Hallsboro / Artesia

Good Afternoon and welcome back to a FULL 29 Days at HAES. As we begin the last few weeks of school, we want to remain focused on our goal which is student success. Students are highly encouraged to remain in school and be on time as we are trying desperately to protect as much instructional time as possible. Please consider changing appointments to after school hours if possible to ensure that students are present for the reviewing that is taking place. This week we are extremely busy. *Monday we have Muffins with Moms *Tuesday we have Donuts with Dads *Wednesday we have Pastries with Grandparents *Thursday we have Breakfast Bars with Buddies We kindly ask that all adults go to the their child's class first and check in with the teacher before heading to the cafeteria. We will have some items for sale for breakfast or adults you may bring your own. Afterwards, we encourage all to attend the Bookfair in the library. Please be patient as we usually have a large turnout at this event. We do kindly ask that all leave campus by 9am to ensure that our full instructional day can begin. Friday, May 2nd is our 2nd Annual Guardian Gala. We are so excited to invite all to have a wonderful evening under the Stars. We will begin to pass out by Wednesday. We will sell tickets all the way to Friday midday. The doors open at 5pm and lasts until 8pm. All minors must have an adult to attend. We will have food, drinks, and snacks for sale. Cash only please. Again this was very popular last year and we expect just as much fun this year. Please be patient with parking as we have a large turnout. Looking a head: Next week our Dibels Testing will begin in K-4th Grade. We will have Science Check-In for 5th Grade on Tuesday i Ready Diagnostic Testing will be Wednesday-Friday next week from 8am-10am daily. In addition, next week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please consider sending a kind note to your child's teacher as they have work very hard throughout the year. Thank you and have a wonderful evening.

Mrs. Shevonda Mitchell is the heart of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School (HAES). As our secretary, bookkeeper, and overall “chaos coordinator,” she wears many hats and excels in each one. Her dedication and positive spirit have a profound impact on our students, teachers, and staff every day. Thank you, Mrs. Mitchell, for being the glue that holds our school together. Today, we celebrate you and all the incredible work you do to keep HAES running and thriving. Happy Administrative Professionals Day!

HAES Golden Egg Champs! Our Teacher Egg Hunt was full of fun, surprises, and… GOLDEN EGGS! 🥚✨ A huge shoutout to Ms. Baker, our amazing Art teacher 🎨, and Coach Padgett, our awesome PE teacher 🏃‍♂️ for finding the golden eggs this year! Thanks for joining in the fun and for all the creativity, energy, and heart you bring to our school every day! You two are egg-ceptional! 🥇🐣

📸 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Career Day Photo Dump – Part 2! More snapshots from our incredible Career Day! Our students were all smiles as they learned, asked questions, and discovered new paths for their futures! ✨👮‍♂️🚛🎨 We are so proud of the excitement and curiosity our Panthers showed today! 🐾 #CareerDay2025 #HAESPantherPride #ExploringPossibilities #Part2

📸 Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School Career Day Photo Dump – Part 1! Our Panthers had an amazing time exploring future possibilities at Career Day! From hands-on demos to exciting presentations, it was a day to remember! 💼🛠️🚒🧑‍⚕️ Huge thank you again to Christy Deal and all who helped make this day a success! 🙌 #CareerDay2025 #HAESPantherPride #FutureReady #Part1

Science was in the air at HAES! 🔬✨ Each grade level brought the excitement by preparing and presenting their very own science stations for our Science Day. From hands-on experiments to interactive displays, our students explored, engaged, and inspired one another through the power of science! A huge thank you to our amazing students and staff for their hard work and creativity in organizing such an awesome day of learning and fun! You all rocked it! 👏🧪🧠 #HAESPantherPride #ScienceDay #FutureScientists

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 HAES Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Heather Tilley! We are so proud to recognize Mrs. Tilley for her dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to her students and our school community. As an EC teacher at Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary, she goes above and beyond to meet the diverse needs of her students and make sure every child feels seen, supported, and loved. Thank you, Mrs. Tilley, for being a true difference-maker at HAES! Congratulations to our 2025-2026 HAES Teacher Assistant of the Year, Mrs. Doris Moore! Mrs. Moore is a vital part of the HAES family and a true rock for our Kindergarten team. She supports Mrs. Blackman’s class with patience, love, and a heart for helping every student grow and succeed. Her dedication, calm presence, and willingness to go above and beyond make a difference every single day. Thank you, Mrs. Moore, for all you do for our students and school! #HAESProud #TOY #TAOY #PantherPride

You're Invited! AIG Showcase East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School Tuesday, April 15th | 6:00–7:00 PM Join us for an exciting evening celebrating our AIG students! All families and community members are welcome—we look forward to seeing you there!

HAES: Small bottles, big impact! ♻️ Our amazing HAES Elementary and Junior Beta Club students have been hard at work collecting and donating recycled plastic bottles to help make a difference in our community and environment! Every bottle counts, and these Panthers are proving that leadership starts with action. Currently 2nd grade has collected the most, with 3rd grade close behind! Way to go, Beta Club! #HAESPantherPride #BetaClub #RecyclingChampions #PanthersGoGreen #StudentLeaders #EarthDayEveryDay ♻️🌎✨

From caterpillars to butterflies! Ms. Bullard and Mrs. Moore’s kindergarten class had a magical moment today as they released their butterflies into the wild! 🐛➡️🦋 After weeks of watching them grow and transform, students celebrated the final stage of the life cycle with smiles and wonder. What a beautiful day for learning and letting go! ☀️🌿 #HAESPantherPride #ButterflyRelease #HandsOnLearning #GrowingTogether #PantherScience

Columbus County Schools Indian Education Parent Committee/Public Meeting Date & Time: Tuesday, April 15, 2025 6:30-8:00 PM This year's public hearing will take place at East Columbus Jr-Sr School Media center. Purpose To share the following with the community of stakeholders invested in the success of Columbus County Schools Native American students:       1. Indian Education Updates       2. Indian Education Project for 2025-2026 3. Summer STEM Camp Opportunities (Guest Ashley Lomboy) 4. Other Items of Concern

Attention all contractors. Please see this flyer regarding a meeting with Metcon on April 17th. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss bidding on area projects including the new K-8 school in Bolton.

HAES 1st graders had an exciting day with the Reading is Fundamental program! 📚 Each student received their very own book to take home and enjoy. They also got to meet two of our amazing 2nd grade teachers—Ms. Grovner and Ms. Parnell 👩🏾‍🏫👩🏼‍🏫—who shared their love of reading and gave students a sneak peek of what’s to come next year! ✨ #ReadingIsFundamental #Future2ndGraders #GrowingReaders

🎉✨ Mark Your Calendars, HAES Families! ✨🎉 Check out all the exciting upcoming events this April and May! 📅 📌 April 17 💰 All WFC Money Due 👕 Deadline to order Field Day shirts 🌴 April 18–27 – SPRING BREAK! Time to relax and recharge! ☀️ 📚 April 28–May 2 – Book Fair Week! Get ready to shop for your favorite reads! 🎟️ May 2 – Guardian Gala! A night to remember for just $10! 💥 ORDER NOW! 👕 Field day shirts start at $15 📘 Yearbooks only $20 until April 11 🎟️ Guardian Gala tickets: $10 Let’s finish the school year strong! 💪❤️🖤 #HAESPanthers #HAESEvents #SpringFun #BookFair #FieldDay #GuardianGala #FinishStrong

Panther Families, here’s your weekly update from Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary! ✅Attendance matters! Please make sure your child is at school each day, on time, and ready to learn. 🍫Our World’s Finest Chocolate fundraiser is still going strong! Thank you to everyone who has already participated. Keep selling and turning in your money—every box sold helps support our school! 🐾 Yearbooks are on SALE! Information for Yearbooks went home last week. Please order yours today to lock in a discounted price! 🎊Get ready for An Evening Under the Stars! Our Guardian Gala is happening on May 2nd. Ticket Sales will begin tomorrow! Tickets cost $10 each. Semiformal for formal Attire is highly recommended! 🚌If your child has a transportation change, please remember: •It must be submitted in writing through the front office. •Be sure to include your child’s teacher’s name and grade level in the note. 🐾Field Day T-Shirts are on sale as well! T-Shirts are $15.00 each! Check with your child's teacher to ensure your child gets their t-shirt. ❤️Important Dates❤️ 4/16: Science Day 4/17: Career Day & End of World’s Finest Chocolate 4/18-4/25: Spring Break: No School 5/1: DARE Presentation- 5th Grade Only 5/2: Guardian Gala 5-8pm Have a WONDERFUL Evening!

🍫 HAES Chocolate Fundraiser Update! 🍫 Shoutout to Amaree Freeman — he’s already sold 18 boxes and earned $120 in prize money! 🖤❤️ That’s the power of hustle and sweet success! 😎 Let’s keep those boxes moving — every sale brings in money for our school AND earns you cash and prizes! 🖤❤️ 📦 Keep selling, Panthers — let’s make this fundraiser the best one yet! #HAESPantherPride #ChocolateChampions #WorldsFinestChocolate

🌟✨ A Night Under the Stars ✨🌟 🎟️ Guardian Gala Tickets On Sale Now! 🎟️ Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with sparkle and celebration at the Guardian Gala: A Night Under the Stars 🌌 📅 Date: May 2 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Location: HAES Gym 💵 Tickets: $10 Come dressed to shine—semi-formal or formal attire recommended 💃🏽🕺🏾 Expect music, dancing, and a starry night of fun with friends and family! 🎫 Don’t wait—grab your ticket today!

🎉 Big decisions, little leaders! Say hello to some of our East End School Naming Committee crew from HAES — students Brielle Waddell (2nd grade), Kamden (kindergarten) & Lyam (2nd grade) Johnson, and Amadeus (4th grade) & Kaya (5th grade) Chase are bringing big ideas to the table! Also on board: Nurse Karen Johnson (Kamden & Lyam’s mom), Speech Therapist Calandra Waddell (Brielle’s mom), and superstar teachers Sharon Zickafoose & Veronica Graham! This team is full of heart, hometown pride, and big dreams for the new school. Stay tuned… the best is yet to come! 🏫✨💬 #EastEndSchool #FutureInTheMaking #NamingDreamTeam #StudentVoicesMatter

Columbus County Health Department will be visiting Columbus County Schools to offer Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and Meningococcal vaccines to rising 7th and 12th graders. This is an excellent opportunity for students to receive their state required vaccines. If you are interested in your child receiving these vaccines while at school, please complete the paperwork and sign the consent that will be sent home April 3rd. All forms will need to be turned in to your child’s school by April 17th. Vaccines Information Sheets will be provided. Please reach out to your child’s school nurse or the pediatric nurses at Columbus County Health Department, if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to working with you and your child. Friday, May 2nd West Columbus High School West Columbus School Columbus Career and College Academy Friday, May 9th East Columbus Jr/Sr High School Acme Delco Elementary School Nakina Middle School Hallsboro Artesia Elementary School Friday, May 16th South Columbus High School Williams Township School Tabor City School

Parents, mark your calendars! Kindergarten registration for Columbus County Schools is coming soon. Children must be 5 years old by August 31, 2025, to enroll. Pre-register today! We will contact you with more information. https://sites.google.com/columbus.k12.nc.us/ccskindergartenreg/home?pli=1 Excited to welcome new learners! 🎉 #CCSKindergarten #BackToSchool