We’re excited to support our students during this important testing season! Please help ensure students are well-rested, on time, and ready to do their best each day.
5/14
CCCA EOC Testing
5/15
CCCA EOC Testing
5/18
CCCA EOC Testing
5/19
CCCA EOC Testing
5/20
CCCA EOC Testing
5/22
3–8 Math EOG
CCCA EOC Testing
5/25
Memorial Day Holiday
5/27
3–8 Reading EOG
5/29
5th & 8th Science EOG Testing
6/1
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
6/2
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/3
HS EOCs & CTE Exams
3–8 EOG Retesting
6/4
3–8 EOG Retesting
HS EOC Retesting
6/5
Last Day of School
The deadline for permission slips and money has been extended to Tuesday, April 21st.
Good Evening Mustangs,
As we enter the week of April 20th through April 24th, we find ourselves in a critical time of the school year. This "final stretch" is an opportunity to reflect on our progress and refocus our energy to ensure every student finishes the year with excellence. With 24 instructional days remaining before the EOG’s, we must remember that excellence is not an accident; it is the result of consistent effort and intentional action taken each day.
Here is what our Mustang family can look forward to this week:
Weekly Schedule & Events
Monday, April 20th: Permission slips and money for the Spring Dance, “A Night to Remember” are due.
Tuesday, April 21st: Our 8th-grade students will take an exciting step toward their future with a visit to South Columbus High School (SCHS) from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. Later that afternoon, cheer on our Baseball and Softball teams as they compete away at Tabor City at 4:00 pm.
Wednesday, April 22nd: We celebrate Office Professionals’ Appreciation Day. Please take a moment to thank the dedicated staff who keep our school running smoothly.
Thursday, April 23rd: This is the final day to order a yearbook, so don't miss out on capturing this year's memories! We also invite you to come out and support our Baseball and Softball teams at home as they take on Williams Township at 4:00 pm.
Friday, April 24th: We observe School Volunteer Appreciation Day. We are incredibly grateful for the parents and community members who invest their time in our students' success.
A Call to Finish “Mustang Strong”
As we navigate these final weeks, we encourage our students to finish the year strong with urgency, consistency, and belief in their own potential. The small, focused actions you take now—staying engaged and focused on learning , preparing for upcoming assessments, and supporting your peers—will yield meaningful results for your academic growth. Click here to view our Mustang Calendar of Events for the remainder of the school year. Congratulations to our Mustangs for achieving at least 95% average attendance last week:
5th Grade: 98.16%
6th Grade: 98.39%
7th Grade: 96.34%
8th Grade: 97.67%
Reward: All grade levels may participate in “Mustang Fast Break” on Wednesday & Friday this week! Attendance is important and we are glad that you are here!
Let us continue to support one another and move forward with a shared sense of purpose. Let us finish strong, let us finish together, and let us finish with excellence because we are the “Mighty Mustangs”!
Be excellent this week!
We hope you had a relaxing and restful break. We are excited to see each of you return tomorrow as we prepare to finish the year strong. There are a lot of events and End of Grade Testing as we move foward. Attendance is extremently important as we only have 30 instuctional days remaining before we begin the EOG's. Please click on the following link to view our Mustang Calendar of Events for the remainder of the school year and call our office at 642-8301 if you have any questions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18yt_mn9Z2mHH4XxxbfEm4A81pIT1iYAV5EUBBT86Fus/edit?usp=sharing
We appreciate your continued support! Once a Mustang, Always a Mustang!
Join us for an evening celebrating student creativity at the Celebrate the Arts Show and Reception!
This special event will honor high school Gold Key winners and all 6 middle school Best of Show winners from the 2026 Celebrate the Arts.
Thursday, April 16
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Southeastern Community College
Wyche Gallery, A-Building
The work will be up through the middle of May.
Come out and support these talented students and enjoy an inspiring showcase of their work!
Columbus County Schools invites our families, staff, and community to share feedback on our draft Strategic Plan, which outlines our vision, priorities, and goals for the next several years.
Your input matters. This plan represents our shared commitment to academic excellence, student success, and community partnership. Please take a few minutes to review the draft plan and complete the brief survey below.
🔗 View the draft plan: https://canva.link/5ebk0eg0ldfp18c
📝 Share your feedback: https://forms.gle/YXmMgA2s1evNyHCg9
Together, we’re building the future of Columbus County Schools—one voice at a time.
Have a great weekend!
There are a lot of things happening in Mustang County this week! Please make sure that students arrive at school on time, especially on Monday, March 23rd and Wednesday, March 25th for the iReady EOY Reading & Math Diagnostics. The car rider entrance closes each morning at 7:55 to allow adequate time for the morning safety protocols and students to be seated and ready to begin the day by 8:00 am. Students arriving after the entrance is closed should check into the front office accompanied by a parent/guardian. We appreciate your support in making sure our students are safe and ready to begin the day on time. Last week the grade level attendance was as follows: 5th: 87%, 6th Grade: 91%, 7th Grade: 89%, & 8th Grade: 93%. Our daily & weekly goal average is 95% and we encourage you to please send a note within 5 days of an absence due to illness or appointments. Students who have 20 or more unexcused absences may not be able to attend field trips and will remain at school to make up missed assignments and/or tests. Attendance in all classes is important to student mastery and success. Please contact our office at (910) 642-8301 if you have any questions or concerns. We appreciate your support as we strive for continued excellence!
Students have been busy all day preparing and are ready to showcase their incredible talents in band, chorus, dance, theatre, visual arts, poetry, and piano through performances and exhibits you won’t want to miss.
