During a recent Board meeting, the Teachers of the Year and Principals of the Year were honored for their outstanding leadership, dedication, and impact on student success. The Board recognized these exceptional educators for their commitment to excellence and their vital role in shaping the future of Columbus County Schools.
TOY Nominees
Susan Carr
Adrienne Carroll
Connie Faulk
Karen Haley
Heather Tilly
Tonya Nobles
Michele Bolton
Darryl Spivey
Khadijah Tart
Lisa Hamilton
Kim Watson
Janet Hewett
POY Nominees
Kelly Beck
Shelly Cullipher
Leslie Faulk
At a recent board meeting, AR Ammons Poetry Winners were honored:
Division I First Place Isabella Holmes Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Honorable Mention Ainsley Ward Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Honorable Mention Kera Starnes Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Honorable Mention Coleman Smart West Columbus School
Division I Honorable Mention Lane Tompkins Tabor City School
Division I Honorable Mention Adelina Beck Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Lisbeth Lemus Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Mia Strickland Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Kinleigh Butler Old Dock Elementary
Division I Honorable Mention Ellorie Ward Old Dock Elementary
Division I Second Place Camille Canady Old Dock Elementary School
Division I Third Place Colton McKeithan Old Dock Elementary School
Division II First Place Anna Marie Bell Hallsboro / Artesia Elementary
Division II Honorable Mention Julie Ward Nakina Middle School
Division II Honorable Mention Henlee Ward Tabor City School
Division II Honorable Mention Brystal Ward Old Dock Elementary
Division II Honorable Mention Liam Dyson West Columbus School
Division III Honorable Mention Morgan Smith Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Deacon Whaley Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Annabelle Wright Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Elizabeth Valdez Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Laney McPherson Nakina Middle School
Division III Honorable Mention Khadijah Currie East Columbus JR/SR High
Division III Third Place Isabella Rivero Nakina Middle School
Division IV First Place Landyn Norris South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention LilyAnne Long Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Tanijia Gerald Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Mckenna Ware-Rudnik East Columbus JR/SR High
Division IV Honorable Mention Hailey Long South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Melody Gilbert Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Cynthia Ward West Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Stephen Tatman, Jr. South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Landon Hoopes Columbus Career and College Academy
Division IV Honorable Mention Mika Williams South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Morgan Cartrette South Columbus High
Division IV Honorable Mention Mckenna Ware-Rudnik East Columbus JR/SR High
Division IV Honorable Mention Jennifer Perez South Columbus High
Division IV Second Place Aisha Skye Reyes South Columbus High
Division IV Third Place Landyn Norris South Columbus High
At a recent Board meeting, the Celebrate the Arts Gold Key winners were recognized for having the best artwork in the show. These students demonstrated remarkable creativity and artistic excellence, rising to the top among hundreds of entries. The Board commended them for their talent, hard work, and outstanding representation of the arts in Columbus County Schools.
ECJSHS Mckenna Ware-Rudnik
ECJSHS Brittany Mitchell
ECJSHS Milana Graham
ECJSHS Sophia Robertson
SCHS Greidys Avelino
SCHS Madison McMillian
SCHS India Sammons
SCHS Samuel Cunningham
SCHS Alan Rodriguez
SCHS Drake Cribb
SCHS Lily Greene
SCHS Lena Taylor
WCHS Samantha Strickland
WCHS Zayda Eddie
WCHS Brianna Thomas
WCHS Lia Specht
WCHS Karmen McDuffie
WCHS Ricky Johnson
WCHS Lindsey Hayes
WCHS Ivan Osorio-Abonza
ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez
ADES Dulce Gonzalez Gonzalez
ADES Vanessa Jauregui-Del Angel
ADES Morgan Pridgen
ECJSHS Sophia Alvarado Rivera
ECJSHS Yamileth Gonzalez-Baza
ECJSHS Luziana Cruz Perez
HAES Cara Britt
HAES Anthony Gurganious
HAES Dondria Sadler
HAES Mya Jacobs
HAES Cole Lynch
NMS Javier Diaz
NMS Sara Rivenbark
NMS Ellie Wright
NMS Sandy Nunez
NMS Bridgette Perdomo
TCS Devora Redondo
TCS Andrea Powell
TCS Kimberly Manning
TCS Loren Hinson
TCS Mileigh Stevenson
WCS Arabella Tchorz
WCS Ella Fletcher
WCS Kaylee Bethea-Davis
WCS Kenzie Martin
WCS Chantal Judd
WTS Kalie Blanton
WTS Julia Bailey
WTS Joanna Cox
WTS Aria Bowen
WTS Johnny Dominguez
WTS Johnny Domingues
WTS Legend McCray
Congratulations to TCS for leading our district to number 4 out of 329 districts internationally for implementation and student growth with the Robokind curriculum. Congratulations to Sheila McKenzie, Tabitha Godwin and Carnelia Johnson (Team TCS) for being number 1 in implementation overall.
Academic Ambassadors at the TCS Continuation.
Schools will release students at approximately 1 PM on Friday, June 6th.
Have a great summer!
Today, a system error temporarily disrupted the NCTest platform statewide, affecting all students in North Carolina who were scheduled to test this morning. The outage lasted approximately 40 minutes. Prompt corrective action restored the system, allowing students to resume testing shortly thereafter. All tests were completed successfully.
We sincerely thank our teachers and students for their patience, focus, and resilience during the disruption. At this time, we anticipate no further issues.
Reminder: All schools will be closed on Monday, May 26th, in honor of Memorial Day.
At TCS, students trade-in Accelerated Reader points for prizes!
Students at TCS enjoyed participating in the Book Blast program this year. We would like to thank everyone for your support in encouraging our students to read.
At TCS, a selected group of 5th graders enjoyed a McDonalds treat from Ms.Sykes for their participation in Generations of Gratitude at Liberty Commons Nursing Facility
Happening Today! 10am-1pm.
A message from the Columbus County Health Department:
School is almost out and our summer schedule is filling up quickly!!!
Our dental team is excited to assist you with scheduling your child's
summer break dental exams and cleanings. Please contact our office at (910) 640- 6615, ext. 7041 to schedule your child's appointment.
We wish all students a happy and healthy summer break.
Hope to see your smile soon!
MarineQuest Summer Camp – July 28 to August 1
Students from Tabor City School, Williams Township, and Nakina Middle School are invited to apply for a FREE summer camp experience hosted by MarineQuest at UNCW! This amazing opportunity is made possible by a grant from the Jimmy Woodard Garrell Foundation.
Who can attend?
Current 5th, 6th, or 7th grade students
Transportation will be provided.
Dates: July 28 – August 1
Location: MarineQuest (details will be provided to selected students)
Please note: Space is limited. If we receive more applicants than available slots, student growth scores and question responses will be used to determine the recipients.
This is a great opportunity to explore marine science, participate in hands-on learning, and enjoy an exciting educational summer experience. Fill out an interest form today!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeD7jeJGMmlxRN4Sk_TQZg6wP2uD0nChsmntgqeD_JdClaerg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=115928361118763748429
CCS Education Job Fair - Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville
Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. Call 910-642-5168 for info.
CCS Education Job Fair
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: CCS Central Services, 2586 James B. White Hwy N, Whiteville, NC (beside Northwood Church)
Join us for the CCS Education Job Fair, a dedicated hiring event focused on filling a variety of roles within Columbus County Schools. This is your chance to meet face-to-face with school and district leaders who are actively seeking passionate educators and support staff for the 2025–2026 school year.
TCS would like to say thank you to St. Matthews AME Church for this sweet treat!
Mrs. Sing and the Tabor City School cafeteria staff would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Food Lion in Tabor City for generously providing sweet goodies in celebration of Child Nutrition Hero Day. Your kindness and support mean so much and made our day extra special. Thank you for recognizing the hard work and dedication of our child nutrition team!
CCS Job Fair - May 17th - 10:00AM-1:00 PM.
At TCS, Ms McKenzie wrote a grant for basketball goals on the back playground. Her class was the first to shoot some hoops!💜
