Columbus County Schools is closely monitoring the weather forecast for next week. At this time, we will be operating on a regular schedule. However, the forecast remains extremely complex and may require us to adjust school schedules quickly if conditions change.
To keep families informed, updates will be shared through the following channels:
District and school Facebook pages
Text messages and phone calls
Remind notifications
The CCS Mobile App
District and school websites
X.com - @colcoschools
Local media outlets
As a general rule, we will move to remote instruction on days when weather prevents us from being in person.
We encourage you to check these platforms regularly so you receive the most up-to-date information.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
To keep families informed, updates will be shared through the following channels:
District and school Facebook pages
Text messages and phone calls
Remind notifications
The CCS Mobile App
District and school websites
X.com - @colcoschools
Local media outlets
As a general rule, we will move to remote instruction on days when weather prevents us from being in person.
We encourage you to check these platforms regularly so you receive the most up-to-date information.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work to keep our students and staff safe.
TCS Title 1 Family Night (ELA)
and Book Fair
October 2, 2025
The Columbus County Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) invites parents of children with disabilities to join a monthly group designed to provide support, answer questions, and plan special events. Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 PM at CCS Central Services, located at 2586 James B. White Highway North in Whiteville, North Carolina. Special Education educators will be present to answer your questions and provide guidance.
The first meeting will be September 30th.
Come and be part of this supportive community!
The first meeting will be September 30th.
Come and be part of this supportive community!
At TCS, Mrs. Vereen's students
reflected on courage. They shared personal examples of times they stepped up, spoke out, or kept going even when it wasn’t easy. Together, the class discussed how courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s moving forward despite fear. Mrs. Vereen is proud of the way they are growing into brave, thoughtful young people!
Campus Parent, the new Parent Portal for Columbus County Schools, is now open!
Follow these instructions to setup your account and track your child's progress!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tXiBNIz47UXa3neEqst6TgfK-WOTidCAzOAMlPIqCvs/edit?usp=sharing
You will need your child's student ID number. If you do not know the number, you may contact your child's school.
These instructions are also located under the "Parents" tab of the CCS Website.
TCS is proud of the growth and achievements of our students. 💜
At TCS, 5th grade students in Ms. Williamson’s ELA class are learning about analyzing theme. Students demonstrated their skills by evaluating themes in Pixar short films to compare ideas with classmates.
At TCS, Ms. Williamson’s 5th grade class took two morning meetings to complete a puzzle within 10 minutes each day. The first day, they could only talk to one person at a time. By day two, the whole class worked together effectively and finished the puzzle within minutes to spare. Students practiced communication, thoughtfulness and problem solving. 🧩
At TCS, our 5th graders learn how to use Science tools.
TCS Teacher of the Year, Ashley Clemons! 💜
All schools will be CLOSED on Monday, September 1st, in observance of Labor Day.
First grade Math time at TCS! Learning about manipulative and how we're going to use them.
TCS Day 1: On the first day of school, Mrs. Vereen's classes read First Day Jitters and talked about how everyone feels nervous when starting something new—even teachers! Students made “Jitters Juice” to celebrate and wrote in their journals about their own first-day feelings. They followed up with student surveys. It was a fun and reflective way to kick off middle school together!
At TCS, Mr Cartrette’s 7th grade homeroom doing a get to know you activity!
CPR training at TCS!
This guide includes helpful info to get your school year off to a great start. Still have questions? Use the form at the bottom and we’ll be in touch!
Makeup Substitute Update Training - 9AM-12PM August 6th at Central Services.
HEARTS Foundation Presents:
Columbus County’s Largest & Longest-Running School Supply Drive!
The HEARTS Foundation is excited to invite all school-age children to receive a free backpack and school supplies—just in time for the new school year!
Important Details:
This year’s event will be drive-thru only. No walk-ups allowed.
All children must be present in the vehicle to receive supplies. No supplies will be given to adults without children present.
Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: 116 Miller Street, Chadbourn, NC
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your child ready for school—while supplies last!
Attendance Policy Update
School attendance and class participation are an integral part of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance develops patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory: the State of North Carolina requires that every child in the State between the ages of seven (or younger if enrolled) and 16 years of age attend school.
No more than five school days per semester will be excused based on parent notes. Future absences due to personal illness, injury, or medical/dental appointments, will require a healthcare practitioner's statement to be excused.
Students may lose athletic eligibility for not following the attendance policy.
Grades K-8
Students who are chronically absent (excused, unexcused or suspended for more than 10% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Grade retention will be considered due to a lack of mastery as a result of chronic absenteeism.
Grades 9-12
High school students who are chronically absent (excused unexcused or suspended for more than l0% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Students who miss more than ten days (unexcused) per course will be subject to an attendance-based failure (FF).
Cell Phone Policy Update
All classes in grades K-12 in the district will be a phone-free space to help optimize teaching and learning. Phones will not be allowed at any time during the school day, including lunch periods. This update reflects requirements as signed into law by HB 959.
High School students must store their devices and device accessories in Yondr Pouches as directed by the district. Students in grades K-8 must power off and keep devices and accessories in their bookbags during the instructional day. Provisions will be made for students that use cellphones for medical purposes.
Columbus County Schools may forbid student possession of devices and device accessories on school property.
Please note that Columbus County Schools will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged devices.
School attendance and class participation are an integral part of academic achievement and the teaching-learning process. Regular attendance develops patterns of behavior essential to professional and personal success in life. Regular attendance by every student is mandatory: the State of North Carolina requires that every child in the State between the ages of seven (or younger if enrolled) and 16 years of age attend school.
No more than five school days per semester will be excused based on parent notes. Future absences due to personal illness, injury, or medical/dental appointments, will require a healthcare practitioner's statement to be excused.
Students may lose athletic eligibility for not following the attendance policy.
Grades K-8
Students who are chronically absent (excused, unexcused or suspended for more than 10% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Grade retention will be considered due to a lack of mastery as a result of chronic absenteeism.
Grades 9-12
High school students who are chronically absent (excused unexcused or suspended for more than l0% of the days enrolled) are at risk of not mastering the content standards. Students may be referred for academic and/or attendance interventions within a Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS). Students who miss more than ten days (unexcused) per course will be subject to an attendance-based failure (FF).
Cell Phone Policy Update
All classes in grades K-12 in the district will be a phone-free space to help optimize teaching and learning. Phones will not be allowed at any time during the school day, including lunch periods. This update reflects requirements as signed into law by HB 959.
High School students must store their devices and device accessories in Yondr Pouches as directed by the district. Students in grades K-8 must power off and keep devices and accessories in their bookbags during the instructional day. Provisions will be made for students that use cellphones for medical purposes.
Columbus County Schools may forbid student possession of devices and device accessories on school property.
Please note that Columbus County Schools will not be responsible for any lost, stolen or damaged devices.
TCS is proud of our Junior Betas! 💜
