Use this guide to quickly identify vacation days for schools following the traditional calendar (all schools except CCCA).

Download this graphic here -https://aptg.co/8Lg90Q

The 26-27 calendars can be found here:
https://www.columbus.k12.nc.us/page/calendarsevents

Sub training sessions...

Summer Meals at ADES, HAES, TCS, and WCS! Students can visit any site, regardless of their 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.

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.