Nakina
Middle School
Good Evening Mustangs,
We hope you had a blessed Thanksgiving and look forward to a wonderful week! Please click the following link to view our Mustang Roundup for 11/30/25. https://tinyurl.com/kkp2kjbn
Reminder: The South Columbus Middle School football game will be at 7:00 p.m. this evening at SCHS.
The Traveling TOM’s Truck will be on campus tomorrow from 1:00-3:00. They have cold and warm beverages to choose from so don’t forget to bring your money.
Good Evening Mustangs,
As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we find ourselves reflecting on all that we're thankful for. This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full as we think of our incredible students, families, and volunteers.
As you gather with loved ones this Thanksgiving, we wish you a holiday filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments. May your tables be filled with delicious food, your hearts be filled with gratitude, and your homes be filled with the spirit of togetherness.
We hope this holiday provides an opportunity to relax, recharge, and reflect on the blessings in our lives. We look forward to welcoming you back after the break, ready to continue our journey of learning and growth together.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Nakina Middle School Family
*Please click the following link to view our Mustang Roundup 11/23/25 with events and reminders.
Good Evening Mustangs,
This is Shelly Cullipher, Principal of Nakina Middle School. We would like to share a few events and reminders for the upcoming week.
Last Thursday was World Kindness Day and we are continuing to recognize and encourage kindness. World Kindness Day/Week emphasizes the need to be kind to one another in order to thrive peacefully as a global community because kindness has the power to change the world. Being kind also has mental health benefits that promote a sense of well being. We would like to encourage our Mustang families, students, staff, and stakeholders to practice random acts of kindness each day this week and create a ripple effect.
On Monday, November 17th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 1)
On Tuesday, November 18th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 2)
5th grade students will take the NC Physical Science Check In at 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady Mustangs will travel to play volleyball at Williams Township at 4:00 p.m.
On Wednesday November 19th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 3)
On Thursday, November 20th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 4)
-FCY will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Wall’s classroom. Participants may enter through the car line door beginning at 7:20 a.m.
-Students in grades 5-8 will take the NC Math Check In 1 at 8:30 a.m.
-The South Columbus Middle School Stallions will host West Columbus at SCHS at 6:00 p.m. (8th grade recognition for the football players.)
On Friday, November 21st: (Random Act of Kindness Day 5)
-Mustang Fast Break for students that do not have any office referrals and met iReady goals.
We are thankful for your support as we continue to help students grow and achieve excellence and mastery in learning and life. Please contact our office if you have any questions or concerns. We hope you make it a wonderful week!
Shelly F. Cullipher
Principal
This is Shelly Cullipher, Principal of Nakina Middle School. We would like to share a few events and reminders for the upcoming week.
Last Thursday was World Kindness Day and we are continuing to recognize and encourage kindness. World Kindness Day/Week emphasizes the need to be kind to one another in order to thrive peacefully as a global community because kindness has the power to change the world. Being kind also has mental health benefits that promote a sense of well being. We would like to encourage our Mustang families, students, staff, and stakeholders to practice random acts of kindness each day this week and create a ripple effect.
On Monday, November 17th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 1)
On Tuesday, November 18th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 2)
5th grade students will take the NC Physical Science Check In at 8:30 a.m.
Our Lady Mustangs will travel to play volleyball at Williams Township at 4:00 p.m.
On Wednesday November 19th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 3)
On Thursday, November 20th: (Random Act of Kindness Day 4)
-FCY will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Wall’s classroom. Participants may enter through the car line door beginning at 7:20 a.m.
-Students in grades 5-8 will take the NC Math Check In 1 at 8:30 a.m.
-The South Columbus Middle School Stallions will host West Columbus at SCHS at 6:00 p.m. (8th grade recognition for the football players.)
On Friday, November 21st: (Random Act of Kindness Day 5)
-Mustang Fast Break for students that do not have any office referrals and met iReady goals.
We are thankful for your support as we continue to help students grow and achieve excellence and mastery in learning and life. Please contact our office if you have any questions or concerns. We hope you make it a wonderful week!
Shelly F. Cullipher
Principal
Columbus County 4-H Brings Real World Real Money to Nakina Middle School!
Members of the Columbus County 4-H lead the very first "Real World Real Money" session at Nakina Middle School! Students learned important life skills in budgeting and financial decision-making that will help them in future endeavors.
After the lesson, students put their new skills to the test in a real-world simulation—managing expenses, paying bills, and seeing if they could make it on the salary of their chosen career. It was so much fun watching them problem-solve, plan, and realize the true value of a dollar! We appreciate the collaboration with the Columbus County 4-H!
Members of the Columbus County 4-H lead the very first "Real World Real Money" session at Nakina Middle School! Students learned important life skills in budgeting and financial decision-making that will help them in future endeavors.
After the lesson, students put their new skills to the test in a real-world simulation—managing expenses, paying bills, and seeing if they could make it on the salary of their chosen career. It was so much fun watching them problem-solve, plan, and realize the true value of a dollar! We appreciate the collaboration with the Columbus County 4-H!
Yam Festival Art and Poetry Winners were recognized at the November Board Meeting.
CCS Brunswick Electric Bright Ideas Winners were recognized at the November Board Meeting.
This year’s Bright Ideas Grants recognized innovative educators across Columbus County Schools for their creative instructional proposals. At Acme Delco Elementary, Jaclyn McCoy received a $500 grant for Student Organizational Binders. At Chadbourn Elementary, Herman D. Bland was awarded $1,400 for Project ReCharge. Helen Craven Axelberg of Columbus Career and College Academy earned $1,500 to support the Culinary Food Trike project. At East Columbus High School, Anthony Martin received $1,200 for Lights, Camera, Learning: Expanding Student Access to Video Production Tools, Jeffrey Rudnik earned $1,900 for Recycling Ceramic Clay for Columbus County Schools’ Arts Programs, and Alicia Pickett was awarded $1,650 for Sustainable Learning with Hydroponics.
At Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary, Amber Howard received $1,500 for Bright Boards, Bright Futures. At Nakina Middle School, Alyssa Nelson earned $500 for Hear to Learn. Mallory Furlow of Old Dock Elementary was awarded $700 for Pathways to Progress. At South Columbus High School, Miranda Romans received $1,500 for Ready, Set, Action: Virtual Creativity, and Breanna Seckman earned $1,000 for Project P.R.I.N.T.
Tabor City Elementary had two winning projects led by Angela Tyler, who received $850 for Rockin’ It with Robotics and $1,500 for Nature in Motion: Engaging Young Scientists in Earth Systems with Weather Knowledge. At Tabor City Middle School, Sheila Sykes earned $1,900 for Bright Minds, Bright Futures, while Marilyn D. Elliott received $900 for Paper Power: Lights, Lines, Action! West Columbus High School celebrated Whitney Cavenaugh, who received $1,000 for In Focus: Empowering the Yearbook Team, and Jennifer Sams, who was awarded $1,000 for Textile Arts for Entrepreneurs: Cultivating Creative and Lifelong Skills. At West Columbus School, Julia O. Smart earned $500 for Lego Logic, Brittany Bass received $1,000 for Listen and Learn: Enhancing Phonics Through Audio Engagement, and the school’s BETA students were awarded $1,000 for Build Community Through Dugouts.
At Williams Township Elementary, Ashley Porter received $300 for Art for Expression & Regulation, Miranda Conner Ellington earned $1,500 for Pride in the Beat: Aggie Drums Come Alive, and Lisa K. Cox received $1,500 for Full STEAM Ahead: Turning Standards into STEAM Projects. In total, Columbus County Schools earned $28,300 in Bright Ideas Grant funding this year.
We are implementing a new attendance notification system this evening. Parents will receive calls/emails/texts when a child is absent in one or more classes. Thank you!
All schools will be closed on Tuesday, November 11th, in recognition of Veteran's Day. Thank you to our Veterans!
Good Evening Mustangs,
This is Shelly Cullipher, Principal of Nakina Middle School. We would like to share the following events and reminders for the upcoming week: Mustang Roundup 11/09/2025
We appreciate each of you and hope you make it a great week!
Nakina Middle School Mustangs are learning how to grow and harvest collards and other produce during Agriscience.
Good Evening Mustangs,
Please click the following link to view our events and reminders for this week: Mustang Roundup 11/2/2025
Thank you for your support!
Shelly F. Cullipher
Good Morning,
Bus 206 is running late. Thank you for your patience.
Good Evening Mustangs,
The middle school football game scheduled for tomorrow at South Columbus has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 25th at 6:00 p.m.
The middle school football game scheduled for tomorrow at South Columbus has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 25th at 6:00 p.m.
Good Evening Mustangs,
Please click the following link to view the Weekly Mustang Roundup for October 26th: https://tinyurl.com/4mfyyjrs
Make it a Wonderful Week!
Good Morning,
Bus 201(sub bus 77) will run a double route this afternoon. Students that ride bus 206 will be at least 40 minutes later than usual this afternoon.
Thank you for your patience.
Columbus County Schools
2025 Surplus Auction
89 School Rd.
Hallsboro, NC 28442
October 24, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
Preview: October 22nd and 23rd, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1. Office Chairs
2. TV Carts
3. Cafeteria Chairs
4. Wood Chairs
5. Stackable Chairs
6. Ladder Back Chairs
7. Cafeteria Tables
8. Student Desks
9. Office Desks
10. Refrigerators
11. Promethean Boards
12. Band Equipment
13. Metal Cabinets
14. Computer Tables
15. Small Lockers
16. Large Lockers
17. Wood Cabinets
18. HVAC Units
19. Weight Lifting Equipment
20. Stainless Steel Table
21. Bulletin Boards
22. Milk Boxes
23. Ice Machines
24. Wood Lathe
25. Basketball Goals
26. Edging Blocks
27. Champion Air Compressor
28. Microwave and Toaster Ovens
29. Metal Grating
30. Aluminum Pans
31. Exercise Equipment
32. Floor Machines
33. Dry Erase Boards
34. Wire Shelves
35. Electric Motors and Pumps
36. File Cabinets
37. Overhead Projectors
38. Brake Lathe
39. Engine Analyzer
40. Sewing Machines
41. Copiers
42. Pressure Washer
43. Laminator
44. Music Keyboard
45. Scoreboards
46. Chain Link Fence and Gates
47. John Deere Reel Mower
48. Toro Reel Mower
49. Cub Cadet 2166 Mower
50. John Deere Gator
51. 1987 Chevrolet Pickup
52. 1996 Ford Pickup
53. 2008 Ford Pickup
54. 2012 Ford Pickup
55. Ford 1500 Tractor
56. MH 50H Forklift
2025 Surplus Auction
89 School Rd.
Hallsboro, NC 28442
October 24, 2025 – 10:00 a.m.
Preview: October 22nd and 23rd, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
1. Office Chairs
2. TV Carts
3. Cafeteria Chairs
4. Wood Chairs
5. Stackable Chairs
6. Ladder Back Chairs
7. Cafeteria Tables
8. Student Desks
9. Office Desks
10. Refrigerators
11. Promethean Boards
12. Band Equipment
13. Metal Cabinets
14. Computer Tables
15. Small Lockers
16. Large Lockers
17. Wood Cabinets
18. HVAC Units
19. Weight Lifting Equipment
20. Stainless Steel Table
21. Bulletin Boards
22. Milk Boxes
23. Ice Machines
24. Wood Lathe
25. Basketball Goals
26. Edging Blocks
27. Champion Air Compressor
28. Microwave and Toaster Ovens
29. Metal Grating
30. Aluminum Pans
31. Exercise Equipment
32. Floor Machines
33. Dry Erase Boards
34. Wire Shelves
35. Electric Motors and Pumps
36. File Cabinets
37. Overhead Projectors
38. Brake Lathe
39. Engine Analyzer
40. Sewing Machines
41. Copiers
42. Pressure Washer
43. Laminator
44. Music Keyboard
45. Scoreboards
46. Chain Link Fence and Gates
47. John Deere Reel Mower
48. Toro Reel Mower
49. Cub Cadet 2166 Mower
50. John Deere Gator
51. 1987 Chevrolet Pickup
52. 1996 Ford Pickup
53. 2008 Ford Pickup
54. 2012 Ford Pickup
55. Ford 1500 Tractor
56. MH 50H Forklift
Good Evening Mustangs,
Please click the following link to view our Mustang Roundup for October 19th with our weekly celebrations, events, and reminders:
Have a wonderful week!
During the October Board meeting, the Board of Education recognized the entire Transportation Department for its outstanding achievement in state inspection scores. Columbus County transportation teams earned some of the best scores in this region of North Carolina. The Board also expressed appreciation for their hard work and dedication to ensuring the safety and reliability of student transportation every day.
