Congratulations to the Mustang Chorus for another wonderful Christmas performance! #nmschorus #nmsmustangs
December 20th is an early release day.
Congratulations to all of the 5th Grade D.A.R.E. graduates and the essay winners - Kennedy W. & Layla D.!
During the December board meeting, Mr. Steve Long was voted as Chair, and Mr. Chris Worley was voted as Vice Chair.
During the December board meeting, Ms. Emily Grice was sworn in as board member. Welcome Ms. Grice!
Good Evening Mustangs,
We hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend with family and would like to share the following events and reminders for this week:
On Monday, December 16th students may wear their favorite Christmas color. Tryouts for our mens basketball team will conclude at 4:30 p.m. Students must have a current physical on file.
On Tuesday, December 17th students may show their holiday spirit and dress in their jolliest attire. Our 5th grade students will have DARE graduation in the gym at 9:30 a.m. and our Mustang Chorus will perform its annual Christmas Concert in the gym at 7:00 p.m.
On Wednesday, December 18th students may dress in a rhyme without reason.
On Thursday, December 19th students may dress as their favorite Christmas character.
On Friday, December 20th students may wear their favorite holiday PJ’s but please remember the dress code still applies. Lunch will be served early on Friday and the Tom's Truck will be on campus as well from 11-12:30. Parents and community members may stop by to buy hot chocolate or your favorite coffee beverage. Students will be released early at 12:30 p.m.
Thank you for making sure that our students are present and on time each day at school. Attendance plays a vital role in student engagement, success, and preparation for the workforce. Our average daily attendance last week was 90% and our goal is 95%. Please help us keep our students healthy, present, and growing!
The holidays are a time to count our blessings and embrace the spirit of the season along with the joy and warmth that it brings to our family and friends. As 2024 comes to a close, let us reflect on our challenges, celebrate our successes, and prepare for the growth that is to come in 2025. We are blessed to have you as part of our Mustang family and we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Shelly F. Cullipher
Principal
We are so proud of the Mustang Chorus for performing at the Carolina Opry today in Myrtle Beach! #nmsmustangs #nmsmustangchorus
Nakina Middle School students enjoy learning during 'Hour of Code' today!
Nakina Middle School
Students, in Miss Lane's class, worked on reading numbers and plotting those points on a coordinate plan. They made 3D Christmas trees once all their lines were connected!
Nakina Middle School
Mrs. Nobles' students enjoy navigating through stations which focus on a variety of skills. They are learning about Greek and Latin Roots. The reading passage had them citing textual evidence and working on activities from their New StudySync Reading Program.
Students in Ms. Bryant's ELA class at Nakina Middle School collaborate to read, discuss, analyze, and connect to the text.
Mr. Reaves' science students at Nakina Middle School collaborate to research, compare, and contrast the adhesion and cohesion of water.
Congratulations to our Lady Mustangs for being the Runners Up in the Nakina Invitational Volleyball Tournament and congratulations to East Columbus for winning 1st Place. We appreciate all the teams that participated and everyone that came out to support them. #nmsmustangs
Ms. Bryant’s 7th grade Language Arts students enjoyed presenting their poetry projects in today’s class.
Good Evening Mustangs,
We hope that everyone had a wonderful weekend with family and friends.
On Monday, December 9th our Nakina Middle School Invitational Volleyball Tournament begins at 4:00 p.m. and admission is $6.00. Please come out and support our Lady Mustangs!
On Tuesday, December 10th our 8th grade students will take the NC Physical Science Check-In. The final night of our Nakina Middle School Invitational Volleyball Tournament will begin at 4:00 p.m. and end with a championship game.
On Wednesday, December 11th and Thursday, December 12th basketball tryouts will be held for our ladies until 4:00 p.m. each day. Students must have a current physical on file in the office.
On Thursday, December 12th the South Columbus Middle football team will play its final game at South Columbus High School at 6:00 p.m. Please come out and support our players!
On Friday, December 13th our Mustang Chorus will travel to the Carolina Opry at Myrtle Beach to perform on the grand staircase at 11:45 a.m. and attend a professional performance at 1:00 p.m. Students in grades 6-8 will participate in Hour of Code which is a live coding session with a computer engineer. They will learn to make real-world connections between computer science and the things they love.
Thank you for helping us make sure that our students are present at school and on time each day. Attendance plays a vital role in student engagement, success, and preparation for the workforce. A major district initiative is to improve student attendance all day everyday. Our students are learning all day. Please send a note if your child has an excused absence, tardy, or early checkout. We appreciate your continued support as we grow our Mustangs! #attendtodayachievetomorrow
We appreciate your support and hope you have a wonderful week!
Shelly F. Cullipher
Principal
Good Evening Mustangs,
We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.
On Monday, December 2nd the Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck will be on campus from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Parents and community members feel free to stop by and purchase a hot chocolate or your favorite coffee beverage on the way to work. It is going to be cold in the morning! Also our Lady Mustangs will play volleyball at home versus Williams Township and Tarheel. Game time begins at 4:00 p.m. and admission is $6.00.
On Tuesday, December 3rd our 5th grade students will take the NC Science Check-In. Our Lady Mustangs will travel to Tarheel to play volleyball against Elizabethtown and Tarheel. Gametime begins at 4:00 p.m.
On Thursday, December 5th students will receive their progress reports. Please discuss the progress with your child and contact the teacher if you have any questions or concerns. The South Columbus Middle School Football Team will play West Columbus School at 6:00 p.m. at South Columbus High School.
Thank you for helping us make sure that our students are present at school on time each day. Attendance plays a vital role in student engagement, success, and preparation for the workforce. A major district initiative is to improve student attendance all day everyday. Please send a note if your child has an excused absence, tardy, or early checkout. We appreciate your continued support as we grow our Mustangs! #attendtodayachievetomorrow
We are thankful you are part of our Mustang family and hope you have a wonderful week!
Shelly F. Cullipher
Principal
There will be no school for students Nov. 27th-Nov. 29th. Happy Thanksgiving!
Join us for the 22nd Annual Columbus County Schools Dance Festival on November 21st at 7:00 PM at West Columbus High School. This exciting event will feature a variety of student-choreographed dance pieces from across the district.
Admission is FREE, so come out and support our talented student dancers!
We look forward to seeing you there!
In observance of Veterans Day, all schools will be closed on Monday, November 11th. This important day gives us the opportunity to reflect on and honor the brave men and women who have served in our nation's military.
As we enjoy this day of remembrance, let’s take a moment to thank a veteran, learn about their stories, and reflect on the freedoms we hold dear thanks to their service.
Good Evening Mustangs,
We would like to congratulate our new members of the Elementary and Jr. Beta Club along with our new members of the Mustang Student Advisory Council. We are proud of your achievements and look forward to your leadership and service.
On Monday, November 4th our Lady Mustangs will play volleyball at Tarheel. Gametime begins at 4:00 p.m.
On Tuesday, November 5th students will take the NC ELA Check-In 2.0 A. Please make sure that students are present and on time.
The Mustang Club will also meet in the cafeteria at 6:30 p.m.
On Wednesday, November 6th students will take the NC Math Check-In 2.0 A. Please make sure that students are present and on time.
On Thursday, November 7th, our football team will host East Columbus at 6:00 p.m. at SCHS.
On Friday, November 8th students will receive their report card for the 1st Nine Weeks.
We are thankful you are part of our Mustang family and hope you have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Shelly Cullipher, Principal