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Columbus County Schools will operate on a regular schedule on Wednesday, September 18th, with the following exceptions: Acme Delco Elementary East Columbus Jr. Sr. High CCCA students who ride east-end buses These schools and affected CCCA students will have a 2-hour delay. Staff at these locations will also be in a 2-hour delay. If you believe travel conditions in your area are unsafe, please contact your principal in the morning. Our main concern is safety.

Due to ongoing flooding and the potential for hazardous travel conditions, Columbus County Schools will conduct Remote Instruction on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. This applies to both students and staff. Schools will provide additional details regarding assignments and remote learning procedures. Students will be allowed to make up work missed during Remote Instruction. All extracurricular activities are canceled. We understand that closing schools for in-person instruction is disruptive and that students benefit most from being in the classroom. However, the safety of our students, parents, and staff is our highest priority. Based on current reports and observed conditions, traveling to and from our campuses could be dangerous tomorrow, particularly in the areas hardest hit by the flooding. We aim to resume in-person instruction on Wednesday, September 18th, provided conditions improve. We will keep you informed of any updates to this plan.

There was a strong turnout at the Community Feedback event for the new Eastern End K-8 school. Participants provided valuable input on space design, school spirit through logos and imagery, and site features.

This past Friday at TCS, fourth grade students performed their Candy Rock Cycle activity in Science class. Students used Starburst candy to make sediment and squished the pieces together to make sedimentary rock. Students then applied heat and pressure to their sedimentary rock to form a metamorphic rock. Finally, students heated their metamorphic rock until it melted, forming magma. Once their magma cooled into a solid, they were left with an igneous rock. Students then could start the whole cycle over again, just like the rock cycle! 🪨🥼🔄

CCCA Students please check Schoology tomorrow for assignments. Students are asked to reach out to their professors and let them know that tomorrow is a remote instruction day for Columbus County Schools. They are excused from being in person, but should check with their professors regarding the work.

Columbus County Schools will be in Remote Instruction on Monday, September 16th for students and staff. Students should check Google Classroom for assignments. All after school activities are canceled.

Who’s ready for chef salad day at TCS? Ms. Savannah working hard on these beautiful salads.

At TCS, Mrs. Harrelson’s 7th Math students recreating a beautiful bird using scale factor.

At TCS, Mrs. Spivey’s 8th Grade Math students using the magnetic coordinate plane to create reflections of polygons.

Please welcome Ms. Sherone Hough, the new principal of East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High School! Ms. Hough is a dedicated educator with a deep love for teaching. Her family background in Riegelwood, NC, includes her late father, James Reginald Carter, and her mother, Mrs. Queen Tarte, who have inspired her strength and commitment. As a mother to her son, Christopher Jamon Hough, Ms. Hough finds joy and inspiration in guiding him through life’s lessons. The eldest of three sisters, Ms. Hough has shown leadership both at home and in her career. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Bennett College and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Coastal Carolina University. With 24 years of experience, Ms. Hough has made a significant impact in education. She started in the Darlington County School District as a science teacher and later worked as a Curriculum Coordinator for Math and Science. Her role as an Assistant Principal at Darlington Middle School further highlighted her dedication to education. In 2019, Ms. Hough returned to North Carolina and joined the Whiteville City School District. As an Assistant Principal at Central Middle School and Edgewood Elementary School, she continues to live by her motto, “Each one, teach one, to reach one,” and is passionate about curriculum development and helping students and teachers reach their full potential. Ms. Hough’s work reflects her belief that education is a powerful tool for growth and empowerment. Her dedication and nurturing approach make her a true inspiration in every classroom she touches.

At TCS, Ms. Tyler's Science class working with partners to see what we remember about the metric system from last year's Math.

This week, we celebrate Arts in Education Week! We pay tribute to the dedicated educators and supporters who enrich students' lives through the arts. The arts are instrumental in preparing our students for the future, offering invaluable experiences to enhance their studies- and their lives.

There will be a community feedback session at ECJSHS on Tuesday, September 10th. Join us to learn about the new K-8 school on the eastern end and share your thoughts on the facility. This is a drop-in event, so feel free to stop by anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.

Middle school students from CCS participated in a special MarineQuest camp today on the campus of UNCW.

At TCS, Ms. Vereen’s 6th grade students were “Caught in the Act” showing acts of kindness and/or helping others. Photo 1 Pictured L-R: Avery, Mia, Jacob, Peylin, Ja’Niah, Lylah Not Pictured: Elijah Arujo Photo 2 Pictured L-R: Kennyzman, Joshua, Lauren, Callie, Brook

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Join us to learn about the new K-8 school on the eastern end and share your input on the facility. This is a drop-in event, so feel free to stop by anytime between 6:00 and 8:00 PM.

There will be no school on Monday, September 2nd, in observance of Labor Day.

The Stallion Band did a great job tonight at the game!

The 6th grade week one morning meeting focus skill was KINDNESS. The students participated in many collaboration/group activities throughout the week including things they could do to make their school better TODAY. We wrapped the week up with a game of #hashtagit to build classroom community. You’ll notice 6th grade students performing acts of kindness throughout the week. Snap a “Caught in the Act” picture of them and send them to Ms. Vereen.