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.
Come see us at the Tabor City School Cafeteria!
Stop by and grab a delicious breakfast or lunch. We'd love to serve you!
🥞 Breakfast: 8:00 am–8:30 am
🍽️ Lunch: 12:00 pm–12:30 pm
We can't wait to see you! 💜
Summer Meals at ADES, HAES, TCS, and WCS! Students can visit any site, regardless of their school.
The TCS Junior Beta Club attended the National Convention in Nashville this week. Our students placed 1st in the Nation in Book Battle, 4th in Nation in Musicology, and 10th in Nation in Quiz Bowl. The girls did TCS proud.
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.
TCS Elementary Beta Competition in Greensboro !! Very proud of our Betas!
Summer Food Service Program 2026 - Ages 1-18 - Free Meals!
Locations:
Acme-Delco Elementary
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Tabor City School
West Columbus School
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 15–July 22, 2026
Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00–12:30 p.m.
Closed: June 29–July 6, 2026
Chadbourn Elementary
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 15–July 29, 2026
Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00–12:30 p.m.
Locations:
Acme-Delco Elementary
Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary
Tabor City School
West Columbus School
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 15–July 22, 2026
Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00–12:30 p.m.
Closed: June 29–July 6, 2026
Chadbourn Elementary
Dates: Monday–Thursday, June 15–July 29, 2026
Breakfast: 8:00–8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00–12:30 p.m.
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.
The students at Tabor City School enjoyed spending their Accelerated Reader points for prizes at Tabor City School for the fourth nine weeks!
The students at Tabor City School participated in the Daughters of American Revolution reading program, “America 250 Kids Book Club”. Eighty students read ten books or more about America and then tested their knowledge on what they learned by taking an Accelerated Reader test. The students thoroughly enjoyed reading about their country, historical places, and the founding fathers of America. Ms. Karen Dawsey recognized Taylor Lewis, a fourth grade student who read 40 books and Mrs. Debra Rogers, Media Coordinator, for encouraging the students to participate in the program.
Dr. Norris and the staff would like to thank the NC DAR Association in Whiteville for sponsoring this event.
TCS celebrated their 6-8 student's hard work and positive behavior last night at the Colts Gala. It was a fun night for students and staff with good food, music, dancing, and lots of smiles! 💜
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.
TCS would like to congratulate Mrs. Hagan Suggs. She graduated from SCC with an Associate of Arts degree.
Columbus County Schools: Teacher Assistants to Teachers! 🍎
Tabor City School: Ana Blake, Taylor Housand, and Lacey Sykes.
Old Dock Elementary: Lorena Baker
Congratulations! 🎉 🎉🎉
TCS would like to express appreciation to our School Nurse, Mrs. Shonna Gurkin, on National Nurses' Day. We appreciate everything you do for our school! ❤️
TCS would like to thank Allen and Jenny Strickland for treating our teachers to breakfast this morning. We appreciate you!
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
Mrs. Tylers' 5th graders at Tabor City School are making a real impact beyond the classroom! 🐟
As part of Project RESTORE, a statewide conservation effort, students and teachers raise fish in classroom tanks before releasing them into local waterways. Recently, students released rockfish into the Tar River to help replenish the population. Supported by the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, this program plays an important role in restoring fish populations across North Carolina.
Through this hands-on experience, students learn about life cycles, ecosystems, and environmental stewardship while actively contributing to conservation efforts right here in our state.
By participating in this initiative, Tabor City students are not only learning science—they’re helping strengthen the health of our waterways for future generations. 🌎💧
#TaborCitySchool #CCS #STEMinAction #NCWildlife #StudentSuccess
#NCNaturalScienceMuseum
Some of our wonderful students at TCS and our Child Nutrition Director, Kim Clontz took time today to celebrate our amazing Child Nutrition staff in honor of National School Lunch Day! 💜🍎
Your hard work, dedication, and care do not go unnoticed. You show up every day to make sure our students are nourished, supported, and ready to learn and that means everything.
Thank you for all that you do. You truly make a difference! 🦸♀️🍽️
