Hallsboro / Artesia

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.

Good Afternoon Panthers! Here is your weekly update for the week of September 16, 2024. 1. Please be sure to connect to Nurse Johnson's Remind group for important health updates. 2. Please be aware that Kindergarten Health Assessments and Vaccines are due by September 24. Contact Nurse Johnson for more information. 3. September 19th will be our Candyman Kickoff for our fall fundraiser. Please be on the lookout for more information. 4. We are continuing to work on the Here Comes the Bus App. Routes are currently being finalized. If you need your child's ID number, please contact your child's teacher. 5. Parents, please be sure to follow the posted car line diagram for pickup and dropoff. 6. Please make sure all water bottles are empty before boarding the bus. Students can fill them when they arrive at school. 7. Lastly, no transportation changes may be made over the phone. These must be done in person or written notification-- notes must be turned into the front office. We also stop our early departures at 2pm daily. Have a wonderful evening!

Congratulations to our Panther Student of the Week, Alex Mitchell. Alex is a helper and assists both his teacher and peers. He is always there with a smile to lend a helping hand. Congratulations to our Panther Employee of the Week, Mrs. Christy Deal. Mrs. Deal is a jack of all trades and wears many hats at HAES. In addition to being our media specialist, she also coaches our Battle of the Books teams, manages all testing, and takes care of our technology. Thank you for all you do Mrs. Deal!

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.

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.

Good Afternoon Panthers! This is Dr. Hill with your weekly update for the week of September 8, 2024. 1. Tomorrow, September 9 we will have Kona Ice on Campus. Please be sure to send money for this sweet treat if you would like your child to participate. 2. This Tuesday, September 10th we will have a Community Event regarding the new East end School at ECJSH. This is a drop in event where individuals will get a first hand look at the new school and be able to share ideas. The event will start at 6pm and run until 8pm. 3. If you have not already done so, please make sure that you sign up for REMIND app. The remind app is most convenient way to communicate with your child's teacher. This is extremely important because our teachers here at HAES use the app to also give important information and announcements for the class. 4. We are continuing to work on the Here Comes the Bus App. Please be patient as routes are getting adjusted still. If you need your child's ID number, please contact your child's teacher. 5. Lastly, No transportation changes may be made over the phone. These must be done in person or written notification-- notes must be turned into the front office. We also stop our early departures at 2pm daily. Have a wonderful evening!

Last year the students of Hallsboro-Artesia Elementary School came together to create a beautiful collaborative feather mural. Today it was proudly hung on the wall! Each student contributed a uniquely decorated feather, symbolizing individuality and the power of teamwork. This vibrant mural is now a reminder that when we work together, we can create something truly amazing. Great job, Panthers! 🖌️✨ #Teamwork #PantherPride #StudentCreativity #HallsboroArtesiaElementary

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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.

Good Afternoon Panthers! This is Dr. Hill with your weekly update for the week of September 1, 2024. 1. Please remember that we have no school tomorrow in observance of Labor Day. Students will come back on Tuesday, September 3rd. 2. This year, one of our goals is to improve our late arrivals of early dismissals. Leaving early not only disrupts your child's learning but also takes time away from meeting your child's academic needs. Please limit the number of late arrivals and early checkouts as much as possible. 3. If you have not already done so, please make sure that you sign up for REMIND app. The remind app is most convenient way to communicate with your child's teacher. This is extremely important because our teachers here at HAES use the app to also give important information and announcements for the class. 4. I want to thank all parents for a successful first week of school. We have worked extremely hard to ensure that students were safe and learning this week. I also want to thank parents for your patience when it comes to the bus and car pick up and drop off. As we get the year going these things become much easier and the flow becomes much faster. Thank you for all that you have done. 5. Here are a few reminders to remember as we get started in the year. No transportation changes may be made over the phone. These must be done in person or written notification. We also stop our early departures at 2pm daily. We are still looking for volunteers here at HAES. If you want to volunteer please make sure that you get a volunteer form and return it to your child's homeroom teacher or the office. You will also need a copy of a social security card, license and 10 dollars. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday. Have a wonderful evening!

Thank you to Palmyra Missionary Baptist Church for their donation!

Welcome Back! Today it was so nice to see smiling faces and learning back on the hallways at HAES. There are a few reminders: 1. Parents-- please remain in your car during the carpick in the afternoon. This is to keep all students safe at the end of the day. We know the lines are long but it is important for us to keep order and efficiency during that time. Our pickup line goes much faster as time goes on. 2. Bus and Transportation Changes: Please remember that changes cannot be made over the phone. A written note and a change in person is the only acceptable method of transportation changes for students. 3. Please give grace to our Bus Drivers. Bus drivers have one of the most difficult tasks there is. Learning a new route along with students takes time. Please make sure that you give grace to our drivers. We can assure you that all students will be dropped off and pickup as early as possible. As time goes on, this becomes much faster. Each child went home today with a "Here Comes the Bus" form. Please take a look and call your child's teacher or the front desk if you need to know your child's ID number. 4. Middle School Girl and Boy Soccer Try outs! Coach Donovan Anderson and Coach Reah Jacobs want to let all 6th graders know that tryouts for the MS boys and girls soccer will be held on Wednesday (28) and Thursday (29). Students will need an updated physical form completed by a physician before they can practice and tryout. The time for the tryouts are 3pm-4:45pm daily. If students are bussed over to ECJSHS they need to report to room 217. For more information please contact those coaches above. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Good Afternoon Panthers! First and foremost Welcome Back to the 2024-2025 Academic Year. We are extremely excited to have everyone back and ready to learn. A few reminders for everyone this week: 1. Parents are allowed (but not required) to walk students in on the first day only. The doors will not open until 7:40am. Please note that at 8:15am we ask that all parents exit so that our day may begin. 2. Kindergarten and PreK parents we have staggered enrollment for the first few days of school. Please only come inside on your child's first day. 3. Please be extremely patient this week with bus drop off and pick up. As we get to know the students and families, we will get a better timeframe of when drop off and pick up will be. Please make sure that you sign up for the Here Comes the Bus App so that you will be able to track the bus in the future. 4. Parents, please make sure that you sign up for the REMIND app with your child's teacher. This is the fastest and most convenient way for communication between families and teachers. Many of our teachers give important information and updates on the REMIND app and without having it downloaded you may miss extremely important information. 5. Please be reminded that transportation changes cannot be made over the phone. These transportation changes must either be in writing or done in person. No changes or checkouts may occur after 2:00pm daily. 6. Tshirts are still on sale! IF you would like a HAES t-shirt please contact Mrs. Deal in the library. We truly look forward to a wonderful year here at HAES and to see everyone tomorrow. Have a wonderful evening.

Menus for breakfast and lunch are posted! You can view menus on any school website., the mobile app, or below. https://5il.co/2qlil

All staff members attended convocation today at East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High School. The day focused on initiating our new Learning Framework, developed by the Curriculum and Instruction Department. Superintendent Beck also shared his vision for the upcoming year. Additionally, we recognized our Principals and Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to Kristie Leinthall, Principal of the Year from Acme Delco Elementary, and Dr. Anthony Martin, Teacher of the Year from East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High. We extend our gratitude to the faculty and staff of East Columbus Jr.-Sr. High for their outstanding work in hosting the event. Special thanks to the following churches for their invaluable assistance: Lake Waccamaw Methodist Church Mt. Sinai Holiness Church New Hope Baptist Church Riegelwood Baptist Church St. James Missionary Baptist Church #ccslearningtogether

Most schools are hosting Open House events on Thursday, August 22nd. See the schedules here. https://tinyurl.com/ccs24openhouse

A reminder about Open House tomorrow night! 5-7pm!

Open House information is available here- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gHU2OctW8trSZTJ4xxessDDqa6ivKSX_x-u9ajY12bk/edit?usp=sharing