WCS! Students can visit any site, regardless of their school.
