Nakina
Middle School
During the June meeting, the Board recognized the current Teachers of the Year.:
Acme Delco Elementary
Alicia Freeman
Chadbourn Elementary
Tonya White
Columbus Career and College Acdemy
Angela Jordan
East Columbus
Ebony Murchinson
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Amber Archie
Nakina Middle
Dawn Holt
Old Dock Elementary
Polly Whitesides
South Columbus H.S.
Breanna Seckman
Tabor City School
Terra Coats
West Columbus School
Dana Fipps
West Columbus High School
Jessica Williamson
Williams Township School
Maxie McPherson
During the June board meeting, the Board thanked the retirees for their many years of service to Columbus County Schools:
Central Services: Phillip Matt Edwards, Selina Gore, Jimmy Faulk, and Georgann Pigott.
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School: Barbara Campbell and Darlene Graham.
Nakina Middle School: Julie Sellers.
Old Dock Elementary School: Kimberly Andrews and Cheryl Gerald.
South Columbus High School: Cheryl Cartrette, Carlton Cox, Melissa Jones, Connie Mills, and Denise Price.
Tabor City School: Wanda Hardee, Kelly Miller, and Carolyn Strickland.
Technology Department: Troy Snowden.
Transportation Department: Roy Batten.
West Columbus School: Tullie Herring.
West Columbus High School: Dean Byerly.
Williams Township School: Martha Buffkin, Janet Hewett, Wendy Maguire, and Kimberly Parker.
Good Evening Marvelous Mustangs,
We hope you are READY & SET to Finish Strong ! We must make each minute count this week as we fine tune our mastery of skills. Those students that need to retest have overcome their nervousness and are ready to GROW! We will also celebrate our successes at the end of this week as well. Please click the following link to view our Mustang Roundup with important dates and information: https://tinyurl.com/39f4asp4
We hope you are READY & SET to Finish Strong ! We must make each minute count this week as we fine tune our mastery of skills. Those students that need to retest have overcome their nervousness and are ready to GROW! We will also celebrate our successes at the end of this week as well. Please click the following link to view our Mustang Roundup with important dates and information: https://tinyurl.com/39f4asp4
Good Evening Mustangs,
Students in grades 5 & 8 will take the science EOG tomorrow and those that need makeups. All other students will continue to hone their mastery of skills in preparation for retesting next week. As a gentle reminder, students may not check out until all testing is complete in order to ensure a quiet and interruption free testing experience. Students that have taken the Math and Reading EOG will receive their scores tomorrow afternoon once testing is complete. Science scores will be shared on Monday. Our Mustangs should continue to be present, on time, well-rested and bring a charged chrome book. Our Mustangs are going to finish strong! Please call our office if you have any questions. We appreciate your support!
Good Evening,
Our Marvelous Mustangs will show what they know on the NC ELA(Reading) EOG tomorrow morning. Please help us provide the best start for our students and make sure they are on time, well-rested, and bring a charged Chromebook. We want our Mustangs to take their time and not feel rushed or interrupted, To ensure the best possible testing environment, students may not be checked out until all students have completed the EOG and had a chance to eat lunch. If you plan to pick up your child, please call the office to make sure that testing has ended so you do not have to wait. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Go Mustangs!
Our Marvelous Mustangs will show what they know on the NC ELA(Reading) EOG tomorrow morning. Please help us provide the best start for our students and make sure they are on time, well-rested, and bring a charged Chromebook. We want our Mustangs to take their time and not feel rushed or interrupted, To ensure the best possible testing environment, students may not be checked out until all students have completed the EOG and had a chance to eat lunch. If you plan to pick up your child, please call the office to make sure that testing has ended so you do not have to wait. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Go Mustangs!
Good Evening Marvelous Mustangs,
We hope you enjoyed the holiday weekend and are READY & SET to GROW! We must make each minute count over the next two weeks as we continue to show what we know and learn how to improve. Please click the following link to view our Mustang Roundup with important dates and information: https://tinyurl.com/mr35c6ky
We appreciate your continued support!
We still have a few slots left for this FREE camp!!!
Application is here - https://tinyurl.com/26ccsmquncw
Highlights from last year here- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enVnL4fOCy8
University of North Carolina Wilmington MarineQuest is offering a free four-day marine biology camp from July 27–30, 2026, for current 5th, 6th, and 7th graders at NMS, TCS, and WTS. During the day camp, students will travel to UNCW to explore the ecology of coastal habitats, kayak on the Cape Fear River, study wave dynamics through boogie boarding, build a remotely operated vehicle, investigate the effects of climate change on the ocean, and tour the UNCW campus. The program also introduces students to marine chemistry, geology, physics, and sustainable fisheries through hands-on activities and guidance from UNCW research scientists. Transportation to and from the camp, as well as meals, will be provided for all participants. Students will be selected based on grades and teacher recommendations, and applications are due by June 6th.
It is the night before the Math EOG and we are so excited for our Mustangs to show what they know! Our Marvelous Mustangs need plenty of sleep tonight! They also need to bring a charged Chromebook and a smile on time tomorrow morning #GOMUSTANGS
Reminder: Pick up times for bus 120 and bus 206 will vary tomorrow morning. The Band & Chorus Concert on Tuesday, May 19th will begin at 7:00 p.m. at South Columbus High School.
Good Evening Mustangs,
This is Shelly Cullipher, Principal of Nakina Middle School with our weekly newsletter.
As we move into the week of May 18th, it is time for all Mustangs to “Finish Strong”. By leading with Focus, Effort, and Pride we can achieve the goals we have set for ourselves as a school community.
Our Goal: Reaching New Heights
Our primary focus is to increase proficiency (standards mastery) by 10% across all grade levels and subject areas, bringing our overall proficiency to 65%. This goal represents the hard work students and teachers have put in all year, and we are confident that by staying dedicated this week, we can reach this milestone together.
Inspirational Message
"Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. Resilience is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be. Today's effort is tomorrow's achievement."
Week at a Glance: May 18th – May 22nd
This week is filled with opportunities to showcase our talents and our academic growth:
Tuesday, May 19: Join us for an evening of music at the Spring Band and Chorus Concert at SCHS, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 20: There will be a School Improvement Team/Staff Meeting at 3:10 PM to continue our work toward excellence.
Friday, May 22: One of our most important academic milestones arrives with the Math EOG at 8:30 AM. Please ensure students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to demonstrate their mastery of the standards.
Let’s stay focused and show everyone the power of Mustang Excellence as we head into this final stretch!
We appreciate your support and hope you make this week great!
This is Shelly Cullipher, Principal of Nakina Middle School with our weekly newsletter.
As we move into the week of May 18th, it is time for all Mustangs to “Finish Strong”. By leading with Focus, Effort, and Pride we can achieve the goals we have set for ourselves as a school community.
Our Goal: Reaching New Heights
Our primary focus is to increase proficiency (standards mastery) by 10% across all grade levels and subject areas, bringing our overall proficiency to 65%. This goal represents the hard work students and teachers have put in all year, and we are confident that by staying dedicated this week, we can reach this milestone together.
Inspirational Message
"Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together. Resilience is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be. Today's effort is tomorrow's achievement."
Week at a Glance: May 18th – May 22nd
This week is filled with opportunities to showcase our talents and our academic growth:
Tuesday, May 19: Join us for an evening of music at the Spring Band and Chorus Concert at SCHS, beginning at 7:00 PM.
Wednesday, May 20: There will be a School Improvement Team/Staff Meeting at 3:10 PM to continue our work toward excellence.
Friday, May 22: One of our most important academic milestones arrives with the Math EOG at 8:30 AM. Please ensure students arrive on time, well-rested, and ready to demonstrate their mastery of the standards.
Let’s stay focused and show everyone the power of Mustang Excellence as we head into this final stretch!
We appreciate your support and hope you make this week great!
Columbus County Schools is hosting a Job Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the CCS Central Services Building (2586 James B. White Hwy, Whiteville, NC). This event offers job seekers the opportunity to meet with recruiters, explore available positions, and learn more about careers within the district. For more information, call 910-642-5168 ext. 24013 or 24014, or visit the CCS careers page at https://columbus.schoolspring.com/
to view openings and apply online.
to view openings and apply online.
Congratulations Deborious Floyd for being a Marvelous Mustang and showing integrity, good citizenship, honesty, trustworthiness, and responsibility by turning in a wallet that was found in the gym to the office! 🖤💛#MarvelousMustangs #nmsmustangs
Congratulations Tyson Jones for being our Science EOG Question of the Day Winner! #ReadySetGrow #nmsmustangs
Good Evening Mustang Family,
This is Shelly F. Cullipher, Principal of Nakina Middle School. We hope all of our Mustang mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day and know how much you are appreciated and loved! Please click the following link for our weekly updates, celebrations, and reminders: Mustang Roundup March 10th, 2026.
We appreciate your support and hope you make it an excellent week!
Thursday, May 7th Bus 204 students will ride bus 206 with Ms. Brown. Bus 206 students and bus 120 students will ride bus 120 on Thursday. Expect delayed drop-off times Thursday afternoon.
Congratulations to our Mustang School Lunch Heroes for achieving a Sanitation Rating of 100! We appreciate all that you do to prepare food and provide a clean and welcoming place for students and staff to share a meal.
Bus 206 is running 10 minutes behind schedule.
Good Evening Mustang Family,
Please click on the following link to view our Mustang Roundup Message for this week with events and reminders: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G82dA6fSw4m0KxzltBikSvDBZTNgg1vm2EoAD4iq-u4/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for your support and be excellent this week!
Please click on the following link to view our Mustang Roundup Message for this week with events and reminders: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G82dA6fSw4m0KxzltBikSvDBZTNgg1vm2EoAD4iq-u4/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for your support and be excellent this week!
May 4th - Mrs. Baker, bus 128, will be out in the AM and PM. All of her students will... https://aptg.me/sV0xrx
Gentle Reminder: All forms and money for the Athletic Banquet are due today. Any unpaid athletic fees are due as well.